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Surf Foil Board Matata EPS Pro

Name: GONG - Surf Foil Board Matata EPS Pro
Brand: GONG
SKU: GON26BOASFFMATEPRPIB-43
Price: 457.5 EUR
Availability: InStock

The compact board for maximum responsiveness and offset.

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457,50€

Type EPS PRO

EPS PRO

Taille 4'3

4'3
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4'8
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Couleur Pink

Foil Board Sock

4'6 / BLACK / WHITE

Surf Comp Ankle Leash - 6mm

5' / Black

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Specifications

4'3 | 129.5cm
18 1/2" | 47.0cm
2 7/8" | 7.3cm
Volume: 31.0L

Rider

Intermediate

Expert

30kg

37kg

49kg

55kg

Aptitudes

Paddling comfort

Paddle speed

Take off

Carving

Accessibility

Program

Description

Program

The compact surf foil board designed to maximise manoeuvrability, dynamism, and pumping, especially in sluggish waves.

Overview

The Matata encapsulates the essence of modern surf foiling in a compact, responsive, and ultra-lively shape. A board designed to maximise connection with the foil, trigger every movement instantly, and transform the slightest rider impulse into a direct response underfoot.

With its perfectly balanced volume-to-length ratio, the Matata is the most compact in the surf foil range. Its short outline minimises inertia and completely frees up steering. Weight shifts become quicker, turns more instinctive, and the board responds immediately to every intention.

This compactness does not compromise take-off. Its width and condensed volume provide stability under the chest, paddling support, and very effective pop at take-off. For its length, the Matata starts early, even in medium or weak waves, with an easy pop up provided by its wide, voluminous tail.

Its shape excels in small conditions and mushy waves, where pumping, efficiency, and precision make all the difference. The Matata allows for easy relaunching, connecting sections with less effort, and maintaining a fluid rhythm between each weight shift.

The overall width also facilitates more committed take-offs, especially in foam or very late. Short, wide, and easy to handle, the Matata allows for board control at the start, managing potential rebounds, and positioning perfectly in tight situations without the bulk of a longer board.

The concave deck brings the feet closer to the foil to enhance control and feel of the weight shifts. The significant width at the rear foot allows for a marked offset position, ideal for pushing hard in turns and with more precise, powerful, and committed strapless riding.

This significant offset at the rear foot provides a unique sense of control in strapless. You can carve hard without being overwhelmed, shift weight, and play with even large foils without being confined to the board's axis. The Matata remains compact underfoot but offers plenty of space to express a dynamic and radical style.

Under the board, the shorter, vertical kick tail limits drag when a touch occurs. The Matata quickly releases from the water and facilitates re-pop, allowing for easy return to flight and chaining the next manoeuvre without breaking rhythm.

This ability to glide smoothly on contact also changes the level of commitment. A touch, imperfect landing, or very low weight shift doesn't immediately result in punishment. The board recovers, glides, releases, and allows you to keep going without fearing a touch that sticks to the water indefinitely.

Built in EPS Pro, the Matata prioritises lightness, reactivity, and glide sensations. The low weight is immediately noticeable in pumping phases, weight shifts, and committed manoeuvres, with a lively board underfoot perfectly connected to the foil.

Its new deck pad ridge traction pad in three parts provides a very secure grip over the entire stance area, with more traction, comfort, and control. The central part offered as a spare allows for custom setup, lightening the board, and maintaining the most radical look possible according to individual preferences.

Finally, its compactness is also a real advantage in everyday life. In a trunk, on a plane, on a boat, or on a jet, the Matata is easy to transport. It's not the main argument of its shape, but it's often this kind of detail that makes a board as simple to use as it is effective on the water.

OUTLINE

The outline of the Matata concentrates maximum volume in a minimal length. This is the core of its design: a short, wide board that is stable under the chest and very compact under the feet. It maintains the necessary support for paddling, catching waves early, and popping efficiently at take-off, even in small or weak waves.

The width is placed where it really matters: under the chest, under the front foot, and at the back foot. The nose remains round but tapered at the tip, with width at the shoulders without overloading the nose. The result: useful buoyancy, very little inertia, and ultra-free handling in flight.

Rocker

The rocker of the Matata is designed to maximise glide in such a short length. It remains a very short board, so the goal is not to compete in paddling speed with a longer board, but to get the best performance possible from its ultra-compact format.

Its slightly raised nose maintains tolerance in committed take-offs, foam, or tricky situations. The board remains easy to place and control, without the bulk of a longer board that can dig in, nose dive, or become difficult to manage when the wave pushes from behind.

