Unifoil Progression 170 High Aspect Prone Foil — full deck view

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Unifoil Progression 170 Review

Average price$698Range $520–$875 across 2 retailersSee sources

The wing that put Unifoil on the map — the Progression 170 is the reference intermediate-friendly high-aspect prone foil. Forgiving enough for the transition out of mid-aspect, glidy enough that advanced riders keep it in their quiver.

Quick specs
Type
Front wing — High Aspect prone-surf
Surface area
1350 cm² (Progression 170 template)
Aspect ratio
~7.5
Discipline
Prone surf (intermediate to advanced)
Construction
Full carbon with Unifoil layup
System
Unifoil plate mount

The Progression 170 is the wing that made Unifoil. It solved the biggest problem in high-aspect prone foiling — the punishing narrow speed window — by pairing a slightly thicker profile with a more forgiving outline.

The result is a wing intermediate riders can genuinely learn on, without giving up so much glide that advanced riders won't keep it in the quiver.

Pros & cons
  • Most forgiving HA wing on the market
  • Genuine step-up option from mid-aspect
  • Class-leading customer scores across US retailers
  • Excellent build quality and value for the price
  • Not as fast top-end as pure-glide HA wings (Code S 700, Lift 200 HA)
  • Aspect ratio is on the lower side for a HA wing — pumping is less efficient than the Progression 200
  • Unifoil plate-mount only

How it surfs

US retailer customer scores on the Progression 170 are among the highest in the entire prone-foil category — consistently 4.7–4.8 across MACkite, Blue Planet Surf and Foil Zone.

The main critique is aspect ratio: pure-glide riders (advanced pumpers, fast-wave connectors) will still prefer higher-aspect wings from Lift, Code and Armstrong.

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
Progression 1301000 cm²50–70 kgAdvanced light rider
Progression 1701350 cm²60–85 kgIntermediate to advanced
Progression 2001600 cm²75–100 kgIntermediate all-round / heavier

How it compares

BoardBest atWave rangeAggregate score
Unifoil Progression 170Forgiving HAProne surf9.4
Unifoil Progression 200Forgiving HA (larger)Prone surf9.3
Lift 200 HAReference glideProne surf9.5

Verdict

We surface 3 independent editorial reviews below — none of the sources publish a numeric score, so no aggregate is calculated; live retailer pricing at 2 verified stores is about $520–$875 USD; 3 independent YouTube video reviews are embedded above.

Estimated score: 9.4 / 10
Estimated from 3 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
9.4/ 10
9.4
3 sources, none scored
SourceScoreSummary
Foiling MagazineNo numeric score"Unifoil has hit it out of the park with an amazing collaboration — this foil is amazing."
Pimp Your RideNo numeric score"The Progression 170 is a true unicorn — super low stall speed with the increased glide and pumpability."
MACkiteNo numeric score"The Progression is the most stable and forgiving foil in the Unifoil range."

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
$698
$520–$875 · 2 retailers
RetailerPricevs. average
Green Hat Kiteboarding (US)$520-$178Visit
Aqua Foils (US)$875+$177Visit

Frequently asked questions

Is the Progression 170 a good first HA wing?+

Yes — it's the most-recommended first HA wing on the US market. The thicker profile makes learning HA glide much less punishing.

Progression 170 vs 200 — which one?+

170 for lighter riders (60–85 kg) or faster waves; 200 for heavier riders or weaker beach-break.