Just spent time on the Flitelab Raw board paired with the Flux 707 foil set, and wow-this combo is excellent for tow foiling and tow boogie sessions. I was chasing a foil that turns really well AND still has pump and glide. In the past, I always seemed to get one or the other.
This setup nailed it. What I Loved:
Ultra-Stiff Board: The Raw transfers power instantly-perfect for carves and pumping.
Compact & Balanced: Easy to control at speed, yet stable for deep-water starts (even at 94?kg).
Flux 707 Performance: Smooth, predictable, and FAST. Turns at high speed with no locked-in feel.
Glide & Lift: Maintains lift through flat sections and feels like surfing on rails.
Confidence for Heavy Riders: Handles load beautifully-ideal for pushing hard into turns.
Pumping: I could link waves, which is a rarity for me!
Things to Consider: Not Beginner-Friendly: This is a performance setup-best for experienced riders.
Board Size Matters: At my weight, the 4'4" board was perfect. The 4'2" I demoed was fine behind a ski but challenging behind the boogie.
Premium Price: High-end gear comes at a cost, but the performance is worth it.
Final Thoughts: After the demo, I had to buy it-it did exactly what I wanted. I've even tried the foil on my old board, and while it felt good, it missed that zip the featherweight, super-stiff Raw board gives when riding swell and pumping. If you're serious about tow foiling and want speed, flow, and turning freedom without sacrificing glide, this combo is hard to beat. Definitely worth a demo.
Disclaimer: I paid full price for this setup from mainbreakwatersports.com.au/. This is an honest review based on my experience.
Rider Profile: 62 years old, 94?kg, experienced foiler, average pumper.
Similar foils I've ridden: GoFoil RS650 & RS825, Code 615 & 720, AFS Silk 650 & Enduro 700, Armstrong MA590 Mk2.
Very nice Hilly. Very jealous.
I don't think there is any other foil that pumps well enough and can turn amazing in everything from small energy to solid conditions.
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Very nice Hilly. Very jealous.
I don't think there is any other foil that pumps well enough and can turn amazing in everything from small energy to solid conditions.
It is the pump that impressed me the most. Towed with a guy who has never linked waves before. He rides armie ma and ha foils performance mast. Second wave he got he linked a wave. It really is that good. Did not want it to be because it is not cheap.
Thanks for the Review Hilly. It's been a long time in the making but the excitement from all the people riding them now has been well worth the grind over the past couple of years. More exciting things to come this year 
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Thanks for the Review Hilly. It's been a long time in the making but the excitement from all the people riding them now has been well worth the grind over the past couple of years. More exciting things to come this year
I was worried the 707 would not handle the power over here due to the development in perfect clean waves but I was pleasantly suprised really confitence inspiring. Frothing to get the board.
Not the best video quality or riding but you get the idea.
Yep we tested over 18months in a huge range of conditions from indo, Fiji, Florida and many parts of the east coast. We set out to develop a foil with the biggest range possible while being really pitch stable and forgiving. Even the 1010 can handle some size yet has the craziest low end and stills turn well for a big foil.
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Yep we tested over 18months in a huge range of conditions from indo, Fiji, Florida and many parts of the east coast. We set out to develop a foil with the biggest range possible while being really pitch stable and forgiving. Even the 1010 can handle some size yet has the craziest low end and stills turn well for a big foil.
Would it downwind?
oooh tow boogie fun! Never tried one, would be keen. lots of waves to access around here with a tool like the tow boogie.
Hilly I rode the 4'2" raw board with the 1010 months ago. was the first time it felt like i had one piece of equipment and not two (board plus foil). Raw board is so stiff, so strong, so light.
Wanted to chime in that I've finally bought flite.lab setup. i've posted elsewhere about trialling flite.lab gear. Finally shelled out my hard earned & bought:
- 4'2" amp
- 707 with short fuse & 125 tail
To say I'm happy would be an understatement. It's been everything and more I'd hoped & experienced.
Here's what I can add to what is posted here......
I ride with the jet and and the jet out. The five main reasons I ride with jet in are:
1) It's big and i want to get in early
2) It's small, weak & there's not much time to catch a wave
3) It's crowded and with the amp I can sit wider and safer
4) When it's windy off or cross shore
5) Tide is too high
So a bit more on each of the reasons I ride with the jet in.
1) When it is big the amp gives so much more time and easier entry into bigger waves. By bigger I mean head to head and a half height faces. The amp gives an ability in these situations to make take offs possible that arms alone cold not.
