{"product_id":"gong-hipe-board-hipe-like-26","title":"GONG | Wing foil Board Inflatable HIPE Like","description":"\u003ch4 id=\"isPasted\"\u003eProgram\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;HIPE Like\u003c\/strong\u003e is the beginner-friendly inflatable board that \u003cstrong\u003elifts off early in light wind\u003c\/strong\u003e thanks to its glide, while staying\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003every easy\u003c\/strong\u003e day to day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePresentation\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHIPE Like\u003c\/strong\u003e was designed to make Wing foiling simple when the wind is light or inconsistent: it \u003cstrong\u003eglides fast, takes off early\u003c\/strong\u003e, and stays \u003cstrong\u003eaccessible\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts approach is different from the HIPE First. Where the First focuses on maximum lateral stability and a compact, ultra-reassuring feel, the HIPE Like prioritizes \u003cstrong\u003eoverall balance with more longitudinal stability\u003c\/strong\u003e and a shape built around \u003cstrong\u003eglide before lift-off\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is straightforward: you build speed more naturally, you set up take-off with less effort, and everything feels easier as soon as power is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat’s exactly where the HIPE Like makes a real difference for many beginners. Its glide helps you \u003cstrong\u003eavoid being overpowered\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it lets you \u003cstrong\u003eskip a large part of the pumping\u003c\/strong\u003e. For riders who don’t enjoy pumping, or who find it technical and tiring, this is a major comfort upgrade: the board accelerates on its own, and take-off becomes more linear, smoother, and more consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis behavior is especially valuable on \u003cstrong\u003elakes\u003c\/strong\u003e and inland spots. The water surface is often easy, but the wind can be “asthmatic”, irregular, with lulls and holes. In those conditions, having a board that keeps the accessibility of a beginner platform while bringing \u003cstrong\u003emore drive and glide\u003c\/strong\u003e helps massively: more starts, better speed retention, and sessions that remain productive even when the wind doesn’t cooperate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, the HIPE Like remains a true learning board. With its \u003cstrong\u003e5’’ thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e, getting on the board is easy, and when kneeling you immediately feel properly supported. \u003cstrong\u003eThe wide, soft, non-slip deck pad\u003c\/strong\u003e maximizes comfort during the phases where you reposition often. And because the deck is \u003cstrong\u003edesigned for strapless riding\u003c\/strong\u003e, the stance area is clean, wide, and comfortable: you can move around without obstacles or pressure points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn terms of feel, it’s a little less “locked in” laterally than a HIPE First at the same volume, but in return it offers simpler acceleration, more natural glide, and noticeably higher efficiency in light wind. Once flying, it stays calm and forgiving enough to keep progressing, refine your lines, and work into your first maneuvers at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003e3 sizes, from 6’4 (120L) to 7’4 (150L)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the HIPE Like covers light-wind constraints and adapts to different body types with a clear logic: useful volume and effective length, for easier take-offs when conditions are soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, it’s an inflatable in the most practical sense: it packs into a bag, travels easily, inflates quickly, and delivers a feel very close to a hard board on the water. Always ready to go, it lets you make the most of every window and progress without complicating your life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GONG","offers":[{"title":"6'4","offer_id":56830035394935,"sku":"GON26INFWIFHIPLIKBLU-64","price":593.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7'0","offer_id":56830035427703,"sku":"GON26INFWIFHIPLIKBLU-70","price":608.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7'4","offer_id":56830035460471,"sku":"GON26INFWIFHIPLIKBLU-74","price":622.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/5975\/5071\/files\/01-26-1500-WING-BOARD-INFLATABLE-HIPE_LIKE-GONGWING-HOVER_597d662c-943e-4473-a242-e40d740e6886.png?v=1779281119","url":"https:\/\/www.gong-galaxy.com\/en-ca\/products\/gong-hipe-board-hipe-like-26","provider":"GONG Galaxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}