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Description
The new carbon plate is glued at high pressure to the hull of the inflatable structure. A large reinforcement is positioned under the plate, and a second one covers the outline of the ICS Pro plate for maximum durability.
This piece, made up of dozens of high-end prepreg carbon layers pressed at high temperature and two foam stringers, is a jewel of composite know-how. Its new design offers optimal rigidity with its vertical facets that block flex and channel water. The performance delivered by the HIPE PRO is totally comparable to a rigid board.
With its 4 box entries at the stance of the plate, the new ICS Pro carbon plate facilitates the assembly and adjustment of the foil. Performance without the hassle. We leave the squares and the screws on the plate, we insert and screw and let’s go! The HIPE PRO comes with our Smart Connexion System (SCS) made of paired brass inserts. Setting up the foil is much faster and easier. It is the plug and play solution which facilitates settings!
In order to offer maximum performance, the HIPE PRO is equipped with a V-strap at the front and a single rear footstrap. The HIPE PRO gives you the trick possibilities of a rigid board with all the advantages of an inflatable board.
For more performance when sailing and comfort, the HIPE PRO is fitted with a double V footstrap in front. It allows you to recenter your stance on the board because the insert of the two straps is in the middle of the board, and thus gain in performance (rail to rail, frontside surfing, sailing toe side or backwind) and in comfort. It doesn’t seem like much, but it’s a huge plus in sailing to no longer have to compensate non-stop for excessive heel pressure due to a front strap that is too muh off-center. You ride without having to press hard on your tiptoes, just naturally and relaxed. And in surfs or downwinds, it’s a crazy difference!
Also equipped with a rear footstrap, the HIPE PRO offers all the essentials to progress in freestyle. Jumps and full speed tacks are yours.
The large diameter leash ring is the strongest on the market. It is essential for use in wing foiling or SUP foiling.
The 5 mm thick 3D Double Diamond Pad is specially designed to be comfortable and efficient. Coupled with the footstraps, the grip is flawless and allows long sessions without tiring or slipping.
The supplied double action inflation pump is so rapid and efficient you’ll be the first one in the water.
The screw kit for the straps and the foil is supplied with the board.
In order to facilitate the assembly of the foil, our new US fixing nuts are connected by a carbon fiber rod and delivered with the board. With the Smart Connection System we save time to mount the foil and the adjustment is precise. No more risk of losing elements of your screw kit: you leave them screwed on the plate and you slide them into the US rails through the 4 new insertion holes. Nothing more to disassemble: you just have to tighten the screws and off you go!!!
A repair kit is also included in case of damage (be careful, the kit is delivered without glue that you can easily find in your DIY store (PVC glue)). Note that we have all the components of your board in stock in order to repair it easily. Everything can be repaired on an inflatable.
Everything is delivered in a super practical and robust wheeled transport bag. The bag is large, you can store your HIPE PRO, foil and wing.
Your benefits are clear:
Program
High-end inflatable foil board 100% dedicated to performance.Presentation
The HIPE PRO is the inflatable foil board for ultimate performance . When traveling or on your home spot, it is the magic board to perform without any worry. It fits in a bag, inflates in two minutes and performs like a rigid board! What else ? The sensations are so direct that you would swear to be on full composite. Firstly because our carbon plate covers the rider’s entire stance, and secondly because our technology is the best: way ahead! From then on everything is possible: having chill sessions or sending it!!! Its shape with a thin nose and tail concentrates the volume between your feet for maximum responsiveness. The round tail avoids touchdowns in extreme carves and it improves the water exits of the hull for a takeoff 2 knots earlier, like on our rigid high performance boards. The ICS Pro carbon plate, which takes up all the efforts of the foil and the rider, is lighter, more fluid, and even more rigid. You really have the performance of a rigid board, and the advantages of an inflatable one. Our HIPE welded double layer Woven Dropstitch technology has been proven on thousands of GONG boards. It’s light, super strong, and really rigid! A true best-seller, our innovation is a game changer in practice because it combines simplicity and performance like no other.
The new carbon plate is glued at high pressure to the hull of the inflatable structure. A large reinforcement is positioned under the plate, and a second one covers the outline of the ICS Pro plate for maximum durability.
