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The 2023 SuperPower delivers all the power you dream of.

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Description

Program

The 2023 SuperPower delivers all the power you dream of.

Presentation

At some point, we all were faced with wind conditions that simply required more power than what a “traditional” wing can deliver. In light wind, obviously, but also on tricky spots due to unstable winds, strong currents or simply long lulls.

The SuperPower, the bestseller when it comes to this program, has been equipped with a major evolution to make it even faster, more maneuverable and much more efficient in every point of sail: the Low Drag System (LDS). This GONG innovation, which can also be found on the Droïd and the SuperPower, cuts drag at the tips by half. This technology allows for a brand new way of handling wind flows in the wing, which can finally breathe as much as it needs. The speed and stability gain is extreme. The wing is finally let loose, silent and fluid, because the air escapes twice as much. The reduction in drag also facilitates rotations : The SuperPower feels much more alive!

Getting the most out of marginal conditions, that’s the job of the SuperPower 2023. Once you are up and flying, you will keep on foiling through the lightest lulls, and you will even manage to sail upwind in lighter winds.

To achieve this prowess and offer even more low end power, we need the center strut to be quite long, which can be reminiscent of very compact racing sails like those used by L’Ours in the 90’s at the indoor windsurfing event in Bercy. When getting a shape more compact, its wingspan is reduced : our SuperPower 7,5m² has roughly the same wingspan as a regular 5m² wing!!! The wing tips stay out of the water when pumping. This moderate wingspan is amazing on the three SuperPower sizes : 6m², 7.5m² and 9m² !

With its brand new hyper rigid Z shape center strut, its hollow is really deep and firmly set. It does not move around and the trailing edge of the wing remains very tight, which makes it super comfortable : your hands are on both sides of the hollow with a perfectly balanced harness line and it’s game on!

The new 2023 construction, 200g lighter and stiffer, brings more maneuverability and comfort. And the new, longer back handle will give you the ability to put your back hand exactly where you want it, for that extra bit of comfort.

It’s THE wing for spots with inconsistent winds. Without effort, you fly through the lulls without needing to pump and you can even go upwind in lighter winds.

Never be the one not flying : get a SuperPower !!!

3D view

Shape

The 2023 version of the SuperPower has an even deeper and firmly set hollow : the deepest in our whole range. A magical amount of low end power to get flying super early and fly through the lulls without ever needing to pump.

Its span, the most compact of our range, has been reduced even more : 15cm thanks to a different angle at the tips. Add to this the remarkably small ratio of the wing and you get a wing with hyper efficient pumping and an impressive low end torque in order to be the first one flying.

Once in flight, we discover the incredible potential of the LDS (Low Drag System) technology. This world first allows a new management of the drag with the integration of a removable rigid batten which allows a perfect tapering of the last section of the tips. The flow of the airflow in the wings is not linear or parallel to the batten. They essentially go sideways towards the tips. This diagonal tendency in the flows creates an overpressure in the intrado on large tips with a voluminous section. Our innovation is to drop the volume of the tips almost to zero so that the air is no longer retained. The wing enjoys deep breaths of air! The gain in speed and stability of the Wing is stunning. The system is perfectly rigid but removable with a discreet, reliable and super classy system.

 

 

The 2023 Superpower has an all new central Z batten shape. The assembly of the panels is now perpendicular to the strut, like the leading edge, which makes it much stronger at high pressure. The connection with the new central segments is firmer. The central third is studied so as not to bend between the hands. Because it is between the hands that a large part of flexing develops, loosening the trailing edge. We blocked this point for more power and precision of the wing.
Finally, the rear third of the batten is sewn directly onto the canopy without using an extra panel for the hollow. This increases the batten section at the back hand and gives it greater resistance to leeward bending. The strut is twice as stiff, guaranteeing a constant shape in jumps or gusts. The rear hand acts directly on the trailing edge thanks to a diagonal cut on the last section of the central strut. Thus the rear point of the rear handle is placed after the start of this wide cone, pulling on the rear hand closes the strut instead of letting it open on the classic struts. This reduces flapping and delivers an impressive power. The stiffness gained allows you to control the wing with great finesse and brings consistency in its behavior.

The leading edge has been completely redesigned for this 2023 version: a central section has been added to boost the rigidity of the dihedral in the center of the wing as well as the connection with the central strut. A second section is added to optimize performance by improving the profile with more cutouts and therefore more progressiveness in the front of the shape, which brings a significant gain when going upwind for example. All the sections of the leading edge were then redistributed to optimize their respective lengths and angulations in order to stiffen the leading edge while keeping a contained diameter for this kind of shape. This optimization makes it possible to develop all the power of such a profile for an early take-off while maintaining the performance of a LE with a moderate diameter. The ears of the wing are also redesigned with a slight twist which facilitates the flow of air in the wing and gives it a much better glide; super comfortable on the long speed runs.

