FORUM : FRONT WING PRO VS FRONT WING PRO CLEAR !!!

The internal design of these two technologies is strictly identical. Only the finish changes. There is the same Carbon content in both, and also in the Classic range.

 

On the Pro and Classic ranges, the finish is obtained by a veil of gel coat plus paint and varnish.

On the Pro Clear, the finish is a simple varnish.

 

This means that on the Pro Clear, we have to pay extreme attention to the appearance of the Carbon layers.
Unlike many brands, our Foil Wings do not open when you hit a rock. No one has ever made this remark, but it is crucial.


To never have this problem we have developed a draping method that crosses the layers on the leading edge and the tips. In the same way that we put layers on the rails of the Boards, we have developed this principle with Prepreg Carbon on the Foil Wings.
The result is very strong. But a look with Carbon overlapping on top and bottom that are not pretty.
So on the Pros and Classics we mask this fiber return with a coat of paint.

On the Pro Clear, we have to mask this technology with a layer of carbon dedicated to the aesthetics.
1/ The time spent to do this step is considerable. Filling a mould takes up to 3 hours per Wing !!!
2/ The layers must not generate folds in the final layer.
3/ The slightest mistake is visible even if technically it doesn’t change anything.

So you understand that developing these Pro Clear wings is not as simple as it seems. And to offer them at this price is a real challenge.
The top hole on all Pro Clear Wings gives an amazing gain in foil stiffness. It is quite possible to make this hole on your Pro and Classic Wings because for more than a year we have been preparing for an evolution on our Fuselages for a hole that perforates top and bottom.
All you have to do is make this hole and its taper cleanly and taking your time to do it right, and order a small screw. Take this opportunity to change your whole screw set for a Torx set, it’s great.

Shaper : Patrice Guénolé and his GONG Surf/SUP Front Wing PRO Clear.

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