Why Alpinefoil
Choosing Alpinefoil means choosing a team, not a factory
Behind every foil is a small, close-knit team of high-tech craftsmen in Le Touvet, in the heart of the French Alps. Far from mass production, every part is handmade, inspected and followed up by the people who designed it.
Made in France
Designed, machined and laminated in our workshop in Isère, with European materials. Local, traceable production you are welcome to come and see.
High-end and handcrafted
Short runs, finished by hand, with the standards of a custom bike workshop and the technology of an industrial manufacturer.
We listen
We take the time to understand your riding, your build and your spot, so we can offer you the foil that matches exactly what you expect.
Simply reachable
On the phone, you talk to the people who design and build your gear. Before you buy, and years after.
Call us: +33 6 73 19 37 23
WhatsApp
Google reviews
What our riders say
5,0★★★★★
Average rating on Google
★★★★★Very warm welcome and excellent advice from Damien, extremely knowledgeable on both the technical side and on wingfoiling, dockstart and pumping… Outstanding products that never disappoint. I recommend them without reservation.Jean-Pierre S., Local Guide · Google review (translated from French)
★★★★★A top brand! Designed and made in France. Incredible finish quality, and R&D that always delivers highly refined products.Claude N., Local Guide · Google review (translated from French)
★★★★★A French brand at the very top of foil performance. Well done! I started the adventure 7 years ago in kitefoiling and have been loyal ever since…Cyril A. · Google review (translated from French)
Read all our Google reviews
Frequently asked questions
Pumpfoil and dockstart: choosing well
What is pumpfoiling?
Pumpfoiling (or pump foil) means flying a foil without wind or waves, powered only by your legs. You start from a pontoon (dockstart), a rock (rockstart) or the beach, on a lake, river or flat sea.
Which wing should I choose to start pumpfoiling and dockstarting?
A wing that lifts at very low speed but also glides, with a reasonable span to recover easily: the DK 1360L (1950 cm², 136 cm span), with a profile derived from the Pierra Manta, soon joined by the DK 1360S, or the DK 1240. Up to 80 kg, the Modular Alu foil; above, the Hawk V3.12 or its UHM version.
Is the Pierra Manta 1760 right for me?
The Pierra Manta 1760 is the first long-distance pumpfoil wing designed for people with normal physical abilities: it only needs around 150 watts instead of 300 to 400 watts, and it is specifically designed for easy free-foil starts so you can get going again from almost anywhere. It is made for riders past the beginner stage. The Pierra Manta 1600, in M, S and XS, is coming soon.
Are Alpinefoil foils really made in France?
Yes. Since 2007, our foils have been designed and built in the Alpine Design factory in the Alps: a 1,200 m² building dedicated to production, moulds machined in-house, digital carbon cutting, hot pressing, robotic sanding and hand finishing.
Are my old Alpinefoil parts compatible with the new wings?
Yes. All our wings and fuselages have been fully compatible with each other from the start, thanks to our offset 4-screw connection invented in 2010.
Which materials and suppliers do you use?
Only top-quality French and European suppliers: Hexcel carbon, a supplier to Airbus, recycled core materials from Swiss company Airex and Swiss varnishes that also supply Audi, BMW and Mercedes. No PVC and no polyurethane, and 100% of the aluminium from machining and moulds is recycled.
