At AWSI in Hood River, we met the North Foils team to check out their brand‑new 2027 products. In this in‑depth interview, John Lindeboom (Foil Director), walks us through the Nova Ultra, the SF V2 Foil Series, the new Spring Nuts, and the updated Midi Pro board. He explains why the Nova Ultra is “our lightest wing… under two kilos for 4.8”, how Aerotech and NT90 materials deliver stiffness and weight savings, and why North is moving toward a more minimalistic boom setup. We also dive into the redesigned SF V2 with Matt Aiken (North American general manager) its new split fuselage system, improved stiffness, reduced drag, and full compatibility with all previous North masts thanks to the GeoLock interface. As Matt says, “this new foil is compatible with any North mast we’ve ever sold.” Later, we explore the clever new Spring Nuts system that keeps hardware aligned, making foil mounting faster and easier. And finally, Clinton Filen walks as though the new Midi Pro, a glide‑oriented mid‑length board optimized for winging, parawing, downwinders, and foil‑drive setups, featuring “Foil Drive signal optimized” construction and a streamlined bottom shape for smooth touchdowns. CONTENT 00:00 – AWSI Hood River Intro by Matt Aiken 00:10 – Meet John Lindeboom, Foil Director at North 00:19 – Nova Ultra Wing Overview 00:30 – Aerotech Canopy Material 00:44 – NT90 Carbon Leading Edge 00:55 – GripLock vs ShiftLock Boom Systems 01:12 – Longer Center Strut Explained 02:20 – Introducing the SF V2 Foil Series 03:14 – Split Fuselage System 04:34 – GeoLock Mast Compatibility 05:33 – SF V2 Performance Improvements 07:11 – Spring Nuts Hardware Upgrade 08:44 – Midi Pro Board Introduction by Clinton Filen 09:47 – Efficiency & Glide Characteristics 10:27 – Bottom Shape & Foil Drive Signal Optimization Got thoughts on any of these new products? Drop a comment! Thanks Carl Spiess from Launch Pad Windsurf/Wingfoil academy for recording this interview. (C) 2026 - Foil Life Podcast
