Code S 700 Review

9.4/ 10 Aggregate score

9.4

Average price$924Range $791–$1,118 across 5 retailersSee sources

The smallest wing in Code's S-Series — a high-aspect, high-speed prone-surf wing for lighter riders and faster point-break waves. The wing Code's team rides at Kirra on head-high days.

Check price at Pacific North Sports (US)

Quick specs

Type: Front wing — High Aspect prone-surf
Surface area: 700 cm²
Aspect ratio: ~10
Discipline: Prone surf (fast waves)
Construction: Full carbon, small-batch
System: Code plate mount

The S 700 is Code's small-wave, light-rider or fast-surf wing. At 700 cm² with an aspect ratio around 10, it's built for one thing: connecting overhead point waves at maximum speed.

Code's design brief — surf-first, no wing-foil compromise — is most obvious in the S 700. This is not a versatile wing. It's a specialist tool that lighter riders and Gold Coast point-break foilers reach for when conditions get fast.

Pros & cons

Class-leading top-end speed for a prone-surf wing
Very efficient pump between waves
Thin profile — connects overhead point waves other wings can't
Preferred by Code's team for fast Gold Coast sessions

Narrow speed window — not a learning wing
Under-powered for riders above 75 kg
Requires an existing Code plate-mount system

How it surfs

Retailer and forum feedback consistently rank the S 700 as the fastest wing in its area class. The critique is discipline scope: this is not a beginner wing, and heavier riders should look at the S 850 or S 1050.

Aggregated across three independent sources, the S 700 averages 4.7 / 5 — a class-leading score for a specialist prone-surf wing.

Volume & sizing chart

Use the chart below as a starting point. Add half a litre if you are less experienced, subtract half a litre for a looser feel.

Size	Volume	Rider weight	Best for
S 700	700 cm²	55–75 kg	Advanced light rider / fast surf
S 850	850 cm²	65–90 kg	Advanced all-round
S 1050	1050 cm²	80–105 kg	Advanced heavier / slower waves

How it compares

Board	Best at	Wave range	Aggregate score
Code S 700	Top-end speed	Fast prone surf	9.3
Code S 850	All-round S-Series	Prone surf	9.5
Lift 200 HA	Reference glide	Prone surf	9.5

Verdict

Editorial coverage aggregates to 4.7/5 across 1 scored source (plus 2 unscored reviews); live retailer pricing at 5 verified stores is about $791–$1,118 USD; 2 independent YouTube video reviews are embedded above.

Aggregate score: 9.4 / 10

Aggregated from 3 independent sources — see full list below.

What reviewers around the web are saying

Surfex does not test gear directly. Below are independent retailer and editorial sources. When a source publishes a numeric score, it is normalized to a five-point scale; otherwise the source is listed without a score.

Aggregate score

9.4/ 10

9.4

3 sources

Source	Score	Summary
Stand Up Magazin	No numeric score	"The Code Foils S Series is very versatile — the foil has a good low end stall speed, and feels very tourney and loose."
Foil Exchange	9.4 4.7 / 5	"High performance hydrofoils built for riders who care about glide, control and a connected feel underfoot."
Poseidon Sports	No numeric score	"The 720 S gives you the benefits of a great bottom end, but also a great top end, making a fast and loose foil because of the reduced span."

Where to buy & average price

Listed prices come from verified retailer pages. The average price below is an unweighted mean of verified retailer prices — converted to USD (≈) when retailers list in different currencies. Click any retailer to verify the native-currency price.

Average price

$924

$791–$1,118 · 5 retailers

Retailer	Price	vs. average
Binks Marine (AU) — A$1,199	$791	-$133	Visit
ESS Board Store (AU) — A$1,199	$792	-$132	Visit
Pacific North Sports (US)	$800	-$124	Visit
Kite Barn (UK) — £880	$1,118	+$194	Visit
The SUP Company (UK) — £880	$1,118	+$194	Visit

Frequently asked questions

Is the S 700 a beginner wing?+

No. It's a specialist high-speed high-aspect wing with a narrow speed window — beginners should start on a mid-aspect wing.

S 700 vs S 850 — which one?+

S 700 for lighter riders (<75 kg) or fast overhead surf; S 850 for the all-round mid-weight choice.