GEAR: DISCOVER THE 2026 RANGE OF HIPE INFLATABLE BOARDS!

New shapes, new equipment and ultra-light technology.

In 2025, we made a strong impression with spectacular weight savings (up to 2 kg depending on the model) thanks to Woven Fusion Light technology, while preserving the rigidity and durability the range is known for.

In 2026, we go even further: 

• The HIPE Like: a brand new board dedicated to accessible lightwind.

• Completely redesigned HIPE Freefly shape.

• The much-awaited return of the HIPE Pro.

• Refined HIPE Diamond and optimized HIPE Cruzader.

• Even more wing / lowkite versatility.

• New footstrap inserts which are flush with the pad.

• More integrated rigid tail rail.

• Redesigned transport bag.

• More covering pads.

• Complete 2026 packs at very attractive prices.
  
  

The HIPE 2026 range is the most mature and coherent we have ever developed.

Lightness that makes the difference

Woven Fusion Light technology remains the foundation for models with footstraps:

• Up to -2 kg on high-end models

• Around -800 g on Woven Light constructions

• Unchanged rigidity

• Immediate feeling when handling
  
  

This work on lightness reinforces the HIPE range as an essential benchmark in the market, while the constant evolution of our equipment and shapes continues to open the way for innovation.👇

Wing foiler: Ahiri, GONG team rider, on HIPE Perf 2026 and Droid Boom wing 2026.

Flush strap inserts in the pad

Major new feature for 2026: multiposition inserts are now flush with the pad.
Lying down, kneeling or standing on it, you feel nothing. Flat surface. Direct contact. Total comfort strapless or without a rear strap.

And now 3 adjustment positions for the rear strap, to precisely tune your balance between comfort and commitment.

(Except HIPE First, Like and Freefly models which are 100% strapless.)

2026: an even more advanced rigid Tail Rail

To improve take-off, our designers developed a rigid rail at the tail, directly inspired by the sharp edge of rigid boards.

Its role:

• Better glide before take-off

• Stronger acceleration

• Less pumping

In 2026, its integration extends along the rails, and the ends are softened to more closely resemble the tail of our rigid boards.

• Flatter bottom

• More pinched edge

• Stronger re-pop

• Better separation of water flows

Wing foiler: Moritz, GONG team rider, on HIPE Perf 2026, Plus wing 2026 and X-Over V3 foil.

Comfort improved in every detail

The pad is now widened to the maximum across the entire useful surface.

• More coverage
• Wider
• More comfortable
  

Whatever your stance or your wing or lowkite practice, you get the grip you expect.

Wing foiler: Melissa, GONG staff, on HIPE First 2026, Plus wing 2026 and X-Over V3 foil.

SCS system as standard!

Thanks to the Smart Connection System (SCS), setting the foil is precise, fast and easy.

Leave the plates and screws on the plate, insert everything in one go and tighten: you're ready!

No risk of losing the hardware since it always stays on the plate. It’s the GONG plug and play solution that makes life easier!

An even more practical wheeled bag on our premium models

Traveling with a HIPE becomes even easier:

• More comfortable shoulder and chest straps

• Enlarged front pocket (front wings, stabs, accessories…)

• Modernized and streamlined design
  

The bag is designed for road trips as well as flights, with compartments to optimize space and protect each element. Robust and practical, it can hold the essentials of your equipment. It’s perfect for travel, everyday use, and storage.

New generation, no limit. A complete range for every program!

• HIPE First: Maximum strapless accessibility
• HIPE Like: Start and fly early in lightwind (New strapless model)
• HIPE Learn: Discover, learn step-by-step, share
• HIPE Perf: The evolving best-seller
• HIPE Cruzader: Ultra light & downwind (New shape)
• HIPE Diamond: Versatile mid-length (New shape)
• HIPE Freefly: Redesigned strapless surf & freeride (New shape)
• HIPE Pro: High performance surfing and freestyle (New model)

Wing foiler: Malo, GONG team rider, on HIPE Pro 2026, Droid Aramid X, HM85 mast, Fluid front wing and Ypra Surf-Freestyle stab.

Presentation of the range shape by shape:

• HIPE First: Maximum strapless accessibility
  

Look no further for the most accessible board to get into foiling. The HIPE First brings together all the assets for your first take-offs, your first maneuvers and surfing your first waves in freefly.

It’s the light, wide and easy board that will give you all your first times and much more thanks to its compact shape. On its perfectly flat strapless deck, you are completely comfortable kneeling with no risk of hitting anything.

A board that shines through its stability and accessibility.

Wing foiler: Ava, GONG team rider, on HIPE First 2026, Plus wing and X-Over V3 foil.

• HIPE Like: The beginner that loves strapless lightwind
  
  

New to the range, the HIPE Like is designed to make wing foil simple when the wind is light or inconsistent. Its low-end efficiency also makes it ideal for learning lowkite. On this shape you can start and progress easily without having to pump like crazy or oversize your wing to take off.

Unlike the HIPE First, which prioritizes maximum lateral stability, the Like focuses on:

• • More effective length

  • More glide before take-off

  • Natural longitudinal balance

Result: The board accelerates more easily, take-off becomes more linear, and you avoid oversizing your wing.

This is particularly valuable on lakes and inland waters where the wind can be irregular. Glide helps maintain speed and turn difficult conditions into productive sessions.

Still a true learning board:

• • 5’’ thickness for easy access

  • Wide and comfortable pad

  • Clear strapless deck

Available from 6’4 (120L) to 7’4 (150L).

