GONG FOIL ALLVATOR STAB X-OVER

109,00 Price includes VAT, shipping excluded

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44 cm
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109,00 Price includes VAT, shipping excluded

  • Direct sale from shaper to surfer.
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Description

Program

The easy stab to start and progress!

Introduction

The X-Over stab is our simplest stab for learning to fly, for doing your first maneuvers, and smoothly mastering all phases of progression that will make you a happy foiler.

This stabilizer is very forgiving: it takes off early, accepts very low speeds, and erases many piloting errors.

It is the tail wing for evolving riders, who are looking for stability and tolerance, but above all for versatility. This stab makes it easier to tame the foil and quickly fly, sail upwind and have fun on the water! It is also a very good freeride stab for advanced riders who want to sail without stress.

The 90° winglets on the tips of the stab translate into perfect yaw stability, with a limited impact on drag. In short: it goes straight and does not fly sideways. This gives the foil a super predictable behavior in accelerations and maneuvers. We also have more comfort on the upwind phases. The foil goes straight in the axis of the board, without skidding, but it turns and remains manageable: flying in the axis does not mean locking the foil! Just press on one side and it enters the curve properly to start your best jibes.

The fuselage is longer compared to the other stabs in our range: everything is cooler. The foil is deliberately less lively to provide the evolving rider with a feeling of smoothness and stability. The point is not to be overwhelmed by an overly nervous foil that goes up and down like the dolphin at the slightest mistake or suddenly enters the curves. The X-Over stab provides control on all axes for a flight behavior that is always very predictable and reassuring.

This longer fuselage allows the stab to have a better lever arm on the front wing and therefore more effect on an equal surface. This brings a lot of stability in pitch: essential when starting out and still finding your bearings, or to reposition your stance in flight with confidence. In wing foiling it allows you to focus more on the handling of the wing, in surfing you can better anticipate the trajectory by allowing yourself to be less focused on the height of flight.

The lift of this stabilizer is increased tenfold: we take off super early. No need to pump frantically with the wing or the board, everything is done naturally and smoothly. Experienced riders will greatly appreciate this tail wing in very light winds.

And thanks to this lever arm which increases the lift tenfold, we were able to give the stab a relatively thin profile which allows it to accept a great top speed for this kind of shape. It is a stab that will accompany you in your progression for a long time.

The X-Over stabs in sizes L and XL, will allow you to discover all the sports, be it kite, wing, surf or SUP foiling.

3D View

 

Choosing the right size

The X-Over stabs are accessible and will be the perfect complement to an X-Over front wing, but it can work very well with other front wings if you feel that you need a more forgiving stab or one that allows you to lean very strongly in turns.
Choose the size you usually like from GONG.
Always adjust the size of the stab to the size of the front wing for a balanced flight. A stab L with a front wing L will give a perfectly balanced set up.

Shape

The shape of the X-Over stabs was designed with two things in mind: flight stability and low-speed lift. However, it is far from limited to a low end use thanks to its longer and thinner profile that delivers a really good top speed.

The outline

The outline maximizes the surface with a mostly constant chord along the center 2/3 of the stab and thinner tips. This generous surface along the whole span offers great pitch stability.

The leading edge is slightly curved and the trailing edge is straight. This geometry allows for better roll control.

 

The profile

The profile is generous along the whole span to allow for low-speed flight, without being too thick, because the longer fuselage compared to the rest of the range increases its effect on the front wing. No need to add any more thickness which would slow down your foil and create too much lift.

Similar to the rest of the newer range, the profile has been improved to get a more progressive lift and handle a higher top speed compared to previous versions.

On the 90° tip winglets, the profile isn’t lifty. The main role of the tips is to act as a fin to improve yaw control.

The dihedral

Slightly negative for more grip in the curves and keep the stab away from the surface of the water.

The tips angle back up to bring more pitch stability and lock the foil on its trajectory. Ideal to avoid the little scares of the first sessions. In addition, it prevents scraping the tips on the seafloor.

 

The fuselage

This stab is only compatible with our Pro fuselages, in either aluminum or titanium. The fiberglass and carbon tail of the stab is shaped to reduce weight and drag.

The back portion of the fuselage blends in the stab. It is extremely streamlined which reduces drag by a factor of 3. A fuselage that frees up every front wing of our range and brings a 3 to 5 knots top speed boost compared to the previous version of the fuselage.

