Wing Foil boards

Our range of eleven boards covers all your needs, from the Beginners to the Pros!

Find below all our shapes for the wing, followed by our advice on how to equip yourself.

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For Whom?

For What?

The concept of each board of the range can be summed up very simply:

  • HIPE First: the perfect inflatable board to learn wing foiling!
  • HIPE Fre Fly: the best of strapless on an inflatable foil board.
  • HIPE PERF: the inflatable foil board with 95% of the performance of a rigid board, in an easy and scalable shape.

  • HIPE PRO the inflatable board with 95% of the performance of a rigid one with a shape dedicated to advanced foilers who want fluidity and maximum responsiveness!
  • HIPE CRUZADER strapless: the strapless inflatable board with 95% of the performance of a rigid board with an ultra specialized shape, ideal for light wind winging and chilled out SUP foiling.
  • HIPE CRUZADER strapped : the inflatable board with 95% of the performance of a rigid board with an ultra specialized shape, for the highest performance in light wind winging.

  • MOB 2TASTE: three sports in one board: SUP, SUP foiling and wing foiling.
  • ZUMA: the easy rigid board for SUP foiling and wing foiling, and with good performance.
  • LANCE: the compact Zuma, with great lateral stability, ideal for beginnings in wing foiling.

  • CRUZADER POINT : fantastic in SUP downwinders, pumping on the flat, but also in light wind conditions in wing foiling.
  • CRUZADER DIAMOND : The versatility of SUP Foil and wing in performance mode.
  • FLINT: high performance in SUP foiling, great in wing foiling because it is simple and efficient in light wind.
  • STUNT : pure freestyle board. Outstanding take off and re-pop!

  • MINT: compact without being too technical thanks to a perfect length and its round nose. Great performance in strapless too.
  • LEMON: maximum reactivity and liveliness, while maintaining stability.
  • LETHAL: Absolute radicality among volume boards.

Some will go for even more extreme with low volume boards like:

  • LEMON FROM 4’3 TO 4’5: maximum responsiveness and liveliness.
  • LETHAL FROM 4’3 TO 4’5: absolute radicalism.
  • CATCH KITE FOIL: it works as well in kite foiling as with a wing when well powered.
  • LETHAL SURF FOIL: asymmetrical straps and minimum width to dare everything.

Which board per program?

All boards have a versatility that opens up to several programs, but here’s a little guide to choose from according to your level and the conditions of the day, with the optimum being placed first:

  • Multisports : MOB 2taste, Zuma, Flint, Cruzader Point et Diamond, HIPE Cruzader.
  • Allround: HIPE Perf, Lance, Zuma, Mint.
  • Light wind: HIPE Cruzader, Flint, Cruzader Point / Diamond, Mint, and of course Lance and Zuma.
  • Freeride / Freerace: Mint, Lemon, Lethal, Cruzader Point et Diamond.
  • Freestyle: HIPE Pro, Stunt.
  • Waveriding: HIPE Free Fly, HIPE Pro, Lethal, Lemon, Mint, Cruzader Point et Diamond.

Which wing board size?

Beginners:

When learning how to wing, you absolutely need to have a positive volume balance.

Your weight plus that of the board must be less than the volume of the board.

Do not hesitate to take a bit more volume and width if you are not comfortable with your stance or not athletic.

To be comfortable, we recommend that you take a volume of around your weight + 30 = volume.

Regarding the HIPE Perf and Zuma, the length will help beginners take off more easily, and when riding flat.

Examples for a 7kg board and different sizes:

  • If I weigh 70kg, the minimum to float is: 70kg + 7kg = 77L. But with my 70kg + 30 = 100L, I would be very comfortable but without excess.
  • If I weigh 85kg, the minimum to float is: 85kg + 7kg = 92L. But with 85kg + 30 = 115L, I would be very comfortable but without excess.
  • If I weigh 100kg, the minimum to float is: 100kg + 7kg = 107L. But with 100kg + 30 = 130L, I would be comfortable but without excess.

