Glossary of Useful Terms:
Hydrofoil - The assembly that mounts to the board, extending down into the water and provides lift so the rider can fly above the waters' surface.
Strut – The vertical section of the Hydrofoil, joining the board to the lower end of the hydrofoil. The strut is made in various different lengths.
Fuselage – The horizontal piece at the bottom of the hydrofoil, bolts to the bottom of the strut and has tapped holes to facilitate the mounting of the front & rear wing.
Front Wing - The Front wing which provides the lift and enables the rider to rise/jump the ski off the surface of the water.
Rear Wing - The rear wing which stabilizes/counterbalances the lift from the front wing.
Lift – This is what enables a hydrofoil rider to rise up off the waters' surface. Lift is effected by many things, ranging from stance & placement over the foil, speed, rider weight & size, water temperature & conditions.
Shims – Small plastic or metal pieces that can be inserted between the rear wing and the mounting surface on the fuselage to slightly change the pitch of the rear wing, effecting the amount of lift the foil has naturally.
“Bat”-wing – A style of cutting a wing, either front or rear. The “bat” refers to the trailing edge being cut in a curved fashion on each side, making the wing more aggressive and responsive.
