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Foil Allvator Front Wing Pro Ypra - S
The World Champion front wing in Surf-Freestyle and Freefly-Slalom.
Regular Price
419€
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419€Regular Price
Description
Program
The World Champion front wing in Surf-Freestyle, Big Air and Freefly-Slalom.
Introduction
The Ypra S front wing is our high-performance front wing, tremendously effective in all fields. The essential front wing for an experienced rider who both wants to be the fastest on the spot and to send it in surfing and freestyle.
The Ypra S is the 2022 World Champion in Surf-Freestyle and Freefly-Slalom under the feet of Malo Guénolé. In 2023 it became World Champion again in U-16 Surf-Freestyle with Clément Hamon, then in U-19 reefly-Slalom for a second time in a row with Malo Guénolé. Later in 2023 it clinched the Big Air World Champion title with Julien Rattotti. This front wing is at the top of the world hierarchy.
The glide of this wing is a game changer in the wing foiling world. You feel pulled forward at crazy speeds without any restraint. It’s breathtaking. Its thinness, its thin leading edge, and its moderate high aspect ratio give you all the ingredients to set speed records hands down.
Its tolerant profile translates to very high performance in FreeFly. The wing glides really fast. It flies with an incredible average speed that allows you to link turns on end and to follow the perfect trajectory.
Its fairly curved shape makes it easier to maneuver. A front wing that goes fast, lifts in FreeFly and turns very well is inevitably an excellent surfer. And speed is the key to the committed surfing that scores high, as Malo demonstrated with several victories in Brazil on the Ypra S.
When it comes to Freestyle, the Ypra S is a world-class reference for its performance, particularly thanks to its pop. But also with its repop that you can perfectly control with its great tolerance. The titles follow one another on this magical front wing.
Versatility in excellence is how the Ypra S is defined.
Understand each wing in detail
Small wings are suitable for very high speeds and strong wind. The bigger ones are more comfortable, take off earlier and are also designed to sail at high speeds. The criterion of choice is therefore not only the size of the foiler, but rather the use. The XS has a 60 cm wingspan, 460 cm² and is 0.8 cm thick for a volume of 0.19L.
- In surf foiling, it is a very small wing which can be suitable for pros in tow-in. What you’re looking for: maximum speed and long curves in tow-in sessions in solid conditions.
- In wing foiling, it’s very small but perfect for a lightweight in very strong wind who wants to reach crazy speeds and go big in jumps.
- In kite foiling, it’s great to go full speed and engage in turns, the wingspan being moderate, it is easily manageable.
The S has a 70 cm wingspan, 610 cm² and is 1.0 cm thick for a volume of 0.29L.
- In surf foiling, it is a very small wing very reactive yet stable, which can be suitable for pros. Looking for: maximum speed and long curves in tow-in sessions in solid conditions.
- In wing foiling, it is small but perfect for an average sized rider who wants to fly at high speeds or for a lightweight who wants to do freestyle and surfing.
- In kite foiling, great to go full speed and engage in turns, the wingspan is still manageable.
The MS has a 75 cm wingspan, 700 cm² and is 1.05 cm thick for a volume of 0.36L.
- In surf foiling, it is a small front wing, very reactive yet stable, that can be suitable for pros of average size. What you’re looking for: maximum speed and big carves with stability in tow-in.
- In wing foiling, it is small but perfect for an average sized rider who wants to fly at high speeds or for a lightweight who wants to do freestyle and surfing.
- In kite foiling, great to go full speed and engage in turns, the wingspan is still manageable.
The M has a 80 cm wingspan, 785 cm² and is 1.1 cm thick for a volume of 0.43L.
- In surf foiling, it is a small wing, very reactive yet stable, which can be suitable for pros of good size. Looking for: maximum speed and solid turns with stability in tow-in.
- In wing foiling, it’s perfect for an average size who wants to sail at high speeds and for a light to medium sized rider who wants to do freestyle and surfing.
- In kite foiling, it’s too wide, forget it.
The L has a 90 cm wingspan, 1000 cm² and is 1.2 cm thick for a volume of 0.61L.
- In surf foiling, it is a fast wing that is suitable for lightweights to surf long, sometimes hollow waves and be able to return to the peak full speed!
- In wing foiling, it is the wing for an average weight rider to take off easilyand fly full speed over the spot. Easy in the waves for an expert, and great in FreeFly.
- In kite foiling, it’s too wide, forget it.
The XL has a 100 cm wingspan, 1200 cm² and is 1.4 cm thick for a volume of 0.84L.
- In surf foiling, it is a fast front wing which is suitable for average weight surfers to surf long waves and be able to return to the peak with ease!
