This makes it feel a bit wobbly in the water and during foiling you also feel more instability when there are waves. In the event of a violent impact on a rock, you can easily repair them and they will be as good as new. This foil fits perfectly with the character of the board. With the same wing and wingfoil we really needed 2 to 3 knots more to get away. The Wing Plus is perfect to progress fast. The French brand Gong is characterized by offering products directly through their webshop for a competitive price. By Anni Ridsdill Smith - Director & BSUPA Trainer, Frangipani SUP Ltd
Photo: Craig Sawyer, Would you like to see your photo on the contents page of the next SUP Mag UK? Drop downs capture the board just fine. A friendly all-rounder that is the feeling that stays with us. Take off in SUP foil mode is as low stress as you can get with the Zuma. France based, long time SUP brand Gong are getting people involved – and in the most cost-effective way possible. It allows us to stay as close as possible to you, and to give all our advice to help you make the right choice. The Zuma’s foil track box has a gauge to help with foil placement – a nice addition – and three spongey footstraps round it all out. Can easily be glued back together, but here does not seem to be the right glue to be used. Also, an insert in the bottom would have been handy, which is more useful to use if you wear the board with wingfoil. GONG KITEFOIL ALLVATOR FREERIDE The cheapest kitesurf foil on the market. The Gong Allvator Rise XL (front wing of 2100 cm2) fits best with the Gong Zuma 6’9″. When asked if we should use a hammer to get the sleeves in the right place, we unfortunately did not get a response. Rémi ... GONG WING FOIL ALLVATOR VELOCE FULL CARBON Sale! One of the biggest criticisms of SUP foil/wing foil boards is their inaccessibility. Even with heavy chop and flotsam in the mix riders will have time to get sorted. The biggest of the Zuma range it’s a 140L x 31” platform that should be kind to newbs. Once up it’ll plod along merrily until you engage the foil. Partly the performance depends on the wingfoil and the wing of course. Wing . I've had the new gong HIPE 5.5 out on the wing foil - here's what I learnt Very unfortunate is that the oh so important start clearly requires more effort and wind to make enough speed to get on the foil than the latest generation of wingfoilboards. And then we even compared it to a board with even less volume (The starboard 5’8″ has 88 liters of volume). For the Gong Zuma 6’3″ we think the L (front wing 1,900 cm2) fits better. Catch issue 1 here from April 2014…
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https://standuppaddlemag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/issue-2-lo-res.pdf, Have you unlocked your potential? It feels a bit heavy and dull. In the end, we solved it using our tools, but we found the reaction and the lack of a solution disappointing. We have 2 Gong Zuma foilboard in the wood versions, the 6’3″ version with 105 liter volume and the large 6’9″ version with 140 liters. Soon there will be a comprehensive review on this wingfoil. It’s no surprise there’s a surge of interest in Gong SUP/wingfoil products. Paddle surfing, downwind SUP, all round SUP, SUP racing and more - it's all here! You don’t just drive to France. DIMENSIONS: Gong Wing Plus 7m Width: 4m approx Depth: 2.3m approx Duotone Echo 7m Width: 4.1m Depth: 2.2m Duotone Unit 5m Width: 3.5m Depth 2.03m Naish s25 5.3m Width: 3.1m Depth: 1.97m Takuma Wing Ride v1 4m Width: 2.9m Depth: 1.71m Gong Wing Plus 7m: GONG is a French brand that produces and sells products directly from kite, surf, sup, wing, hydrofoil, boards, accessories. As soon as you… Read More »Gong Wing Plus 7m hand wing Words by Dominic Hoskyns . Then the most important thing. In time riders may favour something more reactive, although we didn’t find the Zuma to be anything less than engaging. And that for only € 509,- (then you have to pick it up yourself in France). On the back of the board there is an eye for a necessary leash, but the leash is not there, you can buy it as a loose accessory. On both boards it is also very easy to stand up and sail away. If you choose bigger, everything feels a lot logger. FORUM : ABOUT WING FOIL GEAR !!! The Gong foil team show you how to execute the perfect tack when winging. Hi Reuben, update on my 5m gong wing. I m training with my wing foil board GONG ZUMA 6’3 i m waiting for my wing 5m On the one hand, for little money you have nice boards that are really easy to wingfoil. WIND WING REVIEWS WIND WING REVIEWS. Having unpacked the finish is top shelf, with all fixtures and fittings in place. For the Gong Zuma 6’3″ we think the L (front wing 1,900 cm2) fits better. Then there was radio silence from Gong! Home / The magazine / News / FORUM : ABOUT WING FOIL GEAR !!! 