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GEAR: WHICH V3 ATMO FOIL IS THE BEST UPGRADE FOR A BEGINNER?

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11 september 2026 0

You’re flying and nailing your maneuvers? Get more sensations with a more agile foil.

While the key qualities of your first foil are control and lift, your second foil should bring more speed, glide and maneuverability. The idea is simple: unlock more performance and sensations.

In the GONG range, the Ascent is the logical next step after an X-Over foil, or any other foil dedicated to learning. You can also move towards a Curve once you have solid fundamentals on a beginner foil.

Choosing a Fluid is a big step up from a beginner foil. It’s not completely out of the question, but its maneuverability can be disconcerting for a foiler still in the early stages of progression.

Here’s why 👇

Ascent: the logical next step

The Ascent V3 Atmo Perf Series is the best choice for progressing beyond a pure beginner foil. Still accessible and confidence-inspiring, this foil brings greater efficiency, speed and glide.

It’s the ideal step towards higher performance without losing the ease of use that allows you to progress quickly. This accessibility remains essential, because only controlled riding will deliver the sensations and performance you’re looking for.

Curve: glide and carving

The Curve V3 Atmo Perf Series lets you glide farther, for longer, while committing to smooth, flowing turns. It offers an excellent balance of accessibility, control and agility.

It’s the choice for easy, confidence-inspiring progression. Still forgiving enough to get you through the more technical phases of flight, but so much more playful than your first foil.

The Curve V3 Atmo Team Series takes efficiency to the next level with its new V3 Atmo shape and HM Carbon construction. It retains the qualities of the Perf Series version, but its overall efficiency gives it a significantly wider range of use.

It’s the choice for foilers who want to make the most of every session with a foil that supports unlimited progression. Definitely a foil you won’t be ready to let go of anytime soon, thanks to its unique balance of glide, maneuverability and control.

Don’t skip steps

Jumping straight to a highly technical foil may seem like a shortcut. In reality, you’re more likely to struggle with equipment that is too demanding and slow down your progression.

First build solid fundamentals with a suitable foil. When you eventually move on to a Fluid or Veloce, you’ll be able to truly unlock its performance, and you’ll have become a much better foiler along the way.

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