This piece, made up of dozens of high-end prepreg carbon layers pressed at high temperature and two foam stringers, is a jewel of composite know-how. Its new design offers optimal rigidity with its vertical facets that block flex and channel water. The performance delivered by the HIPE PRO is totally comparable to a rigid board.
With its 4 box entries at the stance of the plate, the new ICS Pro carbon plate facilitates the assembly and adjustment of the foil. Performance without the hassle. We leave the squares and the screws on the plate, we insert and screw and let’s go! The HIPE PRO comes with our Smart Connexion System (SCS) made of paired brass inserts. Setting up the foil is much faster and easier. It is the plug and play solution which facilitates settings!
In order to offer maximum performance, the HIPE PRO is equipped with a V-strap at the front and a single rear footstrap. The HIPE PRO gives you the trick possibilities of a rigid board with all the advantages of an inflatable board.
3D View
- Ease of use, on land but also in the water.
- Transportation of course.
- Solidity because the inflatable does not fear shocks.
- Safety if you hit your board.
- 95% of the performance of a rigid.
Shape
The shape of the HIPE PRO is designed for high performance wing foiling. Its rocker is moderate at the nose. It is enough to make the landings of tricks, but not too much to keep gliding on the water before takeoff. At the tail we are flat to maximize acceleration before takeoff. The rails are round, as on all inflatables. But we used this natural shape to help the water slide off the board. It does not stick to the rails, and this is even more true at the tail. We designed the ICS Pro plate with a round tail to match the shape of the HIPE Pro. The tail is so fluid that it looks like a rigid Lethal Pro. It’s both elegant and efficient so as not to draw water before takeoff. We really fly earlier and with less effort. The shape is compact and has a crazy vivacity. When landing tricks, we appreciate the generous volume for each size. The significant thickness brings a lot of comfort in pre-flight and ease to take off. We love its unique glide on the water which is specific to inflatable boards. You take off easily, at least as fast as with a rigid board. It’s really stunning.
Equipment
The HIPE PRO comes with an ICS Pro carbon plate to attach the foil. This new ICS Pro carbon plate is equipped with double entry boxes to install and adjust the foil easily. The double holes correspond to the distance of the holes of the plate. We present the foil with the nuts already mounted on the plate that we slide into the rails without dismantling them, we slide the foil, we tighten the 4 screws and off we go. Adjusting the foil is also easier and more precise with the adjustment information listed on the ICS Pro plate. The handle in the carbon plate placed on the hull is a real gain in comfort for launching and carrying over short distances. And it has no impact on the rigidity and resistance of our plate which are flawless.
For more performance when sailing and comfort, the HIPE PRO is fitted with a double V footstrap in front. It allows you to recenter your stance on the board because the insert of the two straps is in the middle of the board, and thus gain in performance (rail to rail, frontside surfing, sailing toe side or backwind) and in comfort. It doesn’t seem like much, but it’s a huge plus in sailing to no longer have to compensate non-stop for excessive heel pressure due to a front strap that is too muh off-center. You ride without having to press hard on your tiptoes, just naturally and relaxed. And in surfs or downwinds, it’s a crazy difference!
Also equipped with a rear footstrap, the HIPE PRO offers all the essentials to progress in freestyle. Jumps and full speed tacks are yours.
The large diameter leash ring is the strongest on the market. It is essential for use in wing foiling or SUP foiling.
The 5 mm thick 3D Double Diamond Pad is specially designed to be comfortable and efficient. Coupled with the footstraps, the grip is flawless and allows long sessions without tiring or slipping.
The supplied double action inflation pump is so rapid and efficient you’ll be the first one in the water.
The screw kit for the straps and the foil is supplied with the board.
In order to facilitate the assembly of the foil, our new US fixing nuts are connected by a carbon fiber rod and delivered with the board. With the Smart Connection System we save time to mount the foil and the adjustment is precise. No more risk of losing elements of your screw kit: you leave them screwed on the plate and you slide them into the US rails through the 4 new insertion holes. Nothing more to disassemble: you just have to tighten the screws and off you go!!!
A repair kit is also included in case of damage (be careful, the kit is delivered without glue that you can easily find in your DIY store (PVC glue)). Note that we have all the components of your board in stock in order to repair it easily. Everything can be repaired on an inflatable.
Everything is delivered in a super practical and robust wheeled transport bag. The bag is large, you can store your HIPE PRO, foil and wing.
