2024 AK Nomad Carbon Foilboard

The 2024 AK Nomad Carbon Foilboard is a light-wind and downwind crossover board from AK Durable Supply Co., the hydrofoil-focused sub-brand of Airush. Built around a lengthened, narrow outline, the Nomad is shaped for efficient glide at low speeds — whether paddling into open-ocean bumps, catching extended swells, or getting onto foil with a wing in marginal wind. This generation refines a displacement-oriented nose that transitions into a planing tail with hard release edges, paired with a forward foil mount position that keeps the rider's stance consistent from paddle take-off through flight.

The Carbon construction wraps a fused EPS core in biaxial carbon, with wood-sandwich reinforcement in the standing area and a high-density load plate at the foil connection. The result is a stiff, direct-feeling platform that keeps weight competitive for its size class.

90L variant

• Volume: 90 L
• Length: 6'6"
• Width: 20.5"
• Weight: 6.34 kg (±5%)
• Recommended rider weight (wing): 60–90 kg
• Recommended rider weight (paddle): 60–80 kg

115L variant

• Volume: 115 L
• Length: 7'0"
• Width: 23"
• Weight: 7.34 kg (±5%)
• Recommended rider weight (wing): 70–95 kg
• Recommended rider weight (paddle): 75–95 kg

• Construction: Carbon — biaxial carbon deck, fused EPS core, wood sandwich standing area
• Foil mount: High-density load plate with direct deck connection
• Tail shape: Pin tail

The Nomad targets intermediate to advanced foilers who split sessions between light-wind winging and downwind paddling. Its forward volume distribution and displacement-shaped nose make water starts and paddle take-offs more accessible than a compact wing board, while the narrow width and pin tail keep it maneuverable once on foil. Riders in the 60–95 kg range are covered across the two sizes offered here, with the 90L suiting lighter or more experienced pilots and the 115L giving heavier riders — or those newer to downwind — extra flotation for paddle-ups.

Conditions-wise, the Nomad is tuned for the lower end of the wind spectrum and open-water glides rather than high-wind freestyle or tight wave riding. Its length and rocker profile favor sustained, efficient pumping over quick directional changes, making it a practical choice for coastal downwind runs and light-wind days when a shorter board would struggle to get airborne.

Within the AK Durable Supply range, the Nomad sits between the compact, all-round Phazer foilboard and the even longer Nomad LS. Where the Phazer emphasizes versatility across kite, wing, surf, and pump foiling with a wider, shorter shape, the Nomad narrows the outline and adds length to prioritize glide and paddle-up capability. The Nomad LS extends that philosophy further for dedicated downwind use. Riders who want one board that covers both casual winging and weekend downwind sessions will find the Nomad occupies a practical middle ground.

In the broader market, the Nomad competes with other light-wind crossover shapes like the Starboard Hyper Foil and the KT Surfing Drifter. Its Carbon construction positions it as a mid-to-upper tier option — lighter than entry-level layups but not the top-shelf carbon build in AK's own catalog, which uses an Active Carbon spec across the full eight-size Nomad range.