This back part of the fuselage is so efficient that it boosts maneuverability by reducing drag. The very small section close to the stab gives the ability to turn much more easily.

The fitting/profile connection fillets have been optimized for more glide. But they also ensure the blocking of twisting for perfect rigidity.

The trapezoidal insert mechanism with the Pro fuselage ensures an ideal assembly without the need for a counter-screw.

The result is a beautiful, light, rigid and tremendously effective foil!

 

Your benefits are clear:

  1. An efficient shape created by one of the leaders in the world of foiling.
  2. A design at the cutting edge of R&D and ahead of its time.
  3. A construction proven on thousands of foils.
  4. The “Full Options” finish at a crazy price.
  5. A light and solid Foil, with one of the best technologies on the market!!!
  6. An incredible price that can only be explained by our direct relationship with you.
  7. Simple maintenance and easy repairs as we have all the components in stock.

Screws not included, your needs are :

STAB SCREWS: 2X (M6X16MM)

Stock Dimensions

44 cm Version

  • Wingspan: 44 cm
  • Chord: 7.3cm
  • Wingspan²/area ratio: 6.9
  • Thickness: 0.73cm
  • Volume: 0.12L
  • surface area: 275 cm2

48 cm Version

  • Wingspan: 48 cm
  • Chord: 8.0cm
  • Wingspan²/area ratio: 7.0
  • Thickness: 0.79cm
  • Volume: 0.15L
  • Area: 335 cm2

Innovation is at the core of our products

Our X-Over Stabs are mostly made of fiberglass with a few layers of carbon fiber. The choice of fiberglass is motivated by the thickness of the shape of the X-Over. Such a shape is naturally more rigid than the one of a thinner stab. You will not feel any flex on this wing. It is perfectly rigid.
The other advantage of fiberglass is that it is less afraid of shocks. We have a stab that will withstand the rough treatment a beginner will put it through.

It is also reinforced on the interlocking part because it is a point of strong tension on these powerful wings.
Finally, the advantage of fiberglass is that it is less expensive. This means a more accessible foil and therefore less hesitation before starting this fabulous sport. And the performances are there, do not doubt it. We don’t make you pay for very expensive carbon by claiming that it makes a difference. We use the perfect material for your needs!

This technology has been tested and proven for more than three years without any breakage on 60,000 ALLVATOR foil wings. In the event of a violent impact on a rock, you can easily repair them and they will be as good as new.
You will never see a GONG wing open on a leading edge because our unique draping technique crosses the layers of fibres. So there is no parting line on our wings. The entire outline has overlapping gaps, just like the rails on your top of the range boards.
This foil is completely dismountable to adapt to all sports at a lower cost and give you the possibility of replacing a damaged part. A complete spare parts catalogue is available, to allow you to make it compatible with multiple supports (Surf / SUP / Kite / Wing), and to explore the entire range of use of the foil in each sport and at all levels.

Please note that GONG is at the forefront of foil development. We have been at the origin of the creation of the biggest foil factory that produces the major brands today. 18 months of intense work and dozens of tools developed. So don’t imagine that our foils are made in a gloomy garage. We develop all our products according to the rules of the art, with many internal engineers, with state-of-the-art 3D software, countless tests, with a Team at the highest level. That’s one of the reasons why we can offer low prices and refined products: we know what we’re doing from A to Z. We do not sell freelance designed foils. Our teams are at work year round and dedicated to the development of our products.

Wing tips are a potential source of danger. We take care not to produce an intrinsically dangerous design, within the limits of efficient hydrodynamics. Likewise, the trailing edges are designed not to be dangerously sharp. We invite you to be extremely careful despite these precautions 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.).
Our R&D as well as our Quality Control guarantee you products of the highest quality. Firstly because our engineers based in South Brittany, France, are the first users. Their passion for our sports coupled with their qualifications have enabled us to create a unique research center in the world.

Our position as world leader in foiling is no coincidence. Our 3D simulations, our countless technical and technological prototyping, our state-of-the-art tools, our 100% GONG factory, our tests with the Pro Team which is among the most efficient, the thousands of feedback from our customers and our Ambassadors, and a ultra involved shaper designer: these are the key elements among many others that allow us to manufacture exceptional foils.
Several years ago, we were at the origin of the creation of the first foil factory in Asia, which today produces the “prestige” brands. 18 months of intense work and dozens of tools developed. Three years ago, we launched a new 100% GONG factory which allows us to produce more parts and keep our developments and technologies secret, to offer you the best of foils.

