2023 Slingshot LTF Wing Board

The 2023 Slingshot LTF Wing Board is an inflatable foil board built around one idea: help new riders progress from their first day on the water to actual foil flight. LTF stands for "Learn To Fly," and Slingshot designed the V1 as the first inflatable wing board with both foil track mounts and a keel fin slot on the same platform. That dual-mount system lets a rider start with conventional fins for initial wing handling, then swap over to a hydrofoil once they are comfortable — without needing a second board. The inflatable drop-stitch construction keeps the board lightweight and portable, while a stiff carbon bottom plate provides a direct connection to the foil during pumping and carving.

• Volume: 180 L
• Length: 6'0"
• Width: 34"
• Thickness: 6"
• Weight: 11.68 lbs (5.3 kg)
• Construction: Inflatable drop-stitch with TPU skin and carbon bottom plate
• Deck pad: 3/4-length corduroy EVA
• Available sizes: 180 L, 210 L
• Included: Travel bag, pump, patch kit, 9" twin fins, sUPWINDer keel fin, fin mounting hardware

The LTF 180L is aimed squarely at beginners who have little or no wing foiling experience. Its wide, high-volume shape delivers a stable standing platform that resists tipping even when a rider's weight shifts toward the rails — a common issue during early attempts at wing handling. The soft inflatable deck also reduces the sting of falls, which matters during the frequent wipeouts that come with learning.

Beyond pure beginners, the board serves as a travel-friendly option for intermediate riders who want a packable board they can check on a flight or stow in a small car. With the twin fins and keel fin installed, it doubles as a flat-water SUP or a finned wing board for light-wind cruising. That said, the 180 liters of volume and inflatable construction place a ceiling on high-performance riding; experienced foilers looking for speed, tight carving response, or wave performance will outgrow the platform quickly.

The LTF V1 was Slingshot's first-generation inflatable foil board, introduced for the 2023 model year. It has since been followed by the LTF V2, which carries the same core concept — inflatable, convertible fin-to-foil design — into Slingshot's current lineup at a retail price of $1,149 for the 180L size. The V1 offered here at a discounted price represents a cost-effective entry into the category for riders who do not need whatever refinements the V2 brings.

Within the broader market, the LTF competes with other inflatable beginner foil boards such as rigid soft-top trainers and large-volume hardshell boards from brands like Fanatic and F-One. Its main differentiator remains the integrated fin-and-foil track system that consolidates two progression stages into a single package, plus the portability advantages of an inflatable hull.