Description

Use

The ultimate board for light winds, downwinders, surfing bumps and pumping on the flat.

Presentation

The Cruzaders are our most innovative SUP & WING crossover foil boards. With 14 different sizes, they offer a multitude of programs, maximum performance and an uncompromising shape. 

Whether you are into winging or SUP foiling, they offer you a complete experience and extreme performance. Downwinders, lightwinds, wave riding, freerace, flat starts, and even surf foil downwinders or surf foiling on tiny waves. Whether you’re geared up with a paddle, a wing or just your arms, the Cruzader is about discovering a new way of gliding, before taking off and flying endlessly.

  • In wing foiling it is simply stunning. It’s the gear to set world records for early takeoffs. 6 knots are all you need, and even less for the pros. Obviously it is an ultra specific use, but what a treat!!!!!! Flying effortlessly in only a few knots of wind, creating enough apparent wind to feel as if you were pulled by a solid 12 knots. Just awesome.
  • With a giant foil, in 6 knots, you only need to pump a few times to get the Cruzader going and the foil into action. Nothing can stop you! The feeling of silence is stunning. Sailing goes relatively fast, in almost nothing. We cruise around, work on maneuvers and if a swell bump crosses your path: it’s a festival. Imagine yourself freeflying on an almost glassy body of water. It’s just insane.
  • With a small foil, 800 to 1000cm2, you will take off 2 to 6 knots earlier than usual, depending on your pumping technique. In 8 knots you will be able to fly your little front wing, and wow… the speed is phenomenal. The glassy body of water scrolls under the board. A rocket when hardly anyone is flying.

And when the wind picks up? The Cruzader will allow you to fly effortlessly. It’s frustration-free. It glides better than any other board. No more insane pumping effort to get going. On the contrary, just get it to glide, pump a little and it will fly easily. And if the wind drops in the middle of a ride, we are almost certain to get going again. And if the wind totally drops, you have the length to calmly return at 3 or 4 knots of speed with the wing. Very facilitating and really reassuring, the Cruzader is not just an extreme board. 

Its dimensions may scare, but the length makes it all easier. And note that this is a board that you would usually use in very easy conditions, with little chop and wind. So its finesse is just a plus.

  • Downwinders are its thing, connecting bump after bump, optimizing the lines for non-stop accelerations. Its generous tail and the centered boxes greatly facilitate the take offs. With its bulbous nose, you have the stability you need to press firmly on the front and row like there’s no tomorrow. The board is incredibly efficient.
  • In surfing, the small sizes start earlier than any board with effortless paddling for a ride as cool as it is majestic. So imagine the large sizes with their glide: fantastic. A pair of hand-paddles and you no longer need the paddle, nor the necessary balance ?

Your benefits are clear:

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

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Foil Board Cruzader FSP Pro 2023

The ultimate board for light winds, downwinders, surfing bumps and pumping on the flat.

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Regular Price 799€
Sale Price 799€
-27%
Taille 5'6
GONG | Foil Board Cruzader FSP Pro 2023
GONG | Foil Board Cruzader FSP Pro 2023
GONG | Foil Board Cruzader FSP Pro 2023
GONG | Foil Board Cruzader FSP Pro 2023
GONG | Foil Board Cruzader FSP Pro 2023
GONG | Foil Board Cruzader FSP Pro 2023
GONG | Foil Board Cruzader FSP Pro 2023
GONG | Foil Board Cruzader FSP Pro 2023
GONG | Foil Board Cruzader FSP Pro 2023
GONG | Foil Board Cruzader FSP Pro 2023
GONG | Foil Board Cruzader FSP Pro 2023
GONG | Foil Board Cruzader FSP Pro 2023

Wing foil

Specifications

  • 5'6 | 167.6cm
  • 17 1/2" | 44.5cm
  • 6 3/8" | 16.1cm
  • Volume: 80.0L

Rider

Intermediate
Expert
50kg
62kg
84kg
95kg

Aptitudes

Take off
Stability
Carving
Reactivity
Pop/repop
Accessibility

Program

Sup foil

Specifications

  • 5'6 | 167.6cm
  • 17 1/2" | 44.5cm
  • 6 3/8" | 16.1cm
  • Volume: 80.0L

Rider

Intermediate
Expert
30kg
43kg
68kg
80kg

Aptitudes

Stability
Row effect
Early take off
Paddle speed
Maneuverability
Carving
Pumping

Program

Description

Use

The ultimate board for light winds, downwinders, surfing bumps and pumping on the flat.

