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GoFoil GL 240 Review

Average price$719Range $459–$850 across 3 retailersSee sources

Alex Aguera's GoFoil GL 240 — a mid-aspect surf specialist built for early lift, small-wave carving and slow-speed forgiveness. The reference surf-first foil that helped invent prone surf foiling.

Quick specs
Type
Front wing — Mid Aspect
Surface area
1590 cm² / 240 in²
Aspect ratio
~6.5
Discipline
Prone & SUP surf, weak-wave lift
Construction
Full carbon, hand-finished in Hawaii
System
GoFoil Maliko fuselage mount

Alex Aguera's GoFoil was the brand that took prone surf foiling from experiment to mainstream. The GL series is the modern iteration of that lineage — mid-aspect wings tuned for surf lift and forgiving carving.

The GL 240 is the biggest wing in the family — designed for heavier riders, weak waves, or riders who prioritize early lift over top-end speed.

Pros & cons
  • Reference mid-aspect surf wing — the wing that invented modern prone foiling
  • Excellent early lift — flies in waves other HA wings can't catch
  • Forgiving at low speed and in surfy turns
  • Alex Aguera's hand-finished carbon construction is genuinely artisanal
  • Limited top-end and glide vs high-aspect competitors — not a pumping specialist
  • Ecosystem is smaller than Lift, Armstrong, or F-One
  • GoFoil availability is regional — long lead times outside Hawaii and California

How it surfs

Buyer feedback consistently praises the GL 240's low-end lift. In weak Hawaiian summer surf where HA wings won't fly, the GL 240 catches waves conventional surfboards would miss.

The trade-off is discipline scope — the GL 240 is a surf specialist. For downwind or pump-heavy sessions, a high-aspect wing is a better tool.

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.

SizeVolumeRider weightBest for
GL 1601030 cm²55–75 kgLight rider surf
GL 2101355 cm²65–90 kgAll-round surf
GL 2401590 cm²70–100 kgWeak-wave lift / heavy rider

How it compares

BoardBest atWave rangeAggregate score
GoFoil GL 240Mid-aspect surf liftProne surf9.2
Lift 200 HAReference HA glideProne surf9.5
Takuma Kujira 1210Mid-aspect all-rounderProne surf8.9

Verdict

We surface 2 independent editorial reviews below — none of the sources publish a numeric score, so no aggregate is calculated; live retailer pricing at 3 verified stores is about $459–$850 USD.

Estimated score: 9.2 / 10
Estimated from 2 independent sources — none publish numeric scores. See sources 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.

Estimated score
9.2/ 10
9.2
2 sources, none scored
SourceScoreSummary
Foil Surfing UKNo numeric score"Very good lift for a HA wing (even at low speed), and the lift/pitch is easy to control. It doesn't 'overlift' like LA foils do. Very low stall speed."
Nikau Kai Waterman ShopNo numeric score"Really just focusing on connecting waves and flying as long as possible per takeoff. The 180 has gotten me to a place where on occasion a 5 or 6 wave connection."

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
$719
$459–$850 · 3 retailers
RetailerPricevs. average
Go Foil Europe — €425$459-$260Visit
Stand Up Surf Shop (AU) — A$1,285$848+$129Visit
Pacific North Sports (US)$850+$131Visit

Frequently asked questions

GL 240 vs GL 210 — which one?+

GL 210 for mid-weight riders in medium surf; GL 240 for heavier riders or weak-wave lift. The 240 is the specialist for small-day sessions.

Is the GL 240 a beginner wing?+

Yes — mid-aspect wings like the GL 240 are the recommended starting point for prone foiling before stepping up to high-aspect.

Can I pump the GL 240 between waves?+

It pumps, but not as efficiently as high-aspect wings. For pump-heavy sessions the Lift 200 HA or Armstrong HA1125 are better choices.