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T.J. Gulizia riding a LiftX eFoil wearing a helmet and life vest at the Hatchery, Columbia River Gorge. Drone: Dan Gavere
22 Oct
Inside Big Winds

You Bought an eFoil! Now Let’s Make It Oregon Legal (It’s Easier Than You Think)

Posted by author-avatar TJ Gulizia
October 22, 2026
How to title and register your new eFoil with the Oregon State Marine Board in about 20 minutes, plus the gear you need to ride safe and legal.
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Kevin McHugh's shuttle rig loaded with foilboards, Big Winds logo on back. Photo: Dasher Films
22 Oct
Inside Big Winds

To Shuttle or Not to Shuttle? Downwinding in the Gorge, Then and Now

Posted by author-avatar TJ Gulizia
October 22, 2026
Shuttle downwinders have been Gorge culture for decades. Parawings and eFoils brought park and play. Which one suits you?
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Riding river swell off throttle on a LiftX eFoil at sunrise in the Gorge
20 Oct
Inside Big Winds

One Board, Three Batteries: How We Run the Lift5 and LiftX in the Gorge

Posted by author-avatar TJ Gulizia
October 20, 2026
Gen5, LiftX or LiftX Light? Which Lift battery we grab for which Gorge session, plus full rig weights for the Lift5 with the LiftX Battery Adapter.
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3 Reasons to Grab a Paddle (Not a Parawing) This Winter
12 Oct
Inside Big Winds

3 Reasons to Grab a Paddle (Not a Parawing) This Winter

Posted by author-avatar Eddy Patricelli
October 12, 2026
Last summer in the Gorge, parawings replaced the paddle … Almost. Hear why Eddy still paddles, and why winter's arrival won't slow him one bit.
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Made Simple: Armstrong's Carbon Mast Lineup
22 Sep
Inside Big Winds

Made Simple: Armstrong’s Carbon Mast Lineup

Posted by author-avatar Eddy Patricelli
September 22, 2026
An accessible everyday carbon, a stiffer flagship built for power, and an ultra-thin glide specialist. Here's a breakdown to get you riding right .
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Armstrong Demo Gear On Sale Now - Rare Savings, Like New Gear
20 Sep
Inside Big Winds

Armstrong Demo Gear On Sale Now – Rare Savings, Like New Gear

Posted by author-avatar Eddy Patricelli
September 20, 2026
A trade show landed us a mountain of barely used, or in some cases, displayed-only Armstrong boards, foils, and inflatable wings. Gear never on sale. Now on sale!
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Goya's Best Windsurfing Sail?
16 Sep
Inside Big Winds

Goya’s Best Windsurfing Sail?

Posted by author-avatar Eddy Patricelli
September 16, 2026
Heidi's in love... With the new Banzai Surf 2 that is! 2027 Goya Banzai Surf 2 Pro Windsurfing Sail Built for neutrality, drift,...
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Sunrise Laps on the LiftX Florence 4'7: Why This eFoil Finally Won Me Over
14 Sep
Inside Big Winds

Sunrise Laps on the LiftX Florence 4’7: Why This eFoil Finally Won Me Over

Posted by author-avatar Rick
October 22, 2026
Sunrise Laps on the LiftX Florence 4’7: Why This eFoil Finally Won Me Over I've been foiling in the Gorge for over a decade, and fo...
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Inside Big Winds

What Does This Florida Graphic Mean?

Posted by author-avatar TJ Gulizia
October 16, 2026
If you see the Ships From Florida graphic on a product you want and it sparks questions, find answers here.
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2026 Parawing Showdown: Which is Best at Big Winds?
19 Aug
Inside Big Winds

2026 Parawing Showdown: Which is Best at Big Winds?

Posted by author-avatar Eddy Patricelli
August 19, 2026
Our three best selling parawings, no pulled punches. Duotone Stash V2, Flysurfer POW2 Naish Hatch V2 — Which is best for you?
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Recent Posts
  • T.J. Gulizia riding a LiftX eFoil wearing a helmet and life vest at the Hatchery, Columbia River Gorge. Drone: Dan Gavere
    You Bought an eFoil! Now Let’s Make It Oregon Legal (It’s Easier Than You Think)
    October 22, 2026 1 Comment
  • Kevin McHugh's shuttle rig loaded with foilboards, Big Winds logo on back. Photo: Dasher Films
    To Shuttle or Not to Shuttle? Downwinding in the Gorge, Then and Now
    October 22, 2026 1 Comment
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