B08/B12 Pump Foilboard
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Description
The Sabfoil B08/B12 Pump Foilboard is a compact carbon board for dock-starts and pump foiling, available in two volumes — 8L and 12L — sharing the same footprint but built for slightly different riders. Both are designed to get you standing, pumping and foiling from a dead stop off a dock or riverbank, without the bulk of a bigger freeride board slowing down your pump stroke.
The B08 is the more compact, advanced option with no strap inserts, aimed at experienced pump foilers who want minimum weight and maximum feedback. The B12 adds a touch more volume and comes with footstraps fitted, making it the easier of the two to balance on while you build your pumping technique. Both are part of Sabfoil's foiling range built specifically around dock-start and pump discipline.
Who It's For
- Discipline: Dock-starts and pump foiling
- Level: B08 — advanced pump foilers; B12 — intermediate riders still building balance and technique
- Best for: Riders training pump endurance or launching from docks, jetties and riverbanks without wind or a kite/wing
Key Features
- Full carbon construction – kept light (around 2.4kg for the B08) for minimal drag on every pump stroke
- Compact footprint – both boards measure 899mm long by 388mm wide by 30mm thick, small enough to carry one-handed
- B08 — no strap inserts – stripped back for advanced riders who prefer a strapless connection to the board
- B12 — footstraps fitted – includes straight footstraps and hardware for riders who want a secured stance while learning to pump
- Stiff, efficient deck – transfers pump energy directly into the foil rather than flexing and absorbing it
Real-World Feel
Both boards are tiny compared to a typical wing or SUP foil board, and that's the point — less board means less to carry, less swing weight through each pump, and a more direct connection to the foil underneath you. The B08's lack of straps takes some getting used to if you've only ridden strapped boards before, but it rewards good technique with a lighter, more responsive feel. The B12's footstraps make the learning curve considerably gentler while you're still finding your balance and rhythm on the pump — most riders progress from B12 to B08 as their technique improves, rather than starting on the B08 straight away.
Setup / Fit
Mount your foil via the board's foil track, positioning the mast plate for your riding stance. On the B12, adjust the footstraps to sit comfortably wide for balance while pumping; on the B08, practise your stance strapless in shallow water before committing to open water dock-starts.
Materials
- Construction: full carbon deck and base
- B08: 899mm (L) x 388mm (W) x 30mm (T), 8L volume, no strap inserts, ~2.4kg
- B12: 899mm (L) x 388mm (W) x 30mm (T), 12L volume, footstraps and hardware fitted
Size Chart
| Model | Volume | Dimensions | Footstraps | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | 8L | 899 x 388 x 30mm | None (no inserts) | £729 |
| B12 | 12L | 899 x 388 x 30mm | Fitted | £959 |
Pairs Well With
You'll need a hydrofoil to complete the setup — a lighter-lift wing suits pump technique training better than a high-lift beginner wing.
Why We Stock It
We stock the B08/B12 because pump foiling is its own discipline with its own gear requirements — a standard wing or SUP foil board is too big and too heavy to pump efficiently. These boards are purpose-built for the job, and having both volumes in stock means we can put new pump foilers on the more forgiving B12 and let them progress to the B08 as their technique develops.
FAQs
What is the Sabfoil B08/B12 Pump Foilboard?
The Sabfoil B08/B12 Pump Foilboard is a compact carbon board built for dock-starts and pump foiling, available in 8L (no straps, advanced) and 12L (footstraps fitted, more forgiving) volumes.
Should I choose the B08 or the B12?
Choose the B12 if you're still building your pump foiling balance and technique — it has footstraps fitted for extra security. Choose the B08 once your technique is solid and you want a lighter, strapless board for maximum feedback.
What is dock-starting or pump foiling?
Dock-starting is launching onto a hydrofoil from a standing start on a dock, jetty or riverbank by pumping the board to generate enough speed for the foil to lift, without wind, waves or a kite/wing to help.
What is the Sabfoil B08/B12 made from?
Both boards use full carbon deck and base construction to keep weight down and transfer pump energy efficiently into the foil, with the B08 weighing around 2.4kg.
Does the Sabfoil B08 have footstraps?
No, the B08 has no strap inserts — it's designed for a strapless connection for advanced riders. The B12 comes with footstraps and hardware fitted.