Advanced and Pros : 

In wing, we identify three main types of relationship to volume:

  • Comfort

You can go for a volume sufficient to float : about your weight + 10 = volume.

Example: I weigh 80kg + 10 = 90L to float. Which means that with 90L and more I will be easy, provided I have a good level in wing.

  • Sport

You can also sub liter it because the Lemon is wide enough to be stable. So if you have a great level and want maximum responsiveness, you can switch to negative volumes. Up to your weight – 10 = volume you can go on your knees by leaning on the wing on the water.

Example: I weigh 80kg + 10 = 90L to float. Which means that with 70L my board will sink a little and I should be precise and sporty every time I start.

  • Sinker

At your weight – 30 = volume, you will have to start by sinking the board: it’s technical, very physical, and you lose part of the low wind range. And above all: you need depth, which can be annoying. The performance gain is debatable depending on your level, but the gain in sensations and responsiveness is interesting for some. It is also the best way to have light equipment, which is essential for the pros and especially for the biggest riders.

  • Example: I weigh 75kg – 30 = 45L to use my board as a Sinker. Which means that with 65L and less, my board will completely sink and I will have to start with the help of the wing to get out of the water. In this case, less volume often makes things easier because we sink the board with ease. This makes it easier to place our feet on the deck or in the straps and climb on it. A small board won’t pop out as a cork, therefore easier to make it sink but not as quick to take off. Its stability qualities when on the surface remain the same underwater.

Finally, the most unstable volume is often the one between 10L and 20L less than your weight.

Choosing the board that suits you perfectly can turn out to be a real challenge given the many parameters that define its qualities. In order to better understand all these parameters of length, width, volume, hull, technology and shape of a board, we explain all of their purposes in this How To : Choose your wing board.

Rigid or inflatable?

THE ADVANTAGES OF AN INFLATABLE BOARD

  • Fits in a backpack

An inflatable board is foldable and fits in a transport bag that can be carried on your back! On the Freefly, Perf and Pro models of the HIPE, this transport bag is even geared-up with wheels which allow you to travel long distances with all your equipment. Our transport bags are designed to contain all the elements necessary for your practice (pump, wing, full foil, leashes and wetsuit). Inflatable boards are the perfect technology for traveling serenely and more economically, whether by plane, train, Fiat 500, well, pretty much anyhow, anywhere!

  • Space-saving

If you do not have a garage or storage space for your gear, the reduced size is again a big advantage of this techno. If you are in an apartment, there is only one bag to transport and store. It’s clean and easy.

  • Performances

Our inflatable boards make no compromise on performance. Only the precision of the shape separates an inflatable board from a rigid one. The inflatable board will have rounder rails than a rigid board. This is inherent to this type of construction. This impacts the lateral stability of the board which will need a bit more volume to match the stability of a rigid board. We therefore do not lose in pure performance on an inflatable board but slightly in inertia with a slightly bigger board. We recommend at least +15L compared to a rigid board for a wing foiler of an advanced level, plus 25-30l for an intermediate level and at least 40L for a beginner.

An inflatable board is appropriate for foilers of all levels. Shapes vary from one program to the other with for example more width for beginners (stability +++) or a narrow tail on the HIPE Pro for example (Take off +++ and harmless touchdowns in wave riding). The HIPE Perf and Pro offer the same equipment as our rigid boards with a V strap at the front and a single strap on the back.

  • Comfort in navigation

The inflatable boards are very reassuring because the contacts with its surface are rather soft. So there’s less risk of hurting yourself when wiping out. Especially because the rails are a little more rounded. Sailing on this type of board inspires a very safe feeling and rightly so.

  • Solidity

It’s very unlikely to damage the board because of bad manipulations on the beach or in the parking lot. But no drama if you manage to do so. For example, if you manage to pierce the layer of your inflatable board with a sharp object, you can easily repair it with the supplied repair kit (glue not included because they store poorly). Unlike the repair of a rigid board which requires the help of a professional fixer or to have a good experience in composite materials, you are independent for repair which is not very complicated.