- In wing foiling, it is the wing for bigger riders to take off easily and fly full speed over the spot. Lifty and fast, it will be very efficient in FreeFly.
- In kite foiling, it’s too wide, forget it.
Setting
The placement of the lift point is constant throughout the range so as to always keep the same setting for the same behavior when changing wing size. However, on the Ypra S you will appreciate moving your foil back one to two centimeters to control the gain in top speed.
Your benefits are clear:
- A shape that’s multiple World Champion created by one of the leaders in the world of foiling.
- A design at the cutting edge of R&D and ahead of its time.
- A construction proven on thousands of foils.
- The incomparable stiffness of high modulus carbon!
- Full Option finishing at a great price.
- A light and solid foil with one of the best technos on the market!!!
- An incredible price that can only be explained by our direct relationship with you.
- Simple maintenance and easy repairs.
Screws not included, your needs are :
Ratio
The shape of the Ypra S is easy in the curves, forgiving and very fast with a preference for a reach close to crosswind. This World Champion front wing is made to win: in races, in freestyle and in the waves.
Moderate high aspect ratio
The slender outline of this wing gives it finesse by reducing the chord for more speed and a more natural glide. The thickness of the profile is thinner compared to a classic front wing. Its ratio is less extreme than that of the Ypra Race. The Ypra S has more chord in the center of the outline to concentrate lift in order to help with take off and maneuvering. This is why we speak of a moderate high aspect ratio: it is a high ratio, without being too extreme. The performance is crazy since you generate much less drag than with a classic ratio, without losing much lift for a similar surface area. We even gain a little from a certain speed since the profile will fly faster overall, speed being the source of lift.
High aspect ratio moderation is the key of this wing.
Outline
The leading edge is quite curved back for a healthy feeling in the curves. Rail to rail is great for a high aspect wing. Which also helps the magical pop of this front wing.
The rather centered distribution of the outline’s surface lightens the efforts on the tips and improves handling.
Tips
Moderate surface of the tips, which keep just enough surface to boost heading and improve stability.
A slight upward twisting of the tips makes it easier to set the front wing in the curve for a “lighter” rail to rail underfoot.
Type of profile
The profile is fine, with an almost sharp leading edge and a set back maximum width. Less tolerant than a beginner front wing, it is on the other hand totally loose. The thinness of the leading edge and the set back of the maximum thickness make for a water flow without any restraint. This is a knife that will cut through water like no other front wing.
Moving the profile back and making it thinner in front considerably reduces the nose down moment. This relieves the stab and the front-rear downforce remains almost constant, even at very high speed. This is an essential point to obtain a perfectly manageable foil at top speed.
The supercritical profile is hollow when approaching the trailing edge to catch the water trickles as cleanly as possible. Less drag equals more speed and less erratic behavior.
Its ability to accept the highest speeds is just perfect.
Camber
The camber in the shape of an “omega” gives a lot of stability to the wing which rests in its trajectory, which reassures and allows you to press the accelerator pedal even more. It’s so stress-free at full speed, that you feel like you could just sit down for a coffee.
To fully understand the effects of the camber, we can summarize by saying that its shape kind of acts like a board’s hull: Vee for maneuverability, concave for stability and lift. On the Ypra S we really get closer to a board with a nice concave between your feet: it’s powerful and wedged.
Construction
The highest ratios in our range contain a large number of high modulus carbon layers.
This carbon is 4 to 6 times more expensive than top of the range Prepreg. It provides the essential mechanical rigidity to the proper functioning of these very thin and large foils. Many brands choose to have thicker profiles so as not to use high modulus carbon. Not making this choice allowed us to become world slalom champions with this front wing.
Its high modulus carbon construction is super rigid and responsive. It maintains a formidable dynamic despite the lower thicknesses. This technology is the very best in high pressure, high temperature molded carbon construction
TORAY M40J high modulus carbon offers incredible stiffness. It is a high-end carbon that delivers high mechanical properties while remaining resistant. A carbon popular in aeronautics as well as for high-end sports equipment. Its mechanical characteristics such as its superior tensile strength and Young’s modulus translate to exceptional performance in navigation.
The other layers of these front wings are made of 3K and 12K Prepreg carbon, with a total of over 15 fiber layers on the profile, and many more in the fitting areas.
High stress points such as fittings and connections are reinforced with Kevlar to resist tearing and fiberglass for tolerance. It is essential to place specific fibers according to the different types of stress in addition to the carbon which will produce dynamism.