Presentation

The Cruzaders are our most innovative SUP & WING crossover foil boards. With 14 different sizes, they offer a multitude of programs, maximum performance and an uncompromising shape. 

Whether you are into winging or SUP foiling, they offer you a complete experience and extreme performance. Downwinders, lightwinds, wave riding, freerace, flat starts, and even surf foil downwinders or surf foiling on tiny waves. Whether you’re geared up with a paddle, a wing or just your arms, the Cruzader is about discovering a new way of gliding, before taking off and flying endlessly.

  • In wing foiling it is simply stunning. It’s the gear to set world records for early takeoffs. 6 knots are all you need, and even less for the pros. Obviously it is an ultra specific use, but what a treat!!!!!! Flying effortlessly in only a few knots of wind, creating enough apparent wind to feel as if you were pulled by a solid 12 knots. Just awesome.
  • With a giant foil, in 6 knots, you only need to pump a few times to get the Cruzader going and the foil into action. Nothing can stop you! The feeling of silence is stunning. Sailing goes relatively fast, in almost nothing. We cruise around, work on maneuvers and if a swell bump crosses your path: it’s a festival. Imagine yourself freeflying on an almost glassy body of water. It’s just insane.
  • With a small foil, 800 to 1000cm2, you will take off 2 to 6 knots earlier than usual, depending on your pumping technique. In 8 knots you will be able to fly your little front wing, and wow… the speed is phenomenal. The glassy body of water scrolls under the board. A rocket when hardly anyone is flying.

And when the wind picks up? The Cruzader will allow you to fly effortlessly. It’s frustration-free. It glides better than any other board. No more insane pumping effort to get going. On the contrary, just get it to glide, pump a little and it will fly easily. And if the wind drops in the middle of a ride, we are almost certain to get going again. And if the wind totally drops, you have the length to calmly return at 3 or 4 knots of speed with the wing. Very facilitating and really reassuring, the Cruzader is not just an extreme board. 

Its dimensions may scare, but the length makes it all easier. And note that this is a board that you would usually use in very easy conditions, with little chop and wind. So its finesse is just a plus.

  • Downwinders are its thing, connecting bump after bump, optimizing the lines for non-stop accelerations. Its generous tail and the centered boxes greatly facilitate the take offs. With its bulbous nose, you have the stability you need to press firmly on the front and row like there’s no tomorrow. The board is incredibly efficient.
  • In surfing, the small sizes start earlier than any board with effortless paddling for a ride as cool as it is majestic. So imagine the large sizes with their glide: fantastic. A pair of hand-paddles and you no longer need the paddle, nor the necessary balance ?

Your benefits are clear:

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

Shape
Nose

Thanks to a width that’s barely larger than the length of your feet, you are on the ultimate board for gliding. Let’s first talk about its nose bulb which gives that little extra tolerance that changes everything. With this additional volume at the nose, we are obviously more stable when stationary. But we also have a real gain when sailing, especially when pearling or landing: the board pops up again immediately. Adding volume to the nose allowed us to lower the deck plan at foot level for the same volume. This volume that has slipped at the nose allows you to be closer to the foil with a lower deck under your feet, and therefore have much more control and responsiveness. Here too the gain is considerable because control is fundamental in Downwind.

