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The New Rock Surf Blog: Gear Talk, Reviews, and Expert Insights
At New Rock Surf, we are total gear heads. We spend our days on the water and our evenings talking about the technical nuances of kites, boards, foils, and wetsuits. This blog is our space to share that passion with you, providing deep dives into the latest technology and honest opinions on the equipment we use every day.
What We Cover
- Technical Gear Reviews: Honest, rider-led feedback on the latest releases, such as the AXIS Surge surf foil and the Soöruz Guru Pro wetsuit. We put the gear through its paces in real UK conditions to tell you how it actually performs.
- Industry Insights: Updates from major events like the AWSI show and brand focuses on innovators like Surflogic and Infinity. We keep you informed on what is coming next in the world of winging and foiling.
- Pro Tips and Guides: Useful advice to help you make informed decisions, from finding the best UK kite repair shops to optimising your Foil Drive setup or choosing the right foiling podcasts.
- Sustainability and Innovation: Tracking the evolution of eco-friendly materials like Oysterprene and the latest advancements in "foil-brained" technology.
Whether you are looking for help deciding on your next purchase or just want to stay up to date with the rapidly evolving world of watersports, our blog is designed to be a valuable resource for the UK foiling and surfing community.
Features
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Downwind Foiling Explained: The Fastest Growing...
The word 'Downwinding' might be new to you, and god knows the foil world has been obsessed by it for a few years now so you're probably seeing it everywhere....
Downwind Foiling Explained: The Fastest Growing...
The word 'Downwinding' might be new to you, and god knows the foil world has been obsessed by it for a few years now so you're probably seeing it everywhere....
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Complete Beginner's Guide to Wing Foiling in th...
This seems like a very large and complex conversation to tackle - but we're going to give it a go! Feel free to take these words with a pinch of...
Complete Beginner's Guide to Wing Foiling in th...
This seems like a very large and complex conversation to tackle - but we're going to give it a go! Feel free to take these words with a pinch of...
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The Best Foiling Podcasts
Theres an awful lot of foilers around the world who are fully 'foil brained' and trying to absorb as much knowledge and intel as they possibly can to fuel their...
The Best Foiling Podcasts
Theres an awful lot of foilers around the world who are fully 'foil brained' and trying to absorb as much knowledge and intel as they possibly can to fuel their...
Gear Talk
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What Kit do I need to get into Parawinging?
So you're seeing the foiling world blowing up with Parawings, and all your mates are popping up with them down the beach and flailing around while they begin learning it....
What Kit do I need to get into Parawinging?
So you're seeing the foiling world blowing up with Parawings, and all your mates are popping up with them down the beach and flailing around while they begin learning it....
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Ozone Pocket Rocket V2 vs V1: What's Changed?
It's been one of the most talked-about parawings since the original landed and turned heads across the foiling world. Today, Ozone officially launches the Pocket Rocket V2 — and from...
Ozone Pocket Rocket V2 vs V1: What's Changed?
It's been one of the most talked-about parawings since the original landed and turned heads across the foiling world. Today, Ozone officially launches the Pocket Rocket V2 — and from...
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AXIS Foils Range Guide: Choosing the Right Foil...
The AXIS Range looks vast, but it doesn't have to be confusing. Adrian and Evan - the masterminds behind the brand have a (sometimes annoying) tendency to keep older foils...
AXIS Foils Range Guide: Choosing the Right Foil...
The AXIS Range looks vast, but it doesn't have to be confusing. Adrian and Evan - the masterminds behind the brand have a (sometimes annoying) tendency to keep older foils...
Product Reviews
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The AXIS Surge Surf Foil Review
This things been hinted at for probably over 12 months now, but its finally upon us and live! This is a very wordy blog post- which will hopefully portray the...
The AXIS Surge Surf Foil Review
This things been hinted at for probably over 12 months now, but its finally upon us and live! This is a very wordy blog post- which will hopefully portray the...
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AXIS Surf Skinny rear wing review
The Surf Skinny was released this autumn without too much fanfare. It was designed to sit between the Progressive range and the Skinny range. It was a somewhat muted release...
AXIS Surf Skinny rear wing review
The Surf Skinny was released this autumn without too much fanfare. It was designed to sit between the Progressive range and the Skinny range. It was a somewhat muted release...
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Sooruz Guru Pro Wetsuit Review
The most high performance wetsuit in the Sooruz range. Designed with flexibility in mind the Guru Pro is also probably the most popular suit in the range as it ticks...
Sooruz Guru Pro Wetsuit Review
The most high performance wetsuit in the Sooruz range. Designed with flexibility in mind the Guru Pro is also probably the most popular suit in the range as it ticks...