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Foil Stab Curve V2

Name: GONG - Foil Stab Curve V2
Brand: GONG
SKU: GON3FSTCUS36
Price: 99.0 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (18 reviews)

The stab for a total control in curves.

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99€ ~~129€~~

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Taille 36 cm

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39 cm
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49 cm
53 cm

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Description

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The stab for a total control in curves.

Introduction

The Curve stab offers the best blend of ease, control and maneuverability.

It is the perfect stab for foilers looking for maximum performance in curves. This is what this stab is all about, it is both maneuverable at low speed and super stable in long curves at high speed. It’s behavior is very healthy thanks to a grip that acts to keep the foil on its trajectory.

The foil will be both very maneuverable and very controllable. It locks into the trajectory and allows you to push hard in the curves with a feeling of total control.

Just like the Curve front wing, the goal of this stab is to be predictable and to guarantee you total control in surfing. That also applies to long speed runs in wing foiling.

An accessible and compact stab that will boost your progression without ever restricting your performance.

Curve stabs in sizes 36 cm, 39 cm, 43 cm, 46 cm, 49cm and 53cm will allow you to have fun whatever the sport, be it kite, wing, surf or SUP foiling.

Choosing the right size

Curve stabs are accessible and will be the perfect complement to a Curve, but they can work very well with other front wings if you feel that you need a stab that promotes control in carves.

Choose the size you usually like from GONG. Always adjust the size of the stab to the size of the front wing for a balanced flight. A stab L with a front wing L will give a perfectly balanced set up.

Your benefits are clear:

An efficient shape created by one of the leaders in the Foil world.
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 :

STAB SCREWS: 2X (M6X16MM)

Outline

The curved outline of the stab projects its tips backwards: there is more leverage on the front wing which brings a lot of stability in the pitch axis. This allows you to press hard on the back foot with no risk of a sudden stall. This stab brings a lot of confidence and allows you to focus on what really matters: drawing perfect lines.

Profile

The profile has a moderate volume, distributed over its entire wingspan. It is perfectly balanced between lift and glide. It’s really great for maintaining speed in bottom turns or for maneuvers in wing foiling.

Type of profile

The profile of the new Curve stab is relatively thin in proportion to its chord. It is a profile that allows you to fly at low speed and brings a lot of lift in pumping or maneuvers, it never stalls!

The max width of the profile has been significantly moved back compared to the previous Curve stab. You gain a lot of glide and top speed, but also more roundness in its behavior (less ON/OFF).

The rear third of the extrado is the key point of this new profile. With more volume there, the stab lifts more for the same effort. It offers a little less top speed but a lot more length between two pumps and a lot more lift at low speed. Another stunning point: It recovers from a stall incredibly well.

Dihedral

The negative dihedral in the center of the stab gives it a clear grip for a super predictable behavior that really gives you confidence. In addition, it keeps the tips away from the surface of the water so it greatly reduces the risk of breaching the stab on the surface. Just like a surfboard with a simple concave, the point is to hold on to the water. It’s really a stab for carving and not for snapping.

The combo with the winglets makes it super safe : you can push in the legs and put a maximum of power without stalling. Be it in curves or at high speed, they provide a real gain in stability.

Fuselage

This stab is only compatible with our titanium or aluminum Pro fuselages. The tail of the stab in full carbon allowed us to optimize the shape of this part of the foil. The drag was significantly reduced as well as its weight. The rear portion of the fuselage and stab are made of one piece. It is ultra streamlined to reduce drag by 3. This is a true Pro fuselage which unbridles all the front wings of the range. The gain is of 3 to 5 knots in top speed compared to our V2 fuselage.

This slender back end of the fuselage is so efficient that it boosts handling by generating less drag. Its very small section next to the stab makes it much easier to drift and cut turns short.

The fillets connecting the fitting to the profile have been optimized for more glide. But they also prevent twisting for perfect stiffness.

The trapezoidal fitting system with the Pro fuselage ensures perfect firmness of the assembly without the need for counter-screws. The whole thing gives a very nice foil, light, rigid and devilishly efficient!

Stab Pro Clear Technology

Carbon fiber is the Holy Grail of composite materials. Its use allows for the creation of products with high technical constraints. This enables both thickness reduction and increased rigidity, providing more speed and responsiveness in navigation.

These wings have no flex. Fibers are oriented along multiple axes to lock in bending and torsion, ensuring maximum responsiveness.

Thanks to pre-impregnated fibers, we can guarantee optimal resin usage, providing perfect cohesion at the lightest weight possible.

