Is the Naish Wing Foil Package Worth It for Beginners? | Poole Harbour Watersports
India HudsonWing foiling has exploded in popularity in recent years, and for good reason — it’s an exhilarating way to get out on the water, combining elements of windsurfing, kiteboarding, and foiling. But with new gear and terminology flying at you from every direction, getting started can feel overwhelming. Our wing foil packages and all-in-one setups like the Naish Complete Wing Foil Package make getting out on the water super simple.
This package promises to simplify your start with everything you need to hit the water. But is it the right choice for beginners? Let’s break it down.
What’s in the Naish Complete Wing Foil Package?
Naish is one of the most trusted names in wind sports, and their wing foil package reflects that in design, construction and style. The Naish Complete Wing Packages include:
- Naish Wing Matador 2.0 Or Naish Wing-Surfer with a wrist leash (typically 4m/5m/6m sizes)
- Naish Hover Wing Foil Board (95L/ 112L/ 122L)
- Naish Jet Foil System (mast, fuselage, front & rear wings, with covers - 1650 or 1840 HA size)
Each component is designed to work seamlessly together, minimizing compatibility issues and guesswork — a big plus for new riders.
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Beginner-Friendly Features
One of the standout features of the Naish package is how well it caters to new foilers:
Stability:
The Hover boards offer generous volume and width, which help with balance while standing, taxiing, and even during your first foil lifts. The compact volume shape means that the board can be shorter and easier to manoeuvre when up on the foil and if there is any chop or waves too.
Control:
The Wing-Surfer Matador wing is user-friendly with great low-end power, letting users maintain their power in the wing even if the wind drops. The wing also has the option of soft or hand handle alternative for preference from the user in their foiling journey. Beginners with this user-friendly wing can focus on body positioning instead of fighting the wind.
Lift & Low-Speed Foiling:
The Jet foil design gives you smooth lift without needing high speed — crucial for building confidence up onto the foil. The front wing size of 1650 or 1840 allows for easy lift in ligher winds, but is also a great progressive size for stonger winds and learning to gybe on the foil (it isn’t too big that you grow out of it too quickly, but not too small you struggle). The HA 1840 means that if you needed a larger front wing for your size you also don't compromise too much on speed as you are getting the higher aspect shape!
Durability:
Naish gear is built tough, which is good news if you’re expecting a few inevitable crashes and wipeouts.
Performance vs. Progression
A key concern with beginner gear is whether you’ll outgrow it quickly. Naish seems to have struck a smart balance here.
Entry-Level:
The board’s stability and foil’s early lift help you learn key skills like getting up on foil, pumping, and turning.
Intermediate Friendly:
Once you’re up and riding, the gear still performs well enough to explore more advanced maneuvers, upwind riding, gybing, tacking and light-wind sessions.
You may eventually want to swap out individual components like upgrading to a faster, smaller front wing, which is easy due to the universal system or to a smaller board too for easier manoeuvres and tricks, but the full package will take you much farther than a true “beginner-only” setup.
Price Point & Value
Let’s be honest — wing foiling isn’t cheap. The Naish Complete Wing Foil Packages retail between £1900-£2099, depending on board construction and the model of the package, we have packages from 2023-2025.
Compared to piecing together gear from multiple brands, this price reflects:
- Convenience: No compatibility issues, no guessing. Also the wing is a sup valve so easy to match with standard sup pump and no extra purchases necessary if sup already owned.
- Support: We have experience using, putting together and recommending the individual parts so you have support throughout your process pre and post purchase when shopping through Poole Harbour Watersports.
- Resale Value: Naish holds value well on the used market compared to other brands.
If you’re serious about learning and want a reliable setup that won’t need replacing after a few months, the cost is justified. But for someone still unsure about their long-term interest in the sport, it might feel like a stretch so maybe message us on 01202 700503 and we can always get you learning on some kit with our 2-hour wing intro lesson for £65 so you are confident it is the right purchase for you.
So, is the naish wing foil package worth it?
Yes — if you’re committed to learning, the Naish Complete Wing Foil Package is absolutely worth the investment. It eliminates the learning curve that comes with selecting gear, provides a smooth learning progression, and holds up as your skills grow.
For beginners ready to dive in and progress quickly, this is one of the smartest, most confidence-building setups available.
We have a couple of packages from Naish avaiable, depending on your size and desire for the newest kit.
Naish Complete Carbon Wing Package (2024)
Naish Wing Surfer Foil Package 2025
Naish Matador 2.0 Carbon Package (2023)
If you want any more advice on sizing for your package or general wing foiling questions, we are always available to help on 01202 700503, at info@pooleharbour.co.uk or on LiveChat.
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