Foil Front Wing X-Over V2 - XL Refurbished 11797
Program
The super playful wings to get started and progress!
Introduction
The X-Over will be the wing on which you’ll learn how to take off, stabilize the flight and nail your first maneuvers.
The X-Over is the reassuring front wing that will facilitate your first flights on a foil, be it on wing, surf, SUP or kite foiling equipment.
Its ultra-smooth take-off, its stability, its control and its predictable character make it the perfect front wing to quickly learn how to sail with a wing or a kite, or make your first long down the line waves on a surf or SUP foiling board. The X-Over supports your progression in every perspective. It allows you to take off early, to have a blast surfing, pump, make thrilling turns and go pretty fast in relation to its volume. It is an accessible shape, efficient for its volume and which will excel in all foiling disciplines: winging, prone foiling, SUP foiling, dockstarts…
The great strength of this front wing is its versatility over time. Perfect for your first flights, its glide and forgiveness will allow you to go very far in your progression without having to upgrade your foil. Nothing is off the table with this front wing so have as much fun as you can with it. It’s a front wing on which you’ll be surefooted so go for it.
With its early and gentle takeoff, there is no need to pump the wing frantically: everything happens very naturally. The wing is predictable and does not create excessive lift. You don’t have to put all your weight on the front foot to stabilize yourself. It is really the perfect wing to discover the sensations of foiling.
Its very modern profile opens up a very wide range of use. It accepts flying at very low speed without stalling but also impressive speeds for this kind of shape.
The X-Over is very stable but not locked. Thanks to its twisted tips and its negative dihedral, it is really a playful but very predictable foil that switches from one rail to another very easily. It is really a foil that will accompany you for a very long time in your progression without ever restraining you.
In winging, the foil gets off your mind: no need to be ultra focused on your stance. It allows you to be more focused on the wing. For most beginners, it is a welcome comfort to be able to concentrate almost exclusively on the handling of the wing.
In surfing, the X-Over is very forgiving. When you’re still learning how to properly place the foil in the power zone of the wave to not be overwhelmed, you need a docile and predictable foil. These are exactly the qualities of the X-Over. Once you have this knowledge under your belt, its maneuverability allows you to make solid surf turns. This front wing really excels in soft waves and average conditions to the point that some experienced members of the GONG Team use it over other models for its maneuverability / lift ratio. It allows solid turns and pumps easily even with a small surface area.
Pumping the X-Over is ultra easy and very forgiving, making it a great wing for beginners in dock starts or for their first connected wave in surf foiling! The movement should be very vertical, and very cool; ideal for slowly developing a perfect pumping technique.
With an X-Over Stab, the wing will be very stable in pitch, it will be a great combo for learning to foil and have a very forgiving behavior. For riders of an intermediate level, we can also mount a Curve Stab, which has a shorter span, to have a more playful foil.
Your benefits are clear:
- An efficient shape created by one of the leaders in the world of foiling.
- A design at the cutting edge of R&D and ahead of its time.
- A construction proven on thousands of foils.
- The “Full Options” finish at a crazy price.
- A light, solid foil, 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.
Screws not included, your needs are :
Technical sheet
Foil Front Wing X-Over V2 - XL Refurbished 11797 XL
- Envergure de l’aile : 95 cm
- Corde : 22,0 cm
- Ratio envergure²/surface : 5,4
- Épaisseur : 2,5 cm
- Volume : 2,31 L
- Surface projetée : 1656 cm²
- Surface extrados : 1720 cm²
- Surface ressentie : 1650 cm²
Buying guide
For whom?
You saw a bunch of riders having a blast and you want to join the party? The X-Over is a perfect entry point to get into foiling and evolve, be it in wing, kite, surf or SUP foiling!
What For?
Discover the world of foiling, stabilize the flight, send your first maneuvers, but above all to have a versatile foil that works in all conditions and for all foiling disciplines!
In detail for each sport:
- In wing foiling: The X-Over will make your life easier on takeoffs, teach you how to stabilize the flight, head upwind and help you nail your first jibes, tacks and jumps!
- In surf foiling: The X-Over is perfect for a soft and progressive take-off, good turns on the wave and pump for your first connections with the next coming wave.
- For dock starts: The X-Over will be perfect for making successful first starts and starting to cover nice distances on pure leg strength.
