FEEDBACK: HIPE PRO
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After switching to the HIPE Pro following the advice of our technical advisors, Benjamin shares with them his feedback on the inflatable wing board popular with advanced wing foilers.

“My feedback on the HIPE Pro 5’1 after having had regular HIPE 5’3 V1: It’s a gem!!!”
“Super efficient at take-off. I was amazed. 2 pumping strokes at the right time and presto, it takes off. I was thinking wow what a start!
Compared to a friend who was with the 5’3 V1 and an X-Over wing (XL I think), I smoked him in getting on the foil in the lulls even though we have the same level. He had a 7m2 Droid and it was always very close even though I had 1m2 less. So when pumping to maintain the planing, the difference was major with my set-up. I will certainly never have the level to sail with High Aspect but I have no doubt how much fun it must be for the guys!
With the HIPE Pro 5’1, I really feel like I have nothing under my feet compared to the 5’3 V1. It’s a little bit more tricky for starting if the water is choppy but the volume is sufficient for my weight (75 kg)… And on the lake, no worries at all obviously. Even if the water was sometimes quite choppy. You just have to place your knees firmly on the board when you go back up or risk feeling it slipping under your legs, something that didn’t happen with the width (and volume) of my previous board. A little constraint for so much pleasure afterwards!
Comfort is perfect for me.
I quickly found points of reference compared to my old board, like the placement of the straps, the general feeling of the board. I haven’t put the rear footstrap on yet but the new positioning of the front straps is really perfect and comfortable.
In short, thank you again for all your wise advice and the time given in our discussions! I found my new toy, whose characteristics correspond to your comments and your feelings. I found everything you had said on the ground with the level that is mine. It’s up to me to progress now…”