One wing, 3 handles systems

This wing is equipped with our ingenious GFS feature (GONG Fastening System) of interchangeable handles, allowing you to change the handles according to your preferences and your program, as well as according to the conditions.

With just two turns of a key, you can upgrade your wing based on your needs, switching from your handles supplied with your wing (textile on Plus, rigid on Neutra and Droid) to the other handles or our carbon boom.

A true innovation designed to enhance your experience, enabling you to adapt your wing to your skill level, your sensations, and the type of session.

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Choosing your handles

The base of the handle mounting, which perfectly fits your central strut, already provides much more firmness, rigidity, and therefore control when your wing is set up with textile handles.

But with our system and this triple solution of textile handles / rigid handles / boom, you can adjust the entire dynamic of the wing.

Textile handles (soft or semi-rigid)

Textile handles are ideal for beginners, surfing, free-flying, providing protection for both rider and board, and for a super-light wing.

  • Soft textile handles offer a very flexible grip and are the most forgiving when sailing. These handles are available as an option on our wings equipped with GFS (GONG Fastening System).
  • Semi-rigid textile handles deliver a higher level of performance thanks to more precise and responsive handling, as well as better energy transmission when pumping, while retaining the advantages of textile handles. These handles are standard on our Plus wings and are available as an option on wings equipped with GFS.

The soft or semi-rigid textile handles provide a very smooth and secure feeling. You’re much less likely to be “yanked” because the strut can absorbs gusts more than with a boom. In case of a fall or impact, the textile handles are much less aggressive than a boom. They have the advantage of being lightweight and compact.

We recommend beginners use textile handles to protect their board and their teeth 😉 The same goes for those attempting their first backflips and ending up lying flat on the strut!!!

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Rigid handles

They provide an incredibly direct feel, making the wing much more precise and unlocking a whole new level of performance. The relaunches are impressive, and the wing seems to accelerate endlessly. There’s a direct connection with the wing that responds in a split second. In return, the wing will be more technically demanding.

They are the perfect compromise between a boom and textile handles. You get power and tolerance in the profile, with the added benefit of being less bulky than a boom.

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The boom

C’est la poignée ultime pour basculer dans le monde de la performance.
Il reprend une très grande partie des efforts de flexion exercés sur la latte centrale : la wing est très rigide, et la chute garde sa tension en déversant moins. Il verrouille le profil. Le gain de puissance est maximum. Et la maniabilité de l’aile est facilitée par la grande longueur de préhension disponible sur le boom. Il vous ouvre un nouveau champ des possibles en freestyle ! A vous les palaus et backmobs !

Il est est également le système de poignées le plus léger de nos systèmes rigides.

Les coudes avant de la poignée rigide et du boom ont un angle ergonomique qui soulage sur les longs bords et offre une prise en main type pistolet idéale DW/freefly et en surf. Vous gardez ainsi un fond de puissance que vous dosez si besoin, et vous éliminez les possibles flaps qui vous retardent. Très très pratique quand on sait bien l’utiliser.

Les poignées/boom ne sont donc pas simplement différents styles de préhension : c’est un élément de performance que vous pouvez ajuster avec GONG ! Ainsi le profil est encore plus efficace pour répondre à vos envies.

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Handle Construction

GONG Fastening System

The fixing parts are designed for a play-free assembly. They are fully detachable in 30 seconds, making them adaptable and interchangeable with textile handles, rigid handles, or a boom.

The handles are attached with two Torx screws, inserted into US nuts: identical to those on your foil, with the same screw profile. Everything is designed for compatibility and modularity.

The handles are mounted on strap reinforcements that encircle the central strut, evenly distributing the forces across its full circumference. This system has been tested and reliable for years on our wings with textile handles. The assembly securely sandwiches the strap, ensuring maximum durability and eliminating any twisting.

To protect the wing from rigid components, we use Kevlar reinforcements, a very expensive material that offers unmatched abrasion resistance. We chose not to use sewn soft plastic, which has a poor lifespan in marine environments, under heavy loads, and due to UV exposure.

Our fixation parts are made of nylon reinforced with 20% fiberglass, ensuring exceptional durability. Additionally, this material reduces the risk of damaging your board: there's nothing worse than carbon hitting carbon. The nylon used in our handle elbows is perfectly rigid yet absorbs shock effectively.

Our system is really smart and leaves no room for play. It is perfectly rigid and impossible to come undone during navigation. No Velcro, no ropes, no fragile parts, no soft plastics that break after a year exposed to UVs—nothing that can fail during your ride. On the contrary, our parts enclose the straps that wrap around the entire central strut, ensuring total reliability proven over the years. There's no risk of the strut being ripped off by the handle after a few months...

Semi-rigid textile handles

Our interchangeable semi-rigid textile handles are made of a rigid PVC core and a comfortable EVA foam.

They are wrapped in a highly durable, non-abrasive Nylon strap. Similar to our rigid downwind textile handles, a central longitudinal seam adds even more rigidity to the textile handles on the strut.

The assembly’s rigidity ensures direct and precise control of the wing in any situation, protects your board from shocks, and allows for quick storage in just one minute.

Rigid handles and carbon boom

Our rigid handles and booms* feature a prepreg carbon tube wrapped in four directions, ensuring minimal weight and optimal strength/rigidity.

This is the highest-end technology on the market, offering no compromise between rigidity, weight, and performance. With their oval shape, they provide a better grip for less fatigue and maximum comfort. The oval design also increases rigidity while allowing for a reduced diameter.

Our rigid handles are covered with a textured molded grip that further enhances the hold and reduces effort. It's like velvet...

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