Instructions

Innovation is at the core of our products

 

It benefits from the strongest construction on the market. And yet it is lighter! While nothing is indestructible, we still want wings capable of coping with the worst treatments and equipping the best riders.

The work on the structure and the distribution of materials has made it possible to lighten our 2023 range significantly: on average 200g less on a 7,5m², it’s absolutely crazy! The difference is mindblowing from the get go!

The 100 microns TPU bladders are more durable than the competition, which often uses 60 or 80 microns TPU bladders, which is much more tearable. At GONG it’s solid and repairable.

Our canopy is of triple Ripstop on the entire surface. Firstly because the feeling is much stiffer, firmer. Then because it is the best against tearing without affecting lightness. Three large-diameter fibers reinforce the fabric at regular intervals and in two 90° axes. This mesh reinforces the fabric against hits.

The skeleton, leading edge and central batten, are Dacron DP175LL, the world reference for Dacron. It’s the most proven Dacron material on the market, and the most expensive. Rigid and resistant, it is perfect to get excellent performance for as long as possible. It is also easy to find for discreet repairs.

The support straps of the handles and the harness line take up all the load of the rider and diffuse this effort around the entire circumference of the central batten. It is clearly the most durable : both for huge one-time loads, and for long term use beyond 12 months.

The seams are further reinforced on all our 2023 models. First those of the batten which are now like those of the leading edge and therefore capable of withstanding enormous pressure. Then in the canopy with panel cutouts that take advantage of the direction of the seams to improve the wing’s rigidity.

We are the opposite of the basic wing technology of low cost brands. Our low prices can only be explained by the absence of intermediaries. Our wings are built according to the rules of the art, to last and endure the usual constraints of this new sport.

At GONG our wings are top of the range and if by bad luck you were to break them, they are repairable from A to Z with the components that we keep in stock for your favorite repairer.

2023 wings technology

The structure of our wings is composed of a leading edge and a central strut in Dacron DP175LL which form a rigid skeleton when the internal TPU bladders are inflated.

Dacron DP175LL is a very durable and very rigid polyester fabric, and this particular variant is also light.

The panels are cut using a numerical control. Accuracy is absolute to guarantee you a shape that is 100% compliant with our 3D design.

The assembly of the panels is achieved by a succession of sometimes very complex seams. Indeed, while the flat seams in the canopy remain simple, other assemblies such as the batten for example must be sewn using specific techniques, to withstand the constraints of this new sport.

 

 

GONG’s experience as a pioneer in the sport with a Team of the highest level, combined with the know-how gained over decades in our production plants, guarantee you an end product that is durable, light and perfectly in line with our design and our expectations .

The rigidity of the structure is ensured by bladders in the leading edge and in the central batten. Our bladders are made of 100 microns thick TPU for added strength. The tubes themselves and all the accessories are heat-sealed to withstand significant pressures.

 

To reinforce the rigidity of the structure, we worked on the longitudinal and volumetric dimensions of the sections of leading edge Dacron DP175LL panels. In the center, the sections are reduced and with a large diameter, the closer you get to the tips, the thinner the leading edge becomes to reinforce the rigidity of the arc of the wing.

Being the control area of the wing, the central strut has also undergone major transformations to stiffen the structure of the Wing. The assembly technology for the strut is the same as the one used for the leading edge, with specially reinforced seams on our 2023 wings.

Our expectations are clear: a very rigid, resistant and light structure.

 

We dress the structure of the wing with a 50g/m² spinnaker canvas, so very light, but weaved in triple ripstop to stiffen and strengthen it. The triple ripstop will stop the tears, preventing them from spreading any further. But it will also lock the deformations of the fabric to guarantee the stability of the shape when sailing.This fabric is coated with a protective layer that forms a near impermeable barrier to air and protects it from the sun and humidity so that it lasts as long as possible. This surface treatment also has a water-repellent effect to repel water on the spinnaker instantly and lighten the Wing when sailing.

The canopy is an assembly of spinnaker panels that define the profile of the wing with cutouts precisely defined in design on the 3D software SurfPlan. Our huge laser cutting board combine precision and assembly speed.

 

The shape evolves considerably from one model to another depending on the wing program: ease of use, range of use, nervousness, reactivity, performance… And it is our R&D center made up of engineers, 3D-designers, our shaper and GONG Team who are responsible for developing the best solutions for your uses.

 

 

The need for visibility, especially for security, led us to offer a panoramic view from your control room. The two large PVC windows centered on the canopy and a PVC window on the small canopy panel between the strut and the main canopy guarantee you an exceptional panorama at first glance. These PVC panels fit perfectly into the profile of the wing and are very durable, especially against low temperatures and folding.

Wing foiling is an extreme sport. The equipment has to cope with harsh conditions and this requires the integration of reinforcements.

