Folding Foil Board • Wing Foil • Downwind • Travel • Light Wind
WAKA Glide - Folding Foil Board
A high-performance mid-length foil board that folds for travel, storage, and everyday convenience—without giving up the glide, stiffness, and control riders expect on the water.
The WAKA Glide Folding Foil Board is built for riders who want the speed and efficiency of a modern mid-length foil board with the portability of a travel-ready design. Its patent-pending WAKA TravelFold™ technology lets the board fold in half for transport, while the carbon-kevlar living hinge, internal frame, and titanium locking system keep the board feeling solid and connected when riding.
- WAKA TravelFold™ Technology
- Folds for Easy Transport
- Carbon-Kevlar Living Hinge
- Mid-Length Glide Shape
- Light-Wind Takeoffs
- Premium Bag Included
Why You’ll Love the WAKA Glide
Real Travel Freedom
The Glide folds in half after your session, making it much easier to fit in a car, store at home, carry to the beach, or travel with compared to a traditional full-length foil board.
Mid-Length Speed and Efficiency
The elongated outline, narrow profile, and optimized volume distribution generate strong forward momentum for early takeoffs, efficient glide, and excellent light-wind performance.
Built to Feel Solid on the Water
The folding system uses a carbon-kevlar living hinge, internal structure, and titanium locking bolts to create a secure connection that feels rigid and confidence-inspiring once assembled.
Versatile Foil Performance
The Glide is designed for light-wind winging, flowing carves, wave riding, and all-around foil progression, making it a strong option for riders who want one board with a wide performance range.
Key Features
WAKA TravelFold™ Technology
The patent-pending folding system uses an aerospace-inspired carbon-kevlar living hinge and internal frame architecture, allowing the board to fold for transport while maintaining structural strength on the water.
Three Titanium Locking Bolts
The two board sections lock together with three precision titanium bolts, creating a secure, rigid connection for riding while keeping breakdown simple after the session.
Advanced Mid-Length Shape
The refined length-to-width ratio blends wing, surf, and downwind design elements, giving the board efficient glide, strong acceleration, and smooth re-entry in a wide range of conditions.
Sculpted Hull
A subtle V-displacement nose channels water flow, reduces surface tension, and helps the board accelerate cleanly for quick takeoffs with less rider input.
Tapered Pin Tail
The tail transitions from a stable center platform into a progressive taper, reducing wetted surface area and helping the board release cleanly as it builds speed and lifts onto foil.
Carefully Tuned Rocker
The rocker balances glide efficiency and maneuverability, helping the Glide carry momentum, lift early, and re-enter smoothly when touching down or riding in mixed conditions.
Forward Foil Position
The mast track sits farther forward while maintaining a centered rider stance, reducing swing weight during turns and transitions for a more responsive, intuitive ride.
Premium EVA Deck Pad
A flat corduroy-style EVA deck pad gives secure grip and comfortable traction without feeling overly aggressive during long sessions.
Performance Feel
Early Takeoffs
The longer waterline and narrow mid-length profile help the board build speed quickly, making takeoffs easier in lighter wind or marginal foil conditions.
Efficient Glide
The Glide carries momentum extremely well, making it a great fit for riders who value low-speed efficiency, smooth acceleration, and relaxed cruising between bumps or waves.
Wave and Swell Versatility
The rocker, tapered tail, and forward foil position help the board feel responsive once on foil, giving riders better control for carving, connecting swells, and flowing through turns.
Travel-Ready Practicality
This is the board for riders who want high-performance foiling without oversized board transport. It is easier to store, easier to move, and much more practical for road trips and travel.
Sizes & Specs
| Model | Volume | Length | Width | Depth | Weight* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glide 66 | 66L | 6'0" | 19" | 4.72" | 5.10 kg |
| Glide 77 | 77L | 6'3" | 19.75" | 5" | 5.64 kg |
| Glide 88 | 88L | 6'6" | 20.5" | 5.13" | 6.29 kg |
| Glide 99 | 99L | 6'9" | 21.25" | 5.34" | 6.85 kg |
| Glide 111 | 111L | 7'0" | 22" | 5.55" | 7.40 kg |
*Weight note: Listed weights are estimates and may vary slightly with final production.
Size Guide
Smaller Sizes: 66L / 77L
Best for lighter or more advanced riders who want a smaller, more responsive board with strong glide and easier travel storage.
Mid Sizes: 88L / 99L
Great all-around options for riders who want a balance of stability, early takeoff, efficient glide, and maneuverability.
Largest Size: 111L
Best for heavier riders, lighter wind, or anyone wanting more float, easier starts, and maximum support from the Glide platform.
Progression Note
The Glide is designed for riders who already have basic foil skills. New foilers may still prefer a beginner-specific board before moving into this faster mid-length platform.
What’s Included
Included with the Board
- WAKA Glide folding foil board
- Premium insulated padded bag
- Titanium locking bolt system
- Tool for assembly and breakdown
- Side pouch for bolts, spare hardware, and tool storage
Not Included
- Foil mast, fuselage, front wing, or stabilizer
- Wing, paddle, or propulsion system
- Optional Rolling Waka travel bag
- Additional foil hardware unless listed separately
The included premium bag features protective padding and is designed around the folding board format, making the Glide easier to protect, store, and transport between sessions.
Who Is the WAKA Glide For?
Best Rider Profiles
- Wing foilers who want early takeoff and efficient glide
- Riders looking for a travel-friendly foil board
- Downwind and light-wind riders who value speed and momentum
- Foilers who need easier storage at home, in a car, or on a boat
- Intermediate to advanced riders wanting a high-performance folding board
What You’ll Notice on the Water
- Fast acceleration before takeoff
- Excellent glide for light wind and swell riding
- Stable platform with clean foot placement
- Smooth release from the tapered tail
- A surprisingly solid feel for a board that folds
Built for Travel, Storage, and Real Life
Traditional foil boards can be difficult to transport, store, and travel with. The WAKA Glide solves that problem with a true folding design that reduces the board’s footprint without turning it into a soft, compromised platform. For riders with small cars, apartments, boats, road trips, or airline travel plans, the Glide makes high-performance foiling much easier to live with.
Travel tip: Add the optional Rolling Waka travel bag if you want a larger rolling system designed to carry the folded board, foil parts, and wings in one travel-friendly package.
Watch the WAKA Glide in Action
See how the WAKA Glide folding foil board works on the water and how the TravelFold™ design makes transport, storage, and travel easier without giving up real foil-board performance.