Unifoil Vyper 130 Review

9.2/ 10 Estimated score

9.2

Estimated from 3 independent sources (no numeric scores published)

Average price$878Range $482–$1,273 across 2 retailersSee sources

The wing Unifoil's team rides at Ho'okipa — a thin-profile ultra-high-aspect prone foil for advanced riders ready to move beyond the Progression line.

Check price at RidinBox (FR)

Quick specs

Type: Front wing — Ultra High Aspect prone-surf
Surface area: 1000 cm² (Vyper 130 template)
Aspect ratio: ~10.5
Discipline: Prone surf (advanced)
Construction: Full carbon with Unifoil pro layup
System: Unifoil plate mount

The Vyper 130 is Unifoil's advanced prone-surf wing. Where the Progression line prioritises forgiveness, the Vyper prioritises pure performance — thin profile, high aspect, class-leading top-end.

This is the wing Unifoil founder Kane De Wilde and the Unifoil Maui team ride at Ho'okipa — the same Maui pedigree that defines the brand's design DNA.

Pros & cons

Class-leading top-end speed and glide
Very efficient pumping between waves
Maui-tested by Unifoil's team at Ho'okipa
Natural upgrade path from the Progression line

Advanced-only — not a learning wing
Narrow speed window
Underpowered for riders above 85 kg

How it surfs

Aggregated feedback puts the Vyper 130 in the same conversation as the Code S 850 and Lift 200 HA for advanced prone-surf performance — with Unifoil's typically strong value-for-price.

The main critique is its narrow application: this is a specialist advanced wing, not a versatile all-rounder.

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
Vyper 100	800 cm²	50–70 kg	Advanced light rider
Vyper 130	1000 cm²	60–85 kg	Advanced all-round
Vyper 170	1300 cm²	75–100 kg	Advanced heavier

How it compares

Board	Best at	Wave range	Aggregate score
Unifoil Vyper 130	Advanced ultra-HA	Prone surf	9.2
Unifoil Progression 170	Forgiving HA	Prone surf	9.4
Code S 850	Reference prone-surf HA	Prone surf	9.5

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 $482–$1,273 USD; 3 independent YouTube video reviews are embedded above.

Estimated score: 9.2 / 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

9.2/ 10

9.2

3 sources, none scored

Source	Score	Summary
Foiling Magazine	No numeric score	"South African based foil brand Unifoil have always developed performance-oriented craft — originated from a land of long point breaks and raw ocean energy."
Tonic Mag	No numeric score	"Adam Bennetts's videos and foil skills speak for themselves — this clip showcases the Unifoil Vyper 130."
MACkiteboarding	No numeric score	"Tucker gives a general overview of Unifoil's system and their foil range. Get tips on what each wing does."

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

$878

$482–$1,273 · 2 retailers

Retailer	Price	vs. average
Pacific North Sports	$482	-$396	Visit
RidinBox (FR) — €1,195	$1,273	+$395	Visit

Frequently asked questions

Is the Vyper 130 a good next wing after the Progression 170?+

Yes — this is the exact upgrade path Unifoil recommends. Same plate-mount system, and the thinner Vyper profile is the natural next step once you've maxed out the Progression's speed window.

Vyper 130 vs Code S 850 — which one?+

Vyper 130 for Unifoil ecosystem owners on a budget; Code S 850 for buyers who want the reference pure-prone-surf HA wing regardless of price.