4th time got on the water on one of my sup boards. Do you want to try out this wingfoilset from Gong? The Gong Allvator Rise XL (front wing of 2100 cm2) fits best with the Gong Zuma 6’9″. It is great with multiple supports such as: SUPFoil If there is a wingfoil under the board, it turns out that the position of the insert is incorrect. The GONG Superpower (picture) is the newest wing. It doesn’t buck and remains composed allowing paddlers to lift onto foil and deal with being elevated. After a fairly long lead time the Zuma 6’9 landed to much anticipation. Best boards for Wing Foiling Tucker over at MACkiteboarding recently posted an in-depth review of the best boards for anyone jumping into the wing ting… Wing foiling, wing surfing, hand kite, wing ding….whatever you call this hot new sport, everyone wants to talk about it but not many people have firsthand knowledge. Thank you for the review, Gunnar! About the wingfoil below more. Words by Dominic Hoskyns . We tested both boards in particular with the Gong Allvator Rise XL foil. It stays rock steady allowing 100% focus on controlling the wing. With a weight of up to 85 kg (and a good sense of balance) you don’t need a bigger board than the 6’3″. If you have more ambition and want something for the longer term, there are now better (and more expensive) boards on the market that have cleverness and a more advanced shape will make you wingfoil faster. That’s a shame, because you want to speed up your flight as quickly as possible. Sarah Blues asks the questions
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Digital purchase: https://joom.ag/lOaI, Ever see where it all started? It literally gives you more space between hitting the water and getting out of the water from the foil. Gong is a popular brand in the Netherlands and has its roots in golf surfing and supping. When you are a beginner, you need a light Wing with a wide range of use. Those looking towards SUP flight disciplines can do so via the Francais company’s wares with relative ease and minimal dents to bank balances. GONG WING. We have heard mix things about the GONG wing. In the middle of the deck is an insert to make it easy to carry the board. Covered: Foil . WIND WING REVIEWS. Equipment & Reviews Featured PRO Content Myself and Will unpack a board that has had a lot of interest from many of our SUPboarder Pro members. GONG SUP SUPERPOWER. More stable, powerful and performing. The Superpower comes with a 9 meter size – the best for light winds.They have different wings for any conditions and for a good price. Do you want to try out this wingfoilset from Gong? ... Lots of foilers carry the wing board with the foil forward on their upwind shoulder and grab the front handle of the wing with their downwind hand. Compared to the Starboard Wingboard Lite tech, the Gong Zuma boards are less likely to take off. Gong Pulse 5. Especially the 6’3″ feels nice and compact and light. It paddles admirably in a straight line, although this is a sub-7’ sled so a degree of yaw is to be expected. Gong didn’t want to to be involved with the test. The Zuma is actually originally a golf supboard which features a double US box. The Starboard Wingboards do have an insert in the bottom and in the right place. I own 3 wings by 3 different brands to use in very different circumstances. The Gong straight shafts are always a wee bit loose so they make up for it with 3 set screws, 2 bottom, one top. This detracts from the feeling of freedom and the playfulness that is so typical of wingfoiling. Whilst those who can would describe sleds with less than 120L volume and 30” width easy, those who can’t (or rather, who don’t have experience) would say that’s not the case. There are also 3 foot straps that you can screw on the board if you want. Too big a board quickly comes at the expense of the fun we have noticed. This while the same one fit as in the 6’3″. It goes without saying Gong’s Zuma 6’9 is one of the most affordable SUP/wing foil boards on the market. And the Wing Plus 2021 has been refashioned with excellent power. Equipment & Reviews Featured PRO Content After many requests from our Pro subscribers to get riding and reviewing some Gong products, we finally got our hands on one of the most asked about boards… Speaking of which (on the subject of Gong foils); Despite the rubber mallet mounting-unmounting hassle I always liked the GoFoil tapered shaft approach for the front wing. The bottom is flat there are no concaves in it as with several other brands to accelerate the take off. Although this depends on the length of the foil mast and where the wingfoil is positioned in the US boxes. When we received the 6’9″ the standard fastening sets did not appear to fit in the US box of the 6’9″. Once in the air, we therefore become less enthusiastic compared to the smaller board. We expect the smaller version to feel a bit more playful and give less (unnecessary) lift to this smaller board. Only have prone foiled Gong, Unifoil (hyper 190), Levitaz (shaka M and L) and Woodie cookie (high aspect and surf wings, local brand), hope to add Gofoil (GL) and F-one (Phantom) in the upcoming months. The Gong Pulse 5 is a different beast compared to the Gong Classic wing that we rode last year. On the flip side, this new wing is a bit heavier than the latter but, again, when it comes to overall performance the Pulse is way better. Tonic Logo – Men’s T-Shirt black Colours £18.49 Tonic Logo – Women’s T-Shirt red Colours £18.49 Tonic Logo – Men’s T-Shirt graphite grey Colours £18.49 Tonic Logo – Women’s Organic T-Shirt navy Colours £20.99 Tonic Logo – Women’s Premium Hoodie heather denim Colours £32.99 Tonic Logo – Men’s T-Shirt yellow Colours £18.49 Tonic Logo – […] Our advice is to choose a board as small as possible, which suits your weight. How do they do it on the water? Through transitions its manners are impeccable – all you have to do is work on your technique. Advanced Intermediate . We’ve only had a few times when the nose of the board bit into the water. The 6’3″ is also not trouble-free. In the air it’s an almost invisible board. In the event of a violent impact on a rock, you can easily repair them and they will be as good as new. We have a little mixed feelings at the Gong Zuma. Forums > Stand Up Paddle > > Foiling. Copyright © 2021 The step to Wingfoilen makes sense. And we were told by e-mail that everything is checked in their factory and that it should not be too easy. Tag us #supmaguk or message us your photo and we’ll feature on our Insta page and enter you into the contest…
