GEAR: WHAT’S THE ULTIMATE WING BOARD FOR LIGHT WIND?
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Choose the shape that turns weak, breathless winds into effortless, stress-free riding conditions!
There’s no secret to taking off—you need speed to get your foil to lift. Some powerful riders can pump hard at low speeds to break free from the water, but it takes serious effort, and no one wants to do that after every wipeout. Fortunately, there’s a cheat code to pick up speed effortlessly and let the foil do the work for you. Long, streamlined boards glide over the water at the first hint of a breeze and accelerate naturally.
Mid-length boards do exactly that. As mid-lengths you’ll find the Cruzader Diamond, Cruzader Point, and Cruzader Point LW FSP Pro in our lineup—along with the HIPE Cruzader, an inflatable version of the Cruzader Point.
If you're after a light wind board to complement your main setup, now’s the time to grab a great deal on the big sizes of 2024 Cruzader Point —these boards are seriously impressive in light wind, especially to non-XL versions!
Wingfoiler: Clément, GONG team rider, Neutra UPE Aramid X 2024, Cruzader Point LW FSP Pro 2025 and Sirus L setup with Veloce V3 stab.
Key features of a high-performance light wind board
From the perspective of takeoff and sailing comfort in light winds, here are a few guidelines:
- Choose a streamlined outline. The narrower your board is, with the volume distributed along its length, the more efficiently it will glide on the water. This quality is essential to quickly reach the speed at which takeoff becomes effortless.
The difference in glide between a Cruzader Point or a HIPE Cruzader and a board with a more compact outline is truly astonishing. You no longer feel held back by the water. The board accelerates and moves forward with the slightest breeze.
If you're concerned about losing stability at a standstill on these narrow boards, opt for a wider Cruzader Point XL, a Cruzader Diamond, or even a Mint, which offers the best glide/comfort ratio in the range. In the inflatable tech category, the HIPE Diamond also provides an excellent glide/comfort ratio. If you're a beginner, prioritize stability with more traditional boards like the Zuma or the HIPE Perf in the inflatable tech category.
- Opt for more volume. Being higher on the water will give you a clear advantage when it comes to getting on foil. Moreover, on a streamlined outline like that of a Cruzader, the extra volume in flight is barely noticeable because it is perfectly distributed. In the end, there is very little length in front of you. It feels very similar to a traditional board, to the point where many choose a Cruzader or HIPE Cruzader as their only board.
- A planing hull with minimal rocker at the tail. This is an easy choice in our range, which offers very flat hulls with sharp rails at the tail that free you from the water. With this type of board, you avoid the feeling of being held back by the water despite your speed. The board gets going very fast and takes off in a clear and automatic motion.
Wing foiler : Clément, team rider GONG, Neutra UPE Aramid X 2024, Cruzader Point LW FSP Pro 2025 et setup Sirus L avec stab Veloce V3
1 comment
Tout est dit ! Il est vrai que ces planches à outline élancées sont tellement agréables pour ceux qui naviguent < 25knts hors freestyle. Tout est harmonieux … Et c’est joli comme un missile 😁