2) We have a few waves that when small only give a few seconds to get up and riding. Once up the waves are foilable. The challenge in these conditions is to get going. The amp makes getting up and going when it's small so much easier
3) Summer oh summer.... That time of year when a lot of people who own surfboards take them out to rinse the year or years worth of dust off. We have some point breaks that people with less ocean experience make challenging for people on any crafts because of where they sit, paddle, freak out when sets come. I don't like foiling among these crowds. The amp has been a crowd cheat as I can sit wide or everyone and get the waves. Once up and foiling am away from the crowds (as all foilers would be, I just don't have to dodge the crowd on the way to getting wide)
4) When it's windy. This was a benefit I didn't expect. I was foiling, there was a 4ft swell that when it refracts is 2-3ft on take off, then 2ft to the beach. I was riding without the jet & it was strong cross shore. Riding with the wind on my side was fine, ,as soon as I'd do a cut back the wind gets under the board slows everything down. This happens on any board & makes a 400-700m ride a glide fest, which while fun i'd rather be turning. So I went in and put the jet in, came back out & the weight made the session. Turning in to the wind the weight counters the effect of the wind lifting the board. This meant I could ride the board at a better angle and go faster, therefore surf the waves with the cross shore rather than having a glide fest. So now if it's windy I put the jet in even if I don't need it to catch the waves because it's a better ride
5) Tides: We have a bunch of tide dependent waves. We can only really ride them on the low to mid tide, about half the tide cycle. With the amp I'm now able to ride 3/4 of a tide cycle. Another chance to ride with less/no people & beat the crowds.
What else to say apart from how amazing the foil and board is.... Feel like i've got something from Batman's cave :) the finish on everything is top notch. In more useful news I can double down the 707 with the amp in and I'm no cardio or pump hound.
and yes I bought this gear, this isn't a paid review, i'm not a team rider
Happy for questions.
FYI: I weigh 78kg & am 183cm (writing as some people ask about this)
Hilly I have a V2 Boogie and I'm 90kgs - currently riding a 45 L custom which I am deep water starting - I'm considering upgrading to the 4'4 or 4'6 Raw - would you say the 4'4 is easy to get up with the Boogie ? Or would the 4'6 lift me out quicker . Many thanks
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Hilly I have a V2 Boogie and I'm 90kgs - currently riding a 45 L custom which I am deep water starting - I'm considering upgrading to the 4'4 or 4'6 Raw - would you say the 4'4 is easy to get up with the Boogie ? Or would the 4'6 lift me out quicker . Many thanks
Hard to say without any knowledge of your skill level. I am slightly heavier and the 4 2 was difficult. I have ordered the 4 4 but not tried it. I think it will not be that easy. I suggest you go the 4 6 as at 35l that will be easier. Will still be extremely light.
Still enjoying the 707 amazing how well it pumps. I am very ordinary at pumping but can link on this foil. Still stoked on the Flux
Select to expand quoteWingman WA said..
why are there so many for sale used already if they are so good 
I think you are confusing the amp jet board with the Flux foil.
Ripping Hilly how does the Flux 707 stack up against F-One SK8 750 V2 or V3 . Have you had a chance to compare . More interested in the stall . Both brands have a similar outline .
Have not tried the Fone gear. Have gone back to back with Armie MA V2 foils and everyone agrees Flux better pitch stability, turning feel and pump/glide. Stall is way better on Flux v Armie MA.
Hey Hilly got major weather system kicking our butts right now, got a wing in earlier today fully over powered on a 3.5 m.
Got a week off, thinking about a Maui trip, will wait to see how much damage from storm.
County is worried about dam failure on Oahu above Haleiwa potential for serious risk for thousands of residents.
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Hey Hilly got major weather system kicking our butts right now, got a wing in earlier today fully over powered on a 3.5 m.
Got a week off, thinking about a Maui trip, will wait to see how much damage from storm.
County is worried about dam failure on Oahu above Haleiwa potential for serious risk for thousands of residents.
Looks off the richter over there. Stay safe
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Have not tried the Fone gear. Have gone back to back with Armie MA V2 foils and everyone agrees Flux better pitch stability, turning feel and pump/glide. Stall is way better on Flux v Armie MA.
Cheers thanks mate
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Have not tried the Fone gear. Have gone back to back with Armie MA V2 foils and everyone agrees Flux better pitch stability, turning feel and pump/glide. Stall is way better on Flux v Armie MA.
Ahhhh HILLY !! always crapping on armstrong
Why not the epic Go Foil, or AFS or Code which was the best a while back 
I rode the 4'2 board with the 707 flux. The board is fantastic and the mast is stiff and the foil is fast and turns well. The 707 pumps well with speed ,but it definitely has a high stall speed and would not be easy in smaller surf unless you're Mr Bennett's. I also demoed the 5'6 board with the jet drive with a view to DW prone it in 15 kns. It just didn't have the thrust to get you going in those conditions, I did manage to get a start over a shallow reef and then DW from there , but no go in the open ocean for starts, which I would be able to do with a paddle SUP. I think it would be possibly to achieve a start in nuking conditions.
I was surprised to see the front wing connection is taper slide on with 2 screws and nothing else but it seemed stiff enough.
Select to expand quoteWingman WA said..hilly said..
Have not tried the Fone gear. Have gone back to back with Armie MA V2 foils and everyone agrees Flux better pitch stability, turning feel and pump/glide. Stall is way better on Flux v Armie MA.
Ahhhh HILLY !! always crapping on armstrong
Why not the epic Go Foil, or AFS or Code which was the best a while back
It's not just Armstrong, also Axis or whatever brand is not his current flavour of the month.
Everything is the best.. Until it's not.
I can't keep up. 
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Come and try it boys. Make your own mind up.
You've got to admit you have tried a lot of brands.
Cheers for the offer but I'm good thanks.
