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GONG SUP ALLEY FSP PRO

Name: GONG SUP ALLEY FSP PRO
SKU: GON2SUPALLP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (3 reviews)

899,00€ – 1049,00€ Price includes VAT, shipping excluded

The high performance and radical shortboard to shred without limits.

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Size (Size chart)

7'2

7'4

7'6

7'8

8'1

8'6

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899,00€ – 1049,00€ Price includes VAT, shipping excluded

Quantity

Direct sale from shaper to surfer.
Quality boards conceived in France
Pay in multiple installments or deferred payment 30 days Service available for orders of €150 or more.

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Description

Program

The high performance and radical shortboard to shred without limits.

Presentation

The Alley FSP Pro are true competition boards, designed for podiums and to push your limits always further : rollers, top turns, slash, powerful cut backs, airs and powerful waves. In the larger sizes you will discover its innate qualities in an easier form factor, with more width and volume. Easy and punchy.

It is the board aimed at those looking for a fluid surf, all while keeping some length for easy paddling and scoring as much waves as possible during a competition heat. The shape is fast, really surfy and available in 6 sizes : 7’2, 7’4, 7’6, 7’8, 8’1 and 8’6 so that every competitor can find the board that is just right for him. The two bigger sizes can be considered comfortable for « everyone ». That is, everyone looking to shred hard!

We love its natural rail to rail, so very close to the behaviour of a competition shortboard, and that round tail is simply magical.

Its insane drive in powerful waves is only matched by its lip destroying pivot.

3D view

Shape

Harmony is the number one quality of the shapes designed by l’Ours. His ability to merge and blend shaping elements is simply exceptional. The boards are simply beautiful, without the need for bells and whistles. And that is a sure way to appreciate the expert hand of a great shaper.

L’Ours has totally revamped the shape of the Alley to push its performances even further. The 2022 version has more rocker, more kick tail and thinner rails for even more radicality. It is also slightly larger and the fins placement has been adjusted so as not to compromise the ease of ride.

Its round tail gives it more freedom in curves to max out fluidity and get vertical in hollow sections. That allow you to radicalize your turns while still rolling the curves. The board is less centered and much more maneuverable. Which is not negligible in competition, and also in free-surfing! To describe it as best as possible, we can also say that this board is our most efficient when it comes to backside surfing, which might very well be the most technical aspect on a SUP.

The pointed nose is also less obtrusive in tight curves on a steep slope. The lesser surface allows for a lighter front third : Radicality is boosted and the liveliness of the board is insane.

The board keeps its 100% radical outline, with good underfoot width when paddling and insanely small OFO.

The flow has also been totally reworked with a width at the leash plug that has almost been cut in half !!! The volume has been gently pushed at the front and center of the board. It simply looks amazing, and oh so sharp !

The deck is even more domed than before to get thinner rails all along the board. There is volume at the center while still keeping a very thin waist, giving it elegance and performance.

The hull has been refined, year after year, on these shapes by L’Ours :

A very light concave at the nose (slightly convex) that starts early and focuses the flow for stability and grip.
A simple deep concave at the center to steady the board when paddling and channeling the flow towards the fins to maximize lift and drive with a very good front foot grip.
A double concave at the fins which will stick to water and tunnel the flow to the outer fins, aiming for maximum speed!
A slight V with a double concave at the tail to release the flow of water while giving the board a loose rail to rail.

This reworked and active hull gives it 50% more performance compared to a flat hull. It might not seem essential but it is crucial to get the best out of the rest of the shape. In a nutshell, the outline spreads the load on water and the hull dictates the directional flow of water.

The rails work in concert with the outline and the hull to offer optimal water penetration, nothing is left to chance :

The rail at the nose is recessed to avoid mistakes. It does not hang on to water and allows for total directional freedom on steeper slopes, while softening contact when paddling.
At the center, the rail has a more cutting edge to guide the board and give better balance when paddling.
The rail stays recessed but with a sharper edge right in front of the fins. As soon as you are past the find, it becomes harsher and more square, which gives extra precision in curves by defining lift angles, which amount to the angles of inclination in the water. That will allow the board to naturally find the optimum inclination when responding to your input : not too deep or too shallow, just right for maximum grip, control and responsiveness. We really pivot around the tail by letting the rail bite into the water until water reaches its release point at the fin, and just behind it we grip !
The vertical rail at the tail allows for easy take off for even more speed.

