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TECH HIGHLIGHT: THE MAGIC OUTLINE OF THE CRUZADER POINT FSP PRO

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11 september 2024 0

Enjoy earlier take-offs and extra margin in committed turns or racing with the sleek outline of the Cruzader Point!

Choosing a sleek outline like that of the Cruzader simplifies the take-off phase and reduces the impact of touchdowns. You’ll take off faster, and the narrow shape minimizes contact with the water, eventually resulting in significantly longer flight times.

Early Take-Offs: The narrower your board, with volume distributed along the length, the more efficiently it will glide on the water. This is an essential quality for quickly reaching the effortless take-off speed.

Smooth Touchdowns: Another huge advantage of this type of shape is that it greatly reduces contact with the water and makes any significant touchdown feel smooth, as the board’s remarkable glide lets you take off again immediately. This considerably enhances comfort when linking turns together on a wave or when leaning hard in race mode.

Also worth noting is the sensation of having a short board. Indeed, since a significant part of a Cruzader's length is distributed towards the rear, it feels like you don't have a longer board in front of you compared to a more classic outline board. This is quite striking at first, and the smooth touchdowns contribute to this feeling of having a 'small' board despite its length.

Wing Foiler: Patrice, boss and shaper at GONG, on a Cruzader Point FSP Pro, Droid UPE Aramid X, and Veloce HDW foil.

The Outline of the Cruzader Point

With its slim and sleek outline, the Cruzader offers an incredible glide. On a Cruzader, you no longer feel held back on the water. The board accelerates and moves forward with the slightest breath of wind.

You can choose to add extra comfort when at a standstill with the XL versions of the Cruzader Point. The width difference between a standard size and an XL is always 10 cm.

The most efficient Cruzader for take-off will be a standard version with a significantly positive volume that keeps you high on the water. If lateral stability is a concern with your usual board, choose an XL version, which will be more comfortable at the start and therefore more efficient for you.

Wing Foiler: Patrice, boss and shaper at GONG, on a Cruzader Point FSP Pro, Droid UPE Aramid X, and Veloce HDW foil.

More Than Just Taking Off: Enjoy Stress-Free Riding

It’s in light wind conditions that the magic of a board like the Cruzader truly shines! No longer worried about the challenge of taking off, you can simply enjoy yourself in lighter conditions. Even in very light wind, you can go fast, jump, and surf. There’s no fear of coming off foil and getting stuck thanks to the Cruzader’s phenomenal ability to release you from the water.

Equipped with a 4.5m² Droid UPE Aramid X and a 6’0 Cruzader Point FSP Pro, the boss and shaper of GONG glides effortlessly in conditions long considered unrideable.