Anyone tried the new NeilPryde Swift HA foils? Looking for some real-world feedback

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carlosk
carlosk
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26 Jul 2026 12:32pm
Hey everyone,
Bit of a long shot, but has anyone here actually ridden the new NeilPryde Swift HA 1250?
I’ve been searching around and can’t really find any proper reviews or owner feedback.
I’m currently stuck between the Sabfoil Razor 1077 and the NeilPryde Swift HA 1250 and would love to hear from anyone who has tried either (or both).
Thanks
Jeroensurf
Jeroensurf
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28 Jul 2026 9:03pm
From what I know they are not updated since 2023.
Back then I tested them. a review in Dutch you can read here (google translate or deepl can help to read it): forum.windsurfing.nl/viewtopic.php?f=84&t=13907861

Compared to my current foils (AFS Enduro and Silk V2) the Swift has above average lift but also limited to end speed


krixikraxi
krixikraxi
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29 Jul 2026 11:19pm
Jeroensurf said..
From what I know they are not updated since 2023.
Back then I tested them. a review in Dutch you can read here (google translate or deepl can help to read it): forum.windsurfing.nl/viewtopic.php?f=84&t=13907861

Compared to my current foils (AFS Enduro and Silk V2) the Swift has above average lift but also limited to end speed




that´s only partially true. You obviously only know the "Swift" Wings.
Now they have "Swift HA" which are new foils with a higher aspect ratio. They came out end of 2025 including new stabilizers.
Remaining is only the old fashinioned fuselage/frontwing connection type. Apart from that, they are new foils.
The standard "Swift" foils however remain unchanged and still in their sales range as well. You might mean them...?

With the new stabilizers you also reduce the amount of lift, compared to the older version. So you should try the "old" classic Swift models with the new stabis.
Freshens the range up quite a bit.

dhmark
dhmark
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WA, 2 posts
30 Jul 2026 8:51am
I’ve not seen reviews, but I actually acquired a demo 750 HA from the Maui NP dealer. I haven’t had the conditions to use it yet. I am an intermediate and wanted to try a smaller wing than my Swift 1000, see if speed improves. I got a new 160 EF stab with it, and I’ve been able to try it with the 1000. It really speeds up the system, much livelier feel, no downside. When I get to use the 750 HA, I’ll post a report. I’m not an advanced winger, and I have no other foil experience outside of NP, 19 HP, 1450 Swift, 1000 Swift. The Swifts don’t seem fast, seem to have good lift and low stall.
Jeroensurf
Jeroensurf
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30 Jul 2026 9:58pm
@ krixikraxi.
I haven,t seen those around.
Foilwise I,m pretty much in my happy place with my AFS foils.
living in Europe I value that they are made here instead of Asia highly too so no really need to try new stuff from other brands..
tbh even then NP wouldnt be my top of the list, rather Code/KT/ F4
carlosk
carlosk
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30 Jul 2026 10:57pm
Jeroensurf said..
@ krixikraxi.
I haven,t seen those around.
Foilwise I,m pretty much in my happy place with my AFS foils.
living in Europe I value that they are made here instead of Asia highly too so no really need to try new stuff from other brands..
tbh even then NP wouldnt be my top of the list, rather Code/KT/ F4


would you rather choose sabfoil over NP?

MProject04
MProject04
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31 Jul 2026 1:51am
carlosk said..

Jeroensurf said..
@ krixikraxi.
I haven,t seen those around.
Foilwise I,m pretty much in my happy place with my AFS foils.
living in Europe I value that they are made here instead of Asia highly too so no really need to try new stuff from other brands..
tbh even then NP wouldnt be my top of the list, rather Code/KT/ F4



would you rather choose sabfoil over NP?



Of course you would have to choose Sabfoil over NP.. SF is a dedicated foil brand.

NP foil seems more like an 'add on' to the NP brand and the brand's watersport portfolio. To me it always looked like they are in wingfoiling just for the sake of not missing out on being in the market.

I was on the early NP wingfoils and it was disappointing that there was near zero evolution of their range, while other foil brands were continuously expanding their range.

Even I noticed the other day that one of their team riders was riding a Duotone foil with the DT branding on the mast removed, but the front wing was clearly a DT (as it was a picture taking during a jump) NP is just there to milk this market segment.

Sorry if I offended any NP lovers out there.
dhmark
dhmark
WA
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WA, 2 posts
31 Jul 2026 10:56pm
NP has been dribbling out barely enough product to keep me on it, all bought on a discount or demo so I can justify hanging on. I’ve been satisfied, hope to demo some other brands over time as I progress through intermediate, then find the right kit for my style, conditions, and ability. The 750HA is probably the last acquisition.
WA, 51 posts
1 Aug 2026 11:07am
We currently have some Swift HA sets in 750 + 1000 + 1250 coming by Air freight to Windsurfing Perth x Kiteaddiction in around 1-2 weeks eta and looking forward to trying too in real world conditions and happy to demo to Neilpryde customers to get some feedback too .
If ya keen contact the shop
Thanks
Daniel
Jeroensurf
Jeroensurf
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1 Aug 2026 9:30pm
carlosk said..

Jeroensurf said..
@ krixikraxi.
I haven,t seen those around.
Foilwise I,m pretty much in my happy place with my AFS foils.
living in Europe I value that they are made here instead of Asia highly too so no really need to try new stuff from other brands..
tbh even then NP wouldnt be my top of the list, rather Code/KT/ F4



would you rather choose sabfoil over NP?



very much depending on what you wanna do.
NP
The NP Swift I used wasnt a bad foil. decent speed and lots of lift for its size like more mordern foils and a stiff mast.
The downside imo is that they lack inovation and always a bit behind the rest. Updates of there gear come imo a 2-3 year behind the pack.
If that reflects in the price and it doesnt bother you on the water then its fine.
If you have a family, busy job/ less to spend or know you are not every week(month?) on the water I wouldnt bother about that, but If you pay a hefty price then there are imo better propositions.

Sab:
I don,t see Sab as an true A label in performance alike Axis/Armstrong/Code/AFS/F4/Lift and some that I probably forget, but good midpack. That is also where they seem to position themself in price as well.
There stuff is good, but personally I miss a bit of magic in it where they excel that I do find in that A list gear
What they do well is that they inovate and regular come with new products that fit in there eco-system and have a good priceconcious-quality combi.


Depending on where you live:
internetbrands like Gong and Takoon can also have pretty good value for money.
I was yesterday talking with an parawing buddy who is on Gong. and had a nice mid aspect frontwing from glass that cost less as my fuse.The few I sailed from them were pretty good and the same with takoon.
You get a lot more for the same amount of money compared to other brands


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