The rocker gains some shapeliness for more confort on the way down, but also so that the board naturally fits into the curve, without using stalls to cheat. It really surfs on the rail.

Equipments

The Alley FSP Pro are equipped with our premium 5mm thick 3D Function pad for maximum grip and comfort. This non-slip deck coating is “smart” as it provides different sensations in different parts of the deck, with groovings and openings designed for proprioception. Your feet are better positioned and informed of their exact position to give you a more precise surf.

An ergonomic carrying handle on the deck makes it easy to handle the board out of the water. It also allows you to get the board out of the water with only one hand, which is handy!

In addition, we set these boards up with 3 FCS II boxes on the small sizes and 5 FCS II boxes on the bigger ones. The anchoring is firm and therefore the most efficient and solid. It is simply the highest standard of fin box on the market. You can therefore set up your quad with all types of fins according to your desires and your surfing style by accessing an almost endless catalog of top-of-the-range fins.

The pressure relief screw is automatic. It is made up of a waterproof membrane that allows air to pass through. It will handle the common variations in pressure between the outside and the inside of your board. The durability gain is considerable, without you having to worry about it.

The leash plug is indestructible as it is glued into the high density PVC sandwich of the deck. The guarantee of not losing your board in the rocks for example, nor of seeing water seep through the plug because the PVC is waterproof.

Construction

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.

The shape is cut with a numerical control (CNC) from a high-end and lightweight EPS foam blank.

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.

Then we apply a carbon fiber that 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.

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.

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

We were the first to mass-produce SUP boards in the world in 2006. This unique experience makes GONG the experts in the design and manufacture of the sport.

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.

Your benefits are clear:

An efficient shape created by one of the leaders in the SUP world.
A design at the cutting edge of R&D and ahead of its time.
A construction proven on thousands of boards.
The “Full Option” finish at a crazy price.
A light, solid board, with one of the best tech on the market !!!
An incredible price that can only be explained by our direct relationship with you.
Simple maintenance and easy repairs because we have all components in stock.

Shape

Rocker: moderate to handle the steep sections just right while generating some serious speed.
Rails: thin and hard for a true hardcore surf feeling.
Volume: very low, no compromises.
Outline: thin at the tail and at the center, with a medium wide-point and a tapered nose. Narrow board with inherent maximum speed.
Deck: flat for more stability.
Bottom: single concave to double concave to slight V double concave.
Tail: round tail for more freedom in the curves.
Nose: pointed nose for 100% radical surfing.

L’Ours has totally revamped the shape of the Alley to push its performances even further. The 2022 version has more rocker, more kick tail and thinner rails for even more radically. It is also slightly larger and the fins placement has been adjusted so as not to compromise the ease of ride.

The board keeps its 100% radical outline, with good underfoot width when paddling and insanely small OFO.

The deck is even more domed than before to get thinner rails all along the board. There is volume at the center while still keeping a very thin waist, giving it elegance and performance.

The hull has been refined, year after year, on these shapes by L’Ours :

A very light concave at the nose (slightly convex) that starts early and focuses the flow for stability and grip.
A simple deep concave at the center to steady the board when paddling and channeling the flow towards the fins to maximize lift and drive with a very good front foot grip.
A double concave at the fins which will stick to water and tunnel the flow to the outer fins, aiming for maximum speed!
A slight V with a double concave at the tail to release the flow of water while giving the board a loose rail to rail.

