FEEDBACK: THE NEUTRALITY OF NEUTRA !!!

When developing the Neutra, one of our goals was to obtain a Wing that becomes perfectly neutral in the surf.

To achieve this, we have particularly worked on its lightness and stability. Matthieu makes us happy to share his thoughts on the result.

“GONG hits hard, very hard.

Rigidity

I inflated to 6/7psi on my manometer and the wing is exceptionally rigid: The profile does not flinch. No more worrying about wondering if the wing is inflated enough or too much, it will always be enough. The profile is impeccable.

Its lightness

We take a big big step forward. I imagine that just as the stability of a board comes from its volume coupled with an adapted shape, the lightness of the wing comes from its weight coupled with a finely-tuned profile. There is a world of difference with the 2020 Pulse (which remains a very efficient wing but much heavier and it is obvious).

So, for me who spends essentially time surfing wind swells in onshore conditions, and therefore putting my wing in neutral position a lot, it holds up much better in the air.

Its stability

Nothing new under the sun, it is clearly explained in its description: the wing is ultra stable in navigation, as in neutral position.

Harness navigation

It supports the harness lines and breathes better than my 2020 Pulse for which the harness only represented a plus in the high range, but was counterproductive in the low to medium range. With the Neutra, the harness does not choke the wing which then delivers everything it has in its stomach without tearing the arms.

The wingspan

It’s more compact, where sometimes the tips touched the water when we lowered our guard or in a messy pumping, it has become anecdotal.

Looking forward to testing the 4m in the next session… BRAVO! ”

Wing Foiler: Matthieu Philippe with the GONG Wing Neutra.