- It is designed for travel and without excess baggage on most airlines!
- The backpack straps are very padded and comfortable.
- The handles are super strong and comfy.
- The front pocket of a good volume allows you to store your accessories without any risk of losing them.
- And the compression straps reduce the volume of the bag to a minimum.
Construction
With its high-end inflatable technology in Woven Dropstitch double welded layers, this GONG board is beautiful, light, very rigid and really solid. Made in the best factory in the world, with the densest, premium quality Woven Dropstitch, we’re sure its welding will last for years without leaking or warping. HIPE PROs are the best, while remaining accessible with our direct sales model that does not add up the margins. We are far from low cost boards made in low end factories by people who know nothing about it. GONG is a serious and renowned brand, creator of the concept of an inflatable foil board coupled with a carbon plate. An invention that revolutionized the world of foilboards. Unique know-how acquired through a genuine R&D process.
Your benefits are clear:
- An efficient shape created by one of the world leaders in wing foiling.
- A design at the cutting edge of R&D and ahead of its time.
- A construction proven on thousands of boards.
- The “Full Options” finish at a crazy price.
- A light, solid board, with one of the best technologies on the market!!!
- An incredible price that can only be explained by our direct relationship with you.
- Simple maintenance and easy repairs as we have all the components in stock.
Wing Foil Board Inflatable HIPE Pro 5'8
The ultimate inflatable foil board!
Regular Price
549€
Sale Price
549€Regular Price
789€
-30%
Description
The new carbon plate is glued at high pressure to the hull of the inflatable structure. A large reinforcement is positioned under the plate, and a second one covers the outline of the ICS Pro plate for maximum durability.
This piece, made up of dozens of high-end prepreg carbon layers pressed at high temperature and two foam stringers, is a jewel of composite know-how. Its new design offers optimal rigidity with its vertical facets that block flex and channel water. The performance delivered by the HIPE PRO is totally comparable to a rigid board.
With its 4 box entries at the stance of the plate, the new ICS Pro carbon plate facilitates the assembly and adjustment of the foil. Performance without the hassle. We leave the squares and the screws on the plate, we insert and screw and let’s go! The HIPE PRO comes with our Smart Connexion System (SCS) made of paired brass inserts. Setting up the foil is much faster and easier. It is the plug and play solution which facilitates settings!
In order to offer maximum performance, the HIPE PRO is equipped with a V-strap at the front and a single rear footstrap. The HIPE PRO gives you the trick possibilities of a rigid board with all the advantages of an inflatable board.
Program
High-end inflatable foil board 100% dedicated to performance.Presentation
The HIPE PRO is the inflatable foil board for ultimate performance . When traveling or on your home spot, it is the magic board to perform without any worry. It fits in a bag, inflates in two minutes and performs like a rigid board! What else ? The sensations are so direct that you would swear to be on full composite. Firstly because our carbon plate covers the rider’s entire stance, and secondly because our technology is the best: way ahead! From then on everything is possible: having chill sessions or sending it!!! Its shape with a thin nose and tail concentrates the volume between your feet for maximum responsiveness. The round tail avoids touchdowns in extreme carves and it improves the water exits of the hull for a takeoff 2 knots earlier, like on our rigid high performance boards. The ICS Pro carbon plate, which takes up all the efforts of the foil and the rider, is lighter, more fluid, and even more rigid. You really have the performance of a rigid board, and the advantages of an inflatable one. Our HIPE welded double layer Woven Dropstitch technology has been proven on thousands of GONG boards. It’s light, super strong, and really rigid! A true best-seller, our innovation is a game changer in practice because it combines simplicity and performance like no other.
The new carbon plate is glued at high pressure to the hull of the inflatable structure. A large reinforcement is positioned under the plate, and a second one covers the outline of the ICS Pro plate for maximum durability.
This piece, made up of dozens of high-end prepreg carbon layers pressed at high temperature and two foam stringers, is a jewel of composite know-how. Its new design offers optimal rigidity with its vertical facets that block flex and channel water. The performance delivered by the HIPE PRO is totally comparable to a rigid board.
