INSIGHTS: 5 REASONS TO GET INTO LOWKITE
Curious about Lowkite and why a fast growing community is getting hooked on it? We’ve broken down five compelling reasons to explore this exciting, emerging sport.
Lowkite may still be in its early days, but the potential of this sport is nothing short of incredible. The experience is unlike anything else, and it’s only just beginning to catch on.
If you haven’t tried Lowkite already, here’s our perspective as pioneers of the sport and lifelong boardsports enthusiasts. There are countless reasons to give it a go, but these five stand out as true game-changers:
Foiler : Patrice Guénolé, boss et shaper GONG, en Sner EPS Pro, lowkite Neutra, mât HM85 et front wing Veloce.
1. THE ULTIMATE FREEFLY EXPERIENCE
You can pack it to optimize your freedom feeling when you surf a wave or bumps; and then redeploy it back into the air. You're not just linking lines then pumping, you can also sail between them, crank upwind, and reach offshore swells. A total game-changer.
Foiler : Mathieu, team rider GONG, en Cruzader Diamond, lowkite Plus et foil Veloce.
2. MINIMALIST GEAR
Lowkites epitomize minimalist gear: no struts, no pumps, no bad surprises. Though it’s a very fine-tuned equipment, it’s very simple to use, pack, deploy and maintain. Perfect on a tiny beach, or on a boat for example. This simplicity strips the experience down to its essence: pure joy of riding. There’s elegance in having less to worry about, carry, or maintain, freeing your attention to focus on flow and sensation.
3. UPWIND FOILING
Make no mistake. Lowkites are meant for sailing, not just downwind runs. As you progress your sessions will pretty much look like wing foiling ones: riding waves and cranking back upwind to the peak if you’re a surfer; or just exploring, cruising or sending tricks if you’re into freeride or freestyle sessions.
Foiler: Patrice Guénolé, GONG boss and shaper, with a Cruzader Diamond FSP Pro, lowkite Plus, HM85 mast and Fluid XL front wing.
4. TRAVELING
There’s always room in your board bag for a Lowkite or two. They pack down ultra-small, making them perfect for lightweight travel. No oversized baggage, no inflated gear, and no pump to haul around. When heading to destinations where conditions are unpredictable, having extra options with Lowkites is invaluable.
5. NEW PERSPECTIVES
The potential of the sport is enormous. It offers a fresh perspective on conditions and spots, along with new tricks, new goals, and the thrill of starting something from scratch. Curiosity will get you started, but the possibilities will have you hooked in no time. You’ve been warned! ;)
Foiler: Malo, GONG team rider, on a Hyperloop FSP Pro, with Droid lowkite and Ypra Surf-Freestyle foil setup.
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Can we do this without first knowing how to wing foil?