The rails work in concert with the outline and the hull to offer optimal water penetration, nothing is left to chance :

The rail at the nose is recessed to avoid mistakes. It does not hang on to water and allows for total directional freedom on steeper slopes, while softening contact when paddling.
At the center, the rail has a more cutting edge to guide the board and give better balance when paddling.
The rail stays recessed but with a sharper edge right in front of the fins. As soon as you are past the find, it becomes harsher and more square, which gives extra precision in curves by defining lift angles, which amount to the angles of inclination in the water. That will allow the board to naturally find the optimum inclination when responding to your input : not too deep or too shallow, just right for maximum grip, control and responsiveness. We really pivot around the tail by letting the rail bite into the water until water reaches its release point at the fin, and just behind it we grip !
The vertical rail at the tail allows for easy take off for even more speed.

The rocker gains some shapeliness for more confort on the way down, but also so that the board naturally fits into the curve, without using stalls to cheat. It really surfs on the rail.

Instructions

Innovation is at the core of our products

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.
100 % epoxy resin and EPS foam blank: solid and lightweight.
Deck, hull, and rails in vacuumed PVC sandwich: incomparable solidity 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 biaxial carbon fiber, fiberglass reinforcements on the 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 the sensitive areas.
Rails: the PVC sandwich structure completely covers the rails: increased structural strength, very good impact resistance (paddle hits).
Integrated carrying handle in the top PVC sandwich : limits settling, avoids breakage in the surrounding area.
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.

The FSP Pro technology is easily repairable as new in the event of dings or accidents. The PVC foam of the sandwich is waterproof and prevents water from entering on everyday impacts. EPS foam blank does not deteriorate because it is really protected from water. And repairs have a much larger support to lean on and blend seamlessly with the surrounding material.

The shape is cut with a numerical control (CNC) from a high-end and lightweight EPS foam blank.

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.

We were the first to mass-produce SUP boards in the world in 2006. This unique experience makes GONG the experts in the design and manufacture of the sport.

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.

Buying guide

For Whom?

You have to want the purest, hardest drive in SUP. Obviously you will need passion and motivation.

A body in excellent working order is a real plus on an Alley. If not, it might turn into a nightmare.

All in all, this is a board that you only look at after a few years of SUP, and when you are very sporty. You have to master the 3D balance, especially: lateral plus FWD/RWD.

What is it for?

Verticality is the credo of an Alley.

This round tail gives it the freedom to go for any curve, from the cleanest to the craziest.

Avoid the chop, it’s hellish.

Which size?

The 7’2 is best for pros up to 65kg.
The 7’4 is best for pros up to 75kg.
The 7’6 is best for pros up to 85kg.
The 7’8 is starting to settle down, ideal for those under 90kg.
The 8’1 is cool for those under 90kg who are not very sporty and want comfort.
The 8’6 is “easy” for those under 100kg who are not very sporty and want comfort.

Do not ‘over liter’ this board. Too much volume will give it an unpleasant tumbling effect while a little water on the deck behind the heels will stall it.

Which board bag?

Quiver partners ?

The Alley is most certainly the last frontier before regular surfing in the SUP world.

It will usually be completed with a small wave board. Either a Karmen to not make too big a difference in feeling/driving. Or a Mob to shred in the mush.

Few people like hardcore ShortSUPs and LongSUPs. If this is your case, it will go very well with all the LongSUP but probably even better with a Zero or NFA that offer modern and lively drives.

The Alley will have a hard time finding its place in a surfer’s quiver because it’s the board of someone who excels seriously in SUP, and who won’t necessarily have the time to invest in the heart of the surfing program which is exactly the same as the Alley : the Shortboard perf board.

Which Fin Setup?

Tri-Fin is the best option on small Alleys. Quad works very well on the larger sizes. All the classic setups work, not much to gain getting too exotic. A good set of Performers will be perfect. Switch to Carvers if you want more directional stability (control).

Toledos and Wilsons are fine, Fannings are more powerful for the same size. Bear in mind that these Fins are only sold as Tri-fin sets, which would need to be completed with retail Quads rears.

Take your recommended Fin size or just above it. No less. You’re going to need the grip to exploit it.

