Slingshot Glide Craft V1

Slingshot Glide Craft V1 is the easy-going progression board in the modern Slingshot wing foil line-up. It takes the accessible feel that most riders want when learning or consolidating wing foiling skills and blends it with enough performance to keep the board relevant as you improve.

This is the board that sits between a pure beginner shape and a more performance-led board like the Flow Craft V2. It offers better stability, easier take-offs and a more forgiving platform, while still feeling modern and efficient rather than oversized and cumbersome.

Why choose the Glide Craft V1?

• A strong choice for riders learning to foil properly and wanting a board they will not outgrow immediately.
• Stable and predictable underfoot, which helps with starts, touchdowns and transitions.
• Efficient enough to release cleanly onto foil without needing perfect technique every time.
• A sensible all-round shape for freeride winging in mixed UK conditions.

Key features explained

• Balanced outline: gives reassuring width and stability without making the board feel sluggish.
• Progression-focused shape: designed to make take-offs less intimidating and landings less punishing.
• Pitch and roll control: helps the board feel calmer while you are learning stance, pumping and gybes.
• Useful size range: from 70L to 120L, covering lighter progressing riders through to heavier beginners.

Where it sits in the range

If you want the easiest route into wing foiling or a stable platform for everyday freeride use, the Glide Craft V1 is the better pick than the Flow Craft V2. Choose the Flow Craft when you specifically want a narrower, faster board with more of a performance edge.

Specifications

Volume	Length	Width	Thickness	Weight
70L	5'3" / 160cm	24" / 61cm	4.125" / 10.5cm	5.0kg
80L	5'4" / 162cm	24" / 61cm	4.75" / 12.1cm	5.2kg
90L	5'6" / 168cm	25" / 63.5cm	5.0" / 12.7cm	5.6kg
105L	5'9" / 175cm	26" / 66cm	5.625" / 14.3cm	6.3kg
120L	6'0" / 183cm	27.5" / 70cm	5.5" / 14cm	6.9kg

Package includes

• Board only. Foil, wing, leash and accessories are sold separately.

Explore the range

For a simpler, more forgiving wing board, the Glide Craft V1 is the sweet spot. If your riding is already established and you want more speed and efficiency, take a look at the Flow Craft V2.

Who should buy the Glide Craft V1?

It is ideal for beginner to intermediate wing foilers who want dependable stability and easy progression rather than an ultra-technical performance board.

Will I outgrow the Glide Craft V1 quickly?

For most riders, no. It is forgiving enough to learn on but still lively enough to remain enjoyable once your gybes, tacks and take-offs improve.