The compact and powerful wing for freeride, tricks, and wave riding in a 100% boom version!
The 100% Boom Droid Perf 2026 carries forward the DNA of this iconic model in a softer, more accessible version, designed to deliver exceptional riding comfort.
Its new shape, inspired by the Team Series developments, gives it smooth, predictable, and precise behavior while retaining the power that built its reputation. Easy to launch, simple to pump, efficient in lulls, and intuitive in maneuvers, it allows riders to enjoy a high level of performance without physical strain.
The redesigned leading edge, with set-back, smaller tips, delivers immediate gains in maneuverability and smoothness. Rotation feels more natural, tacks and jibes flow effortlessly, and wing placement while riding becomes instinctive. Handling is highly precise, offering a very pleasant experience in every phase. The Perf technology, more breathable and forgiving, further softens the wing’s reactions, building confidence and allowing its full potential to be unlocked.
The compact outline and deep profile are paired with a greatly improved draft stability. Not only does the draft stay perfectly locked, it is positioned with surgical precision. It does not cavitate or shift randomly, and the power is always available exactly where you want it. When depowered, it disappears completely. You can settle comfortably, point upwind with ease, relaunch after a move or jibe smoothly, and absorb gusts with remarkable softness.
The 100% boom setup on this model is a major advantage. It provides perfect control of the wing and makes every movement easier, even for progressing riders. Grabbing the wing is much simpler, one-handed piloting is effortless, and everything always falls naturally to hand. The boom opens up a vast playground to test maneuvers or refine technique, while also allowing perfectly adjusted harness line placement.
Built in Dacron with advanced stitching and optimized reinforcements, the Droid Perf 2026 is tough and durable. Its smooth, breathable behavior contrasts with the rigidity of an Aramid, while still delivering a performance level surprisingly close to that of the Aramid 2025. This is an impressive result for such an accessible and reliable wing. Perf technology guarantees exemplary strength and maximum durability, so you can ride again and again without worrying about your gear.
The Droid Perf 2026 is the joy of a compact, powerful, and intuitive wing that handles with ease and takes you farther, higher, and longer — whatever your ambitions.
The new tip segmentation boosts the wing’s spin, offers greater forgiveness, and reduces the impact of contacts of the tips with the water surface.
The distribution of the leading edge keeps a compact section at the center, ensuring high rigidity for excellent traction, particularly in jumps. This core rigidity allows for perfect twist control that intensifies toward the tips. The central part of the wing generates pull, while the tips absorb gusts, ensuring total control.
The Droid features a compact outline. Its new, lower ratio provides increased maneuverability and impressive performance. It takes off quickly, accelerates with strong forward traction, and is highly radical in moves thanks to its compact shape that reduces bulk.
The compact wingspan makes pumping extremely easy and intuitive, channeling the power to your hands while keeping the tips away from the water.
The leading edge has been re-segmented for increased smoothness, better rotation, and a lighter feel.
The new, more curved leading edge has been moved further back to enhance maneuverability
With its pronounced leading-edge arc, the Droid spins effortlessly. This enables the wing to shift orientation with ease, particularly when steered with the downwind/surf handle.
The wing can be effortlessly reoriented with minimal pressure. It provides extremely smooth, fine control. This is true on reaches, particularly upwind, but especially when surfing with the wing in hand. It places itself exactly as you direct it, in the blink of an eye.
This curve adds tolerance to this powerful shape by enhancing its rotation capabilities.
On the Droid 2026, as with the entire range, the basic twist has been eliminated: the draft remains locked in and the traction perfectly stable.
At the tips, only a dynamic twist remains, controlled by the segmentation. This micro-twist acts solely under the effect of the wind, allowing excess power to be released and converted into glide and acceleration.
The progressive reduction of the leading edge diameter towards the tips enhances this controlled “breathing”: the wing retains power, but with a constant and predictable feel in the hands.
