KT Instinct series
designed for beginner to intermediate foilers and wingers looking for safe and easy progression.
These foils have a solid, controlled feel underfoot and offer predictable pitch stability from longer chord lengths and larger tails. The refined, balanced airfoil delivers a smooth, positive feel for stable and effortless flight. Rounded wingtips make the Instinct safer than other models, ensuring user-friendly flight to quickly build confidence.
Sizes.
Available Sizes:
Front Wing: 720 , 920, 1120, 1300, 1450, 2200 cm².
Back Wing: 300 cm².
2200, Size Specific Notes: The large platform focused on easy takeoff, maximum pitch stability, and forgiving behavior. Ideal for first flights, beginner wing foiling, towing, Foil Assist, and SUP paddle ups. Remains enjoyable as skills improve by pairing with smaller tails or shorter fuselages.
Feeling.
Instinct feels extremely intuitive, stable and confidence inspiring. Lift comes on smoothly, pitch remains predictable, and stall resistance is unbelievable. The foil stays flying even when tips breach the surface, helping riders recover instead of stalling or dropping suddenly.
Due to lower aspect design, the Instinct remains fun to turn. It rolls smoothly rail to rail and does not feel locked in, making it enjoyable for Foil Assist sessions, towing, and early carving practice. The balance between stability and playfulness helps riders progress faster while still having fun.
Speed.
Speed is intentionally secondary to control on Instinct. Acceleration is smooth and manageable, with a comfortable cruising pace that allows riders to focus on balance, stance, and wing handling rather than managing everything else.
Efficiency is tuned for early lift and low speed flight rather than purely glide. The large area and section design reduce the effort required to get on foil and stay flying while learning.
Speed Ranges:
720 cm²: 9 – 31 mph
920 cm²: 8 – 28.5 mph
1120 cm²: 7.5 – 27 mph
1300 cm²: 7 – 25.5 mph
1450 cm²: 6.5 – 25 mph
Pairings.
2200.
Recommended by Kane de Wilde
1st Flights: 50 Alu, 63 Fuselage, 300 Instinct
Beginner: 70 or 77 Alu, 63 Fuselage, 250 Nomad
Intermediate: 77 Alu, or Carbon, 63 Fuselage, 181 Atom
Advanced: 77 Apex, 63 Fuselage, 141 or 161 Atom
Pro: 77 Apex, 56 Fuselage, 141 or 161 Atom
2200 cm².
All new Front Wing.
A large, forgiving front wing designed to make first flights easy. Stable and fun, while supporting long term progression and even proving playful for intermediate to advanced riders.
Reflexed airfoil for pitch stability. Soft, rounded tips for forgiving surface interaction. Increased tip camber for ventilation resistance. Lower aspect outline for stability and playful turning. Designed to pair with large tails and short masts for learning and smaller tails and shorter fuses as riders progress.
Beginner Wing Foiling, Beginner Tow Foiling, Beginner Foil Assist & eFoil, learning and progression.
Its large surface area provides early lift and low speed flight, while the reflexed airfoil reduces pitch sensitivity and keeps the foil settled through weight shifts and learning mistakes. Soft, rounded tips and increased camber near the tips improve ventilation resistance, which is especially important for beginners riding short masts where the foil operates close to the surface. This helps prevent sudden drops when a tip catches the surface.
The lower aspect outline keeps Instinct playful and easy to turn, making it fun for Foil Assist sessions, towing, and learning to paddle up on a SUP. As riders progress, the wing adapts well to different fuselage lengths and tail sizes, allowing the same front wing to remain useful and fun well beyond the beginner stage.
2200 cm².
The Instinct 2200 was designed to get people into foiling on a system they can grow with. Affectionately called the “Beluga”, the focus is on easy predictable takeoff, soft flight behavior, and exceptional pitch stability, allowing new riders to learn with confidence instead of fighting the foil.
Built around forgiveness. Large surface area, a reflexed airfoil, and soft tip geometry keep the foil calm when ridden at low speeds and close to the surface, which is common for beginners using shorter masts.
This makes Instinct 2200 especially effective for first wing sessions, beginner towing, Foil Assist, and eFoiling. Despite its size, Instinct is not just a straight line learning foil. Its lower aspect outline keeps it fun and turnable, helping riders learn carving, jibes, and control early in their progression.
Shape.
2200 Outline. Large, low aspect outline with soft, rounded tips. Prioritizing stability, gentle roll behavior, and predictable lift, while still allowing smooth carving and directional changes.
2200 Geometry. Reflexed airfoil with increased camber toward the tips. Geometry is optimized for pitch stability, low speed lift, and ventilation resistance near the surface.
2200 Performance. Instinct performs best at low to moderate speeds where stability and forgiveness matter most. It maintains a calm, predictable flight path and recovers cleanly from surface contact, weight shifts, and learning errors.
Highlights
Function and form.
Quality Carbon Composite. Foam core and carbon wrap construction, light, durable, and of the highest quality.
Interchangeability All parts are interchangeable within the entire KT Foiling foil range.
Swept Wing Design Enhances stability and intuitive control, allowing riders to predictably manage lift and smoothly navigate turns and jibes.
Back Wings Instinct front wings pair with Instinct 300, as well as Nomad and Atom back wings.
Refined Balanced Airfoil Trades a small amount of range for a smooth, stable, and effortless flight.
Intuitive Pitch Stability Long chord length and large tails provide steady handling.
Finish.
Hardware.
High-quality 316 Stainless Steel Torx hardware available separately as box sets or individual spare pieces.
Agility.
Agility is moderate by design. Turns are smooth and controlled rather than fast or reactive, helping new riders stay balanced and avoid overcorrection. The lower aspect shape keeps the foil engaging without feeling unstable.
Construction.
Carbon Composite Construction. Built using a durable carbon composite construction, Instinct is designed to handle repeated learning sessions, impact, and wear while maintaining consistent performance. The structure supports the large wing area and reinforces stability under load.
Bags.
Each model comes with its own bespoke formfitting protective bag for storage and transport. Dedicated Travel Bag available.
Unmatched.
We are excited to unveil our new line of contest and race winning hydrofoils, designed to push the boundaries of progression, performance, and innovation. With meticulous R&D, cutting-edge profiles, and future proof connections, these foils are crafted to seamlessly pair with any board and offer an unparalleled range of speed, glide and control.
Three distinct series cater to a wide range of riding styles and skill levels, ensuring that every rider can find a perfect match. Each foil has been individually designed and optimally tuned to provide the most balanced and efficient flight across different combinations of wings, masts and fuselages.
Rigorously tested by elite athletes like Kai Lenny, as well as everyday riders, KT Foiling is committed to delivering exceptional quality and performance.
Assembly.
All parts are interchangeable within the entire KT Foiling foil range.