On the high aspect wings, we have added a central stringer made of full prepreg carbon, which runs from one tip to the other. This acts as a solid beam to boost rigidity, namely by the extreme dynamic connection it provides between the intrado and the extrado.
Molded at high pressure and high temperature on a foam core, our wings are almost indestructible.
It is the perfect balance between low weight and “infinite” durability/repairability.
Wing tips are a potential source of danger. We take care not to produce an intrinsically dangerous design, within the limits of efficient hydrodynamics. We invite you to be extremely careful though because these parts remain sharp and dangerous by nature. Stay away, wear the proper protections, and never sharpen them. Systematically repair the slightest hitch in the outline because it represents a danger for you and others if it were to cut your leash for example. In all situations, the greatest caution is required. If in doubt, abstain (waves, strong wind, etc.). The foil is by nature a dangerous object in the same way as a knife or a chainsaw for example. Never sail alone and without any protection. Do not approach others. And be careful even on land when handling your foil.
Technical sheet
Foil Allvator Front Wing Pro Ypra - S XS
- Wingspan: 60 cm
- Chord: 9.5cm
- Wingspan²/area ratio: 8.1
- Thickness: 0.8cm
- Volume: 0.19L
- Projected area: 447 cm²
- Extrados area: 454 cm²
- Felt area: 460 cm²
Buying guide
For whom?
It is a front wing for good level riders who want maximum speed on a crosswind gait and ease for takeoff and maneuvers.
- In surf foiling, you have to be a pro. It’s very fast. Great for downwinders, for example in fast bumps in the Pacific or to tow-in in solid waves for those who have the level for it!
- In wing foiling, you must have a good level to take off with this front wing. In the air it is easy to control at high speed because it is its field of action. The tips can come out of the water for fresh air but without major consequence. We are at the top of performance in all styles: slalom, freestyle, surfing, freefly.
- In kite foiling, the two small sizes are great.
In summary, you need a good technical background to take advantage of this front wing.
For what?
These front wings which increase your average speed are intended for FreeFly-Slalom and Surf-Freestyle at the highest level:
It is perfect for flying over the spot with a high average speed, all with ease.
- In surf foiling, it’s great for downwinders, for example in fast bumps in the Pacific or to tow-in in solid waves for those who have the level for it!
- In wing foiling,you have unprecedented speed to fly over the spot, an insane pop and a great surfer.
- In kite foiling, great for speeding with the small sizes.
What size ?
Small wings are suitable for very high speeds and strong wind. The bigger ones are more comfortable, take off earlier and are also designed to sail at high speeds. The criterion of choice is therefore not only the size of the foiler, but rather the use.
The XS has a 60 cm wingspan, 460 cm² and is 0.8 cm thick for a volume of 0.19L.
- In surf foiling, it is a very small wing which can be suitable for pros. Looking for: maximum speed and long curves in tow-in sessions in very very big conditions.
- In wing foiling, it’s very small but perfect for a lightweight in very strong wind who wants to reach crazy speeds and go big in jumps.
- In kite foiling, it’s great to go full speed, the wingspan is moderate so easily manageable.
The S has a 70 cm wingspan, 610 cm² and is 1.0 cm thick for a volume of 0.29L.
- In surf foiling, it is a very small wing which can be suitable for pros. Looking for: maximum speed and long curves in tow-in sessions in big conditions.
- In wing foiling, it’s very small but perfect for a lightweight in strong wind who wants to reach crazy speeds and go big in jumps.
- In kite foiling, it’s great to go full speed, the wingspan is still manageable.
The MS has a 75 cm wingspan, 700 cm² and is 1.05 cm thick for a volume of 0.36L.
- In surf foiling, it can be suitable for pros of an average size. What you’re looking for: maximum speed and big carves with stability in tow-in.
- In wing foiling, it is perfect for an average sized rider who wants to fly at high speeds or to send it in freestyle.
- In kite foiling, it is too wide.
The M has a 80 cm wingspan, 785 cm² and is 1.1 cm thick for a volume of 0.43L.
- In surf foiling, it is a small wing which can be suitable for pros of good size. Looking for: maximum speed and solid turns with stability in tow-in.
- In wing foiling, it’s small but perfect for an average size who wants to sail at high speeds and send in freestyle.
- In kite foiling, it’s too wide, forget it.
The L has a 90 cm wingspan, 1000 cm² and is 1.2 cm thick for a volume of 0.61L.
- In surf foiling, it is an intermediate wing that is suitable for lightweights to surf long, sometimes hollow waves and be able to return to the peak!
- In wing foiling, it is the wing for an average weight rider to take off easily and fly over the spot.
- In kite foiling, it’s too wide, forget it.