  • The seams subject to these heavy loads have been reinforced by the addition of a strip at the seam. Collages, specific stitches, multiple layers for example.
  • The tips of the leading edge and of the strut are lined with a thick and robust Nylon layer.

 

 

This shape is equipped with the new LDS (Low Drag System) technology, this world first allows a new management of the drag with the integration of a removable rigid batten which allows a perfect tapering of the last section of the tips. The flow of the airflow in the wings is not linear or parallel to the batten. They essentially go sideways towards the tips. This diagonal tendency in the flows creates an overpressure in the intrado on large tips with a voluminous section. Our innovation is to drop the volume of the tips almost to zero so that the air is no longer retained. The wing enjoys deep breaths of air! The gain in speed and stability of the wing is stunning. The system is perfectly rigid but removable with a discreet, reliable and super classy system.

 

A wing is also made of many essential accessories:

The large rapid inflation/deflation valve on the leading edge which is doubled on the strut for immediate deflation and compact storage. Always in one pump, it’s inflated by the leading edge in a few seconds.

 

 

The number of handles is optimal. We offer three handles placed on the structure of the wing: a downwind handle on the leading edge for surfing sessions and getting in and out of the water and two handles on the central batten to steer the wing. On the 2023 range, the length of the rear handle has been increased to be able to adapt the positioning of your hand whatever the circumstances.

 

 

The position of the handles is precisely defined according to the model and according to the size of each wing. We study each wing to determine the perfect position to place your hands.

The two steering handles are sewn onto the wing strut with reinforcement straps that go all the way around the strut in order to relieve the batten fabric from taking on all the efforts.

Our handles consist of a rigid PVC body and comfortable EVA foam. They are wrapped in a very durable and non-abrasive Nylon webbing. The rigidity of the whole handle thus provides direct and precise control of the wing in all circumstances, protects your board from shocks, and can be stored in one minute.

 

 

The leash attachment point on the leading edge is even more reinforced than the bridle anchors on a kite. It’s super strong and it’s essential because a break there would cause the wing to explode.

To make the sessions last while preserving your back, we have placed two nylon harness loops on the central strut to mount a harness line (sold separately). These very light nylon loops are discreetly integrated into the base of the handles. Long sessions and one-handed tricks are yours!

 

Your benefits are clear:

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

Buying guide

For whom?

Anyone who doesn’t want to stand still in the not-so-great winds, whatever your level.

So either the big guys or the riders on inland bodies of water, but the SuperPower is also great for those who want a powerful wing without too much size and wingspan, in 6m² for example.

The 6m2 may be suitable for a beginner. But it is preferable to have an intermediate level (about fifteen sessions) to take advantage of the qualities of the SuperPower.

For what?

It’s the most powerful wing in the world: what more can we say!
Great not to stand still in the not-so-great winds. Let’s say it’s the perfect wing for imperfect conditions: irregular, sluggish or too light wind.

It has a huge potential in racing thanks to its phenomenal power. Bearing off is crazy when you’re overpowered. Really amazing. And when riding upwind we are very well set.

What size?

 

Don’t overestimate the power of wings. The ambient blah blah would have you believe that you will have fun with a 4m² in 12 knots, even 8 knots… It is really just BS to make you get a cheaper wing and make you believe that this sport is magic.

The reality is that for a 85kg winger, you need 15/20 knots with a 5m² to fly to get flying the first times. After about 15 sessions, you will fly at 15 knots with a 5m². And if you’re athletic, pumping hard can make you take off at 12 knots in 5m² and hold the flight through 8 knots lulls. All this can be learned and requires practice.

 

Best quiver choices?

The SuperPower goes with everything. Obviously it will be more in tune with equipment dedicated to performance in light wind.

You can (should) add to this combo a SUP for windless days, and surely a board dedicated to surfing. But if you’re heading towards wing foiling, you may already have these toys in the garage ?

Which leash?

A 5’5 to 8’ Wing leash will be ideal. Preferably a model dedicated to wing foiling and of the coiled type. A short leash allows you to get back on the board quickly. By letting the board go further, a long leash prevents contacts between the foil and the wing.

Check its condition before each session and change it every year. It’s your life jacket.

Don’t let your wing flap in the wind at the end of the leash, it’s not unbreakable! Ditto in the waves, do not hold your Wing by the leash, it will explode and/or you will get hurt.

With or without a harness?

Riding without a harness is sexy because it’s a thing of the moment and it makes you feel free. You can move in all directions, it’s really nice.

But it is necessary to be slightly underpowered if you do not want your arms to burn too quickly. This also means more pumping to take off.

All our wings have harness line attachments since 2021. So, the choice is yours.

So, if you like to ride with more power, the use of a harness is almost mandatory if you don’t want your sessions to be limited to one hour. In this case, the installation of harness line is super simple, (see our tutorials on the forum). We advise you to use a harness that is enveloping and as soft as possible, with a windsurfing type of hook.