WW Gave du Brousset, France, As a woman - do you feel excluded when it comes to technical SUP kit? Under the board we used the Gong Allvator XL Read our findings, 6’3″ | 186 cm L | 73 cm B | 105 L | 7,7 Kg | € 509,- 6’9″ | 201 cm L | 79 cm B | 140 L | 9,0 Kg | € 509,-. We have made the GONG 2021 Wings considerably lighter with almost 1kg less weight. Anyway, these boards cost a lot less than the other A-brands. As with many specific platforms it works from the tail, rather than gliding up to speed. Both boards are relatively wide. The Gong wingfoil Allvator Rise has a mast of 90 cm long. One of the biggest criticisms of SUP foil/wing foil boards is their inaccessibility. What we do agree on is that the boards are best suited for the novice wingfoiler, but that the wingfoilers who want more are quickly looked out for these boards (especially in combination with the tested wingfoil). Stand Up Paddle Boarding Mag UK is the home of UK SUP. Covered: Foil . DIMENSIONS: Gong Wing Plus 7m Width: 4m approx Depth: 2.3m approx Duotone Echo 7m Width: 4.1m Depth: 2.2m Duotone Unit 5m Width: 3.5m Depth 2.03m Naish s25 5.3m Width: 3.1m Depth: 1.97m Takuma Wing Ride v1 4m Width: 2.9m Depth: 1.71m Gong Wing Plus 7m: Ideal with a Foil, it requires more air than a Kite which will always have the advantage of pulling a lot from 4/5 knots. We have experienced the foil as friendly, relatively stable and not really very fast. 0. Wing: GONG Superpower Sizes: 6 m², 9 m² I would either go with the 100cm monobloc carbon mast from Gong along with their XLT wing or with the Moses W1100. Wing . Soon there will be a comprehensive review on this wingfoil. Progressing flyers may want something more nimble soon enough, although there’s no real need as the Zuma delivers plenty of smiles for all levels. First 3 times out of the bag just inflated it for beach drills. Gong Hipe 5'3" Review and other stand up paddle discussion in the Seabreeze foiling forums, page 1. If you want to start for little money and don’t set too high demands on the material and performance then the Gong Zuma is a great choice. Whilst those who can would describe sleds with less than 120L volume and 30” width easy, those who can’t (or rather, … So familiarity with foil pumping will need to be acquired. I planning on investing in a new foil for next year. They have 3 different wings in their range now. ... GONG WING SUPERPOWER. Gong’s Zuma range is one that pricks interest, and with the inclusion of even more affordable wood versions, reviewed here, their popularity looks set to continue. It would have been quick and easy to produce an Inflatable Foil Board that delivers 30% of the performances of a rigid one, but GONG… 45,813 WING & SURF: PORINETIA ! Then you can, apply for a test and we plan a test with you! Gong Unik 10.2, Unik 9, Unik 6.8 Gong Freewave 9, 10.2 Gong 12 strutless Gong Pie 5.6 Gong Lethal 5.9 Gong foil Catch FSP 4.8 + Allvator freeride wing M Brand Affiliation: None Has thanked: 10 times Been thanked: 16 times ‘What is the Gong HIPE inflatable foil board like? – Gong Zuma Wood 6’9 x 31” x 140L SUP foil/wingfoil board test. If you have it delivered at home, you will have to pay € 70! You will never see a GONG wing open on a leading edge because our unique draping technique crosses the layers of fibres. The Zuma forgives dodgy foot technique and remains compliant. The wood version looks great and on the water allows all those foiling tricks of the trade to be learnt. This makes the boards nice and stable. Great to start with wingfoilen, nice wide with an average performance. Want to know more about the Gong Allvator Rise XL foil? It is not a new brand on the market since they have 30 years of experience in the production of boards. Especially with the boards that have just come on the market the shape is basic and dated. And that’s the feeling we have at the 6’9″. Wing Foiler: Malo, Team rider GONG, and his GONG WING FOIL LANCE FSP 2X and GONG WING PLUS 5m. Then you can. Yes, it’s more stable, it also comes up a little faster. Powered by WordPress.com. Unfortunately, too much weight cutting has been looked at because we don’t think the mast is rigid enough. This technology has been tested and proven for over two years without any breakage on 10,000 ALLVATOR foil wings. We expect the smaller version to feel a bit more playful and give less (unnecessary) lift to this smaller board. The Wing will require between 10 and 15 knots to express itself on a Foil and will remain super easy even in 35 knots, even 50 knots, where the Kite often rhymes with big risks. We can clearly see here that the conventional (or outdated what you want) shape obstruct to get away quickly especially with less wind. 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