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A Prone Foil Board is a specially designed, compact surfboard used for paddling in waves while lying flat ("prone") and gliding over the water on a hydrofoil mounted underneath the board.
Key Features and Design
- Compact Dimensions & Low Volume: Unlike large SUP foil boards, prone boards are significantly shorter, narrower, and have less volume (usually between approximately 20 and 50 liters, depending on the rider's weight and skill level). The low weight greatly reduces the swing weight when pumping and maneuvering.
- Flat Deck: A flat deck provides a secure stance, optimal control, and a direct feel for the foil beneath your feet.
- Bevels and Thin Rails: Beveled edges and thin rails prevent the board from catching or braking in the water during tight turns or sloppy touchdowns.
- Foil Tracks: The underside features robust US-style track boxes, allowing the hydrofoil's position to be individually adjusted and trimmed.
- Footstrap Options: Many models feature inserts (threaded bushings) for optionally mounting foot straps – for maximum control during radical maneuvers.
Intended Use and Function
- Surf Foiling / Prone Foiling: The main purpose is prone foiling in small to powerful waves. Since a foil requires much less wave energy than a regular surfboard, even the smallest or weakest days in the lineup become fun sessions.
- Versatility: Smaller shapes are also sometimes used for tow-in foiling, wakefoiling (behind a boat), or with an electric foil assist system.