Waka Glide: The Award-Winning Folding Wing Board Built for Riders Who Actually Travel

Nick sits down with Nigel from Waka to break down one of the most unique boards to hit the shop: the Waka Glide. This thing folds in half using a carbon-kevlar hinge system, fits in a rolling travel bag the size of a carry-on, and still rides like a serious mid-length rocket board. Built for riders who want speed, light-wind performance, and the freedom to actually travel with their gear. The full carbon construction keeps it ultralight while the TravelFold technology lets you fit two 7-foot boards in a standard car trunk. It won dual 2025 FIT Sport Design Awards for Innovation and Watersports — and after seeing it in person, it's easy to see why. They cover the full lineup from 66L to 111L, talk through the hinge system, forward foil geometry, and why Hood River might be the best place on the planet to put one through its paces. Waka Glide demo boards are in stock at Windance now. Come try one. Shop the Waka Glide: windance.com Learn more: waka.surf