This rocker also comes into its own during touchdowns, low landings, or when you need to settle the board before taking off again. The Matata glides on contact instead of braking abruptly, allowing you to maintain momentum, re-pop more easily, and keep sending it without being penalised at every water contact.

DECK

The lowered deck creates a concave cockpit in the stance area. The feet are closer to the foil, the footing is more readable, and the steering gains in precision. You feel the board better, fine-tune the pressure, and every movement is transmitted directly.

The significant width at the back foot allows for a marked offset position, ideal for strapless riding. You can load up the turns, shift your weight, and control large-span foils without being confined to the board's axis. The new three-part ridge traction pad enhances this connection with more grip, comfort, and control across the entire support area.

Hull

The hull of the Matata is designed to glide quickly before takeoff and remain stable during water contact. The double concave at the nose channels the flow, softens touchdowns, and prevents harsh stops when the board reconnects with the water.

Around the foil, the hull's core remains perfectly flat to maximise glide and maintain speed. This combination allows for efficient takeoff, tolerates touchdowns, and quickly regains speed without the sensation of a board that sticks or drags in the water.

TAIL

The wide and voluminous tail provides a real cork effect during take-off. It helps the board to pop decisively, especially in short starts, foam, or weak waves. This rear lift gives support without lengthening the board.

The kick tail is short, set back, and very vertical to reduce the surface that slows down when the board touches the water. The Matata quickly frees itself, maintains its momentum, and facilitates re-pop after a touch, a low landing, or an engaged manoeuvre. This is a key point for sending it without fearing contact.

RAILS

The rails of the Matata evolve significantly from the front to the back. At the nose, they are softened, with pronounced chines and gentle edges to facilitate water contact, channel the glide, and prevent abrupt reactions.

At the tail, the rails become more vertical, with less planing chines and sharper edges. This area releases water more quickly, limits disturbances in tight turns, and reduces braking during touchdowns. The transition remains smooth throughout the length to maintain a coherent, efficient, and clean board underfoot.

New ridge Traction Pad

The new 5 mm Ridge Traction Pad delivers secure, comfortable grip across the key pressure zones. Its texture stabilizes foot placement, reduces micro-slippage, and enhances control during the most demanding phases of riding: pumping, committed turns, low landings, and re-accelerations.

Its three-piece layout lets you adapt the grip surface to your riding style. The front and rear pads cover the main pressure zones while maintaining a radical look and optimized weight. The intermediate boomerang pad, available separately, creates a continuous traction surface for riders seeking additional comfort and deck protection.

The circular perforations further reduce weight while improving grip underfoot, bringing your feet even closer to the board. The result is a board that feels livelier, more responsive, and more connected beneath your feet.

EPS Pro Technology

Light weight, responsiveness, and targeted reinforcement.

EPS Pro technology is designed for riders seeking the lightest possible feel, maximum responsiveness, and direct feedback underfoot. Its epoxy carbon/fiberglass construction over a high-density EPS core concentrates reinforcement only where loads are greatest, eliminating unnecessary weight.

3D-designed shape developed with CAD software for precise control of volume, outlines, and balance.
CNC pre-shaped blank ensuring perfect consistency from board to board.
Final hand-finishing using traditional templates to preserve the shaper's precision and attention to detail.
Epoxy carbon/fiberglass laminate over a 28 kg/m³ high-density EPS core, reinforced with a single 3 mm wooden stringer to combine light weight, durability, and lively flex.
Deck: one layer of 6 oz carbon fibre to maximize responsiveness, backed by one layer of 6 oz fiberglass for impact absorption.
Bottom: one full layer of 6 oz carbon fibre, reinforced with two staggered carbon patches around the US boxes to reduce the risk of damage in this highly loaded area.
Rails: the deck laminates overlap the bottom laminate, creating a three-layer carbon/fiberglass/carbon rail structure that maximizes impact and flex resistance while increasing overall stiffness and responsiveness.
Foil box construction: a 35 mm thick, 80 kg/m³ high-density PVC foam insert fully integrates the twin US boxes into a rigid, waterproof structural block.
Pigmented hot coat for premium finish quality, lower weight, and increased durability.
Hand-finished matte custom finish to minimize weight while maintaining clean hydrodynamic performance.
Light pink bottom finish to reduce heat build-up by reflecting more sunlight.

Even with this light-coloured finish, an EPS board should never be unnecessarily exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat.

Technical sheet

Surf Foil Board Matata EPS Pro EPS PRO / 4'3 / Pink

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Buying guide

For whom?

The Matata EPS Pro is aimed at advanced to pro riders who already have real surf foil experience and want a compact, lively board that is very connected to the foil.

