a water sports device adapted for carrying a rider airborne completely above the surface of the water upon being towed by a tow device . the water sports device comprises an elongated airfoil having a top portion and a bottom portion substantially opposite the top portion , the top portion being adapted for supporting the rider thereon . at least one tow connector is attached to the elongated airfoil , and the elongated airfoil is of a shape which causes it to receive an upward lift reaction from an airstream moving relative thereto upon being towed by the tow device . an elongated spar is provided within the airfoil to which the tow connector is attached . the interior support of the airfoil is , in one embodiment , polystyrene , such as styrofoam ® and the exterior surface is fiberglass . alternate embodiments include the provision of pontoons under the elongated airfoil , and the attaching of at least one operable aileron , rudder , and / or at least one downwardly extending fin to the elongated airfoil .