FSP PRO Technology


These boards are equipped with our innovative and high-end technology called FSP Pro. This full-carbon full sandwich PVC offers the best dynamism while preserving strength, at an incredible weight. It’s quite simply the ultimate in vacuum technology for customs, used as standard on our production models.

  • 3D shape on modeling software.
  • Preshape by numerical control for total reliability.
  • Shape control by traditional templates, finishing off the last mm 100% by hand.
  • Epoxy resin and EPS foam blank: solid and lightweight.
  • 3mm stringer to limit the risk of breakage.
  • Deck, hull and rails in PVC vacuum pressed sandwich: incomparable strength and incredible dynamism.
  • Deck: full PVC/Fiberglass and carbon sandwich composed of a high density PVC foam core and 1 layer of 4oz fiberglass and 1 layer of 6oz carbon fiber, fiberglass reinforcements in sensitive areas.
  • Hull: full PVC/Fiberglass and carbon sandwich composed of a high density PVC foam core and 1 layer of 6oz carbon fiber, fiberglass reinforcements on sensitive areas.
  • Specific foil reinforcements: the two US rails are fitted in a high density PVC block. Three layers of carbon cover these boxes. Laminated PVC slats connect the reinforcements to the deck for added durability.
  • Rails: the PVC sandwich structure completely covers the rails: increased structural strength, very good impact resistance.
  • Resin tinted hot coat : nobility of the process, weight saving and solidity of the finish.
  • Hand-made matt “custom finish” for weight saving and a better glide.
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The shape is cut with a numerical control (CNC) from a high-end and lightweight EPS foam blank.

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We glue in vacuum on the entire board, at a pressure of several tons, a fiberglass and high density PVC foam (called Airex) which forms a hydrophobic shell of 3mm that’s super strong and rigid.

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Then we apply a carbon fiber which completely covers the sandwich of the board. This high-end fiber brings a crazy dynamism to the shape. The overlap of the two layers on the rails reinforces this portion of the shape and strongly stiffens the board.

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These outer layers are also placed in vacuum. This modern process densifies the composite and leaves it only the exact dose of useful resin. The rest is absorbed by a blotting cloth to make your board as light as possible.

Then come the finishing coats with a first hot coat in epoxy resin, super resistant to impact. Then a polyester hot coat which will equalize the micro variations of the surface (less than a millimeter).

And finally the decoration which is as light as possible, therefore with transparency effects which reveal the construction for the greatest pleasure of the eyes. We don’t like painting because it puts on a lot of weight and it’s fragile. We prefer noble materials directly accessible under your eyes and sublimated by some stylish decorative elements.

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Our technology is truly the pinnacle of board building. Durable, efficient, repairable, the brands capable of offering a total PVC sandwich in large series for surf foiling boards can be counted on the fingers of one hand and GONG is the leading one!

At GONG our boards are the highest quality. Our low prices may come as a surprise, but they can only be explained by our direct sales model which eliminates margins.

Finally if by bad luck you damage your board, it will be easily repairable because it was well built. We stock components for your preferred repairer and publish dozens of tutorials to help you maintain your equipment throughout its life.