 Its bulbous nose allows you to carry volume while keeping a flat deck for your feet. The assurance of starting early because you can paddle hard in the bumps while maintaining control, even at full speed. This relatively thin nose keeps a little surface so as not to struggle in balance or to have to take a board that is too long. The tail is also a little more generous for a better push on the swell bumps and to maintain a decent balance in choppy conditions.  Having this board in a quiver is almost essential as you will be able to fly a wing in practically no air! Do the downwinders of your life and surf unsurfable bumps! And what about taking off on the flat with your buddies, for fun or to do work on your cardio!!!

Outline

Its extremely narrow outline boosts its preflight speed and take-off. Once in the air, you enjoy a unique ability to go for almost every angle in the curves without ever touching the water.

Tail

Its tail, directly inspired by the magic tail of the Lethal, produces almost no drag. Worked on two lines, it offers the best take-off potential. The outline line sees the edge rise sharply after the boxes to help lift this long tail. And in the center, the line is extended by a monumental V-shape which perfectly releases the water. Preflight acceleration is extremely effective. This makes the difference because you don’t have to exhaust yourself paddling and/or pumping. The rails are vertical with sharp edges to favor stability on this toothpick board. It also does wonders for the glide and take-off. You quickly find your balance with a large foil. The board does not roll on the surface.

Its veeeeeery hydrodynamic tail allows you to embark hidden volume. Indeed, the tail is thick but with its magical glide it’s only positive. Unlike beveled tails, our Magic Tail promotes flow. The board glides much better before the flight. We don’t have this depression at the tail that sucks the board back. With our magic tail, we therefore gain in glide, takeoff, repop, and in complicated out of balance situations where the volume at the tail becomes a real plus.

 

Rails

The facets on the rails allow you to fly without fearing a crushing blow at the slightest touchdown on a chop or in tight curves. Even smaller, they do their job with an 85 cm mast. The top rails are full to keep a flat deck closer to the outline and maximize lateral stability.

Hull

The very soft double concave under the nose coupled with the bulb and the very narrow outline make the touchdowns inconsequential. Instead of braking, the Cruzader will bounce off the water and immediately fly back up. It’s really unbelievable.

 

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FSP PRO Technology


Its PVC sandwich covered with a hyper dynamic full carbon coat.

It’s game over: this is the ultimate techno that adds up the best of all constructions for crazy performances.
It enjoys our full sandwich in PVC (Airex) 80kg / m2 FSP, which is completely covered with carbon fiber.
The performance gain is crazy: the board is solid, rigid, ultra light and responsive!

  • 3D shapes 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.
  • Deck, hull, and rails in vacuumed PVC 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 on sensitive areas.
  • Hull: integral 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: high-density PVC block housing the two US rail boxes. Four layers of carbon cover the boxes. Laminated PVC slats connect the reinforcement to the deck for maximum durability.
  • Rails: the PVC sandwich structure completely covers the rails: increased structural strength, very good shock
    resistance (paddle, knee and harness hook impacts).
  • Carrying handle integrated into a PVC block : limits infiltration, avoids breakage in the surroundings.
  • Hot coat with integrated tinted resin: nobility of the process, weight reduction and solidity of the finish.
  • Matt custom finish, hand-made, for weight reduction and better glide.
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Technical sheet

Foil Board Cruzader FSP Pro 2023 5'6

  • Length: 5’6 = 167.6cm.
  • Width: 17 ½″ = 44.5 cm.
  • Thickness: 6 ⅜ = 16.1 cm.
  • Volume: 78 liters.
  • One foot off front: 14 5/16″ = 36.4 cm.
  • One foot off back: 12 15/16″ = 32.9 cm.
  • Kick nose: 17.0cm.
  • Kick tail: 5 inches.
  • Total rocker: 29.7 cm.
  • Foil Box: 2 EXTRA LONG US rails ready to receive foils equipped with 4 screw + square plates (9cm center distance).

Buying guide

For whom?

Sizes in XL are very easy in wing foiling. You will find no difficulty, even an athletic beginner will be OK on the longest sizes. And the gain in glide will be fantastic in light winds.

