INFO: CHOOSE YOUR SURF FOIL BOARD !!!

Here’s a little recap’ to help you choose your Surf foil board.

 

Before beginning, it is important to take into account the characteristics of each Board so that you choose the right Board for your level and style of surfing.

GONG Surf 100% Foil Matata FSP 2X

The Matata Foil are a reference in the world of SurFoil for their accessibility and performance. This Board will suit beginners as well as experienced surfers.

Indeed, a beginner will quickly find his marks on the Matata. The volume is consequent, especially on the big sizes, which is a real plus when you start in this sport. Whether you are a lightweight or larger sized person, this Matata is really accessible. You can row comfortably up to the peak, while waiting to master the pumping through the flat, and take-offs are much easier thanks to its extra large tail that propels you to each wave that comes along.

 

For the more experienced, this shape offers excellent performance. In flight, the space-saving shape is very responsive and lively, which offers an undeniable freedom of movement. Its generous volume reduces the length and inertia of the shape, which allows hyper efficient pumping. Finally, the faceted rails make it possible to engage in the most radical curves by limiting to the maximum the braking that can happen with unexpected touchdowns.

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GONG Surf 100% Foil Matata EPS

This space-saving Board is hyper reactive and very lively, which offers undeniable freedom.

This shape has everything you need to perform as a SurFoil: 100% foil rocker for fast paddling and pumping without a touchdowns. Large volume to reduce length and inertia. Facetted rails to not brake in radical curves. Low deck plan to keep control despite the volume. Generous rails to stabilize take-offs. Flat hull for early take-off.

 

This Matata EPS is a real machine for those who want to pump efficiently. Amazing efficiency thanks also to the near-zero inertia of its compact shape, and its very pronounced 100% foil rocker that allows you to pump with as little contact with the water surface as possible.

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GONG Surf 100% Foil Carter EPS

This Carter Foil EPS is for all surfers who want to have really relaxed Foil sessions with the ease that comes with a Longboard, just like in surfing.

Surfing on a long Foil Board like the Carter brings strictly the same advantages as in classic surfing:

• The huge advantage of this Board, in the flight phase, is the speed of the paddling. Paddling is no longer an ordeal after a very long flight. And catching the waves BEFORE they break really makes life easier and more fun.
• The speed of the padding allows you to fly over the wave long before it breaks, so on a very flat side and therefore very easy to manage, and therefore well before anyone else. Pure pleasure.
• Placement is less crucial, like on a Longboard, because you move quickly on the spot and you can start from anywhere.

 

Once in flight, the Board remains really clean. The balance is very natural thanks to its volume centered around the feet. Its length brings a lot of comfort and smoothness giving access to a much more fluid and ample feeling in flight than the compact shapes which tend to be very nervous.

In short, if you are not a fan of pumping and dock start, which require a good cardio and good thighs, the Carter is ideal. It’s a Board in its own category, to Surf Foil in a cool, stylish way, and increase your number of sessions because it will be effective in the softest conditions.

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GONG Foilboard Lethal FSP PRO.

The Lethal Foil Board is a model for extremley high level surfers. Directly inspired by the Lethal Surfboard, our shape dedicated to the most powerful waves, the Lethal Foil has no limits. Many prototypes have led us to this particular shape with rounded point nose that keeps the useful lift and eliminates inertia.

The reduction of the width is the main axis of this Pro Board. Less width means more rowing speed, less sticking in case of a touch, and more control in extreme angles. The deck plan is flat for a pure and direct feel. With the straps inserts, you can Surffoil with a maximum level of control and engagement!! Fast when paddling and perfectly honed, this is a Board for the highest performance. You have to surf it with a real commitment, even when strapped.

Below, Béryl, glasser at GONG, on Foilboard Lethal proto Made In La France.

 

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GONG SUP inflatable Hipe

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 crazy cool!!!

The big advantage of this Board is of course the fact that it is very easy to transport. Moreover, it has the undeniable advantages of an Inflatable: – solidity – versatility / facility. – accessibility / safety. While adding the qualities of a rigid : – high level performance. – thrills. – zero frustration of compromise.

 

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Shaper: Patrice Guénolé and his GONG Surfoil boards range.