This is the wing for wave-riding enthusiasts seeking lightness, glide, and stability in freefly, with unrivaled durability and rigidity thanks to a new material for the canopy.
Comfort, a light and 'discreet' feeling, and fluidity in the air are the hallmarks of the Neutra UPE Aramid X.
The wing is designed for minimalist sessions, without a harness or even straps, to get as close as possible to the freedom sensations of surf / prone foiling.
The Neutra UPE Aramid X is a wing that combines all the qualities sought after by surfers. It is designed for you to forget about it and focus solely on carves and glide.
The leading edge and strut are made of UPE Aramid, simply the lightest and stiffest material on the market. This revolution by GONG allows us to enhance our shapes and boost our performance, as evidenced by our results in competition.
The new canopy is a concentrate of know-how from the best spinnaker manufacturer in the world. Low weight combined with unrivaled performance and durability.
The feeling is ultra direct thanks to the rigidity of this material. A boom, light and very rigid materials, everything is there. The wing is more powerful, more direct and much more effective in all registers.
Whether on long rides or in freefly, it fades into the background. It is highly performant but smooth, with a drift and freefly neutrality that make it completely disappear from your mind. It has been designed for excellent upwind performance, allowing the rider to maximize time surfing and downwind in a session. The goal is 100% wave riding.
The best of wave wings, thanks to the collaborative efforts of our team riders, designers, and engineers with one goal: to offer you excellence in surfing.
Technical sheet
Buying guide
No matter your level, the Neutra is accessible.
The Neutra UPE Aramid X is designed for riders seeking pure gliding sensations and a wing that "disappears" during surfing and freefly.
It is a wing for those looking for high performance with comfort, not overwhelming the rider even in strong winds. So, the Neutra doesn't require a gladiator physique ;-) It's cool.
No specific skill level is required; it's an easy and versatile wing. Its lightness greatly facilitates various situations.
An ultra-light wing, highly maneuverable, and perfect for freefly.
Plenty of reasons to choose the Neutra UPE Aramid X:
A wave riding program traditionally brings together three aspects: on your way out there’s a jump, next comes a transition maneuver, a surfing sequence, a transition maneuver, and you repeat the sequence on end…
Obviously, this wing is insane for downwinders thanks to its surfing performance.
If surfing is what matters the most with the possibility to send a trick here and there, orient yourself towards the Neutra.
If high performance freestyle is your thing, then choose the Droid instead, which also allows you to have heaps of fun in the waves.
Both do everything very well but they still have their favorite program ;)
Plus: the wing for progression.
SuperPower: the powerful wing.
Pulse: the wing for racing and long distance.
Droïd: the wing for surf / freestyle.
Neutra: the perfect wing for waves and free-flying.
Don’t overestimate the power of wings. The reality is that for a 85kg winger, you need 15/20 knots with a 5m² to fly to get flying the first few 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.
The best material for the leading edge depends above all on your program and your ambitions. If you like cool freeride sessions, if you’re only doing your first tricks or if surfing and freeflying is all that matters, a Dacron leading edge and central strut will be perfect.
If, on the other hand, you like to push the limits, with a wing that pulls very hard and flies sky high, don’t hesitate! An UPE wing will bring you undeniable advantages, the gap is very large in terms of performance, it goes faster, higher and it turns incredibly well since the diameters are thinner.
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.
The spinnaker material will allow you to improve areas which, depending on your level and frequency of practice, may be essential for you:
The wing Neutra works with everything but especially with a compact and light board, dedicated to surfing and freeflying. Obviously it will be more in phase with a foil dedicated to performance, with a mast around 85cm for example.
You can (should) add to this combo a SUP and a surf foil for windless days, a kite to launch sky high, and surely a board dedicated to surfing good waves. But if you’re heading towards wing foiling, you may already have these toys in the garage ;)
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.
When riding the Neutra, the harness is really not essential. It works great with your bare hands.
Riding without a harness is sexy because you feel free. You can move in all directions, it’s really nice.
But it is necessary to be slightly underpowered or to do short reaches 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. So, the choice is yours.
