GEAR: CHOOSING A CRUZADER SQUASH, DIAMOND, POINT OR POINT LW 2026?

Make your choice among the mid-length shapes that give you the upper hand in glide!

Trying a mid-length wing boardl is always a revelation. The spectacular efficiency of these sleek shapes in light wind is proof of the enormous contribution of glide to your take-offs. These boards completely redefine your low-end range. In addition, you gain enormously in forgiveness on touchdowns, which is a major advantage for:

freeride sessions on choppy seas,
riding with leaning angle when freeracing,
or engaged turns in wave riding.

A session on a Cruzader simply means more flight time, because you take off in a flash, and more engaged winging, since you’re hardly penalized anymore during touchdowns.

Wing foiler: Benjamin, GONG team rider, on the Cruzader Squash FSP Pro and Neutra (Perf Series).

Major new features for 2026 on the Cruzader!

All the shapes are redesigned in 2026, with new dimensions that reinforce their specific programs, wingers for the Point, the Point LW, and the new Squash, plus a recessed deck that optimizes comfort on these narrow boards.

Wingers: the “aircraft carrier” outline allows for more offset in your stance to give you more comfort and possibilities. There’s clearly more space for the back foot to engage in carves and handle foils with massive spans. Thanks to the wingers, the hull remains super narrow, preserving all the magical glide of these boards.
The recessed deck allows for a more direct connection with the foil, optimizing responsiveness and precision in foot pressure. By lowering the center of gravity, it enhances the board’s stability and provides exceptional control, even in challenging conditions.

This is an evolution toward greater control and sensation, especially in strapless riding, where your positioning becomes more instinctive, with clear tactile reference points, a very direct contact with the foil, a lowered center of gravity, and wide offset possibilities for your stance.

Wing foiler: Malo, GONG team rider, with the Cruzader Point FSP Pro, Droid Boom (Perf Series), HM85 mast and Ypra Freestyle foil.

Why choose the Cruzader Point LW FSP Pro?

The Cruzader Point LW (for Light Wind) is a shape optimized to turn dead calm days into unreal sessions. Its sleek design, built to plane in the faintest breath of air, allows you to take off where other boards stay glued to the water.

Experienced wing foilers will find in the Point LW a precious ally, able to make the most of marginal conditions. Thanks to its shape, even winds under 8 knots become the chance for a memorable session, whether on a calm lake or on a spot abandoned by other riders due to lack of wind.

Of course, this quest for the earliest take-off comes with a trade-off in terms of versatility. It is less stable on the knees or in choppy water than its bigger sisters. But for experienced riders or those who ride mainly on flat water, this is no issue. For larger riders, or those seeking more comfort on the water, the Point LW also comes in XL sizes.

In short, if you’re one of those who refuse to stay ashore watching others fly in light wind, the Point LW is an essential choice. It’s the most efficient board to have fun without struggling on spots with fickle winds or inland waters.

Wing foiler: Francesco, GONG team rider, on the Cruzader Point LW FSP Pro and Droid Aramid X.

Why choose the Cruzader Point FSP Pro?

The Cruzader Point FSP Pro embodies the spirit of freefly and freeride, while retaining a strong taste for wave riding. Its shape, designed to take off early and glide effortlessly, makes it a benchmark for those who love freedom on the water. It’s aimed at riders who enjoy underpowered winging with small wings, appreciate the elegance of long carves, perfect flow on the wave, and true versatility across different conditions.

For those who are looking for a board that celebrates fluidity and carving, the Cruzader Point is an obvious choice. Its glide is also a real asset for full-speed freeride runs, downwinds hopping from bump to bump, and all situations where finesse in foot pressure matters more than raw power.

In short, if glide and carves are your priority, along with easy take-offs, the Cruzader Point is your shape.

Wing foiler: Malo, GONG team rider, on the Cruzader Point FSP Pro, Droid Boom (Perf Series), HM85 mast and Ypra Freestyle foil.

Why choose the Cruzader Diamond FSP Pro?

The Cruzader Diamond FSP Pro offers an appealing balance of stability, ease, and versatility. Contrary to what you might expect from this relatively narrow shape, the Diamond is neither difficult nor elitist. On the contrary, it’s reassuring, forgiving of mistakes, and gives you the chance to progress with confidence.

