[1][2] Some walkalong glider designs have been named, such as the air surfer, the windrider, the tumblewing and the follow foil.
Light weight materials and specific design will reduce a walkalong glider's flying speed.
[8] For nose weighted walkalong glider designs, the wings should include a twist or washout to improve roll control close to stall speed.
[9] Although many walkalong gliders are flying wing designs (as are almost all flying and gliding animals) walkalong glider designs based on traditional fixed-wing aircraft (incorporating an empennage or tail) have been made from balsa wood sticks and tissue paper.
[10][11] The paddle should be made from a sheet of light weight but rigid material such as corrugated cardboard or foamcore.