So, it’s up to you to see if sensation and aesthetics prevail over performance. But it is a safe bet that soon all riders will have harnesses because the evolution will go towards more powerful wings and more performance.

Boom or handles?

We’ve tried everything, in every conceivable combination. A boom is great but not at all suitable for beginners who need a light wing.
With a boom, a beginner will hit the board and damage it, in addition to killing his shoulders for nothing.

By 2021, we had reduced the number of handles to a minimum and gained almost a kilogram per wing. On the V2 we offer thinner and more rigid handles.
In 2023, we have further optimized the number of handles to control the Wing with your fingertips only and adapt the position of your hand without ever losing control.

The choice is therefore three ideally placed handles:

  • One for moving it around and surfing on the leading edge.
  • A front handle on the central batten.
  • A long rear handle to adjust the power without letting go of the wing.

Windows or full canopy?

Wings without windows require a maneuverable, responsive wing and an experienced rider who sails instinctively. Always check your trajectory, especially in maneuvers and tricks.

Wings with windows are safer.
For beginners, a wing with windows is a must because safety comes first. They are used to see a silhouette to abort a dangerous curve that would cause a collision, without having to manipulate the Wing and expose yourself to a fall.

With or without battens?

In light wind conditions, light wings are more enjoyable. So it’s without a fiber batten that we have reinvented the SuperPower. Ultra light, but it retains small battens on the trailing edge to avoid excessive flapping.

Included equipments

 

  • The Low Drag System technology on each tip consists of a removable rigid batten tightened by a profiled clip to allow a fluid flow of air.
  • The windows have been positioned to have a panoramic leeward view. This is a real plus for your safety and that of others.

 

 

  • The new large rear handle naturally positions your hand where you are most comfortable. Once in flight, your hand won’t move much, but you’ll find this big handle very useful during take-off, pumping or certain tricks where moving your rear hand makes life easier. Easier to catch than the double handle, it remains precise in steering.

 

 

  • The handle for the front hand is placed ideally. Its position depends on the hollow, so it is more precise to have a small front handle because on a good wing the profile does not move back. There is no need to move your front hand.
  • A downwind handle on the leading edge that allows you to handle the shocked wing on land as well as on the water.
  • Two harness loops placed on the strut allow you to attach your GONG harness line to sail for long hours without getting tired.
  • The inflation/deflation valves are used directly with the tip of the hose (not supplied). No more non-compatible or lost nozzles!
  • The neoprene caps of the valves have been drilled to facilitate the evacuation of air when folding, even when closed!
  • The mini fiber battens at the trailing edge have been lightened for a considerable weight gain.

 

 

  • All our wings are supplied with a premium bag and a repair kit.
  • To comply with navigation regulations, we have integrated a plastic label on the intrados, close to the tip, to write down the owner’s personal information: surname, first name, telephone and address.

Pricing

GONG WING SUPERPOWER 2023 : from 769€

  • We make quality products. We are not “low cost”.
  • We sell simply without an intermediary thanks to the internet: direct from shaper to surfer.
  • If we sold this Wing in a surfshop, it would cost 1199€ (taking into account traditional margins that we should offer to distributers and stores).

 

Shipping

Availability:

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

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

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

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

 

Pre-order:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

Delays:

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

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

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

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

 

Shipping Fees: 

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

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

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

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

 

Any questions:

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

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

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

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

 

Eco-responsible packaging:

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

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

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

For our shipments we use:

  • 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.

 

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.

 

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.

13 reviews for GONG WING SUPERPOWER 2023

  1. Alessio

    Funny day yesterday in Italy,15-20 knots, small chop. I could have gone out with my 5.0, but I selected the superpower 7.5 2023. Fluid, easy to fly with no pumping, great speed. I stayed about 4 hrs in the water (no harness) and today I can still move my arms, so all in all I’m happy! I bought this wing just for such days…