The hollow profile is optimized for maximum lift and acceleration during jumps.
You immediately feel pulled forward. No need to be overpowered to accelerate rapidly. With the Droid, the zero to a hundred happens in two seconds!
It remains well-calibrated and perfectly positioned to avoid limiting maneuverability and responsiveness. It simply supports a compact DNA that concentrates energy to boost your rides.
Technical sheet
Leading edge made of 160g/m² Dacron DP175LL.
Central strut made of 160g/m² Dacron DP175LL.
Canopy Code-X 81gr/m2.
New reinforced strut bladder.
Insignia reinforcements along the seams for enhanced durability.
1680D Nylon tip savers to protect the tips from wear.
Kevlar reinforcements beneath the handle/boom mounts on the strut.
A semi-rigid textile Downwind handle on the leading edge
Boom must be added to your shopping cart, as it is sold separately.
Anti-flap fiberglass micro-battens with molded tips for a perfect finish.
One-pump system for fast inflation.
Inflation valve and quick deflation valve.
Camera safety loop located at the tips and near the strut.
Leash attachment under the Downwind handle.
Buying guide
Freestylers, freeriders, and thrill-seekers, this wing is made for you!
The Droid is designed for those who want a compact, powerful, and ultra-responsive wing. Accessible for motivated beginners yet crafted for experienced riders seeking high performance, it adapts to your skill level while driving you to improve.
Powerful and undeniably high-performing, it’s designed for those who want to push their potential to the fullest. The Droid delivers strong acceleration and demands an assertive physical presence, making it ideal for riders eager to push their limits. While its intensity is a major asset for freestyle and jumps, it can be softened for freeriding by using a harness, especially on longer runs.
In its boom version, the Droid Boom offers immediate reactivity and pinpoint control, ideal for sharp piloting and dynamic maneuvers. While it requires dedication, it propels you into a world of unmatched performance.
The Droid is an ultra-versatile wing that excels in demanding disciplines while remaining accessible. Here are its key strengths:
The carbon boom strengthens the profile's rigidity, ensuring consistent performance and an immediate response in any condition. Whatever the situation, your hands instinctively settle on the boom. The Droid is a true powerhouse, built to push your boundaries and enhance your glide.
Each model has its own personality, but they all share a common goal: to provide you with the best experience on the water, with style and performance.
Plus: A versatile, accessible wing designed for progression.
Droid: Explosive power for surfing and freestyle.
Neutra: The fluid wing for surfing, freefly, and endless carving.
The Droid is your ultimate companion for thrilling, seamless sessions. With its compact design, agility, and exceptional performance, it transforms each ride into a flawless experience.
Don’t overestimate the power of wings. A rider weighing 85kg will need 15-20 knots with a 5m² wing to fly at first. After about fifteen sessions, they will be able to fly at 15 knots with a 5m². And if they are athletic, they will pump hard and lift off at 12 knots in 5m² to get through lulls at 8 knots. This is a learning process and takes time.
The choice of leading edge material depends mainly on your program and goals. If you prefer cruising in freeride, are just starting tricks, or enjoy surf and freefly, a Dacron leading edge and central strut will be ideal.
If, on the other hand, you love riding hard with a wing that pulls powerfully and will fly sky high, don’t hesitate! The UPE Aramid will provide absolute stiffness with undeniable advantages. The performance gap is significant—it goes faster, higher, and turns incredibly well thanks to its thinner diameters.
Finally, to push even further into the performance realm, combine the UPE Aramid structure with the ultra-rigid Code X canopy fabric. You’ll boost your performance by 15%, reaching the pinnacle of high-level wing performance.
The Droid wing works with everything but pairs especially well with a compact, lightweight board—or a Cruzader for light wind.