In SUP foiling, you must have a good level of practice, even on a Cruzader XL.

For the classic Cruzaders (narrow, not XL), you must have a good level because these Cruzaders are demanding. In wing foiling it is easy but sporty. But paddling and especially in choppy conditions is very technical.

So it’s a board for everyone, not just for the pros, if chosen in the right size.

For what?

The Cruzader is the ultimate SUP board for downwinders and ultra light wing foiling conditions.

This is THE board to be on the water as much as possible. You’ll never miss a session because of the gear.

And as it is narrow, it is comfortable in all performance registers, including top speed in wing foiling or DW because the control at high speed is fantastic.

It really is a great Race board for light wind wing foiling, let’s say under 20 knots. It optimizes take-off so you can easily use a small foil. The speed is impressive.

Ideal for surfing on soft bumps, it allows you to make the most of mediocre days and to do a surf foil downwinder.

In wing foiling, it is the absolute tool to fly in super light wind conditions.

On windless flat days, it’s a fantastic toy to have fun with friends, flying with a huge foil, or to work on cardio.

What Size?


The Cruzader is the ultimate SUP board but by playing on the volumes, we can adapt it to our needs.

In SUP foiling, remember that short lengths are for the Pros. Below 7′ it’s tricky. Afterwards you absolutely must have a largely positive volume balance. Your weight plus the weight of the board should be less than the volume of the board. Do not hesitate to go for extra volume and width if you are not sure you can handle it.
An experienced and athletic SUPer should have enough volume to float with some margin, around his weight + 30 or +40 = volume.

  • Example: I weigh 80kg + 40 = 120L to float. Which means that with a 120L I will float, provided I have a good level in SUP foiling. If I want comfort, I will have to add width and length.

A Pro SUPer should have enough volume to float, around his weight + 10 or +20 = volume.

  • Example: I weigh 80kg + 10 = 90L to float. Which means that with a 90L I will float, provided I have a good level in SUP foiling. If I want comfort, I should add 20L instead of 10 and go for a 100L board.

To wing foil, you can take it very generously to have a versatile and easy board. But if you already have a good level you will on the contrary seek the most optimal volume by following the same rule as for SUP foiling above.

Comfort:

You must take a sufficient volume to have balance, about your weight + 40 = volume. And in XL.

  • Example: I weigh 75kg + 40 = 115L to float. Which means that with 115L and more wing foiling will be easy.

Sport:

You can also liter it just above your weight because the Cruzader is quite stable for winging, about your weight + 10 or + 20 = volume.

  • Example: I weigh 80kg + 10 = 90L to float. Which means that with a 90L board I will float, provided I have a good level in wing foiling.

In wing foiling, remember that the length facilitates gliding and balance. But a Pro will know how to get a small board going and fly light ?

For further information, see this HOW TO: WHAT CRUZADER TO CHOOSE?

How to choose the size of the board bag for my Foil Board Cruzader FSP Pro?

Understanding the GONG range?

The concept of each board of the range can be summed up very simply:

  • HIPE First: the perfect inflatable board to learn wing foiling!
  • HIPE Free Fly: the best of strapless on an inflatable foil board.
  • HIPE Perf: the inflatable foil board with 95% of the performance of a rigid board, in an easy and scalable shape.
  • HIPE Cruzader Strapless: the strapless inflatable board with 95% of the performance of a rigid  board with an ultra specialized shape, ideal for light wind winging and chilled out SUP foiling.
  • HIPE Cruzader strapped : the inflatable board with 95% of the performance of a rigid  board with an ultra specialized shape, for the highest performance in light wind winging.
  • HIPE Pro: the inflatable board with 95% of the performance of a rigid one with a shape dedicated to advanced foilers who want fluidity and maximum responsiveness!
  • Mob 2taste: three sports in one board: SUP, SUP foiling and wing foiling.
  • Zuma: the easy rigid board for SUP foiling and wing foiling, and with good performance.
  • Lance: the compact Zuma, with great lateral stability, ideal for beginnings in wing foiling.
  • Cruzader: fantastic in SUP downwinders, pumping on the flat, but also in light wind conditions in wing foiling.
  • Flint: high performance in SUP foiling, great in wing foiling because it is simple and efficient in light wind.
  • Kube: pure freestyle board. Minimum length for maximum rotation.
  • Mint: compact without being too technical thanks to a perfect length and its round nose. Great performance in strapless too.
  • Lemon: maximum reactivity and liveliness, while maintaining stability.
  • Lethal: Absolute radicality among volume boards