  2. Ismaël

    Petit retour sur la Superpower 2023 en 6m par un modeste wingeur pour ceux qui hésiteraient : testée aujourd’hui dans des conditions asthmatiques elle est juste incroyable !
    – Comparée à la version 2022, effectivement un pumping différent mais qui s’apprend rapidement…la main avant avec Paume vers le bas comme conseille l’Ours effectivement ça aide…la montée sur le Foil est très rapide, très verticale, très peu d’air nécessaire, le problème c’est qu’il faut réussir à prendre un peu de vitesse avec la planche sinon on retombe aussitôt, normal…je dois améliorer ma technique au niveau des jambes, sinon une Cruzader aidera bien aussi..il devait y avoir 6-7 noeuds, je partais à 8 je pense…soit un noeud de mieux qu’avec la 2022 dans les mêmes conditions . Une mini risée suffit, c’est plus physique mais moins cardio car il faut tres peu de temps pour se sustenter !
    – une fois en vol : tant qu’il y a un petit peu d’air on ne s’arrête plus !! j’ai traversé le lac sans pomper avec 6-7 noeuds je pense…c’est plus que passer les moles ! Quand il y a plus d’air du tout du tout on fini par retomber, à moins de pomper bien sûr, ce qui reste faisable avec l’aile même sans grande technique de jambe, pour gagner encore quelques mètres…
    – l’aile est plus légère, très équilibrée. Elle se tient à l’horizontale avec un doigt dès qu’il y a un peu d’air…les fenêtres sont au top on se croirait dans un bateau mouche à regarder le paysage défiler 😅
    – plus tendue comme toutes les 2023, elle est donc plus physique…je pense pas que je la tiendrai jusqu’à 18 noeuds comme avant, pas grave car je pars plus tôt. Dès qu’on borde l’aile, ça accélère, on sent la puissance ! Impression que le vent s’est renforcé d’un coup alors qu’en fait on va pas si vite !! C’est quand on se retourne qu’on découvre que le vent est super faible en fait !
    Bref une aile qui tient toutes ses promesses, j’ai hâte de la tester dans 6 noeuds à nouveau, mais avec la Cruzader et la FW Curve H XL 😍
    Même le chevreuil 🙈 qui nageait ne s’attendait pas à voir arriver une wing par si peu d’air il a pris peur et s’est enfuit 🤣🤣
    Pour les ailes et le matos en général c’est chacun ses goûts, pour ceux qui aiment la SP vous aller adorer la SP 2023 !
    Hipe Pro 5’’3- mat alu 85V2, Stab Pro H45 , FW Fluid XXLS, 1m75-68kg , Lac intérieur

  3. Arjan

    First try Superpower 7.5 & Mint 5.0 (fluid XLH & h45, @70kg) in 9-12kts. Rushed home from work..😅

    SP 7.5 boom, what nice handling for such a big powerful wing, different pump behavior, will soon be normal. The boom, nice thin, direct wing feeling, tacking was “easy” no miss grabbing a handle 😁 No harness used (didn’t want to with the new Mint..) but I was not really missing it because the wind was very light and you can hold the boom with one hand and let the other rest a sec. Windows spot on, enjoying the view. Can’t imagine stepping back to soft handles.

    The Mint 5.0 80L felt really nice under my feet, I know a 40L board will feel nicer in perfect conditions but thats not what I get here.. I think it’s gone be a nice summer.. 😁

  4. Aurélien Qri

    Petit retour sur la SP 2023 6² sur Veloce XL. J’attendais quelques nav avant de faire un mini retour d’un pratiquant moyen sans prétentions

    ?️ : 10knts ? Quelques rafales à 12knts ( eau + sombre). Rares “claques”. 0 mouton
    ?️ : 70 kgs
    ? : Hipe 5’3 V1
    Stab : du X-Over pour l’empattement ( stabilité tangage ).

    Nav :
    Pompage / Décollage : gestuelle différente, coup à prendre. Jeu vertical avec jambes facilite le mouvement
    Cruising : super équilibrée au harnais, silencieuse, béton.
    Poignées : forme des doigts top.
    Jibe : 1er : je loupe la main arrière ( quelques cm + loin ? ). Les suivants : rien à dire.
    Impressions : Rigidité, sentiment de pouvoir la tenir haut dans la plage de vent, creux immobile. 11knts de moyenne, pointe à 15knts sans jamais sentir de tension dans les bras.
    J’ai opté pour cette voile afin qu’elle m’accompagne sur l’Ypra. Sur-puissance au décollage pour haut ratio et tolérance plage haute.
    Quiver actuel : Pulse 4², SP 6² 2023, SP7.5² V2.

    Vent trop instable pour juger de la remontée au vent. Mais ça à l’air excellent!

  5. Warrick

    I spent a lot of time on the lake, with the Rise XXL and the Superpower. The Superpower made many more days possible – I could foil on days which before were too light. Calm water, lots of power – the Superpower is a great wing! I have since ridden it in the ocean at the high end of its range, and it depowers progressively too.

  6. Vin Cent

    Test ce jour , sauvetage de session nickel ! ( Maintenant que j ai réussi à monter les tips rigide ?)
    Rider débrouille 95 kg sec, planche 105 l custom , foil monobloc 85, fluid xlt, stab fluid xl.
    Comme la neutra ce n est pas une aile de débutant ! Elle genere une puissance impressionnante , pour ceux qui ont connu les SP v1/v2 , c est encore un autre monde. La remontée au près est folle, ça ne Flap pas, ça ne bouge pas. Dans les manoeuvres c est une grande aile il faut s adapter mais rien d insurmontable . Les molles se passent sans problèmes et les survente se gèrent très bien . Les fenêtres sont bien il faut naviguer wing perpendiculaire pour bien voir dedans , très sympa car avec son côté compact , les tips ne touchent pas l eau ( rider 176 cm) . J étais en plage moyenne haute, un harnais est nécessaire je pense, il faut des bras j en ai mais fatigués sur la fin ? . Ça m a vraiment rappeller les voiles de slalom 5 cambers en 8 m ?. Génial !

