What are the differences between the various foil disciplines - Wing / Prone / Kite / Windsurf / Downwind / Wake / Pump / SUP?Updated a year ago

The various foiling disciplines differ mainly in the sports equipment used and the techniques used to generate speed and lift. Wing Foiling uses a hand-held wing for propulsion, while prone foiling uses smaller boards with a hydrofoil and utilizes the energy of a wave for acceleration. Kitefoiling and windsurf foiling involve the use of kites and sails respectively to use the wind for propulsion, while downwind foiling uses the momentum of wind and waves to gain speed. Wake foiling and pump foiling refer to foiling behind a boat or creating lift by pumping on the water, while SUP foiling combines stand-up paddleboarding with a hydrofoil to glide over the water in smaller waves.