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Naish S27 Matador LT 2023 / SUPboarder Wing review

5SQm Reviewed by us on Dec 9, 2022

Available in 4 sizes

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Category: Wing Equipment & Reviews Featured PRO Content Level: Advanced Intermediate

“Light and controllable, the Naish S27 Matador LT should be on all swell foilers wing list. ”

We reviewed the
5SQm

Technology:

RRP: £899, $969,

Level: Advanced Intermediate

Category: Wing Equipment & Reviews Featured PRO Content

Year: 2023

Max rider weight: kg

Size variations

5SQm

3SQm

4SQm

6SQm

What we say

If you’re into winging in bumps and riding all size of swells, a Naish Matador should be on the list of wings to check out. Naish are now on the 3rd version of the Naish Matador, and the wing has come a long way since the first windowed S26 version. We have been lucky enough to have used the S26 Matador, the S26 Matador LT and this the new S27 Matador LT.

The new LT has still got the lightness and the power of the previous LT which so many of you loved, but with more control and improved handles the wing will allow riders to enjoy the wing even more.

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Pros: Good weight. Can take a good PSI. Good control in windy conditions. Large comfortable handles that are fixed onto the wing with good reinforcing. Parks / flags well.

Cons: The coiled leash is still not every riders top choice. No windows but that's maybe more of a con if using it in busy areas.

Consider buying if... You’re looking for a wing that is light and responsive, with good power to get riding in bumps and waves.

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All size specifications

5SQm

RRP: £899, $969,

Level: Advanced Intermediate

Category: Wing Equipment & Reviews Featured PRO Content

Year: 2023

Boom type: Inflatable

3SQm

RRP:

Level: Advanced Intermediate

Category: Wing Equipment & Reviews Featured PRO Content

Year: 2023

Boom type: Inflatable

4SQm

RRP:

Level: Advanced Intermediate

Category: Wing Equipment & Reviews Featured PRO Content

Year: 2023

Boom type: Inflatable

6SQm

RRP:

Level: Advanced Intermediate

Category: Wing Equipment & Reviews Featured PRO Content

Year: 2023

Boom type: Inflatable

Wing ratings
5SQm

Explain our ratings

Stability

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

Ability to turn

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

Ease of use

8.5

8.5

8.5

8.5

8.5

8.5

8.5

8.5

8.5

8.5

Fun Factor

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

Weight

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

Surf Use

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

9.5

Build Quality

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

Value

8.5

8.5

8.5

8.5

8.5

8.5

8.5

8.5

8.5

8.5

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The Matador LT enters its second generation with several technical detail and shaping upgrades. The LT remains compact, light weight and powerful. It is still targeted towards wing-foilers that want to use as small a wing as possible for the prevailing wind conditions, with a focus on riding swells and waves. It maintains the same outline and dihedral as the original with its slightly pointed leading edge at center and pronounced dihedral across the wingspan. But the new LT has more pre-load in its windowless canopy than its predecessor, creating even better “sheet-in-and-go” power with a more balanced and linear power delivery, less front hand pressure and vastly improved top end stability. This creates a wing that drives upwind well, even with heavy riders, then flags in neutral with amazing stability and balance for riding waves and swells and doing downwinders. The firm, rounded and ergonomic handles provide just the right amount of rigidity while still being soft to the touch. New rubber inlay grip-stripes make the handles even more comfortable and require less rider effort to hang on to . . . making them easy on the hands. Overall the new Matador LT is a light weight, easy handling, powerful wing with great flagging characteristics that provides exceptional riding for all skill levels.

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