Reminder of the recommended FCS II Fin sizes :

XS for those under 55 kg / 120 Lbs
S for 55 kg – 70 kg / 120 Lbs – 155 Lbs
M for 65 kg – 80 kg / 145 Lbs – 175 Lbs
L for 75 kg – 90 kg / 165 Lbs – 200 Lbs
XL for those over 85 kg / 190 Lbs.

Note that even before the shape, it is the material of the Fins that makes the performance. Keep in mind that the stiffer a Fin is, the better it works. Yes, a pro needs good Fins, but an amateur also needs to go fast because speed is the basis of all manoeuvres.

Never go shorter, except when kiting.

A surfer who wants more speed, to make more beautiful curves, to surf more cleanly, to work on his speed gain, will take one size above the recommended size.

In a setup that mixes sets, consider that the laterals do the grip and acceleration; and the backs do the pivot, drive and some grip. So, focus on good laterals that fit your need for power and speed.

Flat inner-sided Quad rears have more grip and less glide. A stronger grip, but a Vmax and a mania one hair below the curved inner faces (20/80 for example). Go for the flat sides despite everything.

And too big of Quad rears totally block the handling of your Board, giving you the impression that its tail “floats” too much in the curves. Hateful. Better too small than too big.

How long should your paddle be?

Your size, no more and no less, ideally a Pro version for a lighter paddle. You can make it a little shorter if you’re aiming towards a radical ride. Some people cut it to eyebrow height.

Which leash ?

Take the length of your board: 7′ or 8′.

In less than shoulder size waves, a reduced diameter (6mm) will make you gain a lot of speed. Above, you must have 7mm minimum.

Check its condition before each session and change it every year. This is your lifejacket and should be treated as such.

Included equipments

3 FCS II Glass Flex Carver L fins/118 mm.
3 FCS II boxes of high resistance reinforced with high density PVC on the 7’2, 7’4 and 7’6 and 5 FCS II boxes on the other sizes to allow a quad fin set-up.
5 mm pad: deck covering designed for great comfort and absolute grip.
Integrated central carry handle on the board deck.
Leash plug Concrete fixed at tail to never lose your board.
Automatic vent screw. (LINK TO THE HOW TO)

Pricing

GONG SUP ALLEY FSP PRO: from 899 €

We make quality products. We are not “low cost”.
We sell simply without an intermediary thanks to the internet: direct from Shaper to Surfer at the LOWEST price.
If we sold this board in a surfshop, it would cost 1599€ (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:

All quantities of the batch are sold (most common reason). In this case, orders placed for the first container will be delivered as scheduled.
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 parcels :

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 Board:

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.

3 reviews for GONG SUP ALLEY FSP PRO

Rated 4 out of 5

Alex van der Meer (verified owner) – 3 March 2022

I picked up my board (8.6 / 140 liters) last monday and took it for a ride in good quality French waves for 2 days.
Stability when paddling out is perfect, I could maybe do with 1 size smaller, but was hesitant so bought the bigger one. It was quite clean waters without wind.
The most important is the take off and wave rides and the Alley 8.6 is very controllable on the wave for me. Steering is very nice.
I am 100% confident with the strong FSP PRO construction.
Reason I don’t give the all star rating is the higher weight. I understand it is due to the additional paint. It looks absolutely stunning 🙂
Personally, I would not mind to have my board with only light white paint finish to keep the temperature and weight down.
Rated 5 out of 5

Alexandre – 2 December 2021

J’adore les nouvelles couleurs ! Magnifique cette nouvelle gamme PRO ! BRAVO !
Rated 5 out of 5

Coolas – 26 November 2021

Reçue mon Alley Pro 8’1″ 120L.
Superbe finition et déco, vraiment classe.
Je vais attendre que il cesse de pleuvoir pour faire quelques photos, mais la comparaison avec ma 2019 est assez frappante: si l’outline est assez proche, le travail sur la répartition des volumes est bluffant, les rails sont moins volumineux de partout, on se demande où l’Ours a été cacher le volume 🙂

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