Choosing between a Cruzader Diamond, Point, or Point LW 2025?

Make your choice between the three mid-length shapes that give you the edge in glide!

Trying a mid-length wing foil board is always a revelation. This type of longer and narrower shape demonstrates the huge contribution glide makes to your take-offs, with a noticeable increase in forgiveness to touchdowns. Indeed, on a Cruzader, the advantage in glide is not limited to take-offs. Be it when freeriding in choppy conditions, leaning hard in freerace mode, or in turns while wave riding, the sleek shape of a Cruzader makes touchdowns almost imperceptible. You won’t feel any drag, even from a strong contact. A session on a Cruzader simply means more flight time, as you take off early, and more engagement in your rail to rail game.

Good to know: Note that while Cruzaders shine in light wind conditions with their glide, it would be wrong to consider them only as boards designed to take off early. A Cruzader is a solid choice in stonger conditions because thanks to the efficiency of its shape at take-off, there’s no need to oversize your foil or overpower your wing. This means you can go for an extremely playful and fast setup.

The position on this type of board is relatively centered. A great part of the length is in your back, giving you an overall impression of flying on a board that is ultimately short. Also, it provides quite acceptable inertia to perform the most common wing foiling tricks. You can send them as you would on your usual freestyle board, the landing will be more technical, but having to come back on foil if necessary is guaranteed! For a surfer, the reduced width allows for easy rail-to-rail transitions, and when combined with smaller foils, the carves quickly become more radical and fluid.

What might initially seem like a cumbersome board due to its length becomes a true revelation for those seeking to surf and carve in freefly. And a small bonus on these models is the ability to offset the rear strap, giving you more maneuverability in wave riding.

Wing foiler: Pamella, GONG team rider, with the Cruzader Point FSP Pro and a Plus wing.

Cruzader Point FSP Pro

The Cruzader Point FSP Pro 2025 embodies the spirit of freefly and freeride, while maintaining a solid asset for pure wave riding. Its shape, designed to take off early and glide effortlessly, makes it a reference for freedom lovers. It is aimed at those who enjoy under-powered sailing, appreciate the elegance of long carves, the fluidity of flight, and a great versatility in various conditions. If you already have some foil experience and are looking for a board that will reward your efforts with a true glide pleasure, the Cruzader Point is made for you. It excels on long reaches, downwind runs, and situations where riding finesse outweighs pure power.

In short, if glide and curves are your priority, with comfort at take-off, the Cruzader Point is the shape you’re looking for.

Cruzader Point LW FSP Pro

The Cruzader Point LW (Light Wind), on the other hand, is the ultimate weapon for turning light wind days into unreal sessions. Its sleek shape, designed to get up and fly in barely perceptible winds, allows you to take off where other boards stay stuck to the water. Experienced wing foilers will discover a valuable ally in the Point LW, capable of getting the most out of the most marginal conditions. Thanks to its shape, even winds below 10 knots become an opportunity for a memorable session, be it on a calm lake or a spot deserted by other riders due to lack of wind.

Of course, this quest for the earliest take-off does come with a drawback in terms of shape versatility. It is less stable when on your knees or in choppy conditions compared to its larger sisters, but for an experienced rider or those dedicated to flat water spots, this is no issue. If you’re one of those who refuses to stay on the shore watching others fly in light wind, this is an essential choice.

In short, for those who never want to miss out on a session because the wind is just a few knots short of what’s required for you, the Cruzader Point LW is the solution. It’s the all-around board that gives you the ability to have fun without struggling on inland waters or spots with fickle winds.

Cruzader Diamond FSP Pro

The Cruzader Diamond FSP Pro 2025 strikes a balance between the two previous boards, offering an appealing compromise of stability, ease, and versatility. Contrary to what one might think about this relatively narrow shape, the Diamond is neither difficult nor elitist. On the contrary, it reassures, forgives imprecisions, and offers the opportunity to progress calmly. This Diamond can take off easily in light winds without tiring the rider and can also handle stronger winds without flinching, thanks to its balanced shape. It thus appeals to riders already comfortable on a board, whether they are intermediate or looking for immediate comfort, and excels in freeride, calm freefly, and even small waves. Its playing field is wider than the Point LW, and although it is not as radical in extreme light wind conditions as its specialized sister, it remains very efficient and infinitely more forgiving before take-off.

