{"product_id":"gong-wingfoil-inflatable-hipe-cruzader-26","title":"GONG | Wing foil Board Inflatable HIPE Cruzader","description":"\u003ch4 id=\"isPasted\"\u003eProgram\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHIPE Cruzader\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003eultra light-wind\u003c\/strong\u003e board for \u003cstrong\u003ewing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elowkite\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003edownwind\u003c\/strong\u003e, with all the practicality of a high-performance inflatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePresentation\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe HIPE Cruzader 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e is a glide and early takeoff machine, built to fly when everyone else is stuck to the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the water, it changes your everyday sessions. Flying below \u003cstrong\u003e10\/12 knots\u003c\/strong\u003e becomes an easy reality, without having to use huge, a cumbersome wing. A few pumps on a big foil and you’re cruising full speed from \u003cstrong\u003e6\/8 knots\u003c\/strong\u003e. You’re not far from flying on pure glassy conditions, with unreal sensations. No more days without flying, no more frustration; magic sessions on clean waves that aren’t destroyed by wind. Riding a Cruzader really opens up a whole new world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn wing foiling, it often lets you stay on more reasonable wing sizes; think \u003cstrong\u003e5 m² and under\u003c\/strong\u003e; without having to oversize and grind through heavy pumping with bulky wings. In lowkite, the board’s natural glide carries you into flight just as effortlessly. No need to oversize to take off, and no need to wait for 15 knots. You pump an efficient foil and; boom; you’re flying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts shape DNA is 100% Cruzader: narrow and relatively long, with maximum flat-water glide to accelerate and trigger foil lift with minimal energy. The stance is naturally centered, which eliminates the “long board” feeling. You keep a compact feel under your feet, with a short nose in front of the front foot, while the useful length works behind you to support and launch. The rounded point tail and rounded rails contribute to that free, highly efficient glide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2026, the key evolution is in the rear third. The board gains more width under the back foot and about \u003cstrong\u003e+2 to 3 L\u003c\/strong\u003e in the tail, with a line that changes significantly (around +3 cm at the OFO tail). Kneeling, standing, at takeoff, and while pumping, it’s immediately more forgiving, more stable, with more “repop” when you relaunch. The extra area in the rear third makes balance easier; especially in lowkite; without sacrificing the glide that defines the Cruzader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComfort also improves noticeably, and that matters on a board with this level of efficiency. The deck pad is wider, and the strap inserts are now fully \u003cstrong\u003eflush with the pad\u003c\/strong\u003e: a perfectly flat surface with zero irritation, whether you’re lying down, kneeling, or standing. Strapless, or without the rear strap while learning, the contact is direct and natural. In a strapped setup, the three rear-strap positions let you fine-tune your stance precisely and choose exactly where you sit between comfort and commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHIPE technology remains the heart of the concept: a hybrid “double board,” with a rigid composite base for hold and precision, and an inflatable volume bonded on top for comfort, forgiveness, and safety. The \u003cstrong\u003eICS plate\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers absolute stiffness, with a feel very close to a hard board on the water; no flex, no twist; for a board that’s virtually indestructible in use and fully repairable in our workshop, for example. The construction uses the best inflatable tech, with \u003cstrong\u003edouble-layer fusion woven dropstitch\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus a weight optimization introduced in 2025; you feel the difference the moment you pick it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor setup and tuning, it’s designed to be simple and fast. The reinforced extra-long \u003cstrong\u003eGONG US boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e offer a huge adjustment range for foil position. The \u003cstrong\u003eSCS\u003c\/strong\u003e system with double drilling at the mast-plate stance makes installation easier, and the tuning references on the ICS plate make adjustments quicker and more precise. The integrated handle in the carbon plate really helps for launching and exiting, especially with these volumes and lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, everything is built around real-world use: a redesigned wheeled travel bag (more comfortable shoulder straps plus chest strap, larger front pocket for storing front wing, stab, and accessories), a double-action pump with multiple adapters, straps and foil hardware included, and a clean 2026 look. If you want one board that can cover wing light and lowkite, with the downwind bonus, the \u003cstrong\u003eHIPE Cruzader 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those choices that quickly becomes obvious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GONG","offers":[{"title":"6'0","offer_id":56400812507511,"sku":"GON26INFWIFHIPCRUBRU-60","price":803.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6'6","offer_id":56400812540279,"sku":"GON26INFWIFHIPCRUBRU-66","price":827.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7'0","offer_id":56400812573047,"sku":"GON26INFWIFHIPCRUBRU-70","price":851.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7'6","offer_id":56400812638583,"sku":"GON26INFWIFHIPCRUBRU-76","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7'11","offer_id":56400812605815,"sku":"GON26INFWIFHIPCRUBRU-711","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/5975\/5071\/files\/00-26-1500-WING-BOARD-INFLATABLE-2026-HIPE_CRUZADER-GONGWING-TB.png?v=1772631979","url":"https:\/\/www.gong-galaxy.com\/en-us\/products\/gong-wingfoil-inflatable-hipe-cruzader-26","provider":"GONG Galaxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}