Data sheet updated in May 2026
Sabfoil Balz Pro 965-425-85 Blackbird Glider, Modular Full Carbon Backtail.This Blackbird full carbon complete foil kit was developed with Balz Müller for freestyle and wave. It is also engineered for freeride. It includes the Balz Pro 965 BB Front Wing, the FC/M modular full carbon fuselage, the Blackbird 85 mast, and the Flat 425 stabilizer. Experience early take-off, high top speed, and precise control.
KEY INFORMATION
COMPLETE SABFOIL BALZ PRO 965 BLACKBIRD FOIL KIT, MODULAR FULL CARBON
What we like
- FC/M Modular Full Carbon Fuselage: This fuselage lets you test different stabilizers and fine-tune the trim with the included shims.
- Balz Pro 965 Front Wing, signed by Balz Müller: At 1210 cm², this is the largest Front Wing in the Balz Pro range.
- Flat 425 Stabilizer with 266 cm² and an AR of 6.8: Its increased surface area provides enhanced stability and lift.
- Very early take-off, getting you up and riding from just 10-12 knots.
- Blackbird 85 mast in UHM Carbon + W-Core, with a race-optimized profile.
- Shim set included: Both positive and negative shims are included to optimize your trim.
Kit Type
Modular Full Carbon
Color
Black
Disciplines
Wing foil Surf foil
Recommended for
Freestyle Pro, Freestyle, Freeride, Wave, Fast Freeride.
Included in the kit
- ✓ Sabfoil Blackbird 965 Balz Müller Signature Front Wing (WBZ965/BB) x 1
- ✓ Blackbird Full Carbon modular fuselage size M (FC/M) x 1
- ✓ Sabfoil Flat 425 Stabilizer (SF/425) x 1
- ✓ Sabfoil Piantone Blackbird 85 Mast (M85/BB) x 1
- ✓ Sabfoil Carbon Rail Plate with titanium inserts (CP02K/Ti) x 1
- ✓ Sabfoil Screw Set for Q02K (MHQ02) x 1
- ✓ Foam Pads for plate (MH144) x 1
- ✓ Hardware Carbon Plate to Mast (MH164) x 1
- ✓ Hardware Carbon Plate to Rail Board (MH160) x 1
- ✓ Sabfoil S325 Hardware Kit (MH108) x 1
- ✓ Negative Shim Set for stabilizers (MHW060) x 1
- ✓ Positive Shim Set for stabilizers (MHW061) x 1
- ✓ Additional Blackbird screw set MH173 x 1
- ✗ Board (sold separately)
- ✗ Protection bag (sold separately)
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The Ultimate Expression of Speed, Control, and Freedom
Designed in collaboration with Balz Müller, the Balz Pro range represents the pinnacle of Front Wing performance, transforming pure energy into precision and power. Each size has been optimized for freestyle and wave. It also delivers high-speed freeride, providing explosive response and unparalleled maneuverability.
Balz Müller Signature Performance
This isn't just a Front Wing; it's an extension of the rider's intention. Sabfoil has taken the best profiles on the market and pushed them even further, achieving early take-off with smaller surfaces, higher top speeds, and increased glide, which allows for tighter and smoother carving, immediate responsiveness, and enhanced sensitivity. This complete foil kit includes the Blackbird 965 Front Wing, the FC/M modular full carbon fuselage, the Blackbird 85 mast, and the Flat 425 stabilizer. Built for early take-off, high top speed, and precise control, it ensures maximum power and stability for your wing foiling sessions.
Blackbird Technology and Full Carbon Modular Fuselage
Experience superior hydrodynamic efficiency and drag reduction: the streamlined shape and monobloc construction cut through both water and air, improving flow and reducing turbulence for significantly smoother transitions, touchdowns, and rail-to-rail passages. Enjoy Active Lift and optimized trim: the Front Wing generates additional lift. This allows for earlier take-off and reduces pressure on the rear stabilizer. Benefit from extreme structural stiffness: the aeronautics-inspired fuselage design increases torsional stiffness by over 20% compared to cylindrical fuselages. The FC/M Full Carbon modular fuselage minimizes flex and torsion, lets you test different stabilizers and fine-tune the trim with shims, and ensures even smoother transitions.