- In kite foiling: The X-Over will be perfect for your first sessions, not having to be flying at a frightening Mach 12 speed, and for learning transitions in flight.
Which size?
The X-Over front wings can fit all rider sizes.
The M has a 75 cm wingspan and a surface area of 1000 cm2.
- In wing foiling, it is a small wing for light riders.
- In surf foiling, it is a small wing for light riders.
- In kite foiling, it is a very versatile wing that lifts even at very low speed.
The L has a 85 cm wingspan and a surface area of 1300 cm2.
- In wing foiling, it is an average wing for those under 75kg.
- In surf foiling, it is an average wing for those under 75kg.
The XL has a 95 cm wingspan and a surface area of 1650 cm2.
- In wing foiling, it is a large wing for people between 75 and 85 kg.
- In surf foiling, it is a large wing for people between 75 and 85 kg.
The XXL has a 105 cm wingspan and a surface area of 2050 cm2.
- In wing foiling, it is a great wing for people over 85kg and light wind.
- In surf foiling, it is a great wing for people over 85kg and small waves.
General: a bigger front wing will be used in low ranges, in soft conditions. And conversely a smaller front wing in stronger conditions. What you need to remember is that the choice of your wing depends on your size, which requires lift, and your average speed, which generates lift.
Understand our foil range
Which stab?
We recommend using X-Over stabs with all X-Over front wings. Do not use stabs that have a smallish surface area.
This table allows you to easily identify which stab you should use for each front wing, or which stab for a quiver of several X-Over front wings.
Which Quiver?
With an X-Over, an aluminum mast is enough because the wingspan of these wings is compact. But it is obvious that with a carbon mast you will gain a lot of stiffness, especially on tight turns with large sizes like the XXL.
In surf foiling, you can use any board from our range, depending on your surfing level and your physical condition. The Lance will be perfect on your first sessions but it can be used very well with a shorter perf board.
Ditto in wing foiling, a beginner will appreciate a longer board to take off easily but we will try to reduce the length for maneuvers and to manage the chop.
For SUP foiling downwinders, it will work very well with a Flint or aZuma which will allow you to have a very smooth takeoff on the wave.
Positioning of the foil ?
For the GONG foils, place the top plate at the rear third of the US rails for surf, SUP and kite. Place it in the middle of the US rails when using it with a wing foil.
The more you move it forward, the more it makes the board pitch up. The further you move it backwards, the more the nose of the board dives.
Be careful not to move it too far forward. We often tend to forget to use the back foot, especially when we have a kite foil background. However, moving the foil back a little forces you to put more weight on the back foot and gives a more harmonious attitude and reduces effort.
Equipments
Screws not included, your needs are:
Our front wing – fuselage connection works with three screws for the majority of sizes:
- 1 torx screw T30 M6X 20 MM (front screw)
- 1 torx screw T30 M6X 16 MM (rear screw)
- 1 torx screw T30 M6X 12 MM (top locking screw)
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.
More infos
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Warning :
La pratique du foil comporte des risques d’accidents importants. Une mauvaise maitrise du foil peut engendrer des coupures, des blessures graves, voir la mort, pour vous ou autrui.
Le foil doit être pratiqué en prenant toutes les précautions d’usage en kite majorées de celles liées au foil. Rappelons que le foil est long, tranchant, et peut atteindre des vitesses élevées. Se faire percuter par un foil, ou percuter un tiers peut avoir des conséquences dramatiques.
Foilez toujours loin des autres, dans des plans d’eau sécurisants et sans obstacle.
Le foil se pratique majoritairement dans le vent léger. Celui ci peut tomber et vous contraindre à rentrer à la nage. En conséquence ne surestimez pas vos forces : n’allez jamais plus loin que ce que vous pouvez faire à la nage dans les conditions présentes et annoncées.
Portez un casque et une veste de protection assurant votre flottabilité. Portez toujours une combinaison en néoprène intégrale.
Lorsque vous manipulez le foil, faites attention de ne pas vous couper sur les bords de fuite.
GONG décline toute responsabilité en cas d’accident impliquant un foil GONG. La pratique du foil se fait sous l’entière responsabilité de l’utilisateur.
LITIGES ET RESPONSABILITÉ
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Bien que nos produits aient des performances compatibles avec des usages professionnels, GONG SUP 1 n’a pas vocation à vendre à des professionnels.