This Diamond takes off effortlessly in light wind without exhausting its rider, and it can also handle stronger conditions with ease, thanks to its balanced shape. It appeals to intermediate wing foilers or simply those seeking immediate comfort. It proves excellent for freeride, relaxed freefly, and even small waves. Its playground is wider than that of the Point LW, and while it isn’t as spectacular in extreme light wind as its specialized sister, it remains super efficient in light wind and infinitely more forgiving before takeoff.

In short, if you’re looking for a mid-length that’s effective in light wind, very easy to handle, and versatile, the Cruzader Diamond is a first-class choice.

Wing foiler: Bastien, GONG team rider, on the Cruzader Diamond FSP Pro and Droid Boom (Perf Series).

Why choose a Cruzader Squash FSP Pro?

The Cruzader Squash FSP Pro is the final link between mid-length and compact boards. Like a Cruzader Diamond, whose more generous tail outline gives it stability very close to compact boards, the Squash will appeal to wing foilers who see comfort as a guarantee of performance. In choppy conditions, it offers better control and requires less energy to stay balanced while waiting for the gust that will get you going.

Very similar to the Point in both dimensions and program, the Squash stands out with its cut-off tail, which stabilizes the board on the water. Compared to the Point, it offers more width at the tips, resulting in better overall stability, both when off foil and when landing jumps. On the other hand, the Point gains in efficiency during powerful take-offs thanks to its pointed nose and pin tail, which allow for a longitudinal pivot that releases you from the water more quickly.

In short, the Squash is ideal for riders who want a high-performance yet forgiving board in rough conditions, or simply a more accessible option than the Point, while still retaining the responsiveness and fluid glide that define the Cruzader range.

Wing foiler: Benjamin, GONG team rider, on the Cruzader Squash FSP Pro and Neutra (Perf Series).

Which size suits you best?

The glide of a mid-length boosts your take-off ability, but don’t make the mistake of under-sizing your board in terms of volume. The volume you choose is equally important because the higher you are on the water, the more quickly and easily you’ll be able to benefit from that glide.

So, choose your Cruzader with at least the same volume as a classic board if it’s going to be your only one, or even slightly more, to enjoy a comparable level of comfort when not flying (you get used to it quickly). Note that your more centered position on a mid-length means you won’t be hindered by the board’s length, so don’t be afraid to go for a Cruz with a few extra liters. If you’re considering a Cruzader as a second board specifically for ultra-light wind take-offs, we recommend going at least +10 liters compared to your classic board. Take-offs will be explosive, and the bulk in flight will remain minimal.

Dimensions of the Cruzader Diamond FSP Pro:

Dimensions of the Cruzader Point LW FSP Pro:

Dimensions of the Cruzader Point FSP Pro:

Dimensions of the Cruzader Squash FSP Pro:

Wing foilers: Bastien and Francesco, GONG team riders, on their Cruzader Diamond, Cruzader Point LW and Droid Aramid X wings.

Choosing a Cruzader for SUP foil or downwind use:

SUP foiling on a Diamond or a Point LW XL, once you are already experienced in the discipline, is absolutely possible. Along with the Zuma, these two models are versatile boards, offered with extended foil boxes so you can adjust your foil’s position for this type of practice.

The Cruzader Diamond is the one to prioritize for SUP foil in waves, as it will be more stable in choppy water and more dynamic in flight thanks to its shorter length. Conversely, in clean conditions or for flat starts, a Cruzader Point LW XL will be more effective.

That said, for flat starts or downwind, you’ll have a much easier time with our SUP Foil Downwind boards, which are specifically designed for this purpose, and, as a bonus, are also impressively efficient for ultra-light wing foiling.

How to choose the right volume?

Keep in mind that foil size affects board stability. The Cruzader will remain stable with a foil of the span of a Sirus 156, whereas the stability (at a standstill) of a foil like the Veloce L, for example, will be much trickier.

For comfort while paddling and to launch the Cruzader into glide, we recommend a volume comparable to your SUP board. For example:

A Pro SUP foiler will take just enough volume to float, equal to their weight +10 to +20.
→ For example, if they weigh 70kg, they’ll choose the Cruzader Diamond 5’10 (92L) to be safe.
A very skilled and athletic SUP foiler will choose a Cruzader with volume equal to their weight +30 to +40, for more margin.
→ For a 70kg rider, this would be the Cruzader Diamond 6’2 (112L) to be comfortable after the first sessions.
An intermediate SUP foiler will choose a board with volume equal to their weight +50.
→ For a rider over 70kg, that means either the Cruzader Diamond 5’4 (122L), or a NOTW or Intruder EPS Pro.