KT Solus Ultra High Modulus Carbon Front Wing

KT Solus Front Wing – Ultra High Modulus Carbon for Race Speed and Everyday Fun

The KT Solus was designed for fun – but built to win. Created and designed by Kane de Wilde and proven in races worldwide, including the Koa Kai Triple Crown Championship victory – on a Solus 775 while many competitors were riding wings closer to 500 cm² – the Solus began as an alternative to extreme high-aspect race wings. Instead of chasing maximum aspect ratio at the expense of control, the goal was a foil that goes fast, accelerates effortlessly and stays fun and manageable in everyday conditions, open ocean runs and variable wind or swell. All Solus sizes share a consistent Aspect Ratio of 14.

Feeling

The Solus feels slippery, fast and highly efficient without ever becoming pitchy or tracky at any speed. Acceleration and drive are immediate when pumping, and the foil stays composed as the pace builds. It rides lighter and quicker than its area suggests, with impressive pitch stability and a smooth, predictable response that encourages longer runs and higher average speeds.

Speed

Solus accelerates quickly and carries speed with minimal effort. Its refined section and efficient platform are built for high average speeds – not just brief top-end bursts – so it stays fast through every line, pump and transition. It runs noticeably quicker than comparable foils and remains calm, composed and predictable as the pace builds, giving you the confidence to push harder without ever feeling on edge.

Design Philosophy

At the heart of the design is a Reflexed Centre Profil that reduces pitch tension between the front and rear wings. This lets the Solus run shorter fuselages and smaller rear wings without adding tail angle – unlocking lower drag, improved stability and a setup that adapts easily across conditions. The centre section transitions into thinner, more agile tips with increased camber – sharper handling, boosted ventilation resistance and a steeper taper without sacrificing stability. The result is clean load transfer, confident carving and a composed feel at speed. Solus makes fast foiling more usable: it rewards efficient riding, holds speed effortlessly and turns every session into longer, faster, more controlled runs.

Shape & Outline

Solus uses a refined, moderately high-aspect outline with controlled span and a smooth taper into the tips. Paired with its Reflexed Centre Profil, the platform delivers insane glide and rock-solid stability while staying responsive and predictable through turns and transitions. On foil, it feels clean, balanced and ready to follow every line you draw.

Construction Highlights

Geometry: All Solus sizes share a 14 Aspect Ratio platform. The Multi-Section Design blends a thicker, reflexed centre section with thinner, higher-camber tips – a dialled-in mix of stability, efficiency and razor-sharp handling.

Performance: Solus rewards efficient, committed riding. It turns clean input into instant forward drive, holds speed with calm precision and stays locked-in across everything from glassy bay runs to stacked open-ocean swell. Stable, fast and predictable under pressure.

Efficiency: Reduced pitch tension, optimised section design and a refined planform hold speed with noticeably less effort. Every pump, every clean line, every subtle pressure shift translates directly into forward drive. Stays fast, steady and composed in downwind, winging and Foil Assist sessions.

Agility: Solus is unusually agile for its efficiency class. It rolls smoothly from rail to rail and responds cleanly to pressure without ever feeling twitchy or nervous. Thinner tips and refined taper allow confident carving – no excess drag, no surprise pitch changes, just a fast, composed, connected feel.

Construction: Built with Ultra High Modulus Carbon, Solus stays rigid and precise under load while keeping weight to a minimum. The construction locks in its refined section geometry for consistent high-precision performance every session.

Size Chart

Size Selection

565 cm² – A small, fast option for powered conditions and lighter riders. Prioritises speed and efficiency while staying manageable and easy to control – a clean, confident feel even when fully powered up.

650 cm² – A high-speed freeride and race size that stays composed when pushed hard. Thrives in strong-wind winging and fast ocean runs – stability, efficiency and total confidence at pace. Smooth, predictable and locked-in.

775 cm² – The core Solus size and proven race platform. Exceptional glide and speed for its area, versatile across a huge range of conditions and rider weights. Kane de Wilde won the Koa Kai Triple Crown on this size while many competitors were on wings closer to 500 cm².

930 cm² – High-glide, high-lift option for lighter winds, longer pump runs or heavier riders. Adds lift and stability without giving up efficiency – easy to stay on foil, link bumps and carry speed through transitions with less effort.

1110 cm² – Maximum-glide, maximum-efficiency size for light-wind winging, Foil Assist and riders who want effortless speed and low-effort cruising. Lifts early, carries momentum with almost no input and turns marginal conditions into long, easy, fast runs.