2023 Compact By AK Durable Supply CO

The 2023 Compact by AK Durable Supply Co is the second-generation (V2) wing foil board from the AK sub-brand of Airush, built specifically for wingboarding rather than adapted from a kite or surf foilboard. AK Durable Supply Co operates as Airush's dedicated foil-focused label, and the Compact Wingboard sits at the center of its board lineup. The V2 updated the original Compact's shape with a refined parallel outline and repositioned volume distribution, keeping the emphasis on low swing weight and concentrated buoyancy that the line introduced in its first generation.

The board's shape centers on a wide nose that preserves float despite the short overall length, paired with a narrower tail section. A concave deck lowers the rider's center of gravity, while the high-apex rail profile gives stability on the water without sacrificing turning bite once on foil. Construction uses a Reflex Carbon Innegra shell over a fused EPS core, with a full carbon Innegra top deck, wood-sandwich reinforcement under the standing areas, and a heavy-duty foil connection at the base.

• Length: 4'6"
• Width: 23.5" (59.6 cm)
• Volume: 58 L
• Construction: Reflex Carbon Innegra shell, fused EPS core, wood sandwich standing areas
• Foil mount: US Box (standard 9 × 16.5 cm plate)
• Recommended rider weight (advanced): 60–85 kg
• Available V2 sizes: 4'2" (36 L), 4'4" (46 L), 4'6" (58 L), 4'8" (74 L), 4'10" (85 L), 5'2" (105 L)

AK positions the Compact V2 for intermediate to advanced wing foilers who prioritize maneuverability and progression into freestyle or wave-oriented riding. The 4'6" / 58 L size suits riders in the 60–85 kg range who are comfortable with water starts and want a compact platform that responds quickly to weight shifts during jumps and carving turns. Its concentrated volume and short length keep swing weight low, which matters when rotating the board during aerial maneuvers or pumping up onto foil in marginal wind.

Riders still in the early learning phase will generally want a larger size in the Compact range — the 4'10" or 5'2" — since the 58-liter volume offers limited stability at rest. The 4'6" works well in light-to-moderate wind on flat water or small chop, where getting on foil quickly and staying there is the primary goal.

Within AK Durable Supply Co's board range, the Compact Wingboard is the dedicated wing-specific shape, sitting alongside the Phazer, which leans toward prone and downwind foiling. The Compact V2 (2023) replaced the original V1 and has since been followed by V3 and V4 editions that further refined the outline and construction. As a prior-year model offered at a discount, the 2023 V2 represents an opportunity to enter the AK ecosystem at a lower price point than the current-generation Carbon Plus models.

For comparison, boards like the Fanatic Sky Wing and F-One Rocket Wing occupy a similar compact-wingboard niche at the intermediate-to-advanced level. The Compact V2 differentiates itself through its Innegra-reinforced carbon layup and the high-apex rail concept, which aims to deliver wide-board stability with narrow-board carving response.