Here are the typical pairings:
Cruzader for light wind
Mint for freeride
Stunt for freestyle
Mint, a short Cruzader, or a Lethal for freefly
Lethal for surf
Naturally, it’s best matched with a performance-oriented foil, with an 85cm mast. Ideal foil pairings:
Veloce HDW or Sirus for light wind
Fluid for freeride
Ypra Surf-Freestyle for freestyle
Veloce for freefly
Curve or Fluid for surf
To complete the setup, you can (and should) add a SUP or a surf foil for no-wind days, a kite to get airborne and probably a quiver of surfboards for those perfect waves. But if you’re venturing into wing foiling, chances are you already have some of these toys in your garage.
A wing leash from 5'5" to 8' is ideal. Preferably one designed specifically for winging, and of the coiled-type leash style. A short leash makes it easier to grab the wing quickly. A long leash keeps the wing further away from foil drops in the sail, giving it more space to move.
Always check its condition before each session and replace it every year. It’s your life vest.
Don’t let your wing flap around in the wind at the end of the leash, it’s not indestructible! Also, in the waves, don’t hold onto the wing with the leash, it will break or you may injure yourself.
The Droid doesn't require a harness for surf/freestyle as the reaches are short. However, it's a powerful and responsive wing that will be much more effective with a harness in a race program or even freeride, for those who want to fully exploit its capabilities.
Riding without a harness feels liberating as you have full freedom of movement. It’s a very pleasant feeling.
That being said, you’ll need to use a smaller wing and do shorter reaches to avoid tiring out your arms. This also means you'll have to pump frequently to take off again.
All our wings come with harness line attachments.
This gives you the option to use a harness or not.
Therefore, if you prefer to ride powered up, using a harness is almost essential if you don’t want your sessions to be cut short after an hour. Setting up the harness lines is very easy (refer to our tutorials on the forum). We suggest using the least rigid and most minimal harness, with either a small hook or a windsurf-style hook for better comfort.
Lengths of 24 to 28 cm between the strut and the V-shape’s end will be perfect.
A length of 30 to 32 cm makes learning easier. A small diameter line and a thin sheath are essential, as windsurfing lines, for example, are too heavy and rigid, making them dangerous during tacks and other tricks.
So it’s up to you to decide if the sensation and aesthetics take priority over performance. But more and more riders are using harnesses, as the trend is towards more powerful wings and higher performance.
The choice is yours, but the trend towards the boom is clear:
Soft textile handles for beginners, for surfing, for freefly, to protect yourself and the board, and for a very light wing.
Semi-rigid textile handles for a good level of performance thanks to precise and responsive handling, as well as better energy transmission during pumping, for example.
Carbon rigid handles to keep it light and generate stronger traction. Handling is extremely precise. The pistol grip on the front handle is very comfortable and practical.
Boom for maximum power and a true “windsurf” sensation. You have the freedom to grip the wing as you wish. It allows for more tricks and a broader range of use, all while being very lightweight, contrary to what you might think.
Handles offer very compact storage in a backpack, while the boom is stored lengthwise. However, it's worth noting that you can fit just as many boom wings as handle wings in a board bag. The boom doesn’t take up more space, it just occupies it differently.
Wings without windows are less expensive, 200g lighter, and more compact for storage.
Wings with windows are safer, more rigid, and offer quicker responsiveness.
For beginners, a wing with windows is essential because safety takes priority over the few grams you might lose. The windows are not for sightseeing: they are designed to let you see a silhouette to prevent executing a dangerous turn that could cause a collision.
Equipments
Our harness lines we developed are designed specifically for this boom, enabling you to attach your GONG harness line and ride for extended sessions without getting tired.
Almost rigid, it greatly enhances the control of the wing in both freefly and surfing.
The new oval stitching and reinforcements on the downwind handle anchor points help distribute the forces more evenly across the leading edge, ensuring long-lasting durability.
The Dyneema leash attachment is now located on the intrados side of the DW handle, preventing the leash from getting in the way while freeflying.
Introducing a major innovation: the Perf Series wings in a 100% boom version.