Who is it for?
The Balz Pro 965 Modular Full Carbon complete foil kit is designed for ambitious and technical riders, freestylers seeking pop and control, and downwind and wave riders looking for speed and flow. The very large 1210 cm² Front Wing surface, combined with the 266 cm² Flat 425 stabilizer, makes for a very early take-off configuration (10-12 knots), particularly suited for light wind conditions. The modular setup allows you to adjust your ride, switch between several stabilizers, or fine-tune the trim with the included shims.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Sabfoil Reference | KBZ965-FCM-425-85/BB |
| Range | Blackbird |
| Range | Balz PRO (Balz Müller signature) |
| Type | Modular Full Carbon Backtail |
| Disciplines | Wing foil, Surf foil |
| Recommended for | Freestyle Pro, Freestyle, Freeride, Wave, Fast Freeride |
| Front Wing, Wingspan | 965 mm |
| Front Wing, Surface | 1210 cm² |
| Front Wing, Aspect Ratio | 8.30 |
| Front Wing, Root Chord | 186 mm |
| Front Wing, Maximum thickness | 19 mm |
| Stabilizer, Wingspan | 425 mm |
| Stabilizer, Surface | 266 cm² |
| Stabilizer, Aspect Ratio | 6.8 |
| Stabilizer, Root Chord | 78 mm |
| Stabilizer, Maximum thickness | 9.5 mm |
| Fuselage, Type | FC/M Modular Full Carbon |
| Fuselage, Total length | 685 mm |
| Mast, Height | 850 mm |
| Mast, Construction | UHM Carbon + W-Core |
| Mast, Board Connection | Carbon Plate |
| Total Weight (approx.) | 3.98 kg |
| Take-off speed | 10 to 12 knots |
| Top speed (80 kg rider) | 22 to 24 knots |
| Color | Black |
FAQ, SABFOIL BALZ PRO 965 BLACKBIRD MODULAR KIT
Sabfoil presents the KBZ965-FCM-425-85/BB as a complete foil kit for Freestyle Pro riders, freestylers, freeriders, wave riders, and Fast Freeride enthusiasts. The modular configuration is particularly suited for riders who want to adjust their setup, switch between several stabilizers, or fine-tune the trim with shims (included in the kit).
Both Balz Pro 965 complete foil kits share the same Front Wing (WBZ965/BB) and mast (M85/BB), at the same price of €1899. The Modular Full Carbon (this kit) combines the FC/M modular fuselage and the Flat 425 stabilizer (266 cm², AR 6.8) to allow setup adjustment; it weighs 3.98 kg. The Integrated Backtail uses a fuselage integrated with the Progressive 385 stabilizer (185 cm², AR 8.2) for a more compact kit weighing 3.65 kg. Sabfoil announces the same take-off and top speeds (10-12 knots and 22-24 knots) for both versions.
Both Modular complete foil kits share the same mast (M85/BB) and the same FC/M modular fuselage. The difference lies in the Front Wing and stabilizer: the 965 includes a 1210 cm² Front Wing (vs 792 cm² for the 805) and a 266 cm² Flat 425 stabilizer (vs 155 cm² Flat 325). This results in an earlier take-off speed (10-12 vs 13-15 knots) at the cost of a lower top speed (22-24 vs 28-30 knots).
Sabfoil describes the modular Full Carbon fuselage as a construction that minimizes flex and torsion, allows for testing different stabilizers and fine-tuning the trim with shims (positive and negative included in this kit), and ensures smoother transitions.
Yes, the complete foil kit includes all necessary components: WBZ965/BB Front Wing, FC/M fuselage, Flat 425 stabilizer (SF/425), Piantone Blackbird 85 mast, Carbon Rail plate with titanium inserts (CP02K/Ti), and the entire screw set and shims (MHQ02, MH144, MH160, MH164, MH173, MH108, MHW060, and MHW061). Only the board needs to be provided.
Sabfoil offers the Cover Front Wing H bag (reference MA041) for the WBZ965/BB Front Wing, which is explicitly compatible with the WBZ905, WBZ965, BALZ909, BALZ969, WM899, and WM999. For the mast, Sabfoil offers the Cover Mast B bag (reference MA022).
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