Code Foils AR Stabilizer

The Code Foils AR Stabilizer is the all-around rear wing in Code Foils' tail wing lineup, offered in six sizes spanning from 142 cm² to 188 cm². Each size in the AR series shares a consistent 8.64 aspect ratio, scaling span and area proportionally so riders can swap between sizes without a dramatic shift in handling character. The tail features carbon construction engineered for high stiffness relative to its profile, and each unit ships with a protective cover. A subtle anhedral (V-shaped) dihedral angle is built into the planform, contributing to smooth, connected transitions through turns rather than abrupt directional changes.

Code Foils, a brand built around modular hydrofoil components, positions the AR as its versatile stabilizer — suited to carving, jumping, and downwind foiling. It pairs with the brand's S Series, X Series, and R Series front wings through their shared mounting interface, giving riders a single rear-wing platform they can tune by size selection alone.

• 142AR — Span: 340 mm (13.4") / Area: 142 cm² (22 in²)
• 150AR — Span: 360 mm (14.2") / Area: 150 cm² (23.3 in²)
• 158AR — Span: 380 mm (15") / Area: 158 cm² (24.5 in²)
• 166AR — Span: 400 mm (15.75") / Area: 166 cm² (25.7 in²)
• 175AR — Span: 420 mm (16.5") / Area: 175 cm² (27.1 in²)
• 188AR — Span: 450 mm (17.7") / Area: 188 cm² (29.1 in²)
• Aspect Ratio (all sizes): 8.64
• Construction: Carbon
• Includes: Protective cover

The AR Stabilizer covers a wide skill range depending on size selection. Smaller options like the 142AR and 150AR cater to experienced riders who want a loose, surfy feel with quick directional response — useful for wave-oriented foiling or riders comfortable with a lower margin before stall. The mid-range 158AR and 166AR sit in a balanced zone suitable for intermediate riders or advancing foilers who want maneuverability without sacrificing too much low-end stability.

The 175AR and 188AR add progressively more area and span, lowering stall speed and increasing pitch stability. These larger sizes suit heavier riders, lighter-wind sessions, or those still building confidence on foil who benefit from a more forgiving platform. Code Foils suggests choosing a size based on rider weight, target discipline, and current ability level, so the six-size spread lets riders dial in rear-wing feel without changing tail wing families.

Within Code Foils' catalog, the AR sits alongside the R Series Tail Wing, which is the brand's higher-aspect-ratio stabilizer aimed at efficiency and glide in a more compact form. The R Series is offered in fewer sizes and targets riders prioritizing straight-line speed and minimal drag, while the AR provides a broader, more forgiving ride suited to mixed disciplines. For most riders pairing a tail with Code Foils' popular S Series front wings, the AR is the standard recommendation.

Buyers comparing across brands will find the AR's 8.64 aspect ratio and size spread positioned in the mid-to-high aspect range for stabilizers — higher than many stock tails bundled with entry-level foil packages, but not as extreme as dedicated race stabilizers. The six-size lineup is notably granular, letting riders make incremental adjustments rather than large jumps between available options.