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09 september 2024 0

First downwind session on the mid-length Intruder ESP Pro prone board for our team rider Lou, active in the southeast of France.

Downwinder: Lou, GONG team rider, on the Intruder EPS Pro 6'8, HM77 mast, Veloce M V2, and Freestyle XXS stabilizer.

Prone foiling downwind

"I tried the Intruder 6'8 for a downwind on a small run of about 3 km, with 25 knots of mistral wind. After a few attempts to take off, it lifts off in prone mode, and then you're set to draw endless lines and carve."

The take-off in prone mode

"In terms of coordination, the take-off is more demanding than in SUP foil mode, where you have the advantage of already being standing. Everything depends on the timing during the different stages of the takeoff.

First, you have to find the perfect bump: when you feel like the wave is about to 'break' on you, it's the one behind it that you need to focus on. You need to start paddling on the first wave; as soon as you're on the crest, you have to give it your all to avoid getting overtaken by the bump of the wave behind, which should be steepening. If the timing is right, there should be enough slope to stand up and come on foil. Again, at that moment, you have to find the right balance to avoid being tempted to stand up too early, without enough speed, or paddling too long, risking missing the bump.

If everything comes together, it takes off, and you are completely free. In SUP foil downwind, you already have an exceptional feeling of freedom, but here, you're entering a new dimension. The shape of the board—narrow, thin, and rigid—allows for big carves with total confidence and ease. It’s really not bulky, a pleasure underfoot.

For this downwind session, I had the Intruder set up with a Veloce M V2, a Freestyle XXS stabilizer, and an HM77 mast."

The Intruder in wing foil

"While waiting for a strong wind for this downwind, I also tested this board in wing foil in light conditions (less than 10 knots). Once again, it’s pure joy. All the qualities mentioned earlier for downwind are present in wing foil too. You don’t feel it underfoot, and navigating in light wind becomes even more fun.”

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