Wing Droid Aramid X - Aramid X 4,5 m² / White Second Hand 11827
Program
This is the wing used by our team riders in Surf/Freestyle, and by those who seek excellence to send big tricks on flat water or in the waves, with enhanced durability thanks to its Code X spinnaker.
Power, hangtime, compactness, and crazy rotations are the Droid Aramid X is all about. It will also shine in freerace with its power and in pure waveriding thanks to its lightness and exceptional dynamism.
Presentation
The Droid is a compact, powerful, and maneuverable wing, 100% boom: the winning combo for freestyle and jumps while still performing amazingly in waveriding and freeride thanks to its innovative profile.
A true game-changer in the range, the Droid Aramid X offers unprecedented glide and agility. Thanks to subtle but impactful innovations, this wing sets new benchmarks in performance without sacrificing versatility.
With a redesigned shape featuring a slightly rounder leading edge and new sections, along with an increased aspect ratio, it delivers a perfect balance of fluidity and high-level performance.
By reducing the strut diameter and inflatable volume by 5%, drag is noticeably minimized, resulting in a wing that is more fluid and pleasant in your hands. While retaining its impressive low-end power, it has an impressive fluidity at high speed, offering seamless acceleration and a consistent gliding sensation even at top speeds. This high-performance potential makes the Droid 2025 perfect for big air, slalom, or freeride enthusiasts.
The leading edge and strut are made of UPE Aramid, a revolutionary material combining lightness and absolute rigidity.
The X version stands out with a Code 95 canopy, an ultra-rigid and durable fabric. This material enhances power, reactivity, and lift, offering unparalleled control precision. The increased durability of the canopy makes it an ideal choice for the most demanding riders, ensuring stable performance over time.
With UPE Aramid, the canopy tension, tip twist, and diameters have been fine-tuned to achieve peak performance. These optimizations enhance low-end power, guarantee superior control in high winds, and deliver outstanding stability during jumps.
In freeride, it stands out with its acceleration. The power in your hands, thanks to its very rigid canopy, helps convert gusts into speed and glide effortlessly.
In big air, it’s the wing for any trick at 10m and more. A real catapult.
For freestyle, it lets you soar higher, carve harder, and string tricks together with complete control. It’s also ideal in waves, where its improved maneuverability provides perfect precision in turns and its ultimate strength gives you confidence.
The Boom V2, fully revamped, is central to this experience. Its rigidity and flawless integration provide added comfort, thanks to the EVA foam padding on the front handle, and offer outstanding ergonomics. The EVA front pistol grip allows for natural and instinctive steering, while the end caps protects the board against impacts.
The 2025 version maintains the essence of the Droid but goes above and beyond. With cutting-edge UPE Aramid and Code 95 materials, the structure is enhanced, offering impressive dynamism and absolute rigidity, translating into outstanding performance. The advanced construction and perfect finishes give this wing both a remarkable look and unparalleled durability.
Whether you're a freerider or an experienced competitor, the Droid Aramid X 2025 delivers unprecedented versatility and unparalleled sensations. More than just an evolution, it outperforms the 2024 model with clear, tangible improvements right from the first use. A wing designed to push your limits and make every session unforgettable.
The pinnacle of wing design, created for you through the collaboration of our team riders, designers, and engineers, all with one goal: to provide excellence.
Technical sheet
Wing Droid Aramid X - Aramid X 4,5 m² / White Second Hand 11827 Aramid X / 4,5 m² / White
- Boom V2 Carbon avec full EVA cover sur la poignée avant
- Bord d’attaque en UPE Aramid 85g/m2.
- Latte centrale en UPE Aramid 85g/m2.
- Canopy Code-X 81gr/m2.
- Nouveau bladder de latte renforcé.
- Renforts insigna sur les coutures pour une meilleure durabilité.
- Tips saver en Nylon 1680D pour protéger des frottements sur les tips.
- Renforts kevlar sous les fixations de poignées / boom sur la latte.
- Une poignée textile semi rigide de Downwind sur le bord d’attaque.
- Micro lattes en fibre de verre anti-flappement avec embout moulé pour une finition irréprochable.