  7. FantoSlate ER

    Test SUPERPOWER 6m 2023.
    Cette aile est très belle en noire, elle est effectivement plus légère que l’année dernière, et est équipée également des lattes sur les côtés du bord d’attaque.
    Dommage que le sac ne soit pas comme celui de la droïde ou de la pulse, ou tu peux ranger l’aile avec les lattes montées.
    Sur l eau, pas de surprise, c’est hyper stable et très rigide comme toute la gamme 2023.
    Dynamique dans les mains dans les transitions, et d’une neutralité exemplaire toujours dans les tacks… Je dirais même que l’aile tourne très fortement sur elle-même pendant cette transition, du coup tu peux vraiment raccourcir le virage si tu le désires.
    Ça cape très bien, et j’ai passé effectivement les molles avec une facilité déconcertante.
    En effet le vent était une nouvelle fois off et très très asthmatique…genre 0 nds à 15nds max et 8nds qui pouvaient durer longtemps….
    L’alliance entre ma LH fluide et cette super power est très bon dans ce type de condition, j’avais une super glisse.
    Dans les quelques risées, j’accélérai sans aucun problème de stabilité ou autre….bien au contraire.
    D’ailleurs j’ai fait la rencontre d’un petit jeune bien motivé, 52kg , équipé en MT fluid.
    On s’est tiré la bourre… Dans les molles il me tenait, mais à la moindre risée je partais devant comme une fusée malgré mes 85kg ?.
    Je lui ai fait tester le matos ensuite, il va clairement commander une aile dans la gamme h, car il a clairement adoré la glisse.
    22.3 nds quand même, dans ce type conditions,. Je trouve ça une nouvelle fois génial.
    J’avoue que la hypra 800 cm² me fait vraiment de l’œil…
    Mais combien me faudra t il de nds pour décoller …uhmmm ?
    La super power rempli son rôle d aile pour conditions de lac, light etc..
    De plus les fenêtres sont là aussi parfaitement placées.
    Je n’ai pas testé en freefly.
    Seul petit bémol peut-être pour moi est le départ au planning en plage basse. J’ai l’impression en ce qui me concerne, d’avoir un peu de mal avec une aile très rigide pour pomper dans le light .
    J’y arrive bien sûr mais j’ai l’impression de perdre un nœud par exemple… Dans certaines risées je voulais pomper mais j’avais ce sentiment de ne pas avoir d’air dans ma voile..et de ne quasi rien ressentir , de manière à générer de la puissance.
    Juste une question d’habitude certainement, par contre je suis étonné de la plage basse relativement très bonne de la LH fluid pour mon gabarit. ??.

  8. Boris Thouin

    Super power 6m en test
    Vent très léger
    “compact, puissance, stable, un bijou de finition”

  9. Romain Jean

    Test Super Power 2023 7.5 :
    C’est grand, imposant et effectivement très puissant. Je ne navigue jamais avec plus de 5m carré alors (quelques tests quand même de grand modèles d’autres marques à mon actif) alors je n’ai pas vraiment de référence. J’ai navigué avec la nouvelle droid en 5m au même moment et il y a clairement une différence en tous cas !
    En quelques mots donc et ce qui m’impressionne le plus, c’est la sensation de puissance dans les mains une fois parti. J’avais l’impression d’être dans du 20 kts tellement ça tirait fort. D’ailleurs, pour mes petits bras, je pense qu’il faut utiliser un harnais systématiquement avec cette aile ! C’est la première fois que je vois une aile de wing générer autant de puissance grâce au vent apparent.
    Matos pour le test sous les pieds : Hipe V1 5.3, curve LT et mat carbone 70cm.
    Conditions de vent : fin de tramontane en mer, plein off et moins de 8 kts moyen je pense. Des rafale à 10kts ou plus, mais c’est très très compliqué de mesurer le vent dans ces conditions. Ma référence c’est que je n’aurait pas pu naviguer (et je n’y serait pas aller) avec mes ailes habituelles de wing.
    Impressionnant donc !

