Small Car, Big Adventures: The Waka Glide Advantage

Breaking Free from Travel Constraints

For too long, foil enthusiasts have faced an impossible choice: compromise on performance with an inflatable board or deal with the logistical nightmare of transporting a premium rigid board. Anyone who's wrestled a 7-foot board onto roof racks, upgraded to oversized rental vehicles, or paid excessive airline baggage fees knows the frustration all too well.

Enter the Waka Glide – the world's first folding foil board that's completely redefining how we approach travel and adventure.

The Compact Car Revolution

Picture this: You've flown into a coastal destination, ready for days of perfect conditions. Instead of the mandatory SUV rental that eats into your budget, you grab the keys to an economical compact car. Your fellow travelers raise eyebrows – where exactly do you plan to put your gear?

That's when the magic happens. The Waka Glide, neatly folded and secured in its premium insulated board bag, slides effortlessly into the modest trunk space with room to spare. Suddenly, the backseat is free for friends, four-legged companions, or additional gear – not monopolized by an awkwardly positioned board.

Financial Freedom

The advantages extend far beyond convenience. Let's talk numbers. Rental car upgrades can add $30-50 per day to your travel budget. Over a week-long trip, the Waka Glide's folding technology effectively pays for itself in savings alone. Add the eliminated roof rack rentals or purchases, reduced fuel consumption from driving smaller vehicles, and avoided airline oversized baggage fees, and the economic benefits become substantial.

Environmental Wins

There's an environmental angle too. By enabling riders to choose smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, the Waka Glide helps reduce the carbon footprint of your foiling adventures. It's a small but meaningful contribution to preserving the natural environments we love to ride in.

Urban Accessibility

The advantages aren't limited to vacation scenarios. For urban dwellers, the Waka Glide removes significant barriers to participation. Living in a city apartment no longer means compromising on board quality or performance. The folded board can be stored in closets, under beds, or in tight storage spaces, making high-performance foiling accessible to those without garage or dedicated board storage.

Zero Performance Compromise

Here's the real game-changer: all this convenience comes with zero compromise on performance. The Waka Glide isn't just a folding board – it's a high-performance mid-length rocket designed to excel in all conditions.

Through innovative engineering and two years of rigorous testing across Hood River, New Zealand, and La Ventana Mexico, the Waka team has created a board that delivers:

• Faster takeoffs in light wind conditions
• Superior wave performance
• Exceptional stability and control
• Responsive carving and jibing
• Lightweight yet durable full carbon construction

The patent-pending carbon-kevlar living hinge system adds only about 1/2kg to the board's weight (centrally positioned to maintain perfect balance), ensuring that portability never comes at the expense of your experience on the water.

Beyond Transportation: Expanding Horizons

The true value of the Waka Glide extends beyond solving logistical challenges – it actively expands your foiling horizons. Remote spots that were previously inaccessible due to transportation constraints suddenly become viable destinations. Spontaneous sessions become possible when your board is always with you, ready to go at a moment's notice.

For travelers, it means exploring new destinations without the usual gear limitations. For locals, it means more frequent sessions when getting to the water becomes effortless.

A Community of Adventurers

Early adopters of the Waka Glide are already sharing stories of newfound freedom:

• The apartment-dwelling city professional who can now catch dawn sessions before work
• The adventure traveler accessing remote locations in compact rental cars
• The family that can fit all their gear and still have room for everyone in one vehicle
• The frequent flyer who no longer dreads the airport check-in counter

These riders aren't just enjoying better logistics – they're experiencing a fundamental shift in their relationship with the sport. When gear constraints disappear, pure enjoyment takes center stage.

Join the Folding Revolution

The Waka Glide represents the future of foil boarding – a future where performance and practicality coexist perfectly. As boards continue to evolve in length to accommodate evolving disciplines and lighter wind conditions, the folding technology pioneered by Waka becomes increasingly essential.

Available in multiple sizes (55L to 111L) to suit various rider weights and styles, there's a Waka Glide perfect for your needs. Pre-orders are now open with shipping beginning in early summer for North American customers.

Small car, big adventures – that's the Waka Glide advantage. Where will your folding board take you?