Wing foiler: Ava, GONG team rider, on HIPE Like 2026, Neutra Boom wing and X-Over V3 foil.

• HIPE Learn: Discover, learn, share

Its role is to make life as easy as possible during the learning phase. If you are discovering board sports, it will allow you to learn the basics at your own pace.

By building your foundations on this ultra-stable board that can be equipped with a centerboard instead of a foil to learn how to move without flying, you will be in the best conditions to then take off once equipped with a foil.

The possibility of setting up the board with a large fin instead of a foil also makes it an interesting support for family use as a SUP, ideal for kids. Or simply for cruising with a wing in light wind or introducing friends.

Wing foiler: Moritz, GONG team rider, on HIPE Learn 2026 set with a centerboard, and a Plus wing.

Wing foiler: Liam, GONG team rider, on HIPE Learn 2026, Plus wing and X-Over V3 foil.

• HIPE Perf: The best-seller keeps evolving

Versatile, accessible, high-performance and ultra transportable, the HIPE Perf remains the reference for learning, progressing and having unlimited fun. In 2026, the new flush footstrap inserts improve strapless comfort and adjustment possibilities.

Its new semi-rigid rail at the tail, more integrated, optimizes water release, improves glide before take-off and makes take-offs easier. Less pumping, earlier flight.

Its Woven Fusion Light technology combines lightness and rigidity for the best possible wing foil experience.

Wing foiler: Malo, GONG team rider, on HIPE Perf 2026 and Neutra Boom wing 2026.
 

• HIPE Cruzader: Ultra light wind and downwinds.

The extremely narrow outline of this mid-length boosts speed on the water before take-off. This is crucial. Once in the air, it offers a unique ability to lean into turns without touching the water or when riding fully powered with strong rail angle.

On flat water it is the queen, and it will surprise you in waves as the very centered stance on the board makes it extremely playful.

In 2026, the key evolution is in the rear third. The board gains more width under the back foot and around +2 to 3 L at the tail, with a line that evolves significantly (around 3 cm more at the OFO tail). Kneeling, standing, at take-off and while pumping, it immediately feels more forgiving, more stable, with more “re-pop” when relaunching. The extra surface in the rear third makes balance easier, especially in lowkite, without sacrificing the glide that defines the Cruzader.

Thanks to its remarkable glide, the HIPE Cruzader holds a unique place in the range, with versatility in wing, low kite and SUP foil that speaks to experienced foilers.

Wing foiler: Mathieu, GONG team rider, on HIPE Cruzader 2026 and Droid SP Aramid CZ wing.

• HIPE Diamond: Even more glide

The Diamond becomes slimmer in 2026. At equal size, it loses around -5 liters, while keeping the outline that delivers its outstanding glide.

Result:

• • Smoother glide

• • Cleaner accelerations

  • Even more natural lowkite program

The stretched rocker up to the nose contributes to this efficiency, with just enough kick at the front to maintain comfort without breaking acceleration.

A more efficient, faster and more modern mid-length.

Wing foiler: Malo, GONG team rider, on HIPE Diamond and Droid Aramid X.

• HIPE Freefly: Completely redesigned

In 2026, the Freefly truly changes dimension. A complete break from its former shape: it now adopts a glider outline directly inspired by rigid Cruzaders, especially the Cruzader Point.

We find this surf/downwind DNA in a mid-length format:

• • More elongated

  • More modern

  • More lively

  • More wing / lowkite versatility

Turns engage more easily while maintaining a comfortable board under the feet during non-flight phases.

Still strapless, still pure, but more dynamic than ever and extremely efficient at take-off.

Wing foiler: Patrice Guénolé, GONG boss and shaper, on HIPE Freefly 2026 and Neutra Aramid X.

• HIPE Pro: The long-awaited return!

The HIPE Pro 2026 marks the return of our most high performance model.

• • Reworked weight

  • New inserts for everything from freefly to committed freestyle

  • Optimized rigid rail

  • A compact shape with only the volume you need

  • More width under the back foot for greater stability

Compact board with just the useful volume, it aims for:

• Mind-blowing glide
• Fast rail-to-rail
• Explosive re-pop
• Forgiving landings thanks to the inflatable construction

In 2026, the feeling under your feet is more direct than ever.

Wing foiler: Malo, GONG team rider, on HIPE Pro 2026, Droid Aramid X 2026 wing, HM85 mast, Fluid front wing and Ypra Surf-Freestyle V3 stab.

2026: A RANGE TO DO EVERYTHING IN FOIL

The HIPE 2026 range lets you learn or ride like a pro in wing foil, lowkite or SUP foil with the HIPE NOTW and HIPE Intruder.

• Still market-leading lightness

• A new board designed for accessible lightwind: the HIPE Like

• A completely redesigned Freefly

• The powerful return of the HIPE Pro

• Multiposition flush inserts, game-changers for comfort and fine-tuning adjustments
  

HIPE is all about foil: wing, lowkite, SUP foil, in all conditions and all programs, strapless or strapped, with cutting-edge technology that pushes the limits.

Whether you are discovering foil or looking to score in the most demanding conditions, there is a HIPE 2026 for you.

The first availabilities are arriving in a few days!

Take advantage now of our pack offers with a HIPE 2026 setup, 2026 wing and V3 foil starting from only 1199 EUR! Everything is included to get on the water, including wing and board leashes.

Get ready to fly!