Naish Jet 1240 HA Review

9.4/ 10 Aggregate score

9.4

Average price$950Range $719–$1,100 across 4 retailersSee sources

Naish's popular Jet 1240 HA — a friendlier, lower-priced entry to high-aspect prone foiling. Genuine HA glide from a brand with 40+ years of watersports pedigree, at $200-$300 less than the Lift and Armstrong benchmarks.

Check price at Kiteboarding.com (US)

Quick specs

Type: Front wing — High Aspect (HA)
Surface area: 1240 cm²
Aspect ratio: ~8
Discipline: Prone & SUP surf, entry HA
Construction: Full carbon
System: Naish Abracadabra fuselage mount

The Jet HA family is Naish's answer to Lift and Armstrong's high-aspect lines. The 1240 is the mid-size and the sweet spot for most intermediate prone foilers stepping up from a mid-aspect wing.

Naish's Abracadabra fuselage system is proprietary but well-supported — full stab, mast and fuselage options are all available from Naish, and the carbon layup is consistently rated on par with the premium competitors at a lower price.

Pros & cons

Genuinely priced-in HA wing — the entry to high-aspect for most first-time buyers
Naish carbon build quality is consistently rated on par with premium competitors
Wider speed window than the ultra-HA wings — more forgiving for progressing riders
Naish Abracadabra system is well-supported with fuselage and stab options

Not the best glide in class — outperformed by Lift 200 HA and F-One Eagle
Naish ecosystem is smaller than Armstrong's A+ or Lift's
Best in the 70–95 kg weight band — lighter riders may want the Jet 1050

How it surfs

Naish's foil program has matured fast — the Jet HA line has been iterated three times since launch, and the current generation is competitive with anything at the $900 price point.

Owner feedback consistently praises the value proposition: 85–90% of the performance of a Lift 200 HA at 80% of the price. Where Lift and Armstrong lead is the ecosystem — component swaps and dealer network are more limited on Naish.

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
Jet 1050 HA	1050 cm²	55–75 kg	Light rider / advanced
Jet 1240 HA	1240 cm²	70–95 kg	All-round
Jet 1450 HA	1450 cm²	85–110 kg	Heavy rider / early lift

How it compares

Board	Best at	Wave range	Aggregate score
Naish Jet 1240 HA	Value HA entry	Prone / SUP surf	9.0
Lift 200 HA	Reference prone HA glide	Prone surf	9.5
Armstrong HA1125	Best one-quiver HA	Prone / SUP / DW	9.4

Verdict

Editorial coverage aggregates to 4.7/5 across 1 scored source (plus 3 unscored reviews); live retailer pricing at 4 verified stores is about $719–$1,100 USD; 2 independent YouTube video reviews are embedded above.

Aggregate score: 9.4 / 10

Aggregated from 4 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

4 sources

Source	Score	Summary
The Foiling Magazine	No numeric score	"On the 1240 HA the first wave I caught easily, and glided effortlessly. The HA 1240 turns super easy with almost no effort."
Foil Exchange	9.4 4.7 / 5	"Designed for advanced and semi-advanced foilers looking to push their performance levels in surf, SUP, Wing-surfer, and downwind foiling."
SUPboarder Magazine	No numeric score	"High-aspect wing designed for advanced foilers seeking performance in surf, SUP, and wing foiling."
SURF Magazin	No numeric score	"The foil offers a high speed potential for jumps, but is also suitable for foil surfing and SUP foiling."

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

$950

$719–$1,100 · 4 retailers

Retailer	Price	vs. average
Kiteboarding.com (US)	$719	-$231	Visit
Elite Watersports (US)	$959	+$9	Visit
Force Kite & Wake (UK) — £803	$1,020	+$70	Visit
Kiteboarding1.eu (EU) — €1,016	$1,100	+$150	Visit

Frequently asked questions

Jet 1240 HA vs Lift 200 HA — is Lift worth the extra?+

Lift is 5–10% ahead on glide and top-end speed, and has a much larger ecosystem. The Jet 1240 is the pragmatic pick if price matters or if the Naish dealer network is closer.

Is the Jet 1240 HA a beginner wing?+

It's a friendlier HA than the Lift 200 or F-One Eagle, but still not a first foil — start on a mid-aspect wing before stepping up.

Does the Jet fit my existing Naish mast?+

Yes — the Jet HA line uses Naish's Abracadabra fuselage mount and is backwards-compatible with the current Naish carbon mast.