Foil Front Wing Curve V1 - Black

Take advantage of a discount on these reconditioned wings. As the finish was not perfect, these wings, which had minor aesthetic defects, were put aside by our quality control. But to offer you a wing with a nice look, the coat of varnish has been replaced by a veil of black paint.Note however that the internal construction and the shape remain strictly identical, only the finish changes.More about our approach: read this article.

Program 

The magical front wings for curves.

Introduction

The Curve front wing is the best mix of ease, speed and maneuverability. 

This is the magic front wing for foilers looking for maximum performance when carving. We all know that the key in surfing is speed, but imagine a front wing capable of turning on the spot at very low speed and carving healthily at high speed: the Curve front wing is a monster for carving !!!

To fully understand the range : The original Curve with a moderate ratio and the Curve T with a higher ratio. 

The Curve front wings in sizes M, L, XL, XXL offer a very high level of performance, especially in carving, but tolerant and softer shapes. Definitely the best profile after a beginner’s wing like the Rise. You can turn very short, fly at low speed and up to 5 knots faster than a beginner. 

This enormous speed range coupled with optimal maneuverability makes them the favorite kites for those looking for easy and efficient kites at the same time.

The Curve T front wings, called T for Tall, fit in between the standard sizes, so: MT, LT and XLT. 

They have a higher aspect ratio which allows for the speed of the lower size and lift closer to the size above. In fact, they have the chord and the thickness of the size below but with a greater wingspan to increase the ratio. The Curves T are racier, faster, and designed for foilers who want more performance than with the Curve. 

That’s typically the shape you’ll choose when you love the Curve, but want to push your limits further without giving up the magic of the Curve: carving.

Understanding each front wing in detail

The S-T has a 63 cm wingspan, 800 cm2, 1,5 cm thickness for a volume of 0,63L.

• In surf foil, it’s a very small front wing for the pros, the lightweight and tow-in. The handling is great!
• In wing it’s very small so it’s suitable only for light riders of a good level that want to carve at high speed and jump high.
• It’s not as radical in kite foil but it’s nonetheless aimed at riders who want a mix of top speed and great handling.

The M has a 69cm wingspan, 1100 cm², 2,2 cm thick for a volume of 1,1L.

• In surf foil, it’s a very small wing for the pros, lightweight and tow in. It is super lively but very healthy.
• In wing, it’s very small but perfect for a very good level lightweight who wants to carve at high speed and jump high, without completely sacrificing the low range because it remains “generous” for a small wing.
• In kite foil this is a key wing for a lot of riders who want a mix of good top speed and handling.

The M-T has a 73cm wingspan, 1150cm², 2.0cm thick for a volume of 1.1L.

• In surf foil, it’s a small wing for the good and the light. It’s super manoeuvrable and healthy like the M but with more top speed (thinner), more pumping and more stability (more wingspan).
• In wing it’s small but perfect for a good level lightweight who wants to carve at high speed and jump high, without completely sacrificing low range.
• In kite foil this is a key wing for a lot of riders who want the mix of good top speed and handling.

The L has a 77cm wingspan, 1350cm², 2.4cm thick for a volume of 1.6L.

• In surf foill, this is an intermediate wing suitable for lightweight people who want an easy perf wing after their beginner wing, or for heavy builds who want a fast wing that is easy to pump and super maneuverable. The pumping / handling compromise is ideal for fit foilers.
• In wing it’s perfect for a good level rider who wants to carve, go fast, jump, do good DWs, with a decent low range.
• In kite foil this is a key wing for a lot of riders who want a mix of good top speed and handling. It’s ideal in turns and moves without traction, in surfing for example.

The L-T is 85cm wingspan, 1450cm², 2.3cm thick for a volume of 1.7L.

• In surf foil, it is an intermediate + wing that is suitable for riders less than 80kg who want an easy perf wing after their beginner wing, or for heavier riders who want a fast and ultra maneuverable wing. The pumping / handling compromise is great for energetic riders.
• In wing it’s perfect for a good level rider who wants to carve, go fast, jump, do very good DWs, with a very decent low range.
• In kite foil, it’s a very / too big wing. Reserved for the strong builds.

The XL-S has a 89cm wingspan, 1500cm², 2.5cm thick for a volume of 1.9L.

