FEEDBACK: NEUTRA UPE

Our ambassador Tien came across one of our technical advisors, who offered him to try out the new Neutra UPE.

On land.
I inflated the wing quite a bit more than my Neutra RH, making it true a blade! Nothing moves. Visually there are some differences. The leading edge has been re-segmented, a little thinner. The new UPE fabric is flexible, it almost feels weird The Neutra is really lighter, it gives the impression of having the weight of a Neutra 2023 in hand but with rigid handles.
First test in wind conditions that did not exceed 14-15 knots.
It holds in a breath of air. When pumping, the weight of the wing coupled with the rigid handles as well as the rigidity of the wing makes pumping much more efficient! Amazing In the surf the wing is perfectly neutral. You can feel that it drags less wind, it’s obvious. In maneuvers it is simply even easier. This is obvious when sailing where the wing neutralizes itself perfectly and it catches less wind when changing tack. Heading upwind goes even better. I tried to follow Yohann when he had it in hand with the same foil and the same board, it was just impossible for me to follow his course. On the speed runs, the slightest puff turns into acceleration, above 20 knots the profile of the wing does not move at all. The Neutra UPE is truly an over-boosted Neutra RH. A kind of premium version So powerful that I wonder if I should lower my whole quiver by half a size.
If you have the budget, go for it, you won’t be disappointed.
Thank you Anthony (note: GONG staff) for the loan.”