It is suitable for those who know how to take off on short, mushy, or imperfect waves, exploit a piece of foam, get up quickly, pump efficiently, and multiply connections. Its appeal is greatest for those who want to spend as much time as possible flying, with a short board underfoot, little inertia, and immediate response in the supports.

It is not intended for beginners or those primarily seeking easy paddling. The Matata remains a very short board: it glides very well for its length, but it will never replace the paddling speed and ease of positioning of a longer board.

To avoid if...

The Matata is not the best choice if the main goal is to catch waves early while paddling, cover a lot of distance paddling, or drop in early and from afar in powerful and fast conditions.

It will also require more technique if your pumping is not yet solid. Its program is opportunistic: catch a small piece of foam or an imperfect but supportive section, pop instantly, then use pumping to reach the wave or section you really want to surf.

It's not a board made for waiting for the perfect positioning like with a longer board. With the Matata, you need to be quick, get up very fast, accept lightning take-offs, and know how to turn a small opportunity into flight time. Otherwise, a longer board, with more glide while paddling and more margin in positioning, will be more suitable.

For what?

The Matata is designed to maximise flight time in surf foil: take off on a small piece of foam, pop quickly, pump efficiently, reconnect, return to the peak, take off again, and keep going.

It excels in small waves, mushy waves, pushing foam, and imperfect sections that are sufficient to trigger flight. Its compactness frees up pumping, facilitates weight shifts, and allows for very tight carving without the inertia of a longer board.

Its program is clear: rely less on long paddling and more on pumping efficiency. The Matata allows you to densify each session by adding connections, waves, and manoeuvres, with a board that remains extremely playful underfoot.

Understanding the GONG range

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What board size?

The choice of size mainly depends on technical level, weight, type of spot, and desired style.

An advanced rider will choose a volume that retains enough stability under the chest to succeed in take-offs, maintain control in quick starts, and not lose too much energy before flying.

An expert or pro rider can go down in volume to gain radicality, further reduce inertia, and maximise sensations underfoot, provided they have the paddling, timing, and pumping necessary to compensate for the short length.

Do not choose the Matata too small out of ego. A board too tight in volume becomes more demanding in positioning, more physical at take-off, and less profitable in mushy conditions. The right choice is one that allows for effective take-offs and then fully benefits from its compactness once in flight.

Refer to the size chart to choose the appropriate volume based on weight, level, and usual conditions. If hesitating between two sizes, opt for the larger one to facilitate take-offs and gain consistency, or the smaller one for a more radical use if the technical level truly allows it.

Which foil?

The Matata will be perfect with the Curve H, Fluid H, and Veloce H ranges.

Each of these high-performance wings has its strengths on which the development has been particularly focused:

The Curve H : the combo of manoeuvrability and lift.
It is the queen of carving and low range (which doesn't mean it can't rev up!). It is also the most comfortable for pumping, allowing for numerous connections without burning your thighs.

The Fluid H : the combo of manoeuvrability and speed.
Perfect for very tight turns, going fast, gliding, and having a very lively ride. Add to that a very powerful pop, and it's a foil that truly goes wherever you want, in the water or in the air!

The Veloce H : the combo of glide and versatility.
It is a freefly and downwind machine. With it, you glide and connect bumps without limit with incomparable fluidity. It has great acceleration capacity on the wave and a very low stall speed, making flight easy in any circumstance.

The Veloce HDW : 100% glide.
To be even more focused on the infinite glide program, the Veloce HDW. The queen of downwind.

The Sirus : wings with the ultimate ratio to fly longer than anyone else in marginal conditions and dock start.

Which stabiliser?

Example: Preferably, we recommend pairing a Curve H stabiliser with your Curve H front wing, as these two components are designed for the same program and optimised to work in perfect harmony.

General guidelines on choosing stabiliser sizes:
The preferred size will depend on your support, level, weight, spot conditions, and also your front wing.

Which bag?

Equipments

2 GONG Double Entry US rails compatible with standard foils equipped with 4-bolt plates and T-nuts, with a 9 cm spacing. The Double Entry system facilitates the insertion of T-nuts and allows for quick foil mounting, especially with the GONG SCS system. SCS T-nuts not included with the board.
Ridge Traction Pad 5 mm deck pad in three parts: front pad and tail pad pre-glued to cover the main support areas, optimise weight, and maintain a direct connection with the board. The intermediate boomerang pad is available separately for those who want a continuous grip surface.
Automatic vent screw to regulate the internal pressure of the board and protect the EPS construction from temperature and pressure variations.
Concrete Fixed leash plug at the tail to secure the board with a leash and reduce the risk of loss while surfing.

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