• In surf foil this is a large wing which is suitable for riders under 80kg who want a very easy perf wing after their beginner wing, or for heavier riders who want a fast and maneuverable wing. The pumping / handling compromise is great for energetic people.
• In wing it’s perfect for a good level rider who wants to carve, go fast, jump, do very good DWs, with a very decent low range.
• In kite foil, it’s a very / too big wing. Reserved for the very strong builds.

The XL has a 92cm wingspan, 1900cm², 2.7cm thick for a volume of 2.5L.

• In surf foil,this is a large wing which is suitable for lightweight people who want a very easy perf wing after their beginner wing, or for heavier riders who want a fast wing that is very easy to pump and maneuverable. The pumping / handling compromise is great for strong and energetic foilers.
• In wing it’s perfect for a resourceful rider who wants to fly early, go faster than a beginner wing, surf soft waves, relaxed carves but efficient, work his transitions, put tricks in glide, do excellent DW, with a great low range.
• In kite foil: forget it, it’s too big.

The XL-T has a 102cm wingspan, 2100cm², 2.7cm thick for a volume of 2.8L.

• In surf foil, this is a very large wing which is suitable for lightweight dock / beach starters, but especially strong ones who want a load-bearing wing that is very easy to pump and which remains maneuverable. The pumping / handling compromise is ideal for strong foilers. You can do 100kg and go over great distances in pumping, do 5 waves without throwing up. It’s great in soft waves.
• In wing this size starts to be very / too big. It’s perfect for flying very, very early, going faster than a beginner wing, surfing very soft waves, working your transitions, doing DWs, with an unbeatable low range.
• In kite foil: forget it, it’s too big.

The XXL has a 120 cm wingspan, 2800 cm², 2.9 cm thick for a volume of 4.1L.

• In surf foil, it’s a giant wing that is suitable for heavier people for dock / beach starts, and that is dedicated to easy pumping. You can be 120kg and go over great distances by pumping without throwing up. It’s a wing that is limited in surfing due to its wingspan that will overtake you in the curves, and should therefore be reserved for very soft waves.
• In wing this size is very / too big. Without interest.
• In kite foil: same, it’s too big.

Understanding the shapes  

The shape of the Curve is dedicated to turns. The leading-edge outline is very rounded and projected, the tips are well back from the centre. This curved look makes turns easy and healthy. The camber of the front wing seen from the front is large enough to prevent the tips from coming out of the water in every curve, but not too much. So, that if one tip comes out of the water in a curve, the other will not give you a hard hit that will cause you to stall out. The profile is moderately thick, supercritical and offers the smoothest glide possible. Our Shaper, Patrice Guénolé, has exaggerated the characteristics of each size to get the best out of each range of use. The smaller front wings are therefore adapted to high speeds and the large ones to lower speeds. The criterion of choice is therefore not only the size of the Foiler For safety reasons, the tips have an almost flat and thick facet to limit the risk of injury. The ideal, for performance, would be a sharper shape. We refuse to do that. So, the tip vortex is slightly higher but it is better to have a front wing that flies at 25 knots instead of 27 knots but doesn’t pierce your belly if you fall on it. The trailing edges are not sharp either even though they are thinner than the Rise profile. You can cut yourself on impact but we keep a flat facet on the tail to never be sharp.

3D view

Construction 

Our front wings are made of 90% Prepreg 3K carbon, with over 15 layers of fiber in total. High stress points like joints and connections are reinforced with Kevlar to resist tearing and with glass for tolerance. High pressure and high temperature molded on a foam core, our front wings are virtually indestructible. Both rigid and floating, they are the perfect balance between low weight and infinite durability. Note: These front wings are compatible with our V1, V2, PRO and Titanium fuselages.Your benefits are clear:

1. An efficient shape created by one of the leaders in the world of foiling. 2. A design at the cutting edge of R&D and ahead of its time. 3. Proven construction on thousands of foils. 4. Full Option finishing at a great price. 5. A light and solid foil with one of the best technos on the market!!! 6. An incredible price that can only be explained by our direct relationship with you. 7. Simple maintenance and easy repairs because we have all components in stock.

Screws not included, your needs are : FRONT WING SCREWS: 1x (M6x20MM) + 1x (M6x16MM) + 1x (M6x12MM)