We’ve received loads of questions regarding Wing Surfing, and whether you should be investing your time and money into this new sport. We hope by the end of this video we’ve answered many of your questions. Is it easy? Do I need to have previously kite surfed/windsurfed? Can I use it without a foil? Will […]
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Grafix
5 years ago
Great first thoughts video on the Duotone Wing. Really good insight and honesty about how this might or might not develop. Will be really interested to watch your content on these in the next months. One question – I wonder if these could give rise to a new breed of ‘windsups’ – faster rocker line/outline SUP shapes with footstraps – the gap to windsurfing would then perhaps close up…?
Now thats an interesting idea and you could be onto something. We haven’t thought of that one. But I guess in time if there’s a chance to sell new gear Im sure a brand will make it ;-).
I can just see that without the rig weight to compensate for – and with the wing generating lift the way it does – it would/might work with a nice fast windsurfer shape that could be nice and lightly constructed as a result. Footstraps might need to be in a different place but I’d be keen to see if proper planing could be achieved… Would be massively attractive for those of us in places where a foil isn’t practical – and a lot cheaper too…
Understand where you are coming from. I think for this to work the wings will have to be bigger. But its going to be good to see what happens over the next coming months.
dipet
5 years ago
Great Review! I just started 3 weeks ago and I would have said the same! Ex, windsurfer, and it is so much fun!
Great video..love that this wind actually has a clear screen so you have some all round vision…how soon are you guys testing one of the wings without the boom as interests in the difference to boom has with free hand movements vs inflatable with hand loops??
Yeah we are very interested to see how the wings differ. We are hoping to open up a test to all brand wings a (mega test) for SUPboarder Pro only. This will be a great way to really see what all the wings are like.
Do you need or prefer to be officially supplied gear to review/ compare? I have a Naish and would be happy to meet up and let you guys have a blast about. It’s definitely an awesome bit of kit. Also what experiences has everyone with iSUPs? Does any style work best? I have tried a red compact, a red ride 9’8”. So far the ride 9’8” seems best. Being a novice to wind sports I have been using an arrows drift stopper, which make up winding easy but definitely slows the whole thing down and adds additional faff. I have… Read more »
Hey Kiddo Thanks for the offer to get us on the Wing. We could be keen for sure, but I would hope that the brands get us the kit to review after all it is going to sell it for them! We haven’t done that mush wit iSUPs they are definitely harder to get up wind. This is due to the lack of rail shape. Great idea with the drift stopper, I bet that really helps. I my have to mention this to others with iSUPs. Thanks
SlingerW
5 years ago
Great review & sparked my interest as i’m quite happy SUP foiling now on a JP 7.0. I’m looking to fill a gap in my water sports repertoire for the days when its rubbish surf & too windy to foil surf. Think this might be a good introduction to wind sports as I’ve never windsurfed/kite surfed. I might need to get a bigger motorbike to carry the wing as well as the foil & board though.
Hey Slinger. Good to hear from you. Yes if you have a foil set up and are getting on well with it then this would make a great addition to the sports bag/bike! If you don’t windsurf or kite and you want something to do on a windy day then its all most a no brainer. I think you will love it… we do 😉
Laemsingbeach
5 years ago
Terrific stuff, this answered so many questions for me. Just taken delivery of my Gong 5m to use with one of my sup boards. Hopefully will transition to foiling next year. Well done Lucy, you are an inspiration!
Hi Reuben, update on my 5m gong wing. Haven’t had the winds to use it much since it arrived but last couple of weeks nice cross onshore 6-8 knot breezes everyday. First 3 times out of the bag just inflated it for beach drills. 4th time got on the water on one of my sup boards. Wow what fun, a bit of walking back along the beach too! 5th time of using it, inflating, careful to keep to 7-8 psi to allow for heat expansion and it blew a massive hole in the leading edge. Have been in touch with… Read more »
Hi Steve, Yes that doesn’t sound good. I agree with the kite shop. Kites are sometimes flying or on the beach all day in the sun. And this is a very rare occurrence. Q.. has it blown a whole in the bladder and the outer leading edge too? Because inner bladders are quite easy to repair with tape.
That should be really sorted out under warranty for sure. The problem was with the outer fabric first the the inner bladder would of pushed through the whole. ( my guess) This is a very uncommon fault!
