Takoon Flow Foil, Top perf. at half the Price? Parawing proofed!

I've been living on Fuerteventura's North Shore since November, mostly hitting spots at Corralejo and Majanicho. I'm usually an F-One guy riding the SK8, Eagle X, and JAM, but I've spent the last week on the new Takoon Flow (800, 900, and 1200). If you're looking for high-end performance without the "boutique" price tag, this is it.

I'm 92kg riding 70 and 85L Boards. The Flow features a 9.8 AR, which is very close to the upcoming F-One Eagle Ocean Surf. Combined with their ultra-thin 12.5mm mast, the drag is practically non-existent! It's fast enough to handle the waves speed at Rocky Point with ease.The glide is exceptional. Even on the smaller 800 and 900 sizes, I'm linking waves effortlessly. What really stands out is that it stays "surfy."

Often, high-AR wings feel stiff, but with the Carve stabilizer, this setup is playful and handles sharp tacks and hard carves even in messy chop. It felt a bit pitchy during my first run, but once I found the sweet spot on my mast track, it was rock solid.

Takoon has a reputation for being budget-friendly, but the Flow isn't just "good for the money", it's a top-tier performance foil that rivals the industry leaders IMO. It's easily the best foil for parawingfoiling in their current lineup.

If you've followed my YouTube videos, you'll know I've tried plenty of Takoon gear, and this is a massive step forward.

IMO if you want elite glide and speed but don't want to pay the big brand tax, the Flow is a serious contender.

Cheers!

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Driks said..
Cool thanx for the report. Can u say a few things how it performs compared to the flare? It's the alu Fuselage I see on the Pic right? I saw the also got carbon and titanium! I had the impression the thinner mast is a bit flexy... But maybe this is already a new one?

The Flare vs. Flow [/b]it's exactly as you suspect. The Flare (AR 8.3) is much more like the F-One SK8. It's a carving machine, stays 'loose' in the turns, and is awesome for freestyle or radical surfing where you want to whip the board around.

The Flow[/b], on the other hand, is all about that 9.8 AR efficiency. It has significantly more glide and speed. For parawingfoiling[/b], the Flow is the clear winner for me. When you're using a parawing, you want that extra glide to link bumps and keep flying with minimal pull. It's perfect for those long runs at Rocky Point (Fuerteventura) where you just want to let the wave do the work.

The mast had no noticeable flex with the Flow 800 or 900 at my 92kg. Perhaps a hint with the 1200, but that's expected given the huge span and 9.8 AR.

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moosh said..
czerka, are you a rand ambassador? Genuine question and no offense intended. Just as a side note, I rate the brand and recommended their foils to a friend who could not be more happy with her purchase.

No offense taken at all! To be clear, I am not a team rider or ambassador. I currently ride F-One. I used to own several Takoon foils in the past, but I sold my last set about a year and a half ago.

Being here on Fuerteventura, you run into many European manufacturers testing their latest models and prototypes. I happened to meet the Takoon crew, and they gave me their full setup to try out. Foils, masts, boards, and parawings. I'm actually testing gear from several other brands right now as well, but most of them have strict rules against publishing photos or info yet.

To sum it up, Takoon is definitely a solid choice for the price! I like the Takoon foils!

Also, a quick correction on the specs I mentioned: the Flow actually has a 10.7 AR and the Flash is the one with the 9.8 AR. Unfortunately, I can't edit the original post anymore.
Cheers!