INSIGHTS: THE ADVANTAGES OF A MID-LENGTH WING FOIL BOARD
Ultra-fast takeoffs and exceptional comfort for freeride and wave riding.
Trying a mid-length wing foil board is always a revelation. First, for their spectacular efficiency in light wind. These sleek boards completely redefine your low-end range. But also for the comfort they bring once on foil. You’ll discover and enjoy their benefits session after session. Let’s explain 👇
Wing foilers: Charlie and Bastien, GONG team riders, on their Cruzader Point LW and Cruzader Diamond FSP Pro with Droid and Droid Boom wings (Perf Series).
The advantages of a mid-length in wing foil
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Ride with smaller gear
The efficiency of a mid-length board in light wind allows you to ride with smaller gear. You don’t need to oversize your wing or foil to take off. You get to enjoy a more agile, livelier setup — a smaller, faster foil and a more manageable wing.
- More commitment
A sleek shape invites you to push harder in your turns or freerace sessions because the penalty for a touchdown is much softer, mostly nonexistent. Whether you’re riding with a leaning angle in freerace mode or carving committed turns in the waves, you’ll naturally become more radical as you get used to this shape.
Wing foiler: Benjamin, GONG team rider, on a Cruzader Squash FSP Pro with a Neutra (Perf Series).
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Rail-to-rail
For surfers, the reduced width of mid-lengths makes it easy to switch from one rail to the other. Add smaller foils, and your turns quickly become more radical and fluid. The carving sensation is immediate — transitions are effortless, reinforcing the connection between rider, board, and foil. The new recessed deck on our wing boards enhances this feeling even more.
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Limited inertia despite the length
Your stance on this type of board is fairly centered, giving the impression you’re flying a much shorter board. Even the largest Cruzaders have surprisingly low inertia, letting you ride aggressively like on your freestyle board. Landings are a bit more technical, but relaunch is guaranteed!
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Wing / Lowkite versatility
The glide of a mid-length is also a major advantage for lowkite takeoffs. If you have experience in both wing and lowkite, a single mid-length can suit both disciplines perfectly. It’s the ideal option for riders seeking a minimalist quiver without compromising on performance.
In lowkite, you’ll find the same qualities: excellent rail-to-rail, high forgiveness on touchdowns, which is perfect for surfing or downwind sessions.
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Energy efficiency / Endurance
A mid-length lets you ride longer with less effort. Less pumping, fewer penalties for touch-downs. Fatigue is significantly reduced.
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Accessibility
Beginners or heavier riders can also enjoy these benefits thanks to the XL sizes of the Cruzader Point LW, which ensure comfort even off foil.
Foiler: Benjamin, GONG team rider, on a Cruzader Point FSP Pro with a Neutra lowkite V2.
In our range, the Cruzader Point LW, Diamond, Point, and Squash are the mid-lengths that offer you all these advantages. Which one should you choose? We answer that in another article.
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Wing Foil Board Cruzader Point LW FSP Pro
Wing Foil Board Cruzader Diamond FSP Pro
Wing Foil Board Cruzader Point FSP Pro