- Système de One pump pour un gonflage rapide.
- Une valve de gonflage et une valve dégonflage rapide.
- Camera safety loop aux tips et proche de la strut.
- Attache de leash sous la poignée de Downwind.
Buying guide
For whom?
Freestylers, freeriders, and thrill-seekers, this wing is for you!
The Droid is built for riders who want a compact, powerful, and highly responsive wing. While it’s accessible to eager beginners, it’s truly aimed at experienced riders seeking top-level performance, adapting to your skill while pushing you to progress.
Powerful and performance-driven, it’s designed for those looking to fully harness their potential. The Droid accelerates fast and demands a strong physical presence, making it perfect for riders eager to push their boundaries. While its intensity is a strength for freestyle and jumps, it can be softened in freeride when using a harness, particularly on longer tacks.
Thanks to its carbon boom, the Droid offers instant responsiveness and precise control, ideal for accurate steering and powerful maneuvers. It requires commitment, but in return, it propels you into a realm of unparalleled performance.
For what?
The Droid is an ultra-versatile wing that excels in demanding disciplines while remaining accessible. Here are its key strengths:
- Freestyle and flatwater: designed for modern and complex maneuvers, it provides instant acceleration and explosive pop, perfect for chaining the most advanced tricks with fluidity.
- Early take off: with its compact design and focused power, it lets you take off early, even when underpowered. Ideal for making the most of your sessions without staying stuck on the water, no matter the conditions.
- Commited surf: responsive and agile, it perfectly adapts to multi-peak waves, where being opportunistic and reactive is key, with precise control to push hard.
- Transitions and rotations: thanks to its low aspect ratio, it makes jibes, tacks, and 360s easier, while minimizing the risk of catching the water.
- Slalom and fast freeride: with its forward pull and power, it delivers dynamic performance, allowing you to ride at top speed while maintaining perfect control.
The carbon boom strengthens the profile's rigidity, ensuring consistent performance and an immediate response in any condition. Whatever the situation, your hands instinctively settle on the boom. The Droid Boom is a true powerhouse, built to push your boundaries and enhance your glide
Droid OR Neutra?
- Droid: Built for those who want to push their limits. With its focused power and explosive handling, it’s the ultimate wing for surf, freestyle, and flat-water tricks. While it excels in surf, its main goal is to elevate your performance to new heights.
- Neutra: Tailored for riders who focus on fluid glide and precise control in surfing. With its carbon boom, lighter than the handles, it offers exceptional maneuverability, making it perfect for endless turns in freefly or wave riding.
Each model has its own personality, but they all share a common goal: to provide you with the best experience on the water, with style and performance.
Understanding the GONG range
- Plus: a versatile, accessible wing designed for progression.
- Droid: a surf/freestyle wing with explosive power. It's also a top choice for lightwind conditions.
- Neutra: the smooth wing for surf, freefly, and endless carves.
- Pulse: the ultimate racing wing with incredible upwind ability and speed.
The Droid is your ultimate companion for thrilling, seamless sessions. With its compact design, agility, and exceptional performance, it transforms each ride into a flawless experience.
Understanding our wing range:
Which size?
Don’t overestimate the power of wings. A rider weighing 85kg will need 15-20 knots with a 5m² wing to fly at first. After about fifteen sessions, they will be able to fly at 15 knots with a 5m². And if they are athletic, they will pump hard and lift off at 12 knots in 5m² to get through lulls at 8 knots. This is a learning process and takes time. Month by month, as you explore more specialized gear, flying in winds under 10 knots will become easy.
Which material?
The choice of leading edge material depends mainly on your program and goals. If you prefer cruising in freeride, are just starting tricks, or enjoy surf and freefly, a Dacron leading edge and central strut will be ideal.
If, on the other hand, you love riding hard with a wing that pulls powerfully and will fly sky high, don’t hesitate! The UPE Aramid will provide absolute stiffness with undeniable advantages. The performance gap is significant—it goes faster, higher, and turns incredibly well thanks to its thinner diameters.