Some will go for even more extreme with low volume boards like:

Which quiver?

The Cruzader will perfectly complement a generous quiver by giving you the edge in very specific conditions.
But it is also and above all an incredible SUP foiling board that can become the cornerstone of your quiver.

Which foil?

In general, we recommend the same assembly as for surf foiling.

For the intermediate riders or the one’s in the process of learning maneuvers

In the X-Over range: super easy and efficient foils at low speed:

  • M for the under 65kg and all wind conditions
  • L for the under 75kg and all wind conditions.
  • XL for the under 85kg and all wind conditions.
  • XXL for riders above 85kg and wind under 15 knots.

For the experienced riders

In the Curve range: high performance and easy foils that love curves:

  • M for the under 65kg and wind above 15 knots.
  • M-T for the under 70kg and wind above 12 knots.
  • L for the under 75kg and wind above 10 knots.
  • L-T for the under 90kg and wind above 15 knots.
  • XLS for riders above 70kg and wind above 12 knots.
  • XL for riders above 75kg and all wind conditions, or for light riders in light wind.
  • XL-T for riders above 85kg and wind below 15 knots.
  • XXL for riders over 95kg in light wind.

In the Fluid or Veloce range: very high performance and fast foils:

  • M for the under 65kg and wind above 15 knots.
  • Fluid LS and Veloce M-T for the under 70kg and wind above 12 knots.
  • L for the under 75kg and wind above 10 knots.
  • Fluid XLS and Veloce L-T for the under 90kg and wind above 15 knots.
  • XL for riders above 75kg and all wind conditions, or for light riders in light wind.
  • Fluid XXLS and Veloce XL-T for riders above 85kg and wind below 15 knots.
  • XXL for riders above 95kg in the light wind.

For the pros

In the Fluid H, Veloce H orYpra range: very high performance and fast wings:

At this level, everyone will be able to adapt their gear to their needs. Just remember that the wingspan is a point to take into consideration when riding high aspect ratio foils. The glide is fabulous, but be careful not to sacrifice maneuverability and rail-to-rail precision by using large sizes if you are looking for a very reactive drive.

The size of the front wing and in particular its surface and its volume condition the speed/lift ratio. The smaller the wing, the faster you will go but the more uncomfortable you will be at low speeds. The bigger the wing, the earlier you will fly but with a loss in maneuverability and top speed.

The stabs have a major role. They determine the stability of the foil and help with its lift, but to the detriment of the maximum speed of the foil and its maneuverability if they are too large. The role of the stabilizer is to stabilize the foil but also to compensate for the natural tendency of the front wing to dive. So you must have a good balance of surfaces between your stab and your front wing. A 38 cm stab with an XXL wing will give a catastrophic result at high speed: the foil will dive because the stab will no longer be able to lift enough to counteract the nosediving torque of the front wing.

Remember that the stab must be proportional to the front wing. Creating an imbalance brings no benefit except the illusion of a better glide.
For instance, the X-Over stabs are slower than the Fluid or Veloce stabs, but are much more buoyant, and therefore effective at low speed or with a large front wing (for beginners for example). Conversely, the Pro stabs are very thin and not very buoyant, therefore delicate with large thick wings which have an important nosediving torque.

Which mast for the foil?