With its 4 box entries at the stance of the plate, the new ICS Pro carbon plate facilitates the assembly and adjustment of the foil. Performance without the hassle. We leave the squares and the screws on the plate, we insert and screw and let’s go! The HIPE PRO comes with our Smart Connexion System (SCS) made of paired brass inserts. Setting up the foil is much faster and easier. It is the plug and play solution which facilitates settings!
In order to offer maximum performance, the HIPE PRO is equipped with a V-strap at the front and a single rear footstrap. The HIPE PRO gives you the trick possibilities of a rigid board with all the advantages of an inflatable board.
3D View
- Ease of use, on land but also in the water.
- Transportation of course.
- Solidity because the inflatable does not fear shocks.
- Safety if you hit your board.
- 95% of the performance of a rigid.
Shape
The shape of the HIPE PRO is designed for high performance wing foiling. Its rocker is moderate at the nose. It is enough to make the landings of tricks, but not too much to keep gliding on the water before takeoff. At the tail we are flat to maximize acceleration before takeoff. The rails are round, as on all inflatables. But we used this natural shape to help the water slide off the board. It does not stick to the rails, and this is even more true at the tail. We designed the ICS Pro plate with a round tail to match the shape of the HIPE Pro. The tail is so fluid that it looks like a rigid Lethal Pro. It’s both elegant and efficient so as not to draw water before takeoff. We really fly earlier and with less effort. The shape is compact and has a crazy vivacity. When landing tricks, we appreciate the generous volume for each size. The significant thickness brings a lot of comfort in pre-flight and ease to take off. We love its unique glide on the water which is specific to inflatable boards. You take off easily, at least as fast as with a rigid board. It’s really stunning.
Equipment
The HIPE PRO comes with an ICS Pro carbon plate to attach the foil. This new ICS Pro carbon plate is equipped with double entry boxes to install and adjust the foil easily. The double holes correspond to the distance of the holes of the plate. We present the foil with the nuts already mounted on the plate that we slide into the rails without dismantling them, we slide the foil, we tighten the 4 screws and off we go. Adjusting the foil is also easier and more precise with the adjustment information listed on the ICS Pro plate. The handle in the carbon plate placed on the hull is a real gain in comfort for launching and carrying over short distances. And it has no impact on the rigidity and resistance of our plate which are flawless.
For more performance when sailing and comfort, the HIPE PRO is fitted with a double V footstrap in front. It allows you to recenter your stance on the board because the insert of the two straps is in the middle of the board, and thus gain in performance (rail to rail, frontside surfing, sailing toe side or backwind) and in comfort. It doesn’t seem like much, but it’s a huge plus in sailing to no longer have to compensate non-stop for excessive heel pressure due to a front strap that is too muh off-center. You ride without having to press hard on your tiptoes, just naturally and relaxed. And in surfs or downwinds, it’s a crazy difference!
Also equipped with a rear footstrap, the HIPE PRO offers all the essentials to progress in freestyle. Jumps and full speed tacks are yours.
The large diameter leash ring is the strongest on the market. It is essential for use in wing foiling or SUP foiling.
The 5 mm thick 3D Double Diamond Pad is specially designed to be comfortable and efficient. Coupled with the footstraps, the grip is flawless and allows long sessions without tiring or slipping.
The supplied double action inflation pump is so rapid and efficient you’ll be the first one in the water.
The screw kit for the straps and the foil is supplied with the board.
In order to facilitate the assembly of the foil, our new US fixing nuts are connected by a carbon fiber rod and delivered with the board. With the Smart Connection System we save time to mount the foil and the adjustment is precise. No more risk of losing elements of your screw kit: you leave them screwed on the plate and you slide them into the US rails through the 4 new insertion holes. Nothing more to disassemble: you just have to tighten the screws and off you go!!!
A repair kit is also included in case of damage (be careful, the kit is delivered without glue that you can easily find in your DIY store (PVC glue)). Note that we have all the components of your board in stock in order to repair it easily. Everything can be repaired on an inflatable.
Everything is delivered in a super practical and robust wheeled transport bag. The bag is large, you can store your HIPE PRO, foil and wing.
- It is designed for travel and without excess baggage on most airlines!
- The backpack straps are very padded and comfortable.
- The handles are super strong and comfy.
- The front pocket of a good volume allows you to store your accessories without any risk of losing them.
- And the compression straps reduce the volume of the bag to a minimum.