Finally, to push even further into the performance realm, combine the UPE Aramid structure with the ultra-rigid Code X canopy fabric. You’ll boost your performance by 15%, reaching the pinnacle of high-level wing performance.
As things move fast, our team requested that we create an even stiffer wing: the Aramid CZ technology is being launched this year with performance that is simply out of this world. More rigid, faster, and more powerful. This is for pro riders and highly skilled amateurs who are ready to be pushed to their limits.
Which quiver?
The Droid wing works with everything but pairs especially well with a compact, lightweight board—or a Cruzader for light wind.
Here are the typical pairings:
- Cruzader for light wind
- Mint for freeride
- Stunt for freestyle
- Mint, a short Cruzader, or a Lethal for freefly
- Lethal for surf
Naturally, it’s best matched with a performance-oriented foil, with an 85cm mast for instance. Ideal foil pairings:
- Veloce HDW or Sirus for light wind
- Fluid for freeride
- Ypra Surf-Freestyle for freestyle
- Veloce for freefly
- Curve or Fluid for surf
To complete the setup, you can (and should) add a SUP or a surf foil for no-wind days, a kite to get airborne and probably a quiver of surfboards for those perfect waves. But if you’re venturing into wing foiling, chances are you already have some of these toys in your garage.
What leash?
A wing leash from 5'5" to 8' is ideal. Preferably one designed specifically for winging, and of the coiled-type leash style. A short leash makes it easier to grab the wing quickly. A long leash keeps the wing further away from foil drops in the sail, giving it more space to move.
Always check its condition before each session and replace it every year. It’s your life vest.
Don’t let your wing flap around in the wind at the end of the leash, it’s not indestructible! Also, in the waves, don’t hold onto the wing with the leash, it will break or you may injure yourself.
Harness or not?
The Droid doesn't require a harness for surf/freestyle as the reaches are short. However, it's a powerful and responsive wing that will be much more effective with a harness in a race program or even freeride, for those who want to fully exploit its capabilities.
Riding without a harness feels liberating as you have full freedom of movement. It’s a very pleasant feeling. That being said, you’ll need to use a smaller wing and do shorter reaches to avoid tiring out your arms. This also means you'll have to pump frequently to take off again.
Therefore, if you prefer to ride powered up, using a harness is almost essential if you don’t want your sessions to be cut short after an hour. Setting up the harness lines is very easy (refer to our tutorials on the forum). We suggest using the least rigid and most minimal harness, with either a small hook or a windsurf-style hook for better comfort.
A range of harness lines specifically designed for winging are offered in several sizes.
So it’s up to you to decide if the sensation and aesthetics take priority over performance. But more and more riders are using harnesses, as the trend is towards more powerful wings and higher performance.
Soft handles, semi-rigid handles, rigid handles, or boom?
The choice is yours, but the trend towards the boom is clear:
- Soft textile handles for beginners, for surfing, for freefly, to protect yourself and the board, and for a very light wing.
- Semi-rigid textile handles for a good level of performance thanks to precise and responsive handling, as well as better energy transmission during pumping, for example.
- Carbon rigid handles to keep it light and generate stronger traction. Handling is extremely precise. The pistol grip on the front handle is very comfortable and practical.
- Boom for maximum power and a true “windsurf” sensation. You have the freedom to grip the wing as you wish. It allows for more tricks and a broader range of use, all while being very lightweight, contrary to what you might think.
Handles offer very compact storage in a backpack, while the boom is stored lengthwise. However, it's worth noting that you can fit just as many boom wings as handle wings in a board bag. The boom doesn’t take up more space, it just occupies it differently.
Windows or full canopy?
Wings without windows are less expensive, 200g lighter, and more compact for storage.
Wings with windows are safer, more rigid, and offer quicker responsiveness.
For beginners, a wing with windows is essential because safety takes priority over the few grams you might lose. The windows are not for sightseeing: they are designed to let you see a silhouette to prevent executing a dangerous turn that could cause a collision.
Equipments
Harness lines that can be fixed directly onto the boom and are fully compatible.
Our harness lines have been specially designed for this boom, allowing you to attach your GONG harness line and ride for hours without getting tired.