The mast you need sits clearly between 70 and 85 cm. Find all our advice on choosing between these two lengths by clickinghere.

Positioning of the foil?

For GONG foils, place the plate in the rear third when you start and in the center of the US rails when you progress. The Pros can position the foil even further towards the front for more lift and maneuverability.

The more you move it forward, the more the board will pitch nose-up. The more you move it backwards, the more the board nose-dives.

Be careful not to move it too far forward. We often tend not to let their back foot work, especially when we come from kite foiling. However, moving the foil back a little, forces more weight on the back foot and gives a more harmonious attitude and reduces effort.

What type of paddle?

When using a paddle in SUP foiling, downwinders or flat starts you have to deal with new constraints. The efforts generated in these disciplines are shorter, but also much more intense as you need to be explosive to get going with the little energy of a bump (or no energy at all).

When SUP foiling, whatever SUP background you’re coming from, the efforts are more intense than what you have experienced so far. It is therefore essential to have equipment capable of withstanding these mechanical stresses. These new sports require suitable equipment, because there is a real risk of breakage using an inappropriate paddle.

With our ultimate SUP foiling boards, the Cruzader and HIPE Cruzader, choosing a fixed paddle is a must. It will diffuse the energy generated over the entire length of the shaft, rather than concentrating it on the junctions of an adjustable paddle or dismountable paddle.

You will therefore be able to give 100% without being afraid of the constraints applied during your take-offs.

For this, we recommend the Pro Carbon Paddle, our top-of-the-range paddle which, thanks to its dynamic qualities and its versatile shape, works as well in SUP foiling as in Race. Its high power and incredible performance allow the board to accelerate with each impulse. Its entries and exits from the water are fluid and allow high speeds to be reached and the foil to take off quickly.

What paddle length and blade?

For the Cruzader, you need a paddle between your height and your height +10cm. If flat starts are your objective, you will need a powerful paddle, so at least an 8 Pro paddle for SUP foilers of light/medium builds, or a 9 Pro paddle for tall builds. A small blade will not give you the power you need to reach the right takeoff speed, unless you have a very light build and are very fit.


To sum up:

The Carbon Pro 7” paddle
For surfing: perfect size for light riders (-75 kg) or to increase the pace of paddling.
For downwinders: size suitable for light riders (-75 kg) who are used to paddling at a pace of SUP Racing.
For flat starts: size adapted for light riders (-65 kg).

The Carbon Pro 8” paddle
For surfing: size adapted for riders between 75kg and 90kg, who want more power at the take off and support in the wave.
For downwinders: size suitable for riders between 75kg and 90kg, who want more catch to get going on the slightest bump.
For flat starts: size adapted for riders between 70kg and 90kg, looking for performance and who want to improve cardio.

The Carbon Pro 9” paddle
For surfing: size reserved for big riders, over 90kg, powerful and technical, to have an explosive take off.
For downwinders: size reserved for large builds, over 90kg, powerful and technical, who know how to maintain their flights without using their paddles.
For flat starts: size adapted to riders over 85 kg looking for the best performance in terms of power and efficiency.

Which leash?

Take a 6′ of 7mm minimum diameter, and a 7’ for the 7’0 and more.

When wing foiling, freeride or race; a 6′ is fine.

Check its condition before each session and change it every year. It is your lifejacket and a life insurance for people on your way.

Strap or Strapless?

Riding strapless is sexy because it makes you feel free. But quite honestly, it’s not the best for performance…

So, it’s up to you to see if sensation prevails over performance. On a Cruzader, you will have the choice according to your practice: strapped in wing foiling and strapless for downwinders and pumping.

Put your straps in a central position (3rd hole) for the front, and the same goes for the back strap if you always ride with the back strap (it can be used as a marker stop).