Construction
With its high-end inflatable technology in Woven Dropstitch double welded layers, this GONG board is beautiful, light, very rigid and really solid. Made in the best factory in the world, with the densest, premium quality Woven Dropstitch, we’re sure its welding will last for years without leaking or warping. HIPE PROs are the best, while remaining accessible with our direct sales model that does not add up the margins. We are far from low cost boards made in low end factories by people who know nothing about it. GONG is a serious and renowned brand, creator of the concept of an inflatable foil board coupled with a carbon plate. An invention that revolutionized the world of foilboards. Unique know-how acquired through a genuine R&D process.
Your benefits are clear:
- An efficient shape created by one of the world leaders in wing foiling.
- A design at the cutting edge of R&D and ahead of its time.
- A construction proven on thousands of boards.
- The “Full Options” finish at a crazy price.
- A light, solid board, with one of the best technologies on the market!!!
- An incredible price that can only be explained by our direct relationship with you.
- Simple maintenance and easy repairs as we have all the components in stock.
GLOBAL
- Rocker: flat enough to start early and glide well before the flight.
- Rails: round because inflatable, very effective.
- Volume: generous for each size.
- Outline: compact to increase sensations and performance in flight.
- Tail: round tail to boost take offs.
- Nose: round point nose.
Technical sheet
Wing Foil Board Inflatable HIPE Pro 5'8 5'8
- Length: 5’8 = 172.7cm
- Width: 28 1/8″ = 71.5cm
- Thickness: 6″ = 15.2cm
- Volume: 140 liters
- One foot off front: 22 3/8″ = 56.9 cm
- One foot off back: 22 3/16″ = 56.4 cm
- Weight: 8 kg (indicative board only weight at + or – 5%)
Buying guide
For whom?
You are looking for a high performance and hassle-free board, the HIPE PRO meets these specifications perfectly.
You must have a sufficient level:
- Either you have a windsurfing background, it helps a lot to handle the Wing.
- Either you know how to fly a foil.
- Either you already have a significant number of flight hours on a wing foil.
- Either you are athletic.
In the big sizes, it is easy, but if you take a volume close to your weight, kneeling in the chop with thin tips will not be as easy as on a longer board or on a classic HIPE with its wide and comfortable tail.
So you have to be in good physical condition to be lively and have enough energy. And/or take a generous volume.
What for?
The HIPE PRO is the ultimate board to progress without complicating your life, it covers all programs, light wind, freeride, freestyle and waveriding. Brilliant in freeride, easy in surfing and perfect in tricks, it is limitless.
Its dynamic characteristics allow you to dare everything on the water. On land, it inflates and is stored away within a few minutes and there is no risk of shocks. This is the perfect board for traveling!
- In Wing, it is great for boosting your level. It’s the top level for performance in transitions, speed, heading, curves, surfing and tricks.
- In SUP foil, its compact shape requires very good paddling technique but offers crazy sensations and performance in strapless flight.
Which size ?
In wing foiling
The HIPE PRO is a high performance wing board. But by playing on the volumes, you can adapt it to your needs:
Beginner
You should have enough volume to float, around your weight + 40 = volume.
- Example: I weigh 80kg + 40 = L to float. Which means that with 120L and more I will be good.
Comfort
Have enough volume to float, around your weight + 15 = volume.
- Example: I weigh 80kg + 15 = 95L to float. Which means that with 95L and more I will be easy, provided you have a good level in wing.
Sporty
You can also subliter it because the HIPE PRO is wide enough to be stable. So if you have a great level and want maximum responsiveness, you can switch to negative volumes.
Until your weight = volume you can go on your knees by leaning on the wing on the water.
- Example: I weigh 80kg = 80L to slightly under-liter. Which means that with 80L my board will sink slightly when stopped and I should be precise and sporty at each start.
A small table that sums it all up :
In SUP foiling
In SUP foiling, you absolutely must have a positive volume balance. Your weight plus the weight of the board should be less than the volume of the board. Do not hesitate to take a little volume and width if you are not yet comfortable on your stance. And beware of the row effect which will make you row in a spinning top if you don’t have a good level in SUP.
You should have enough volume to float, around your weight + 30 = volume.
- Example: I weigh 80kg + 30 = 110L to float. Which means that with a 5’6 of 115L I will manage, provided I don’t start in SUP foiling. And if I want great comfort, I will have to switch to the 5’8 of 140L.