  10. Heflav SUP

    Dans le cadre du #GongWingTour, j’ai pu tester la nouvelle Wing SuperPower V3 2023 en 6m².
    A première vue, en navigation il n’y a rien à dire. Mais en fait c’est par ce que la Wing est tellement top que cela parait normal ???. Quand tu prends le temps d’analyser?. Tu te rends compte que la wing est super stable, tu es bien callé, cela ne bouge pas. La wing est aussi légère dans les bras. J’ai vraiment été surpris par sa maniabilité et sa stabilité en freefly pour une wing dont ce n’est pas le programme. Je trouvé que la SuperPower V1 2021 péchée un peu sur ces deux points et j’étais donc passé en Droid en 2022.
    Le point négatif ? Comme sur toutes les Wing Gong V3 (hors Plus), la technique de pomping doit être revu pour pomper plus verticalement en plage basse d’utilisation. Ca demande de l’entrainement et un meilleur niveau technique. Sinon dès que tu es dans la plage normale, elle décolle toute seule.
    Enjoy! ?

  11. Jérome Cluzeau

    Dans le cadre du Wing Tour, j’ai recu hier les 4 / 5 Neutra / 6SP et j’ai pu les tester dans la foulée.
    Conditions light (environ 10kds irréguliers) où je ne suis vraiment pas à mon fort.
    Mais, confiant (trop) je gonfle la 5. Habituellement je navigue en Neutra.
    Tout de suite on voit que les 2023 sont plus rigides et plus tendues. J’aime beaucoup le retrait des fenêtres et la légèreté de la wing ! Top ?. La qualité perçue des modèles 2023 et des sacs est en hausse !
    Bon après y a pas de secret … j’ai jamais pu décoller ? trop light, technique à perfectionner …
    Je change donc pour la 6SP. Le système LDS est assez simple à comprendre et à monter, même sans notice.
    J’ai eu une 6SP à mes débuts : là encore gain en rigidité et en poids.
    Sur l’eau il faut un minimum d’air pour que l’aile se porte et tracte un peu. Je trouve que c’est toujours assez on/off, l’envergure réduite est très agréable. L’équilibre est forcement different des Neutra et j’ai pas vraiment eu le temps de bien l’appréhender mais rien d’insurmontable.
    En navigation l’aile est bien stable, la poignée arrière unique tombe bien dans la main et on trouve tout de suite ses marques.
    Suite au prochain numéro, suis resté sur ma faim ??

  12. Tytouan le Buhe

    Petit retour du test de la Superpower V3 6m ce weekend

    Conditions : Vents très très variable, entre 5 et 20 nœuds, des moments relativement forts, et des moments avec presque rien . La vidéo montre la prise en mains de l’aile pour la première fois, je ne l’avais même pas manipulé sur la plage avant ! La vidéo dure 3min, et ce sont donc les 3 première minutes de navigation ! ?

    Matériel : Front wing Curve XLT, Stab Véloce 47, Mat carbone 85cm, planche lemon 5.0 2021, rider 87kg sans équipement pour 1.90m

    J’ai commencé la session avec la SP V2 6m, que j’essayais pour la première fois, j’ai beaucoup apprécié la puissance qu’elle apportait au pumping au décollage, elle se tenait sans soucis dans le rafales, rien à signaler, une aile très saine ! Et puis je passe sur la V3… Un autre monde ! Je pompe 3x et hop ca décolle, je suis directement surpris par la raideur du spi ! Une fois le vents engouffré dedans, elle est hyper tendue, le pumping est ultra efficace, aussi bien au décollage que dans les molles !! le basculement d’une oreille à l’autre se fait naturellement, beaucoup plus fluide que sur la V2. Pour remonter au vents, elle dégage une très bonne puissance, et remonte mieux que la V2, je l’ai essayé avec Harnais, et elle était parfaitement équilibrée ( possibilité de lâcher une mains, voire les deux ! ) C’est assez déconcertant d’avoir une telle puissance, sans forcer plus que ça ! La seule petite chose qui m’a dérangé, mais qui je pense est une question d’habitude, c’est le positionnement de la poignée avant, comme le boudin n’est pas droit, elle n’est pas sur le même plan que la poignée arrière. Pour ce qui est des fenêtres, le nouveau concept de transparence au dessus du boudin centrale est vraiment excellent, une super visibilité, le spot était bien chargé, et c’est un sacré plus niveau sécurité !

  13. Yohann Roussel

    I had the Superpower first generation in 9. It was the only time I managed to gain flight in 9-10 knots (I was around 97kg) but I didn’t like it.
    I now have the Superpower 6 V2 and like it much. The most important is that I can trim the power I get while the first was more all or nothing.
    I just tested the 2023 and it’s quite different again. It’s really really stiff, at the point that it changes the way to pump it and I’m still not really efficient at it. In flight it’s also quite a different feeling : it flies better in free fly (the V2 was already his on that) it’s much easier to pass from one side to another and it really slice into the air like no wing I tested before : it makes the track effort less and it gives the impression that I have all the time I want to pass in front of the wind.

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Warning

You must read the detailed user manual completely before using your wing for the first time.

Be sure to have a full understanding of it. Wings can be dangerous depending on their size and the strength of the wind. You have to check the wind range of your wing so that it corresponds with conditions and your actual skill level.

