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GA CROSS 5.2M TEST REVIEW 2024GA CROSS 5.2M TEST REVIEW 2024The Verdict The GA Cross is a wing that will match and please most Wingers. From beginners to intermediates, the Cross remains well balanced, stable and usable in the accessible arenas of winging. Comfortable through transitions and flagging the Cross will compliment riders who exert a relaxed and flowing riding style.The Lowdown Brightly coloured with orange and dark blue, the GA Cross brightens up the beach and water with its striking appearance. The Cross is inflated through two separate valves, one on the leading edge and the other on the strut. The strut on the Cross is ergonomically shaped with two stiff handles wide enough for your hands to slide forwards and backwards as needed. The draft and belly between the canopy and strut is positioned upfront, directly under the front handle, where most of the tension in the canopy is kept, while small windows increase the riders visibility. Moving back to the trailing edge of the canopy, two mini battens sit on either side of the strut to stabilise the slightly looser canopy present at the back end of the wing. The Cross doesnt possess a pronounced dihedral shape; theres some present, but it doesnt jump out at you, suggesting a nice user-friendliness to the Cross. The Cross also has plenty of reinforcement with Kevlar protection along the leading edge on the seams to resist abrasion on surfaces, which helps to prolong the life and durability of the Cross. This is subtle touch for those of us who dont have the luxury of soft rigging areas. The makeup of the Cross uses a vast list of new materials from GA: Forcetec Dacron for stiffness in the leading edge and strut, Voltnova Spinnaker in the front and centre sections, and Voltnova+ in the trailing edge. On initial rigging, the Cross looks user-friendly with a sprinkling of performance in the materials to enhance the riders experience and longevity in winging.Brand Claim Whether youre freeriding, jumping or just starting your wing foiling journey, the Cross is your go-to-choice for all-round performance.Performance The Cross feels like your super stable, dependable mate. In your hands, walking down the beach, flagging, and holding the handle, it flies naturally and neutrally. Pulling in the power, the Cross responds with usable power that wont catch you out. You are very much in control of the power in the Cross. Like an automatic car, the Cross doesnt require massive input from the rider to get you up and foiling especially when adequately powered. It feels like its size in your hands and when up and foiling, the Cross remains balanced and stable. Its automatic feeling continues as it pulls you through lulls wonderfully without you even noticing. Meanwhile, when tacking and gybing, the Cross is light and easy. Its intuitive personality goes neutral when you need it and floats to where you want it. In the gusts, there is some flex to the Cross, which is forgiving for the rider, but it wont transform the extra pwower into masses of additional speed or hard angles upwind. Down in the bottom end, the Cross remains comfortable and holds some oomph in the wing to keep you moving until the next opportune gust. It thrives on a slightly slower cadence of pumping compared to others in the category, which is more user-friendly for the less athletic among the winging world. Everything about the Cross is well balanced, both in the hands and through transitions. It floats around to assist the rider in a nice, fluid, unaggressive riding style. The Cross compliments the more relaxed and rhythmical rider its not going to send you into huge stratospheric aerials or a ridiculous number of rotations, but it will deliver dependable power to crossover in all aspects of winging, from the occasional jump, to waves and swell, where there are minimal consequences, or in the perfect flatwater playground.www.ga-foils.comGA CROSS 5.2M TEST REVIEW 2024VITAL STATSPrice: 989Size: 5.2mWeight: 2.96kgCanopy Style: Tight in the front to loose at trailing edgeSpan: 3.21mStrut: 2.23mRecommended PSI: 9psi (-1 for softness)Handles: 2Harness-line Fixings: No, handlesSupplied With: Leash & bagAvailable Sizes: 2.7, 3.2, 4.2, 4.7, 5.2, 5.7, 6.2OTHER WINGS IN THE LINEUPDuotone Slick 5mEnsis Score 5.2mKT Wing Air DD 4mNaish ADX Nvision 5mNeilPryde Fly II 5mBACK TO TEST OVERVIEWThe post GA CROSS 5.2M TEST REVIEW 2024 appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