In short, if you’re looking for a board that’s easy to handle, stable, capable of taking off without tiring you, while still providing great glide, the Cruzader Diamond is a top choice.

Which shape is meant for you?

In short, these three Cruzaders form a small family with distinct personalities. The Point magnifies the style in glide and surf, the Point LW offers the key to impossible take-offs in the lightest winds, while the Diamond embodies smoothness, stability, and ease, allowing everyone to find the board that suits them, without stress or difficulty.

If you're a beginner or somewhat initiated, the Diamond presents the best springboard to autonomy and enjoyment. If you want to fly in nearly nonexistent conditions, the Point LW is the one option to never miss a session. And if you’re drawn to the purity of flight, and the diversity of styles, the Point remains a choice for the experienced riders, offering a little more freedom and finesse on the water every day.

Wing foiler: Malo, GONG team rider, with the Cruzader Point FSP Pro and Plus wing.

Which size is best for you?

The glide of a mid-length boosts your take-off ability, but this doesn’t mean you should undersize your board. The volume you choose is also very important because the higher you are on the water, the more easily this glide of your board will be put to use.

So, choose your Cruzader with at least the same volume as a regular board if it’s your only board, or even slightly more to have a similar comfort on the water (you’ll get used to it quickly). Note that your more centered position on a mid-length means you won’t feel burdened by the board’s size, so don’t be afraid to choose your Cruz with a few more liters. If you're considering taking a Cruzader as a second board for ultra-light conditions only, we recommend choosing +10 liters more than your regular board, or even more. The take-offs will be quick, and the bulk in flight will be minimal.

Dimensions of the Cruzader Diamond FSP Pro:

Dimensions of the Cruzader Point LW FSP Pro:

Dimensions of the Cruzader Point FSP Pro :

Wing foiler: Ahiri, GONG team rider, with a Cruzader Point and a Droid Perf Series 2024V2.

Choosing a Cruzader for SUP foil or downwind use:

Although the Cruzader 2025 is dedicated to wing foiling only, unlike the 2024 Cruzaders which were offered in large sizes of 7 feet and above, it is still possible to use the current models for SUP foiling when you're already experienced in the practice. For flat starts or downwind, you will have much more ease with the NOTW and Intruder EPS Pro models, which are specifically designed for this use. For these very technical practices, these are the recommended boards.

However, if your build or level allows it, SUP foil can be practiced on a Cruzader Point or Diamond 2025. Keep in mind that the foil size plays a significant role in the stability of the board. The stability of the Cruzader will be good with a foil the size of a Sirus 156, while stability (at a standstill) with a Veloce L foil, for example, will be tricky ++.

The Cruzader Diamond is the preferred choice for SUP foiling in waves, as it will be more stable on choppy waters and more dynamic in flight thanks to its more contained length. On the other hand, in clean conditions or for flat starts, a Cruzader Point will be more efficient. The benchmark for flat starts remains the NOTW and Intruder EPS Pro, which release you from the water with just a few paddle strokes.

To be comfortable while paddling and launching the Cruzader into glide, we recommend choosing a volume similar to your SUP board. For example:

A Pro SUP foiler will take a volume large enough to float, equal to their weight +10 or +20. So, if they weigh 70kg, they could choose the Cruzader Diamond in 5’10 shape with 92L for assurance.
A good-to-excellent level SUP foiler will choose a Cruzader with enough volume to float comfortably, equal to their weight +30 or +40. For example, a 70kg rider would choose the Cruzader Diamond 6’2 with 112L to be comfortable after the first few sessions.
An intermediate-level SUP foiler would choose a board with a volume equal to their weight +50, so either a Cruzader Diamond 5’4 with 122 liters, or a NOTW or Intruder EPS Pro for a rider over 70kg.
A beginner SUP foiler should automatically choose a NOTW EPS Pro.

SUP foiler: Moritz, GONG team rider, with a Cruzader Diamond, HM mast and Sirus setup.