The XL has a 100 cm wingspan, 1200 cm² and is 1.4 cm thick for a volume of 0.84L.
- In surf foiling, it is an intermediate wing which is suitable for average weight surfers to surf long waves and be able to return to the peak with ease!
- In wing foiling, it is the wing for bigger riders to take off easily and fly over the spot.
- In kite foiling, it’s too wide, forget it.
Understand our foil range
Quiver partners ?
The Ypra S wing is ideal with technical boards with noble constructions such as FSP PRO boards in full PVC Carbon sandwich and reference race wings such as the Pulse.
For the stab, choose the same size as your front wing in Veloce for maximum speed, Fluid for magical curves and Freestyle for maximum pop.
Example: With a YPRA S-L, I use an L stab.
Positioning of the foil ?
For the GONG foils, place the top plate at the rear third of the US rails for surf, SUP and kite. Place it in the middle of the US rails when using it with a wing foil.
The more you move it forward, the more it makes the board pitch up. The further you move it backwards, the more the nose of the board dives.
Be careful not to move it too far forward. We often tend to forget to use the back foot, especially when we have a kite foil background. However, moving the foil back a little forces you to put more weight on the back foot and gives a more harmonious attitude and reduces effort.
Delivery
Delivery delay
We indicate a preparation and shipping time of 3 working days. In reality, the majority of orders are shipped within 24/48 hours.
The delivery time, i.e. delivery time of the package to your home, then depends on the delivery location and the carrier.
We work with reliable and efficient carriers. 99% of shipments go perfectly and quickly. In the case of the remaining 1%, rest assured that we will do what is necessary with the carrier.
Shipping fees
Unlike other sites, shipping costs are not hidden behind the price of our products. You know exactly what shipping costs you, and you are not disadvantaged if you choose to collect your order at our GONG Space Center.
Shipping costs are calculated based on the weight and volume of each package, and your delivery address.
Tracking your package
Delivery tracking is managed directly by the carriers to whom we have entrusted your packages. They will contact you by email or SMS to allow you to choose delivery methods and follow the route of your package.
Carriers
We work with the best transport societies to deliver to you throughout Europe and the world within very short deadlines. We chose them for their quality of service and their compliance with deadlines.
For mainland France, 80% of your orders arrive at their destination in less than 48 hours of processing.
For Europe, delivery times vary from 3 to 6 working days, depending on the country of destination.
For the rest of the world, delivery times depend on transit time and customs clearance time. This delay depends on customs and can last from a few days to a few weeks depending on the destination and seasonality.
Please note, transport time is added to preparation/shipping time. Two companies collaborate on your order (GONG and the carrier). Each one masters its activity and is committed to optimizing its deadlines so that you are delivered as quickly as possible and at a reasonable price.
Eco-responsible packaging
Preserving the environment is an absolute priority. This is why we do everything possible to reduce our ecological footprint.
The most important thing is to sell quality, durable products that will be repairable and will please you for a long time.
For our shipments, we use:
- Scotch craft paper.
- Final packaging in high-end cardboard.
- For rigid boards: Flexi-Hex, very high resistance ecological packaging.
This means:
- Reusable and recyclable packaging.
- An almost total reduction in single-use plastic.
- Maximum protection and impact resistance for rigid boards thanks to the innovative Flexi-Hex honeycomb design (35mm thick).
Receipt of your product
Upon delivery, check the condition of your package in the presence of the carrier. A complete explanation email on the procedure to follow will be sent to you when your order is shipped.
Despite our requirements and all the care we take in the packaging and protection of your product, transport hazards may occur, and your product may suffer more or less significant transport damage.
Note that the products are protected in their carton. If you have any doubts, simply refuse delivery and contact us.
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Warning
The practice of the Foil carries risks of major accidents. A bad mastery of the foil can cause cuts, serious wounds, even death, for you and/or others.
The foil must be practiced taking all the precautions when used in kite because they are increased in comparison to those related to the foil surf. Remember that the foil is long, sharp, and can reach high speeds. To be hit by a foil, or to strike a third party can have dramatic consequences.
Foil always far from others, in safe and unobstructed water.
The Foil is mainly used in the light wind. This one can fall and force you to go swimming. Therefore, do not overestimate your strengths: never go further than what you can swim under present and announced conditions.
Wear a helmet and protective jacket to ensure your buoyancy. Always wear a full neoprene wetsuit.
When handling the foil, be careful not to cut yourself on the trailing edges.
GONG declines all responsibility in the event of an accident involving a GONG foil. The foil practice and its benefits/consequences is under the sole responsibility of the Foil user.