Balz Blackbird
Balz Müller's signature front wings in Sabfoil's monobloc Blackbird architecture, each size tuned for freestyle, waves and speed with explosive response. The lifting fuselage flattens the ride at speed and the shape is claimed to raise torsional rigidity by over 20 percent. Sizes 805, 905 and 965.
Source: sabfoil.com · checked 2026-09-22
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Compare all sizes| Size | Area | Wingspan | Aspect ratio | Chord | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 805 | 792 cm² | 805 mm | 8.3 | 143 mm | EUR 699.01 |
| 905 | 998 cm² | 905 mm | 8.3 | 161 mm | EUR 709 |
| 965 | 1210 cm² | 965 mm | 8.3 | 186 mm | EUR 719 |
Independent reviews
In-depth tests by riders and magazines, on their own sites. We link to them; the verdicts are theirs.
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SABFOIL Blackbird 905 Balz Pro
Tested: Blackbird Balz Pro 905, 85cm mast, 385 tail
Pros
- Lifting fuselage gives earlier take-off and a flatter, faster ride
- Monobloc stiffness: sharp turns that accelerate out
- Very connected feel; crisp, high-confidence speed
Cons
- Needs technique to keep it lit
Verdict: One of the most coherent high-performance packages on the market.
Pros, cons and verdict summarised by foil.guide from the article, fetched 2026-09-25
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Test report: Sabfoil Blackbird 805 - precision meets pressure
Tested: Blackbird Balz Pro 805 with Progressive 365 tail
Pros
- Early take-off for its compact area; pumps efficiently
- Very stiff, connected feel with immediate response
- Fast edge changes and a tight, clean radius
- Long, clean glide across wind waves; lots of speed headroom
Cons
- Less forgiving than comfort all-rounders
- Needs an active, clean riding style
Verdict: A sporty precision foil for ambitious freestyle, wave and freeride riders.
Pros, cons and verdict summarised by foil.guide from the article, fetched 2026-09-25
Ridden by
Team riders the brand documents on the Balz Blackbird line.
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Balz Müller WingSurfFreestyle
hydrofoil freestyle pioneer, multiple GWA World Cup wins, invented the Rad7
Balz Pro 805 BB and 905 BB, his signature front wings.@radiculo 62K followers