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Great first thoughts video on the Duotone Wing. Really good insight and honesty about how this might or might not develop. Will be really interested to watch your content on these in the next months. One question – I wonder if these could give rise to a new breed of ‘windsups’ – faster rocker line/outline SUP shapes with footstraps – the gap to windsurfing would then perhaps close up…?
Now thats an interesting idea and you could be onto something. We haven’t thought of that one. But I guess in time if there’s a chance to sell new gear Im sure a brand will make it ;-).
I can just see that without the rig weight to compensate for – and with the wing generating lift the way it does – it would/might work with a nice fast windsurfer shape that could be nice and lightly constructed as a result. Footstraps might need to be in a different place but I’d be keen to see if proper planing could be achieved…
Would be massively attractive for those of us in places where a foil isn’t practical – and a lot cheaper too…
Understand where you are coming from. I think for this to work the wings will have to be bigger. But its going to be good to see what happens over the next coming months.
Great Review! I just started 3 weeks ago and I would have said the same! Ex, windsurfer, and it is so much fun!
Cool glad you are thinking and feeling the same things.
Great video..love that this wind actually has a clear screen so you have some all round vision…how soon are you guys testing one of the wings without the boom as interests in the difference to boom has with free hand movements vs inflatable with hand loops??
Yeah we are very interested to see how the wings differ. We are hoping to open up a test to all brand wings a (mega test) for SUPboarder Pro only. This will be a great way to really see what all the wings are like.
Do you need or prefer to be officially supplied gear to review/ compare? I have a Naish and would be happy to meet up and let you guys have a blast about. It’s definitely an awesome bit of kit. Also what experiences has everyone with iSUPs? Does any style work best? I have tried a red compact, a red ride 9’8”. So far the ride 9’8” seems best. Being a novice to wind sports I have been using an arrows drift stopper, which make up winding easy but definitely slows the whole thing down and adds additional faff. I have… Read more »
Hey Kiddo
Thanks for the offer to get us on the Wing. We could be keen for sure, but I would hope that the brands get us the kit to review after all it is going to sell it for them!
We haven’t done that mush wit iSUPs they are definitely harder to get up wind. This is due to the lack of rail shape. Great idea with the drift stopper, I bet that really helps. I my have to mention this to others with iSUPs. Thanks
Great review & sparked my interest as i’m quite happy SUP foiling now on a JP 7.0. I’m looking to fill a gap in my water sports repertoire for the days when its rubbish surf & too windy to foil surf. Think this might be a good introduction to wind sports as I’ve never windsurfed/kite surfed. I might need to get a bigger motorbike to carry the wing as well as the foil & board though.
Hey Slinger. Good to hear from you. Yes if you have a foil set up and are getting on well with it then this would make a great addition to the sports bag/bike! If you don’t windsurf or kite and you want something to do on a windy day then its all most a no brainer. I think you will love it… we do 😉
Terrific stuff, this answered so many questions for me. Just taken delivery of my Gong 5m to use with one of my sup boards. Hopefully will transition to foiling next year. Well done Lucy, you are an inspiration!
Great. Remember to let us know what you think of the Gong wing also.
Hi Reuben, update on my 5m gong wing. Haven’t had the winds to use it much since it arrived but last couple of weeks nice cross onshore 6-8 knot breezes everyday. First 3 times out of the bag just inflated it for beach drills. 4th time got on the water on one of my sup boards. Wow what fun, a bit of walking back along the beach too! 5th time of using it, inflating, careful to keep to 7-8 psi to allow for heat expansion and it blew a massive hole in the leading edge. Have been in touch with… Read more »
Hi Steve, Yes that doesn’t sound good. I agree with the kite shop. Kites are sometimes flying or on the beach all day in the sun. And this is a very rare occurrence. Q.. has it blown a whole in the bladder and the outer leading edge too? Because inner bladders are quite easy to repair with tape.
Yes, blown a big hole in both the bladder and the fabric of the leading edge. The wing was at rest, it was still connected to the pump.
That should be really sorted out under warranty for sure. The problem was with the outer fabric first the the inner bladder would of pushed through the whole. ( my guess) This is a very uncommon fault!