  • The price

An inflatable board is cheaper to produce than a rigid board because the working time is much shorter. In addition, our sales model allows us to offer bargain prices on all the HIPE’s in the range, with a particular effort on the HIPE First which makes the practice of Wing Foiling accessible to small budgets.

THE ADVANTAGES OF A RIGID BOARD

  • High-end shapes

A rigid shape allows you to have a specialized board for a specific program. For example a Kube FSP Pro whose surface optimizes landings in freestyling or a Lethal FSP Pro whose sharp lines allow all angles in wave riding.

  • Less inertia

For the same volume, a rigid board will be more stable at standstill than an inflatable board. It can therefore be chosen in a smaller size to enjoy a reduced inertia in flight.

  • Volume distribution

A rigid shape allows a more precise volume distribution as for example the addition of a bulb on the nose on several boards since 2023, to stabilize the board at standstill.

  • Pretty lines

It looks good! And a shape that pleases the eye usually works great on the water too. What surfer, kitesurfers or windsurfers see in a shape can also be applied to wing foiling. It is a pleasure to read a shape on land and to analyze its behavior on the water. The concave of a hull, the edge of a rail or the design of a tail are all elements that you learn to understand and use to your advantage as you get better at it.

As stated in the introduction, there is no longer an obvious choice between inflatable and rigid boards. Your spot also has an influence on the choice, a choppy body of water, advantage to rigid techno for stability. Flat water body, the inflatable will be sufficient. There is always the question of space to transport and store a rigid board. So it’s very personal and there are no bad choices. We give you the keys, it’s up to you to open the door that you like the most 😉

How to Compare a Rigid Board and an Inflatable Board?

To make a choice between a rigid board and an inflatable one, one cannot rely solely on volume. Unlike rigid boards where the thickness is changing between the tail, center, and nose, inflatable boards have the exact same thickness throughout their length. This consistent thickness creates a kind of ‘lost’ volume since it doesn’t contribute significantly to stability or takeoff.

A rigid and an inflatable board of the same volume will differ a lot in terms of length and/or width. Considering that a board’s stability is largely determined by its width and its ability to for early take off by its length, it is crucial to compare dimensions (length and width) of both kinds. Volume serves as a guideline, so it should not be the only indicator.

For beginner to intermediate levels, if you opt for an inflatable board, we recommend choosing one that is slightly more voluminous. This choice enhances both stability and performance in light winds.

For better understanding all these parameters (such as length, width, volume, hull, technology), and the global shape of a board, we explain all their qualities in this How-To: Choosing Your Wing Board.

Which technology?

On the techno side, 4 rooms, 4 atmospheres!

It is essential to understand the constructions offered when you buy a board.
Aesthetics and programs are important, but construction is key! And very often, it is the obstacle course to find this information in between the marketing twists and turns …

At GONG, we are committed to presenting to you in all transparency what lies beneath the final paint layer, without blah blah.

Inflatable boards

The simple, solid and very close to rigid inflatable thanks to our revolutionary HIPE.

The carbon plate is firmly glued under the inflatable structure. This piece, composed of 1.9 kg of pure prepreg carbon and two foam stringers, is a jewel of composite know-how. By its design, it mechanically provides precisely what it takes to be as rigid as a classic board, without increasing the total weight.

Inflatable strapless construction : 

With its high-end inflatable technology in thick PVC, this GONG board is beautiful, light, very rigid and really solid. It is a very reliable technology at an unbeatable price and proven on thousands of CHIP boards, our best seller.

The advantages of inflatable technology

  • Single layer Drop Stitch technology with double layer rails.
  • Air pressure: 15 psi.
  • Transport: the board fits in a bag.
  • Practical: inflates in 2 minutes.
  • Aesthetics: The result is very beautiful.
  • Strong: great resistance to mistreatment.
  • Durable: 100% repairable.

