GEAR: WHAT IS UPE ARAMID?
Lightness. Performance. Durability. Three words that define the innovative fabric used on the leading edges and struts of our Team...

This is the wing used by our Surf/Freestyle team riders who seek excellence to perform engaged tricks on flat water or in waves.
Power, hangtime, compactness, and insane rotations are what the Droid UPE Aramid is made of.
It is also capable of performing in freerace due to its power and in pure waveriding thanks to its exceptional lightness.
The Droid is a compact, powerful, and maneuverable wing, 100% boom: the winning combo for freestyle and aerials while still performing amazingly in waveriding and freerace thanks to its innovative profile.
The leading edge and strut are made of UPE Aramid, the lightest and stiffest material on the market. This GONG innovation enhances our shapes and boosts our performance, as demonstrated by our competition results. Tensions in the canopy, tips twisting, and diameters have been optimized with UPE Aramid to provide maximum performance. These parameters bring power in low wind conditions while ensuring maximum control in high wind conditions and exceptional stability in freefly.
The best a wing has to offer, created for you through the joint efforts of our team riders, designers, and engineers working towards a single goal : offer you excellence.
The Droïd UPE Aramid benefits from the most advanced technology to excel in freestyle:
The UPE Aramid, a true gem of textile technology developed by experts in nautical textiles.
How does it work?
These three laminated layers create a fabric that is both extremely lightweight, highly rigid, and very resistant to tearing.
Our exclusive assembly, tested in the laboratory and by the Pro Team, ensures unparalleled longevity for UPE Aramid.
The whole system is so rigid that 8 PSI gives you the rigidity of a UPE 200 at 15 PSI. It’s truly deformation-resistant.
Less pressure = less stress in the wing = less time spent pumping.
More durability, performance, and lightness: the holy grail.

The Droid UPE Aramid, due to its responsiveness and rigidity, is more suitable for advanced to expert riders. Its character is sportier and more physical than a Neutra. This agile wing is ideal for those who enjoy strong traction when sheeting in and have the appropriate physical conditioning. The effective pumping allows for underpowered riding while maintaining high performance.
Primarily designed for riders aiming to enhance their level in surf/freestyle, the Droid UPE Aramid exhibits great neutrality in surfing, making it perfect for throwing tricks in modern surfing. Additionally, it excels as a wing for Big-air records and slalom-type racing. It will be the top choice for those who appreciate an intense and spirited wing ?

The choice of the type of material for the inflatable structure of your wing primarily depends on your program and ambitions.
If you prefer sailing leisurely in freeride during occasional outings, a Dacron inflatable structure will suffice. However, if you enjoy sporty, agile navigation and tricks, don’t hesitate! The UPE Aramid will provide undeniable advantages. The performance gap is significant. It goes faster, higher, and turns incredibly well.

Plus: the wing for progression.
SuperPower: the powerful wing.
Pulse: the wing for racing and long distance.
Droïd: the wing for surf / freestyle.
Neutra: the perfect wing for waves and free-flying.

Ideal quiver for maximizing freestyle performance:
The Droid UPE Aramid is a powerful wing, so both options are valid. Some may prefer harness navigation to extend their session time, while others prioritize freedom of movement to engage in tricks. Team riders exclusively go without a harness in surf freestyle, but it depends on their physical condition and training.
If you choose to use a harness, it is easy to move your harness lines up or down the boom to find your sweet spot.

The Droid UPE Aramid is equipped with the most prestigious components in wingfoil:


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