Equipments

The set of footstraps included with the board includes 1 x V-shaped Strap Light & 1 x Symmetric Strap Light, which allows you to equip your board for a wing foiling use. To set the straps on the Cruzader for a SUP stance, you just need to complete your quiver with a Symmetric Light strap (we avoid delivering it so as not to create waste for those who will not use it, available on request). We have revised the outline of our straps to further improve comfort. Developed for wing foiling, these less covering straps do not bend when put on. More rigid, they offer a more precise steering but are still as comfortable. There is less surface area on the feet so there is less risk of staying stuck in the straps or banging your foot on the edge of the strap when rushing into it. It also allows better leeward control (tip of the foot) and therefore a more natural attitude in wing foiling. We have worked on every detail to improve your experience on the water. The multiple positions of the inserts allow you to ride in wing or SUP foiling depending on your program of the day. With a total of 13 lines of inserts, each offering 5 different positions, you can be sure to find the ideal position, whatever your size, level and practice.

 

 Our SCS system launched on the HIPE is integrated on all our foil boards. It’s beautiful, efficient and above all it saves time you can spend on the water. With its 4 entries, the GONG double entry box facilitates the assembly and adjustment of the foil. Performance without the hassle. We leave the nuts and the screws on the plate, just insert the foil, screw and off we go! Setting up the foil is much faster and easier. It is the plug and play solution which facilitates adjustments!(inserts not supplied with the board).

With an additional length of 10 cm compared to classic US boxes, the double entry GONG XL US BOXES offer a wider range of settings for your Cruzader, depending on your foil sport, your stance or your foil for the day. A handle developed by our R&D and our ergonomics engineer has been integrated into our boards this year. We can better close our hands in it: firmer and more comfortable grip. The depressurization screw is directly integrated into the handle. It is placed on the hull to allow one-handed carrying. You can have the wing and the paddle in the other hand to get past the whitewater or to get out of the water. And as we always do things seriously, the handle is placed in a block of hydrophobic PVC foam and covered with fiber.

 

 The top-of-the-range 5mm thick integral pad provides maximum grip and comfort when sailing, while protecting the board from shocks. This year we have changed the grooving to provide even more comfort and more grip. This hard brush pad sublimates the board. This flat pad provides absolute comfort and a magical grip with more precision. This is obvious on long sessions: the feet are less tired.

Included Equipments

  • 2 EXTRA LONG GONG US-Boxes with double entries for standard foil plates equipped with 4 screw + nuts (9cm center distance). Compatible with our SCS system. This new system allows ultra-fast assembly of GONG foils.(inserts not supplied with the board).
  • 5 x 5-hole footstrap inserts to optimize your position.
  • For the classic CRUZADER: 1 x large light front footstrap and 1 x large light rear footstrap (screws included).
  • For the CRUZADER XL: 2 large light footstrap (screws included).
  • 5 mm hard brush pad: deck covering designed for great comfort and absolute grip.
  • GONG carrying handle integrated in the center of the board on the hull.
  • Leash plug to never lose your board.
  • Automatic vent screw fitted inside the handle (LINK TO THE HOW TO)


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Delivery

Delivery delay

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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.

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Shipping costs are calculated based on the weight and volume of each package, and your delivery address.

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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.

More infos

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Warning

When you practice foil you expose yourself to possible serious risks. A poor mastering of a foil can expose you to cuts and/or serious bodily harm, even death for yourself and possibly others around you.

Foiling should be practiced, in all circumstances, by taking precautions and taking into consideration all that is involved and associated with surf/SUP sports. Remember that a foil is long and has an edge that could cause slicing and is capable of reaching very high speeds. Getting hit by a foil, or hitting another, can have dramatic and highly unwanted consequences.

Always foil far from others, and in waters that are secure and without obstacle.

Always wear a helmet andprotective vest that assures floatability. Always wear a full body neoprene wetsuit.

When handling and manipulating a foil be careful not to cut yourself along its edges.

GONG does not accept and declines any and all responsibility in case of accident that implicates a GONG foil. The practicing of this sport and the use of our equipment makes the user fully responsable for his/her actions while being a foil user.


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