Inflatable strapped construction : 

With its high-end inflatable technology in Woven Dropstitch double welded layers, this GONG board is beautiful, light, very rigid and really solid. Made in the best factory in the world, with the densest, premium quality Woven Dropstitch, we’re sure its welding will last for years without leaking or warping.

The advantages of inflatable technology

  • Woven Drop Stitch technology double layer welded.
  • Air pressure: 15 to 20 psi.
  • Transport: the board fits in a bag.
  • Practical: inflates in 2 minutes.
  • Aesthetics: The result is very beautiful.
  • Strong: great resistance to mistreatment.
  • Durable: 100% repairable.

Rigid boards

Whether Wood 2X, FSP 2X or FSP PRO, all our constructions are top-of-the-range full vacuum sandwiches.

WOOD 2X techno

The Wood 2X is a full wood and biaxial fiberglass sandwich, reinforced with 3mm PVC on the deck. The Wood 2X gives you access to extremely reliable technology at an unbeatable price. Specifically reinforced over the entire foot passage and inserts areas, in addition to the full wood and fiber hull, this technology is perfect to discover wingfoiling and to progress in freeride and wave riding.

An entry-level product in our offer, which corresponds to the high-end construction of other brands !! Undeniably the best strength/price ratio on the market.

FSP 2X techno

The FSP 2X is our innovative and high-end technology for the best weight / strength / performance compromise on the market.

The FSP 2X technology is a full sandwich of biaxial fiberglass and PVC. This high density material of a 3mm thickness is strong, light and hydrophobic. It forms a rigid and solid integral shell on the EPS blank of your board. Combined with biaxial fiber, it guarantees you the best durability/performance compromise on the market. And with the manufacturing process including successive vacuum-sealed operations, the final weight of your board is perfectly controlled.
Durable, efficient, repairable, brands offering a full PVC sandwich series for wing foiling are rare, and GONG leads the way in this field!

FSP PRO techno

The FSP PRO construction is a multiple world champion in Surf-Freestyle, Big Air and even Race. There is no doubt that you will find the performance you need to progress to your best level.

These boards showcase our cutting-edge FSP Pro technology. The Full Sandwich PVC & full carbon construction ensures optimal dynamism without compromising strength, all at an astonishingly low weight. It stands as the epitome of custom vacuum-sealed technology, employed in production—identical to the technology used in our prototypes crafted in France at our workshop.

This lightweight, high-performance technology, known for its exceptional durability, is consistently utilized by our Team Riders in competitions.

It truly signifies the pinnacle of board construction—durable, high-performing, and repairable. Brands offering a full PVC sandwich series for wing foiling are rare, and GONG leads the way in this field!

Which quiver?

No need for many wing boards, as often you’ll do everything with the one you love. However, as you progress, you might be tempted by two complementary volumes, perhaps pairing a generous board for light wind with a more radical one.

The choice will increasingly be influenced by additional programs. For exemple, having a board 100% dedicated to waveriding and another for Freerace, Freestyle… will make for a luxurious quiver.

Of course, you can complement your wing quiver with a range of non-foil Stand Up Paddleboards. And surfboards for windless days, ensuring you never stay dry.

Positioning of the foil?

For GONG foils, place the plate between the rear third and the centre of the US rails.

The more you move it forward, the more it will lift the board. The more you move it backwards, the more the nose of the board pearls.

Be careful not to move it too far forward. We often tend not to let their back foot work, especially when we come from Kitefoil. However, moving the foil back a little, forces more weight on the back foot and gives a more harmonious attitude and reduces effort.

Which types of leash ?

There are 3 possible attachment systems for your leash. A surf style attachment, directly on the ankle, a second, less cumbersome one on the waist and the last one,  with a “quick release” system for use with a harness. You will choose one model or another depending on your priorities.

Why use an ankle leash ?

