2022 North Scoop Foilboard

The 2022 North Scoop Foilboard is a compact performance kite and tow-surf foilboard from North Action Sports Group, designed for riders who want a direct, responsive platform under their feet. It sits in North's foilboard lineup as a mid-volume option built around their lightweight hybrid carbon construction, pairing a structurally reinforced EPS core with an integrated PVC structural stringer system for efficient load distribution and rigidity. The 2022 model introduced a deep-V concave bottom shape, steeper bevelled rails, and increased tail rocker compared to the prior generation, changes aimed at improving water release and pumpability.

Available in two compact sizes — a 16-liter (3'11") and a 19-liter (4'5") — the Scoop uses an ultra-scooped nose rocker profile paired with an intuitive concaved deck, giving it quick touchdown recovery when the board contacts the water during flight. The board mounts foils via North's DropBox system with 165×90mm bolt spacing and includes strap inserts (Free-V Lo and Free-V foil positions) supporting five placement options per foot, or it can be ridden strapless.

• Sizes available: 16 L / 3'11" (120 × 46 cm), 19 L / 4'5" (135 × 49 cm)
• Construction: Lightweight hybrid carbon with structurally reinforced EPS core
• Stringer: Integrated PVC structural stringer system
• Bottom shape: Deep-V concave with bevelled rails
• Foil mount: DropBox system (165 × 90 mm bolt spacing)
• Deck pad: Max-grip corduroy with transverse stance markers
• Included: DropBox screw pack (4× M8×30 mm screws, 4× T-nuts)

The Scoop targets intermediate to advanced foilers who have moved past the learning phase and no longer need high-volume stability to get on foil. At 16 and 19 liters, it provides minimal float at rest, so water starts rely on kite power or tow assistance rather than board buoyancy. North positions the board for strapped big-wave tow-foiling as well as long-distance kitefoil sessions, making it suited to riders comfortable launching from minimal volume in moderate to strong wind.

The concaved deck and multiple strap positions allow tuning for different riding styles — from locked-in high-speed runs to more freestyle-oriented trick sessions where the forgiving hull shape aids recovery. Riders who prioritize a light, nimble feel over early planing and forgiveness will find the Scoop well matched to their needs.

Within North's foilboard range, the Scoop sits as the performance-oriented option below the even smaller Scoop Mini, which North markets toward more advanced riders seeking an ultralight, high-performance platform. The standard Scoop offers slightly more volume and length, making it a step more accessible while retaining a competition-level footprint. For riders wanting significantly more stability and volume for lighter winds or earlier progression, North's larger foilboards in the Swell or Cross lines serve as alternatives.

At $599 on closeout (down from an original MSRP around $1,049), the 2022 Scoop represents a previous-generation value option. The board carried forward largely unchanged into 2023 before North refined the hull geometry further in subsequent model years. Riders comparing across brands might look at boards like the Duotone Pace or F-One Rocket for similar compact surf-foilboard concepts in the sub-20-liter category.