GEAR: THE PRO TEAM'S YPRA FREESTYLE FOIL IS ONLINE!

Presenting the foil that made Benjamin Castenskiold World Champion!

100% designed to meet the freestyle criteria of the World Tour, the Ypra Freestyle foil embodies the essence of modern freestyle: insane speed, explosive pop, and absolute control.

The judging standards evolved in 2025, placing more value on amplitude and commitment rather than sequences of safe tricks.

Challenge accepted at GONG: with our unique development capability, we’ve fused the best traits of a surf freestyle foil and a slalom foil to create a setup that delivers maximum security during acceleration before the pop.

We’re all-in on big air. It’s pure ballistics. You need speed, solid pressure, and the moment you release your front foot, you’re launched like a rocket. Just look at Benjamin, it’s obvious. Same with Malo and Bastien: they hit almost 30 knots at takeoff, and as soon as they shift their weight back, the foil kicks out of the water and sends them to the mooooon.

The team’s excitement was instant from the first session. The trick potential was huge, unlocking one world-first after another, including the double front loop initiated by Malo and quickly adopted by the entire Team.

The rest is history, with a spectacular debut on the Tour marked by two victories and the 2025 Surf-Freestyle World Champion title for Benjamin Castenskiold.

In a sport where sending higher, faster, stronger defines success, the Ypra Freestyle has taken our riders to new heights. Now it’s your turn, for those who love to go big and push the limits.

Who is this foil for?

The Ypra Freestyle was born from a simple idea: go as high as possible.
To achieve that, we built the most explosive foil on the market, made for riders who want to go full send.

The front wing is easy to handle for experienced foilers. The stab is trickier, ultra-powerful but perfectly tuned to guide you during takeoff.
This is the foil for full-speed trick combos, especially on flat water, with total control even on sketchy landings.

The Ypra Freestyle is 100% dedicated to freestyle: Instant takeoff, crazy top speed, control in chop, explosive pop, and immediate reactivity.

Wing foiler: Malo, GONG Team Rider, on his Stunt FSP Pro, Droid Aramid X, HM85 mast, Ypra Freestyle front wing & stab.

The Ypra Freestyle front wing:

• Ratio 7.8 → perfect balance of speed, control, and agility.
• Curved leading edge → lift at low speed, natural handling, easy and precise rail-to-rail.
• Right trailing edge → stable low-speed lift, smooth progressive feel.
• Fast but supportive and forgiving profile → explosive acceleration, instant takeoff, enhanced reliability.
• Hollowed-out lower surface → easy lift-off, efficient pumping, tolerance, low-speed stability, solid front-foot pressure, and insane pop.
• Relatively pronounced anhedral → high-speed stability, stiffness, full control on landings.
• Short fuselage → ultra-reactive, nervous, explosive pop.
• Horizontal tips → improved drift and snaps, forgiving landings, boosted lift with minimal drag.

Result: a super lively, stable, and explosive wing designed for radical freestyle with total control.

Wing foiler: Malo, GONG team rider, riding his Stunt FSP Pro, Droid Aramid X, HM85 mast, front wing and Ypra Freestyle stabs.

The Ypra Freestyle stabilizer

• Ratio 8.0 → ideal balance of speed, stability, and maneuverability.
• Optimized outline → thrust centered forward, winglets set back for more stability.
• Powerful profile → high angle of attack for massive lift, strong front-foot pressure, explosive pop, and great low-speed feel.
• Winglets at 45° and slightly set back → perfect stability, reduced drag, smooth transitions, precise twist control.
• Ultra short connection → maximum responsiveness, tight turns, instant feedback for aggressive freestyle moves.

The result : a lively, powerful, and precise stabilizer, perfectly tuned to the Ypra Freestyle front wing for instant pop and total control.

Wing foiler: Benjamin, GONG Team Rider, on a Mint FSP Pro, Droid Aramid X, HM85 mast, Ypra Freestyle front wing & stab.

2025 Surf-Freestyle World Champ!

Powered by his Droid Aramid X and Ypra Freestyle foil, Benjamin soared higher than ever in 2025, claiming his first World Tour wins and the World Title! An achievement he credits partly to his gear, with the Ypra Freestyle foil as a key element this season:

“The all new Ypra Freestyle foil is my favorite foil from the GONG range due to its insane pop and repop. It’s insane how clean I can land tricks with this foil and repop into a combo. It’s the perfect mix of powerful pop and control. That’s what you want for pushing the limits of the sport. I also love the fact that it’s a very versatile foil. Even for waves it’s still incredible. So overall it’s a rocket. Especially for freestyle.” Benjamin, GONG Team Rider.

Wing foiler: Benjamin, GONG Team Rider, on a Mint FSP Pro, Droid Aramid X, HM85 mast, Ypra Freestyle front wing & stab.