La dangerosité des sports pratiqués dépend pour une grande partie du respect des règles fondamentales de sécurité, de priorités et des règlementations locales s’imposant sur les spots.
Il appartient à chaque utilisateur des produits GONG SUP 1 de s’assurer qu’il est couvert au moins par une assurance de responsabilité civile, le cas échéant en souscrivant une licence sportive.
Les règles d’entretien, d’utilisation et de sécurité figurent dans la notice d’utilisation remise dans chaque produit. Elle peut également être téléchargée sur le lien suivant ou sur le site GONG-GALAXY.COM. La notice fait intégralement partie du champ du présent contrat, dont elle constitue une annexe à part entière. Vous reconnaissez en avoir pris attentivement connaissance.
Mention particulière aux produits « foils »
La pratique du foil, sur quelque support que ce soit, présente une dangerosité particulière. Sans préjudice de ce qui figure sur la notice d’utilisation de chaque produit, il est impératif d’observer quelques règles simples :
- Porter un gilet de protection et un casque. Les foils comportent des zones contondantes indispensables pour leur bon fonctionnement mais qui présentent un réel danger en cas de choc. Vous êtes le plus exposé à ce risque en tant que pratiquant sur l’engin. Vous devez donc vous protéger en conséquence par du matériel de protection aux normes et adéquat. Et vous devez vous protéger en ne vous mettant jamais dans une situation à risque. Votre comportement détermine votre prise de risque.
Excepté pour les planches de kitesurf, équiper en toute circonstance votre planche d’un leash d’une longueur au moins égale à la longueur de la planche, ainsi que de footstraps. Ces éléments permettent de ne pas lâcher totalement la planche vers les autres utilisateurs. N’évoluez jamais à une distance inférieure à la longueur de votre leash plus celle de la planche plus votre dérive en cas de chute des autres pratiquants. Vous ne devez jamais faire entrer un tiers dans ce diamètre qui constitue la zone dans laquelle votre activité présente un risque. - Ne pratiquer que sur des spots se prêtant à l’activité (mise à l’eau sécurisée, absence de shorebreak, fonds réguliers, orientation adaptée à la direction du vent…), et non fréquentés par les pratiquants d’autres sports nautiques. Les vitesses d’un foil imposent de pratiquer seul ou entre foileurs afin d’évoluer dans un milieu où chacun anticipe en conscience les trajectoires des autres.
- Respecter scrupuleusement les règles de priorité, d’autant que l’inertie et la manœuvrabilité sont différents des supports classiques, surtout pour ceux qui débutent. La courtoisie et le sens des responsabilités doivent faire partie de votre pratique pour ne pas engendrer de comportements déviants pouvant concourir à un accident.
- Faire attention aux autres pratiquants, et de manière générale à tous usagers du plan d’eau, même s’ils ne sont pas prioritaires dans la zone où vous évoluez (ils peuvent entre autres sous-estimer votre vitesse de déplacement et votre zone de danger). Ne jamais pratiquer à proximité d’enfants ou de non-initiés à ce sport car leurs réactions pourraient être totalement imprévisibles. Votre responsabilité serait totalement engagée. GONG SUP met tout en place pour vous avertir des risques et vous expliquer le cadre de pratique que nous recommandons. Vous ne pouvez pas ignorer ces consignes car cela vous mettrait en danger, ainsi que les autres et l’image de marque de GONG SUP qui est une société responsable.
- Faire attention à la profondeur d’eau, la présence d’un appendice de plusieurs dizaines de centimètres sous un engin de plage étant une donnée nouvelle pour bon nombre de pratiquants, même initiés aux sports nautiques. Les casses liées à un appui ou un choc dans le fond ne sont pas couvertes par la garantie.
- Entretenir et vérifier votre matériel régulièrement et n’y apporter aucune modification technique autre que les produits et solutions commercialisés par GONG-GALAXY. Ne jamais affuter les bords de fuite car ils deviendraient coupants pour vous mais aussi pour le leash, ne retenant alors plus la planche !
Il est très fortement recommandé de débuter la pratique du foil dans un environnement pédagogique adapté, au sein d’un club ou d’une école agréés, de lire tous nos articles sur le forum GONG, ceci permettant d’acquérir un niveau suffisant d’autonomie et permettant une conscience réelle des enjeux de la pratique du foil.”
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