Take advantage of all the advancements of the boom technology from our Team Series wings on our wings that are not only affordable in price but also more comfortable to hold.
lighter
less drag
more grip
more comfort
improved performance
The boom has become essential for performing at the highest level. Indeed, one-handed tricks have become a must. And what a boost in freedom! Our wings feature the most ergonomic, lightweight, durable, and rigid boom on the market.
Our prepreg carbon boom offers a significant weight reduction compared to rigid handles, as it eliminates two fixations, saving over 200 grams. This is further complemented by an additional 30 grams saved thanks to the thinner strut.
This weight saving is crucial for surfing and freefly, as it ensures the wing remains perfectly neutral and balanced.
Zero flex in the strut thanks to the carbon boom, which absorbs the forces. A strut that doesn't bend means a taut trailing edge, resulting in a powerful wing that doesn't flutter and offers perfect glide.
The boom features a pistol grip at the front, allowing you to maintain and adjust the power as needed. This eliminates the risk of flapping, which can slow you down in waves, particularly when surfing in offshore winds.
The strut’s shape and the boom’s angle are carefully engineered to trim the wing naturally, eliminating the need to constantly bend your back arm. This not only balances the traction in your arms but also allows you to generate maximum power with minimal effort, perfect for jumps and other maneuvers.
This is also highly useful when you’re overpowered: gone is the feeling of being yanked, as the wing stays fully controllable, ensuring maximum comfort.
The leading edge and central strut are connected by the One Pump system for quick inflation in one go. The clip then locks the airflow between the bladders to ensure the wing’s buoyancy in case of a leak in the strut or leading edge. This feature is vital for safety.
The inflation valve on the leading edge is doubled on the strut for immediate deflation and compact storage. Using One Pump, you inflate through the leading edge only in a few seconds and deflate just as quickly by unscrewing both valves.
Micro fiberglass battens on the trailing edge: light and very effective in preventing flapping. They maintain the profile all the way to the trailing edge for optimal airflow.
Lightweight and strong, they are easily replaceable to keep your wing in top condition year after year.
To capture your wing sessions, we’ve added a discreet nylon leash attachment on each tip and near the strut to secure your camera mounted on the leading edge or strut with a Flymount, allowing you to ride without stress. The leash attachment is strategically placed so it doesn’t interfere with your camera’s field of view! You’ll be able to create stunning shots and share them without the risk of losing your camera!
A repair kit, including bladder patches and fabric, is included with your wing.
A durable and practical backpack comes with your wing. It’s perfectly designed with a large U-shaped zipper for easy storage, a ventilation grid, comfortable padding, compression straps, and straps for the pump (not provided).
Don't forget to bring a pump!
GONG creates durable wings: this is at the core of our specifications. Never let you down.
GONG extends the lifespan of its durable wings: providing all the parts for our products for 10 years is a challenge we embrace with pride. We’re convinced that a great wing today will still be great in 5 years with proper care. And this care is beneficial to the planet, as it makes it possible for many young riders to purchase used wings at affordable prices.
To guarantee your wing’s longevity, regular maintenance is essential.
1/ We can handle it for you in our workshop. Our team of specialists is available to diagnose and fix any problems.
2/ We keep the necessary spare parts in stock, including fabric. Just place an order online, or ask your preferred repair shop to do so.
If the part is unfortunately out of stock, we will order it and get it to you as quickly as possible.
Delivery
Orders are prepared and shipped quickly: most are dispatched within 24 to 48 business hours.
The delivery time, meaning the transit of the parcel to your address, then depends on the delivery location and the carrier.
Shipping costs are transparent and calculated based on weight, volume, and delivery address.
You have a 14-day right of withdrawal to return or exchange a new product that does not suit you.
We prioritize sustainable, recyclable, and reusable packaging solutions, minimizing single-use plastic as much as possible while ensuring optimal protection for products, including large items.
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