So, if on the other hand, you like to ride with power, using a harness is almost mandatory if you don't want your sessions limited to one hour. In this case, attaching harness lines is super simple (see our tutorials on the forum). We recommend using a harness that is as flexible and non-restrictive as possible, with a minimalist hook or a windsurf-style hook for comfort.
Lines measuring 24 to 28 cm from the batten to the bottom of the V will be perfect. A length of 30 to 32 cm makes it easier for beginners. Thin diameter cordage and a fine sheath are essential because windsurf lines, for example, are too heavy and stiff, making them dangerous during turns and other tricks.
So, it's up to you to decide if sensation and aesthetics take precedence over performance. However, more and more riders are using a harness as the trend moves towards more powerful wings and better performance.
It's your choice :
The handles allow very compact storage in a backpack. The boom is stored lengthwise. But it should be noted that you can put as many boom wings as handle wings in a board bag for example. The boom does not take up more space. It takes it differently.
Windowless wings are cheaper, 200g lighter and easier to store.
Wings with windows are safer, stiffer and more responsive.
For beginners, a wing with windows is essential because safety comes before the few grams you could save. They are not meant to admire the landscape: they allow you to see a silhouette leeward and to abort your turn to prevent a collision.
Equipments
The harness line designed for booms will allow you to sail for long hours without getting tired.
Almost rigid, it significantly improves the piloting of the wing in freeflying and surfing.
The new oval seams and reinforcements on the downwind handle anchors better distribute the forces on the leading edge, always with a view to durability.
The dyneema leash attachment is now on the lower side of the DW handle. The leash is no longer caught in the hands when freeflying.
The leading edge and central strut are connected by the One Pump for rapid inflation in one go. The clamp then blocks the air circulation between the bladders to guarantee the flotation of the wing in the event of damage to the central strut or leading edge. Essential for safety.
The inflation valve on the leading edge is doubled on the central strut for immediate deflation and compact storage. Still in one pump, you inflate from the leading edge only in a few seconds and deflate just as quickly by unscrewing the two valves.
Micro fiberglass battens on the trailing edge: light and very effective against flapping. They perfectly maintain the profile up to the trailing edge to allow optimal flow.
Light and durable, they are easily replaceable if necessary to maintain your wing year after year.
To capture the best moments of your wing sessions, we have added a very discreet nylon leash loop to each tip to secure your camera mounted on the Flymount leading edge attachment and navigate without stress. The position of the loop is carefully chosen so that the leash does not come into the camera's view! You will be able to create amazing shots and share them with no risk of losing your camera in the process!
A repair kit including bladder and tissue repair patches is delivered with your wing.
A solid and efficient backpack is offered with your wing.
Perfectly designed with a wide U-shaped zipper for easy storage, ventilation grill, comfortable padding, compression straps and pump straps (not included).
Remember to bring a pump ;-)
GONG makes durable wings: it's the basis of our foundation. Never disappoint.
GONG makes its durable wings last: offering you all the components of our products for 10 years is a challenge that we gladly accept. Because we are convinced that a good wing today is a good wing in 5 years if well maintained. And this maintenance is good for the planet because it will allow many young people to equip themselves second-hand at very affordable prices.
To ensure a long life for your wing, it will need maintenance.
1/ We can do it for you in our workshop. Our teams of experts are at your disposal to diagnose and solve your problems.
2/ We stock the necessary spare parts, including fabric. Just place an order online, or ask your favorite repairer to do it.
If unfortunately, the part is not in stock, we will order it to have it as soon as possible.
Delivery
Orders are prepared and shipped quickly: most are dispatched within 24 to 48 business hours.
The delivery time, meaning the transit of the parcel to your address, then depends on the delivery location and the carrier.
Shipping costs are transparent and calculated based on weight, volume, and delivery address.
You have a 14-day right of withdrawal to return or exchange a new product that does not suit you.
We prioritize sustainable, recyclable, and reusable packaging solutions, minimizing single-use plastic as much as possible while ensuring optimal protection for products, including large items.
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