We want to offer low prices without ever cutting corners on quality, and refined products without ever diminishing performance in each program: we know what we are doing from A to Z. We do not sell foils designed by a freelancer, we do not do not sell marketing concepts. We do thorough, serious and innovative work to create efficient and solid foils at an unbeatable price.

Buying guide

For whom?

You saw a bunch of riders having a blast and you want to join the party? The X-Over is a perfect entry point to get into foiling and evolve, be it in wing, kite, surf or SUP foiling!

For what?

These stabs have been designed to be easy and a lot of fun in maneuvers, while having good speed and control. It’s great for wing or a kite foiling, but also on surf/SUP foiling gear to do nice and clean maneuvers.

With a generous and very well thought out profile, it is the stab offering a great glide/lift compromise. Its dihedral and winglets offer total control to fully engage in the moves and progress:

  • In surf foiling, it’s great to start calmly without being surprised on the take off and in the curves.
  • In wing foiling, it is a very comfortable, accessible stab that allows you to optimize take-off and fly without being scared.
  • In kite foiling, it is ideal for beginners who want control without excessive speed.


Which size?


The X-Over stabs are very simple. Choose the size you usually like from GONG.

Always adjust the size of the stab to the size of the front wing for a balanced flight.

For a front wing XL or XXL: Stab X-Over XL.

For a front wing M or L: Stab X-Over L.

For a front wing S or less: look for a stab from another range, a Fluid for example.

The L has a 44 cm wingspan, 275 cm2, 0,73 cm thick for a volume of 0,12L.

  • In surf foiling, it is a stab that will suit the majority of medium-sized foilers.
  • In wing foiling, it’s perfect for riders of an intermediate level looking for versatility with a very good low end.
  • In kite foiling, it is a great stab for big riders.

The XL has a 48 cm wingspan, 335 cm2, 0,79 cm thick for a volume of 0,15L.

  • In surf foiling, it is a great stab for big riders and large wings.
  • In wing foiling, it is a great stab for big riders and large wings.
  • In kite foiling: to forget, it’s too big.

Which quiver?

The X-Over Stab is very easy. You can mount it on a board with volume to start, but it will also be an easier stab for more advanced riders.

The Aluminum Mast does the job very well with this progression stab.

Positioning of the foil?

For beginners on GONG foils, place the plate in the rear third for surfing, SUP and kite, and in the middle of the US rails for wing foiling.

The further you move it, the more it pitches the board up. The more you move it back, the more the nose of the board dives.

Included equipments

Pricing

GONG FOIL ALLVATOR STAB X-OVER: 109€

  • We make quality products. We are not “low cost”.
  • We sell simply without an intermediary thanks to the internet: direct from shaper to surfer.
  • If we sold this stab in a surfshop, it would cost 199€ (taking into account traditional margins that we should offer to distributers and stores).

Shipping

Availability:

The dates of availability of all our products are written on each product page, in the size and colour of the product concerned.

These dates are valid at the moment you consult the site and/or place an order. It is possible that this product may be ordered a few seconds after your consultation. It then becomes unavailable. If you have placed an order, this change does not concern you: the product you order is still available on the date indicated at the time of your order.

We sell several thousand products per week. The stocks are therefore very evolutionary. But our management always shows you the real availability live.

If it’s available online: it’s available ?

 

Pre-order:

Some articles are proposed in pre-order during their routing to our premises. You can buy this article which will arrive at our place in a few weeks. This method avoids the fair to grab upon receipt of the lot and the disappointed ones who would not order within the hour.

Upon receipt, we will ship it to you as a regular order.

The times indicated on the pre-orders are 95% reliable. First of all, because we only pre-sell finished products that are arriving to us after Customs, and therefore shipped right after. And also, because we add decent margins with concern to the dates announced by the shipping companies or railways.

However, a Worker Strike, a breakdown, an overbooking, can unfortunately happen. In the case of a delay, you will be notified by email (check your spam). It is generally less than a week and totally independent of our good will.

As soon as we receive the container in La Baule, we ship your order within three working days. Then the carrier takes over: delivery time and tracking numbers are under their responsibility.

It is possible that the date displayed on the online for the pre-order of the item you have ordered and paid for may change for two reasons:

  1. All quantities of the batch are sold (most common reason). In this case, orders placed for the first container will be delivered as scheduled.
  2. The container is late and we have to shift the date by a few days. (Strikes, breakdowns, overbooking, can unfortunately happen). You will be notified by email.