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KT WING AIR DD 4M TEST REVIEW 2024KT WING AIR DD 4M TEST REVIEW 2024The VerdictDelivering plenty of gusto for its size, the KT Wing Air DD holds power well between the hands always giving you something to work and drive with. Remaining balanced the Wing Air DD will keep wingers engaged through a spectrum of conditions.The LowdownWith the option of two colour ways, fluorescent orange or green, the Wing Air DD is inflated through two separate chambers and at rest it looks to be a simple wing. There doesnt seem to be a lot of fuss, however, looking closer you notice where the important bits of attention to detail are; the Direct Drive handles are skinny with Eva Foam grip for ease and comfort of handling. Two-ply Dacron construction around high-stress areas and positive lock seaming make the frame of the Wing Air DD stiffer, ensuring its ready for whatever you choose to throw at it. Not possessing much dihedral shape, the Wing Air DD has a relatively loose canopy throughout, and gazing at the side view of the draft and profile of the Wing Air DD, it spreads evenly from the leading edge to the trailing edge. The Wing Air DD should hold some power given the amount of draft ready to expand; the draft being distributed throughout should also give a nice even feeling in the hand, not favouring one hand over the other. Windows are a thing of the past with the Wing Air DD being the only one in the category with zero windows, which will, as a whole reduce weight and increase ease and speed of deflation and packing. In the areas most likely to come into contact with wear and tear, KT have placed some well-positioned abrasion material to prolong the life of the Wing Air DD for the user. Inflated and upon first glance, the Wing Air DD seems simple, but carries well placed engineering and zero fuss design to get you on the water with ample power which looking at the draft, the Wing Air DD will deliver in abundance.Brand Claim The Wing Air DD (Direct Drive) is the latest creation out of the KT Surfing R&D department. The DD sits alongside the original Wing Air, featuring hard handles and strengthened construction of the Leading Edge (LE) and Strut.PerformancePacking some power, the Wing Air DDs draft and overall deeper profile provides immediate substance in the hands, giving the rider something to work with even when slightly underpowered. Once up and riding on the foil, the power and effort are evenly spread between the hands as you grip the stiff handles that still allow for some forwards and backwards movement. Not requiring more effort from one hand or the other, unless you are really driving for speed and height, it remains stiff with only a minimal amount of flex that takes the sting out of ferocious gusts so you can continue to remain in control and stable. Just remember to pump it up to its max psi to exploit this characteristic. Lulls are dealt with well; keep the backhand sheeted in to keep the draft and depth of the Wing Air DD full. Its depth makes it difficult to stall. In the low end, the Wing Air DD, with its looser canopy tension, suits a lower cadence pump with bigger motion from the rider to get you up and going earlier. Through manoeuvres, the Wing Air DD handles nicely, performing and moving through gybes smoothly. The natural power of the Wing Air DD is welcomed on the exit of both tacks and gybes to slingshot you out, giving you something to immediately work with without having to search or work too hard for it. When flagging the Wing Air DD, it remains light and easy to move between the hands. Its looser canopy tension can drag a little, but is only noticeable when at speed and when over-winged. Its instantaneous power attitude makes it user-friendly for those riders needing guidance in the power department, as well as those looking to always have something to work with to express their riding. Its power-in-the-hands character could make it a little more physical for smaller riders, requiring them to change down earlier depending on your willingness to be well-powered. For what looks like one of the least engineered in the category, the Wing Air DD delivers decent power and all-around winging performance.www.ktsurfing.comKT WING AIR DD 4M TEST REVIEW 2024VITAL STATSPrice: 899Size: 4mWeight: 3.45kgCanopy Style: LooseSpan:Strut:Recommended PSI: 8psiHandles: 2 hard handlesHarness-line Fixings: No, attach to the handlesSupplies With: Bag and leashAvailable Sizes: 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0OTHER WINGS IN THE LINEUPDuotone Slick 5mEnsis Score 5.2mGA Cross 5.2mNaish ADX Nvision 5mNeilPryde Fly II 5mBACK TO TEST OVERVIEWThe post KT WING AIR DD 4M TEST REVIEW 2024 appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

2025 STARBOARD CARVE: AS GOOD AS IT GETS2025 STARBOARD CARVE: AS GOOD AS IT GETSCheck out the video from the awesome new 2025 Starboard Carve!Starboard tell us:Easy planing. Confident control. Autopilot jibes. The 2025 Carves deliver big on effortless planing, autopilot jibing and a controlled ride in any conditions. We never felt so accomplished about a board range. Each board individually shaped for the intended conditions and skill level. On the larger sizes, a long flat section makes for extra easy passive planing and a smooth ride to let you find the footstraps effortlessly. Midrange sizes carve like a small board, yet switching your stance and flipping the sail you have the confidence of a bigger board, thanks to a combination of thinned out rails towards the tail and thicker forward rails. The small sizes deliver a true sporty feel with higher top end speed and that extra bit of control youll need for windsurfing confidently in strong wind. Available in: 99 | 109 | 119 | 129 | 139 | 149 | 159 | 169More info: https://windsurf.star-board.com/windsThe post 2025 STARBOARD CARVE: AS GOOD AS IT GETS appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

NAISH: NEXT GEN HAWAIIAN WATERMENNAISH: NEXT GEN HAWAIIAN WATERMENNaish are excited to premiere their latest documentary, Next Gen Hawaiian Watermen.This documentary captures the journeys of three iconic Hawaiian watermen Robby Naish (63), Austin Kalama (26), and Koa Fabbio (12). From the early days of windsurfing to modern-day big-wave surfing, their stories highlight the deep connection between the people of Hawaii and the ocean.Discover how these three generations learn from each other, inspire one another, and push the boundaries of whats possible on the water.The documentary is directed by Edwin Haighton.Click below to watch the full documentary and immerse yourself in the legacy of these athletes.www.naish.comThe post NAISH: NEXT GEN HAWAIIAN WATERMEN appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

FULL walk around the event site Sylt for the Citroen Windsurf World Cup 2024 Are you a Windsurfing.TV Member? HELP make videos like this possible JOIN the Membership program To become a member all you have to do is support the channel with Beer Money Go to: https://windsurfing.tv/beer-money/

In this SUPboarder PRO head to head test we put four 14 x 24 wide (+/-1) composite all round race boards up against each other. These are a great first boards for many paddlers getting into SUP racing or those interested in fast touring/ fitness paddling or longer distance endurance races. They are designed to be competitive in both flat water and all round conditions meaning they are versatile and good as a one board does it all solution for many paddlers.The post 14 All round Composite Race Board Test 2024 / SUPBOARDER PRO HEAD TO HEAD appeared first on SUPboarder Magazine.