Semi-rigid textile Downwind handle
Almost rigid, but not completely to avoid damaging the board, it greatly enhances the control of the wing in both freefly and surfing.
The new oval stitching and reinforcements on the downwind handle anchor points help distribute the forces more evenly across the leading edge, ensuring long-lasting durability.
The Dyneema leash attachment is now located on the intrados side of the DW handle, preventing the leash from getting in the way while freeflying.
A carbon boom
Team Series and Pro Team Series wings are available only with a boom, as the benefits of this GONG innovation are manifold:
- lighter
- less drag
- more grip
- more comfort
- improved performance
The boom has become essential for performing at the highest level. Indeed, one-handed tricks have become a must. And what a boost in freedom! Our wings feature the most ergonomic, lightweight, durable, and rigid boom on the market.
Our prepreg carbon boom offers a significant weight reduction compared to rigid handles, as it eliminates two fixations, saving over 200 grams. This is further complemented by an additional 30 grams saved thanks to the thinner strut.
This weight saving is crucial for surfing and freefly, as it ensures the wing remains perfectly neutral and balanced.
Zero flex in the strut thanks to the carbon boom, which absorbs the forces. A strut that doesn't bend means a taut trailing edge, resulting in a powerful wing that doesn't flutter and offers perfect glide.
The boom features a pistol grip at the front, allowing you to maintain and adjust the power as needed. This eliminates the risk of flapping, which can slow you down in waves, particularly when surfing in offshore winds.
The strut’s shape and the boom’s angle are carefully engineered to trim the wing naturally, eliminating the need to constantly bend your back arm. This not only balances the traction in your arms but also allows you to generate maximum power with minimal effort, perfect for jumps and other maneuvers.
This is also highly useful when you’re overpowered: gone is the feeling of being yanked, as the wing stays really controllable, ensuring maximum comfort.
Quick inflation with the One Pump system
The leading edge and central strut are connected by the One Pump system for quick inflation in one go. The clip then locks the airflow between the bladders to ensure the wing’s buoyancy in case of a leak in the strut or leading edge. This feature is vital for safety.
The inflation valve on the leading edge is doubled on the strut for immediate deflation and compact storage. Using One Pump, you inflate through the leading edge only in a few seconds and deflate just as quickly by unscrewing both valves.
Always deflate the strut at the same time as the leading edge. Wings don’t like to stay inflated with just the strut pressurized.
Fiberglass micro-battens
Micro fiberglass battens on the trailing edge: light and very effective in preventing flapping. They maintain the profile all the way to the trailing edge for optimal airflow.
Lightweight and strong, they are easily replaceable to keep your wing in top condition year after year.
Camera safety loops
To capture your wing sessions, we’ve added a discreet nylon leash attachment on each tip and near the strut to secure your camera mounted on the leading edge or strut with a Flymount, allowing you to ride without stress. The leash attachment is strategically placed so it doesn’t interfere with your camera’s field of view! You’ll be able to create stunning shots and share them without the risk of losing your camera!
Repair kit
A repair kit, including bladder patches and fabric, is included with your wing.
Carry bag
A durable and practical shoulder bag comes with your wing. It’s perfectly designed with a large U-shaped zipper for easy storage, a ventilation grid, comfortable padding, compression straps, and straps for the pump (not provided).
Don't forget to bring a pump!
10 years of spare parts availability
GONG creates durable wings: this is at the core of our specifications. Never let you down.
GONG extends the lifespan of its durable wings: providing all the parts for our products for 10 years is a challenge we embrace with pride. We’re convinced that a great wing today will still be great in 5 years with proper care. And this care is beneficial to the planet, as it makes it possible for many young riders to purchase used wings at affordable prices.
To guarantee your wing’s longevity, regular maintenance is essential.
We can handle it for you in our workshop. Our team of specialists is available to diagnose and fix any problems.
We keep the necessary spare parts in stock, including fabric. Just place an order online, or ask your preferred repair shop to do so.
If the part is unfortunately out of stock, we will order it and get it to you as quickly as possible.
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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