We never change the delivery dates of a container without notifying customers.

 

Delays:

The dates that we announce are shipping deadlines, which GONG has in stock and available here physically.

We usually give a shipping time within 3 days, but in most cases, we ship within 24/48 hours. Normally morning orders leave in the afternoon for example.

Then the transport service takes over. The variables are then important between the customer being delivered to France (very fast) or Bulgaria (a good week) or to a forwarding agent or to Asia or the USA… You understand that each location has its own type of delay.

We work with serious and well-known carriers. They do their utmost to make you happy even if a snafu can happen. In any case, we are there to make things easier and to arrange our customers.

 

Shipping Fees: 

Contrary to others, we do not hide shipping costs in the price of our products. At GONG everyone knows exactly what he pays. The transport is charged at its strictest value, and the person who comes to pick up his products does not pay hidden transport fees.

Shipping costs are calculated according to the weight and volume of each package, and your delivery address. To this is added a labour time of order preparation.

The invoicing of the shipping costs is identical in continental France and in the bordering European countries. A surcharge is automatically invoiced for deliveries to the most distant European countries and all European islands.

For a shipment in French overseas departments and territories or outside Europe, our logistics department will contact you before the payment stage to give you an estimate of the shipping costs. You will be able to accept this estimate and pay your order, or refuse it and cancel your order.

 

Any questions:

We answer you within 24 hours by email. But 95% of your questions are answered on the site. Try to use our contact form which will guide you to all these answers.

Don’t forget to read the Forum, where thousands of users exchange information and experiences.

In any case, don’t panic. If you don’t get an answer during the weekend, it’s normal: the team is resting ?

We are passionate and professional in our job. Our only goal is to make you happy, as much as possible ?

 

Eco-responsible packaging:

Preserving the environment is a top priority. That’s why we are doing everything possible to reduce our environmental footprint.

The first thing is to sell quality products that will last, be repairable and will please you for a long time.

The second thing is to sell for less. Most of the pollution coming from a Board is in its use (the km driven to use it) and in the countless environmental damages you have to do to pay for it. Each euro spent is a sum of damage related to your life quite simply: eating, working hard etc… By reducing the price of our products, we significantly reduce your ecological footprint on this item.

For our shipments we use:

  • Flexi-Hex: ecological packaging of very high resistance.
  • Paper Craft Scotch Tape.
  • Final packaging made of high-end cardboard.

All this for:

  • Reusable and recyclable packaging.
  • An almost total reduction of single-use plastic.
  • Maximum protection and impact resistance thanks to the innovative design of Flexi-Hex honeycomb (35mm thick).

 

Tracking of your stab :

The tracking of deliveries is directly ensured by the carriers to whom we have entrusted your parcels. They will contact you by email or SMS to allow you to choose the delivery methods and to follow the route of your package.

If you ask us for this tracking, we will have to do as you do: we will go see on the carrier’s app because they are the ones who manage and are responsible for this job.

 

Delivery:

We collaborate with the best transport providers to deliver you everywhere in Europe and in the world in very short delays.

We have chosen them for their quality of service and their respect of deadlines. 80% of your orders reach their destination in less than 48 hours of processing in metropolitan and continental France.

For Europe, the delays vary from 3 to 6 days depending on the country of destination.

For the rest of the world, delays can be up to 15 days.

Please note that the transport time is added to the preparation/shipping time. Two companies work on your order (GONG and the carrier). Each one controls its activity and commits itself to optimize its delays so that you are delivered as soon as possible, in good condition and at a reasonable price.

 

Reception of your wing:

Upon delivery, simply open and inspect the condition of your Board in the presence of the carrier. A complete email explaining the procedure to follow will be sent to you when your order is shipped.

In spite of our requirements and all the care we take in packaging and protecting your Board, transportation hazards may occur. Even if it concerns less than 2% of everything we ship around the world, a Board can suffer a more or less important transportation shock.

But in any case, don’t worry, just refuse it, and a new Board will be shipped back to you.

 

Returns:

You can choose to return your products if:

  • You are not satisfied (14 days right of retraction).
  • You want to change an item.
  • You have refused your package.

 

For each situation, contact us by our contact form to help you.

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Warning:

The practice of the sport Foil may expose you to serious injury. A poor mastering of Foil may lead to cut, serious injury and/or including death for you and/or others.

