2024 North Seek Air Foil Board

The 2024 North Seek Air Foil Board is an inflatable wing foil board from North that aims to deliver rigid-board performance in a portable, travel-friendly package. Built around PVC dropstitch construction, the Seek Air inflates to a maximum of 15 PSI and uses what North calls a Carbon Sandwich Transfer (CST) base — a reinforced underside designed to create a stiffer connection between the board and the foil. The board features forgiving performance rails paired with a sharp release tail, a combination intended to ease takeoffs and provide more predictable touchdown recovery. Each Seek Air ships inside a recycled PET backpack with roller wheels, along with a two-way inflation pump, repair kit, and foil mounting hardware.

The Seek Air sits alongside the rigid Seek and the Seek Prime in North's 2024 wing foil board lineup, giving riders an inflatable alternative without leaving the Seek platform. It uses DropBox foil mounting tracks with industry-standard 90mm spacing, making it compatible with most aftermarket foil systems.

• Construction: PVC Dropstitch with Carbon Sandwich Transfer (CST) base
• Max inflation pressure: 15 PSI
• Foil mount: DropBox tracks, 90mm standard spacing
• 5'9 volume: 132 L
• 5'9 width: 30"
• 5'9 thickness: 4 ¾"
• 6'2 volume: 155 L
• 6'2 width: 31"
• 6'2 thickness: 4 ¾"
• Available sizes (full range): 4'10, 5'1, 5'5, 5'9, 6'2
• Included: Two-way pump, recycled PET roller backpack, repair kit, DropBox screw pack, foot strap screw pack

The two sizes carried here — the 5'9 and 6'2 — are the largest boards in the Seek Air range and are oriented toward newer riders or heavier pilots who benefit from extra volume and stability. North's own sizing guide recommends adding 30–40 liters above body weight in kilograms for novice wing foilers and 10–20 liters for intermediates. By that math, the 5'9 at 132 liters suits novice riders up to roughly 100 kg and intermediates up to about 110 kg, while the 6'2 at 155 liters covers virtually all rider weights at any skill level.

Both the 5'9 and 6'2 ship with removable side fins, which means they can double as finned wing boards for learning without a foil or serve as casual stand-up paddleboards off a boat. The wider outlines and higher volumes on these sizes prioritize early lift and low-speed stability over top-end maneuverability, making them a practical entry point for riders still developing their foil starts and water time.

Within North's 2024 foil board range, the Seek Air occupies the travel and convenience tier. The rigid Seek uses hybrid carbon and bamboo construction for a lighter, stiffer ride and is aimed at riders who prioritize on-water performance and don't need packability. The Seek Prime sits between the two as a composite option at a lower price point than the carbon Seek. The Seek Air trades some stiffness and weight savings for the ability to deflate, roll into a backpack, and check as standard luggage — a meaningful advantage for boat-based sessions or destination travel.

Riders cross-shopping inflatable foil boards may also look at the Fanatic Sky Air or the F-One Rocket Air, both of which target a similar niche of portable wing foil platforms. The North Seek Air differentiates primarily through its CST base layer and the DropBox mounting system, plus the inclusion of a full travel kit with every board.