Which quiver partner?
The HIPE PRO is truly the performance inflatable foil board. So it will take a very large place in your sessions and a very small one in your quiver.
You can of course complete it with a range of Stand Up Paddleboards without foil. And surfboards for days when the waves are unsuitable for foiling.
Which foil wings?
In wing foiling
Beginners will have the fastest progression with an XL front wing (regardless of their size between 50kg and 100kg) and a 45cm Rise Stab. Above 90kg, an XXL front wing is a plus for early take-off.
If you’re shy, start with an Rise Front Wing.
If you’re good at it, start with an X-Over Front Wing.
For the experienced
In the X-Over or Curve range: super easy and efficient wings at low speed
- M for those between 50kg and 65kg and all wind forces.
- L for those between 65kg and 75kg and all wind forces.
- XL for those between 75kg and 100kg and all wind forces.
- XXL for those between 100kg and 120kg and wind below 15 knots.
For the pros
In the Fluid or Veloce range: high performance wings
- M for those between 50kg and 75kg and wind stronger than 15 knots.
- L for those between 65kg and 85kg and wind stronger than 15 knots.
- XL for those between 75kg and 100kg and all wind forces, or for lightweight in light wind.
- XXL for those between 100kg and 120kg and wind under 15 knots.
The size of the front wing determines the speed / lift ratio. The smaller the front wing, the faster you will go but the more uncomfortable you’ll be at low speeds.
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. Thus, thick stabs are slower than thin stabs, but are much more load-bearing, and therefore calm and effective at low speed. A larger stab wingspan avoids loss of control but decreases handling.
In SUP foiling
Beginners will have the fastest progression with an XL front wing (regardless of their size between 50kg and 90kg) and a 45cm Rise Stab. Above 90kg, an XXL front wing is a plus for early take-off.
If you’re shy, start with an Rise Front Wing.
If you’re good at it, start with an X-Over Front Wing.
For the experienced
In the X-Over or Curve range: super easy and efficient wings at low speed
- M for those between 50kg and 65kg or powerful waves.
- L for those between 65kg and 75kg.
- XL for those between 75kg and 100kg or soft waves.
- XXL for those between 100kg and 120kg or very soft waves.
For the pros
In the Fluid and Veloce range: high performance wings
- M for those between 50kg and 65kg or powerful waves.
- L for those between 65kg and 75kg.
- XL for those between 75kg and 100kg or soft waves.
- XXL for those between 100kg and 120kg or very soft waves. It’s rather just for pumping.
Which foil mast?
In wing foiling
During your first sessions, you can reassure yourself with a short mast (65cm). Falls on the first flights will be less impressive. But apart from when launching, you will have everything to gain with a long mast (85cm and more).
More length = more headroom = easier = more efficient.
Unlike for kite foiling, in wing there is little opposition to the front wing because it pulls less. So we put less wind angle on the mast. So mastering a large mast with a wing is no problem. And since the boards used are much bigger than for kite foiling, the inertia is greater. So your foil is less crazy. Everything is calmer. So don’t be afraid of a long mast.
In choppy water, in transitions, in sluggish waters, a large mast will be ten times more pleasant. It will save you from touchdowns and give you the necessary height margin in all your actions.
Of course the must is the V2 carbon mast in 85cm or 100cm. Absolutely magical. But the 85cm or 95cm aluminum are great too.
We recommend 85cm in freestyle and surf, and longer in freeride and race for comfort.
In SUP foiling
The 65cm aluminum mast is perfect. If you are a pro, switch to the monobloc 70cm: masterful.
For downwinds you may prefer the Alu 75cm option to give you a bit of headroom.
Foil Positioning?
For GONG foils, place the plate in the center of the US rail box. The further you move it forward, the more it raises the board.
The further you move it backwards, the more the nose of the board pearls.
Be careful not to move it too far forward. We often tend not to let the back foot work enough, 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 efforts.
How long should my Paddle be?
If you want to use the HIPE in SUP foiling, you will need a paddle between your actual height and +10cm.
Which Leash?
Take a 6′ of 7mm minimum diameter.
Check its condition before each session and change it every year. It’s your life jacket.
Strap or Strapless? 2 or 3 straps?
