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The simplicity of the inflatable and the performance of the rigid in foil.

The Hipe is a revolution in the foil approach. This revolution is not only due to the qualities of the inflatable, but to the unequalled performances that we give it. It will be almost impossible for you to find fault with a rigid board as its concept is so efficient.

We didn’t want a last resort inflatable board. The kind of board that’s nice on occasion but unbearable in the long run because it offers too basic performances. We wanted a full solution, the one with the least amount of compromise. The Hipe is the result of a very big development, combining the best of high-end composite and inflatable. Our ability to produce thousands of boards means we can offer you record prices when we would simply have to add up the price of two real boards to make a Hipe.

L’Ours’s team has designed a carbon plate that takes up all the efforts of the foil. Glued solidly under the inflatable structure, this piece, made of 2.4kg of pure prepreg carbon and two foam stringers, is a jewel of composite expertise. By its design it provides precisely what is needed in terms of mechanics to be as rigid as a classic board, without adding to the total weight.

Tested by the team in all conditions, it has never shown any weakness even in 45 knots. In the light wind, we love its glide on water which is specific to inflatable boards. The round rails and the thick tail boost the start. You take off easily, at least as fast as with a rigid.

The advantages are numerous:

• Ease of use, on land but also in the water.
• Transport of course.
• Solidity because the inflatable is not sensitive to shocks.
• Safety if you damage your board.
• The performances of a rigid board.

In Wing

this is the perfect board to start and progress. The volume is super generous, allowing you to use short lengths. And we’ve created two large sizes in 6’5 and 7’5 with an “ADS” daggerboard box cleverly placed in front of the front foot to allow you to ride flat on the water without going downwind. This daggerboard combined with your foil gives you a real grip to go upwind without flying. You can start off gently, without the stress of having to fly imperatively. The small sizes offer the highest level of performances in inflatable boards. It’s incredibly efficient.

In SUP

All these sizes and volumes will allow you to find your own. The take-off is as early as with a Zuma, the piloting is precise, and you can connect 4 or 5 waves per take off as long as you have the cardio. It’s really impressive.

In surf

Small sizes are perfect, especially the smallest one. It’s hard to tell the difference with a rigid one, except on very sharp sensations. But to fly, cool carver and connect a whole set, it’s top!!!

In kite

Idem, the smallest size will give you the ideal compromise between comfort and performance. A real revolution.

These boards are equipped with double layers drop stitch technology to guarantee a weight as close as possible to a rigid of the same volume.

This board is available in 7 sizes (4’8, 4’11, 5’1, 5’3, 5’5, 6’5 et 7’5) from 499€.

Shaper : Patrice Guénolé and his new GONG SUP inflatable Hipe.