Each layer of carbon fiber is carefully hand-assembled around a high-density hydrophobic foam core, in a steel mold. A central stiffener is integrated to increase rigidity without compromising on lightness.

The mold is then subjected to high pressure and heated to 150°C to solidify the fibers. The foam core, seeking to expand under the heat, ensures even compression between the layers, guaranteeing a strong and durable structure.

Durability and repairability are at the heart of our development philosophy. Our foils are tested and proven by dozens of team riders, hundreds of employees, and thousands of customers worldwide. Even in case of damage, our products can be repaired multiple times, ensuring exceptional longevity.

Technical sheet

Foil Stab Curve V2 36 cm

Wingspan: 36cm
Chord: 6.3cm
Wingspan²/area ratio: 7.2
Thickness: 0.57cm
Volume: 0.06L
Area: 180 cm²

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Buying guide

For whom?

It is a stab for intermediate level foilers who want a playful foil that provides maximum control in maneuvers.

In surf foiling, you should already know how to take off but it is easy and reassuring. The stab will allow you to progress a lot without slowing you down, and this for many sessions to come.
In wing foiling, you should already know how to fly and stabilize the flight. The stabilizer offers amazing control and helps a lot to sail upwind. It offers a great lift/glide balance which makes working on maneuvers very pleasant.
In kite foiling, you can learn with it or you already know how to sail. It is perfect for charging and having perfect yaw stability. It’s super predictable.

What for?

These stabs have been designed to make the most of waves, linking turns and maintaining speed. It is also great to work on maneuvers in flat conditions, be it wing or kite foiling gear.

With a generous and very well thought out profile, it is a stab offering a great glide/lift compromise. Its dihedral and its winglets make it super playful and the control is total.

In surf foiling, it is clearly the ultimate stab to link turns like you would on a shortboard. It offers traction and carves hard, meaning a soft wave will never be boring again.
In wing foiling, it is a comfortable stabilizer, reassuring and offering great maneuverability.
In kite foiling, it’s great for getting comfortable at high speeds, with constant control.

Which size?

The Curve stabs are quite simple to use despite their important aspect ratio. Choose the size you usually like from GONG.

Always adjust the size of the stab to the size of the front wing for a balanced flight.

The 36 cm in wingspan is 180 cm², 0.57 cm thick for a volume of 0.06 L

In surf foiling, it is a stab for very light surfers or for powerful waves.
In winging, it means sacrificing the low end a bit, but in high end it allows you to accelerate hard and in control.
In kite foiling, it’s great for going fast and keeping control at high speed.

The 39 cm in wingspan is 225 cm², 0.63 cm thick for a volume of 0.08 L.

In surf foiling, it is a small stab for very light surfers of a good level.
In winging, it’s small but perfect for riders of an advanced level looking for versatility and a great low end.
In kite foiling, it’s a key stab for a lot of riders who want a mix of good top speed and maneuverability.

The 43 cm in wingspan is 275 cm², 0.69 cm thick for a volume of 0.10L.

In surf foiling, it is a stab that will suit the majority of medium-sized foilers.
In winging, it’s perfect for resourceful riders looking for versatility with a very good low range.
In kite foiling, it is a great stab for heavy riders.

The 46 cm in wingspan is 315 cm², 0.74 cm thick for a volume of 0.13L.

In surf foiling, it is a great stab for heavy foilers.
In winging, it is a great stab for the heavy foilers.
In kite foiling: pointless, it’s too big.

The 49 cm in wingspan is 355 cm², 0.79 cm thick for a volume of 0.15L.

In surf foiling, it is a great stab for heavy foilers equipped with very big front wings.
In winging, it is a great stab for the heavy foilers equipped with very big front wings.

The 53 cm in wingspan is 380 cm², 0.93 cm thick for a volume of 0.19L.

In surf foiling, it is a great stab for heavy foilers equipped with giant front wings.
In winging, it is a great stab for the heavy foilers equipped with giant front wings.

Which quiver?

The Curve stab is very versatile. You can mount it on a large board but it will reveal its true potential on shorter boards where rail to rail is preferred.

Positioning of the foil?

For beginners on GONG foils, place the plate in the rear third for surfing, SUP and kite, and in the middle of the US rails for wing foiling.

The further you move it, the more it pitches the board up. The more you move it back, the more the nose of the board dives.

With these high ratio stabs, we will probably have to move it forward as they carry very little. Do not put it too much forward eather, it would generate a weird feel and would in fact be a sign that your stab is too small. This could induce whistling of the foil despite a perfect trailing edge.

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: 2 torx screws T30 M6 X 16 MM

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