Foil should be practiced by taking into consideration all kite user precautions that are associated with  the sport Foil. Remember that a Foil is long, cutting, and reaches high speeds. Getting hit by a Foil, or hitting someone/thing can have dramatic consequences.

Always Foil far from others, in a secure and safe waterscape without obstacles.

Foil is most often practiced in light winds which may cease to blow leading you to return to shore by swimming. As a consequence do not overestimate your your strength/capacity : never go further out than your skill and swimming capacities and wind conditions allow.

Always wear a helmet and life vest for floatation. Always wear a full body wetsuit.

When handling the Foil, be careful not to cut yourself along the edges.

GONG is NOT responsable in case of any and all accidents implicating a Foil GONG. The practice of Foil is undertaken under the complete responsability of the Foil User/Practioner.

DISPUTES AND LIABILITY

GONG-GALAXY cannot be held liable for non-performance of the contract formed, on the one hand due to a force majeure event, as defined by the courts, and on the other hand, in the event of wrongdoing by the client or an unforeseeable and insurmountable act by a third party to the contract. GONG-GALAXY cannot be held liable for consequences resulting from the incorrect use of products sold on the Website.

Although our products have performances that are compatible with professional use, GONG-GALAXY does not intend to sell the professionals.

The danger in sports practised depends in large part in respecting fundamental rules for safety, priorities, and local regulations that are required for spots.

Each user of GONG-GALAXY products is responsible for making sure that he is at least covered by civil liability insurance, if necessary, by purchasing a sports license.

The rules for maintenance, use, and safety are found in the instructions for use delivered with each product. The instructions may also be downloaded by clicking on the following link or from the GONG-GALAXY.COM website. The instructions form an integral part of the scope of this contract, for which it constitutes an exhibit in and of itself. You acknowledge that you have carefully examined it.

Special statement regarding “foils” products

The practice of foils, in every medium, presents a special hazard. Notwithstanding the contents of the instructions for use of each product, it is imperative that a few simple rules be observed:

  • Wear a safety vest and a helmet. Foils contain areas of impact that are indispensable for their proper operation, but which present a real danger in the event of a shock. You are most exposed to this risk as a practitioner on the device. You must therefore protect yourself, consequently, using adequate equipment that meets standards. And you must protect yourself by never placing yourself in an at-risk situation. Your behaviour determines the risk you take.
  • Except for kite surf boards, equip your board, at all times, with a leash that is at least equal to the length of the board, as well as foot straps. These elements make it possible not to completely release the board in the direction of other users. Never move in a distance that is less than the length of your leash plus that of the board plus your centreboard should you fall amongst other practitioners. You must never bring a third party into this diameter which forms the area in which your activity presents risk.
  • Only practice in spots that are conducive for the activity (secure water entry, lack of shore break, regular bottom, orientation adapted the wind direction, etc.) and not frequented by practitioners of other nautical sports. A foil’s speeds require that the solo practitioner or one amongst multiple foil practitioners move in an environment where each person anticipates and has awareness of the others’ trajectories.
  • Scrupulously follow the rules of priority, especially since inertia and manoeuvrability are different from traditional media, above all for beginners. Courtesy and the sense of responsibility must be part of your practice so as not to create deviant behaviour that might lead to an accident.
  • Pay attention to the other practitioners, and generally speaking, to all users of the water body, even if they do not have priority in your area of movement (they may, among other things, underestimate your speed and your danger zone). Never practice around children or people who are unfamiliar with the sport, as their reactions might be completely unpredictable. You would be fully liable. GONG SUP will do everything in its power to alert you to the risks and explain to you the practical framework that we recommend. You cannot ignore these instructions as this would endanger you and everyone else, and jeopardize the GONG SUP brand which is a responsible company.
  • Pay attention to the water depth, since the presence of an appendage with several tens of centimetres below a beach vehicle is a new data point for a good number of practitioners, even those familiar with watersports. Breakage associated with pressure against or striking the bottom is not covered by the warranty.
  • Maintain and check your equipment regularly, and make no technical modification to it other than products and solutions sold by GONG-GALAXY. Never sharpen the trailing edges, as they would become cutting both for you and for the leash, thereby no longer holding onto the board!

It is highly recommended that you begin foil practice in an appropriate pedagogical setting, by means of an accredited club or school, that you read all of her articles on the GONG forum. This is to allow you to acquire an appropriate level of self-sufficiency and a real knowledge of the stakes in the practice of foil.

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