The ankle leash is historically the leash which was the most used at the beginning of wingfoiling, because there was nothing better.  This is a choice which remains interessant if you like to ride toeside and never switch feet. Because although the ankle leash fulfills its function very well by connecting you to your board, there are several disadvantages:

  • It is more cumbersome on the deck when starting and during certain maneuvers ;
  • It gets caught more easily in the foil when you’re in the water ;
  • It generates drag during flight ;
  • It’s less accessible if you have to release it quickly.

Why use a belt leash?

The days when the leash drags in the water and gets caught in the foil are over. Gain in comfort and sensations with our belt leashes.

A classic ankle leash tends to get caught in the legs or even the toes, and you lose the quality of your support when you step on it. This is the advantage of our leash belts: you’re connected behind your back, and as long as the leash is correctly positioned at the beginning, it will not bother you while riding.

With a belt, you have your leash close at hand, making it easier to catch up with your board, especially when you need to be fast like when passing a shore break.

The belt is closed by a long Velcro strap with a large buckle. This safety feature is integrated into the Velcro for easy release, whether in a difficult situation or simply on the shore when arriving at the beach.

Why use a quick release leash ?

For those riding with a harness, this is the must-have leash that makes the session easier and allows quick release in tricky situations.

What type of leash to choose for your board?

We offer two types of rope with our leashes. The perf leashes (straight) or the coiled leashes (telephone) :

The perf leash

The perf leashes, with a straight cord, look more like traditional surf leashes.

In surfing, the main advantage is that the board will return less powerfully than with a coiled leash and a spring effect, thus avoiding injury when the board gets caught in a wave.

In freestyle, you have to fall to progress, and sometimes even eject from the board to avoid falling back onto it. So you need a leash that’s solid but leaves a minimum of freedom.

This is the model we recommend for beginners because if you fall, this is the model that will put the most distance between you and your board.

The coiled leash

The rope of coiled leashes has a spiral shape to gain comfort. It is a must have for all your sessions.

We offer these leashes so that they stay in the air and don’t drag in the water. It also means you don’t get your feet tangled up and stuck when you should not be.

This is the leash you need in freeride.

Using this type of leash is not recommended in waves because the rope quickly tangles on itself when subjected to repeated strong pulls.

Fixed or adjustable leash belt ?

The advantage of a fixed leash is that it adjusts perfectly to your size. It’s tailor-made.The fixed leash is the best choice for smaller people.

The advantage of an adjustable leash is that thanks to the Velcro attachment system, it adapts to all morphologies. This type of system is also perfect for switching and sharing equipment if you have different body sizes.

Strap or Strapless? 2 or 3 straps?

Riding strapless is sexy because it makes you feel free. But quite honestly, it’s not the best for performance…

So, it’s up to you to see if sensation prevails over performance. On a HIPE, we’re clearly going to miss a big part of its potential without straps.

With straps, you’ll have much more control and much less risk of the foil flipping over under your feet. When you are getting into wing foiling, the V front straps are an essential benchmark to position your feet properly. You save a lot of time.

In the waves, it’s obvious, you gain a lot with straps, including the rear strap. You can recover from crazy situations just by pulling up on your feet. And what to say in the tricks: the catalog is multiplied tenfold with the straps. All jumps are possible, and the cushioning of the inflatable is magic for the knees ?

Take your first steps with just the V front straps. You can mount the rear strap because it will make a good mark to wedge your foot just in front, and a good grip. But don’t put it on at first. Once you are comfortable in flight, remember to move the foil back 2cm to get used to the rear strap.

Good to know:

Never leave your board in the sun, even less an inflatable board, and even less a black carbon plate that will heat up very quickly. You might see it peeling off!!!

Don’t screw further than the bottom of the box, otherwise you’ll get into the skin of the inflatable. We deliver US squares with no opening, but be careful.

Never let your foil board get mistreated in the waves, especially close to the shore. You must protect it from major forces. A wave that carries your board away and rolls it away can do a lot of damages.

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