For the first few sessions, never use your new wing in its high wind range. Use your wing in a secure environment. Take the necessary time to learn how to handle the equipment under optimum safety conditions. Never underestimate the traction power of your wing. Even a beginner’s wing can develop a pulling force of several hundred kilos depending on its size and the strength of the wind. Do not overestimate your abilities. Misuse can cause serious injury or death to the practitioner or others. Do not use your wing at sea in offshore winds. Use your wing equipped with a leash. Be careful to avoid any collision. Be extremely careful if you sail with your wing and a board equipped with a foil. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage or damage caused by improper use of the wing or carelessness of the user.

Dry your wing ?

Unless you end your session with a long ride in the sun and land on a pontoon, it’s rather rare to get out of the water with a completely dry wing. ? Note that there is no need to dry your wing if it is to be used regularly in salt water, as the salt protects the materials from mold.

If, however, for transport or storage reasons you want to dry them, you must absolutely avoid hanging the deflated wing by the handle on the leading edge. It’s however very practical but it is the best way to obtain a hernia on the central strut at the junction with the leading edge following the collapse of the bladder inside. The bladders are movable in the strut and the leading edge. So if you hang it up deflated to dry, the bladder can slip, or even crumple, in the strut sleeve.

So ideally, you dry your inflated wing in the shade, and at worst flat or at least with just the inflated central strut.

Find all our How to : Dry your wing

How to inflate your wing?

Inflating your wing while it is still rolled can cause movements and twists of the bladder which will have the effect of deforming the inflated wing or causing hernias. It is therefore essential to fully unfold your wing before inflating it using the inflation valve on the leading edge.

Generalities about the wing

The wing is a machine with an inflatable structure directly in the rider’s hands. Handgrips are used to control its flight and the power delivered.

The wing’s number one advantage is the absence of a mast rig. This allows you to switch from a horizontal windsurf-type traction to a vertical kite-type traction. The best of both worlds can be combined in total freedom.

Much less complicated than a kite and much lighter than a windsurfing sail, the wing lightens you to the zenith and accelerates in front of you.

The wing combines the advantages and moves of these two sports, and it gives even more with all the possibilities linked to neutrality in surfing, and the rotations under the wing and other offsets… the potential of moves is endless.

Ideal when combined with a Foil, it is much more reassuring than a kite and much more manoeuvrable than a windsurf sail.

The wing is by far the simplest support to learn how to foil, far ahead of all other sports. A great way to learn to foil afterwards in other sports.

It is the perfect machine:

  • Compact, it fits in a car and is easy to fly.
  • Lightweight, you can ride your Quiver without having a hard time.
  • You can go in the water anywhere, except in the shorebreak.
  • Very little sensitive to the quality of the wind. If it falls we return quietly.
  • A potential in surfing and tricks almost infinite without a mast rig.
  • High performance for a minimum of constraints.
  • The attraction of novelty, it’s good to change sometimes.
  • No major danger.
  • Smile, smile and smile.

With its glide, you don’t have to overcast to have fun. In gusts of wind, its structure naturally absorbs excess power. The pros will be able to put on a harness to size up and boost performance. But amateurs will also find real relief in the harness. Contrary to popular belief, it’s the Wing that carries your arms, not the other way around. But after two hours without a harness, you have to admit that fatigue is there. Everyone is free to hold on with bare hands or to relieve themselves.

Ideal with a foil, it requires more air than a kite which will always have the advantage of pulling a lot from 4/5 knots. The wing will require between 10 and 15 knots to express itself on a Foil and will remain super easy even in 35 knots, even 50 knots, where the kite often rhymes with big risks.

It is great with a pure wing board, but also with multiple supports such as :

  • SUP foil
  • Surf foil
  • Stand Up Paddle “SUP” (rigid or inflatable)
  • Skate
  • Rollerblade
  • Mountain board
  • Anything that slides on snow
  • Etc.

The advantages of the wing are clearly identified: simplicity, compactness and lightness provide unequalled freedom of movement and ease of use. The wing is ready to fly in 1min chrono: no line to unroll, just two flexible slats to insert in their sheath, a few strokes and off you go.

The technology used to make the wings is very similar to that of our kitesurfing wings, but much stronger. Multiple reinforcements are present on the stress zones according to the different uses.

The shape of the wing is “self-stabilizing”. Don’t imagine orienting it by the force of your wrists like on a boom: it doesn’t work like that. You put your back hand down: the Wing will lay flat above your head. You put it up and the wing goes vertical. Easy! This is called umbrella or screen piloting. It is often said that the beginnings of the Wing are more like pole dancing than windsurfing. Indeed, you almost have to have the back hand vertically under the front hand when you are not flying, to keep the wing as an umbrella. This way you keep it away from the water, and you use its traction with the same angle as a kite to lighten up. So, think pole dance ;-))))))

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