When using the HIPE with a wing
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 HIPE, we’re clearly going to miss a big part of its potential without straps.
With straps, you’ll have much more control and much less risk of the foil flipping over under your feet. When you are getting into wing foiling, the V front straps are an essential benchmark to position your feet properly. You save a lot of time.
In the waves, it’s obvious, you gain a lot with straps, including the rear strap. You can recover from crazy situations just by pulling up on your feet. And what to say in the tricks: the catalog is multiplied tenfold with the straps. All jumps are possible, and the cushioning of the inflatable is magic for the knees ?
Take your first steps with just the V front straps. You can mount the rear strap because it will make a good mark to wedge your foot just in front, and a good grip. But don’t put it on at first. Once you are comfortable in flight, remember to move the foil back 2cm to get used to the rear strap.
Good to know:
Never leave your board in the sun, even less an inflatable board, and even less a black carbon plate that will heat up very quickly. You might see it peeling off!!!
Don’t screw further than the bottom of the box, otherwise you’ll get into the skin of the inflatable. We deliver US squares with no opening, but be careful.
Never let your foil board get mistreated in the waves, especially close to the shore. You must protect it from major forces. A wave that carries your board away and rolls it away can do a lot of damages.
Equipments
- ICS carbon plate.
- GONG V-shaped front footstrap light (screws included).
- GONG rear large symmetric footstrap light (screws included).
- 3D double diamond deck pad.
- 2 non-through SCS inserts paired with a carbon fiber rod.
- Screws for foil plate and straps.
- 8 Adjustment wedges for US rail.
- Leash plug at the tail to never lose your board.
- High pressure inflation valve on the nose for easy deflation and board rolling.
- Multi-nozzle double action rapid inflation pump (compatible with a wing).
- Transport bag with wheels.
- Repair kit (glue not included).
Delivery
Delivery delay
We indicate a preparation and shipping time of 3 working days. In reality, the majority of orders are shipped within 24/48 hours.
The delivery time, i.e. delivery time of the package to your home, then depends on the delivery location and the carrier.
We work with reliable and efficient carriers. 99% of shipments go perfectly and quickly. In the case of the remaining 1%, rest assured that we will do what is necessary with the carrier.
Shipping fees
Unlike other sites, shipping costs are not hidden behind the price of our products. You know exactly what shipping costs you, and you are not disadvantaged if you choose to collect your order at our GONG Space Center.
Shipping costs are calculated based on the weight and volume of each package, and your delivery address.
Tracking your package
Delivery tracking is managed directly by the carriers to whom we have entrusted your packages. They will contact you by email or SMS to allow you to choose delivery methods and follow the route of your package.
Carriers
We work with the best transport societies to deliver to you throughout Europe and the world within very short deadlines. We chose them for their quality of service and their compliance with deadlines.
For mainland France, 80% of your orders arrive at their destination in less than 48 hours of processing.
For Europe, delivery times vary from 3 to 6 working days, depending on the country of destination.
For the rest of the world, delivery times depend on transit time and customs clearance time. This delay depends on customs and can last from a few days to a few weeks depending on the destination and seasonality.
Please note, transport time is added to preparation/shipping time. Two companies collaborate on your order (GONG and the carrier). Each one masters its activity and is committed to optimizing its deadlines so that you are delivered as quickly as possible and at a reasonable price.
Eco-responsible packaging
Preserving the environment is an absolute priority. This is why we do everything possible to reduce our ecological footprint.
The most important thing is to sell quality, durable products that will be repairable and will please you for a long time.
For our shipments, we use:
- Scotch craft paper.
- Final packaging in high-end cardboard.
- For rigid boards: Flexi-Hex, very high resistance ecological packaging.
This means:
- Reusable and recyclable packaging.
- An almost total reduction in single-use plastic.
- Maximum protection and impact resistance for rigid boards thanks to the innovative Flexi-Hex honeycomb design (35mm thick).
Receipt of your product
Upon delivery, check the condition of your package in the presence of the carrier. A complete explanation email on the procedure to follow will be sent to you when your order is shipped.
Despite our requirements and all the care we take in the packaging and protection of your product, transport hazards may occur, and your product may suffer more or less significant transport damage.
Note that the products are protected in their carton. If you have any doubts, simply refuse delivery and contact us.
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