Choosing the right Pump Foil board: Pump Wood 80, Carbon 80 or Carbon 90?

Pump foiling and dockstarting are all the rage. These disciplines allow you to fly without wind or waves, using only your body power or a towed start. But to progress and have fun, the choice of board is essential. At Takoon , we offer three models of boards specifically developed for these practices: the Pump Wood 80 , the Pump Carbon 80 and the Pump Carbon 90 .

Each board has its own personality, strengths, and advantages. So, how do you choose the board best suited to your style? We'll help you see clearly.

Pump Wood 80 : the accessible and robust board

The Pump Wood 80 is the ideal model for those looking to explore pump foiling and dockstarting. Built from wood, it offers an excellent balance between strength, price, and performance.

It's not the lightest in the range, but its robustness makes it reassuring and durable. It's a board that forgives mistakes and withstands repeated small bumps during the first tests on the dock or at the water's edge.

In dockstart and dropstart, it offers good sensations, allowing you to understand the gestures and work on technique. Its rigidity is sufficient to transmit energy, even if it remains a little behind compared to carbon models.

Who is it for?
For beginners who want to get started with pump foiling and dockstarting without breaking the bank, while having a reliable and robust board to progress step by step.

Pump Carbon 80 : the queen of pure pumping

The Pump Carbon 80 is a board built for performance. Thanks to its 100% carbon construction, it is ultra-light and rigid , which maximizes performance with every restart.

Compact and responsive, it immediately releases energy and allows for considerably longer flight times. It's a board that's less forgiving than the Pump Wood, but which allows you to take a real step forward as soon as you've mastered your technique.

In dockstart and dropstart, it is efficient and responsive, but it is really in pure pump that it expresses its full potential. Riders looking for efficiency, performance and long distances will find in this model the ideal board.

Who is it for?
For riders who want to push their pump practice to the maximum, work on their endurance and beat their distance or duration records in flight.

Pump Carbon 90 : versatility thanks to the rocker

The Pump Carbon 90 takes the advantages of the Carbon 80 (lightness, rigidity, carbon construction), but with a notable difference: an integrated rocker .

This rocker makes it easier to take off in kitefoil and wakefoil, making it a particularly interesting board for riders who don't want to limit themselves to pure pumping. It allows you to combine several practices with a single board, while maintaining very good efficiency in dockstart and dropstart.

It is slightly bulkier and less compact than the Carbon 80, which makes it a little less efficient in pure pump. On the other hand, it more than compensates with its versatility and ease of departure when used with external traction (wake or kite).

Who is it for?
For riders who want a board that performs well in pump, but who are also looking for versatility to vary their practices with wakefoil or kitefoil.

Which board should you choose depending on your practice?

Choosing the right board for you depends primarily on your skill level and goals. Here's a quick summary to help you make the right choice:

• Pump Wood 80 : Perfect for beginners, robust and accessible. It allows you to learn without stress and progress in dockstart and pump.

• Pump Carbon 80 : the benchmark for pure pump performance. Lightweight, compact, and responsive, this is the board for riders who want to optimize their relaunches and beat their records.

• Pump Carbon 90 : the most versatile thanks to its rocker, ideal if you want to combine pump, wakefoil and kitefoil with a single board.

Conclusion: a board for every rider

The Takoon Pump range has been designed to suit all rider profiles. Whether you're a beginner looking for an accessible and robust board, a pump foil enthusiast looking to perform, or a versatile rider who likes to vary his or her disciplines, you'll find a model suited to your style.

If you're just starting out, the Pump Wood 80 will be your best friend. If you want to push your limits in pure pump riding, the Carbon 80 is for you. And if you're looking for a board that can do it all, the Carbon 90 will be your companion for all your sessions.

At Takoon, we believe that pump foiling is an incredible discipline, capable of providing unique sensations. With the right board, your sessions will take on a new dimension.