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Wing Plus
The versatile and accessible wing for starting and progressing!
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479€
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479€Regular Price
649€
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Description
PROGRAM
The versatile and accessible wing for starting and progressing! It's the Allround wing from our range.
PRESENTATION
The Plus will make you progress faster than any other wing. But it's much more than just a beginner's wing: it's the most versatile wing.
This new Plus comes back with even more power to give you an early takeoff. Its lightweight allows you to comfortably tackle long sessions and easily perform maneuvers. You'll progress rapidly this way.
Perfectly balanced, it naturally positions itself in the wind and allows you to immediately find the right direction. It's almost like autopilot!
Its power at the heart of the profile allows you to fly in just two pumping strokes and discover wing foiling without needing to be overpowered. Pumping is even easier because the PLUS has a reduced wingspan. You can progress confidently and comfortably in a pleasant wind range.
The Plus is equipped with 5 windows ideally distributed on the central strut and the canopy to offer a panoramic view of the water. It's more comfortable than having to hold the wing like an umbrella to see downwind, and it's especially essential for safety when starting out!
The evolution from year to year is truly incredible. Maneuverability and accessibility are boosted. Wing control is much more comfortable and intuitive, which is noticeable from your first rides to your first tricks.
And in high performance, the Plus can compete with the best wings without embarrassment. On the contrary: its specialty is to do everything well and easily. Its shape addresses all programs with great efficiency.
Equipped with the interchangeable handle system to switch from textile, rigid or boom handles, you can upgrade your Plus according to your programs. Freeride, of course, but also Race with its powerful profile, Waves and Freefly with its lightness, and even Freestyle with its compactness. The Plus can do it all. So don't see it as a wing for beginners that you'll quickly outgrow. It's a wing that perfectly suits 80% of foilers.
Z-shaped Strut
The Plus maintains its magical Z-shaped central strut design but with a slimmer diameter.
The panels are cut perpendicular to the strut to make it stronger against high pressure.
The connection with the new central segments of the leading edge is firmer.
The central third is designed not to flex between the hands, as this is where much of the flex that opens the wing would occur. It is even tighter for more power and wing precision.
Finally, the rear third of the strut is sewn onto the canopy without hollow panels, which increases the strut tension at the rear hand and gives it greater resistance to bending downwind. The strut is thus twice as rigid, ensuring a constant shape during jumps or gusts.
The rear hand directly affects the closure of the wing thanks to the placement of the rear point of the handle after the start of this wide cone: by pulling on the rear hand, the strut is closed instead of being left open like on traditional struts. This reduces flapping and offers impressive power. The increased rigidity allows fine control of the wing and brings consistency to its behavior.
Advanced and Pronounced Profile
Its advanced and relatively pronounced sail draft generates good power. Ideal when one doesn't know how to pump perfectly, it's also great not to have to deal with an extra square meter to have enough power. On the contrary, the Plus will allow you to use a small, very maneuverable, pleasant, and lighter surface. You don't struggle to flip it back after each fall, for example. And pumping with a smaller wing is always less physically demanding.
Dynamic Twisting of the Tips
Its dynamic twisting provides it with a lot of smoothness, making it an extremely forgiving wing. If the central part of the wing pulls strongly, the tips, on the other hand, open up in gusts to regulate the power. Control is total and automatic! These characteristics give this wing the widest wind range in the range so we focused the PLUS on 4 sizes: 4m2, 5m2, 6m2, and 7m2. It pulls in light wind, withstands and remains stable in stronger winds!
Rounded Leading Edge
The outline is rounded and re-centers the wing surface. This contributes to the wing's stability and provides added control during navigation. This rounded outline reduces the surface area of the tips, making them forgettable to increase maneuverability with a very light feeling.
This also makes the wing very progressive and predictable. It is smooth and holds no unpleasant surprises. Comfort is therefore maximized during navigation.
Upon contact with the water, touches are much softer than in the previous version thanks to the set-back tips. The rounded leading edge greatly facilitates handling the wing in the water. It rolls on the water during flipping, saving a lot of energy during sessions, especially for beginners!
Strong Tensions
Tensions in the canopy have been reworked, especially with the addition of strips at 45° from the central strut to control the wing's deformation and make it more predictable. Thus, no unpleasant surprises during gusts, you stay confident with a wing that adapts to conditions and remains stable!
Highly Segmented Leading Edge
The distribution of the leading edge is very uniform and maintains its short section at the center, making the wing very rigid in this area. This uniformity provides perfect control of the deformation, which increases gradually towards the tips. The central part of the wing pulls while the tips absorb gusts, offering total control.
Technical sheet
Wing Plus 5 m2 / Black / Blue
- GFS system of interchangeable handles to switch from textile handles to rigid handles or carbon boom.
- Leading edge in Dacron DP175LL 160g/m2.
- Central strut in Dacron DP175LL 160g/m2.
- Triple ripstop canopy 54g/m2.
- Insigna reinforcements on the seams for better durability.
- Tip saver in 1680D Nylon to protect against friction on the tips.
- Kevlar reinforcements under the handle/boom attachments on the central strut.
- A semi-rigid downwind textile handle on the leading edge.
- Two removable semi-rigid textile handles delivered as standard on the central strut.
- 5 windows for comfortable and safe panoramic vision.
- Integrated harness line fixing system.
- Anti-flap micro fiberglass battens.
- One pump system for rapid inflation.
- An inflation valve and a quick deflation valve.
- Camera safety loop at tips.
- Leash attachment under the downwind handle.
Buying guide
For whom?
Ideal for beginners thanks to its easy, soft and predictable character, it is aimed at all riders who want to enjoy long freeride sessions in great comfort and without having a wing dedicated to a specific program.
The most experienced will love it mounted on rigid handles for its versatility which allows them to really exploit all wing programs.
Designed for beginners but also for experts, the wing Plus is really perfect for discovering this sport and progressing quickly.
For what?
Versatility and accessibility are the key words for the Plus.
Its primary role is clearly to facilitate your first year of winging, but it doesn't stop there!
Lightweight, powerful, and easy to handle, it has all the qualities needed to take you to a high level and beyond.
It will be perfect for all your desires because:
- It is maneuverable with precise handling.
- It is lightweight, making it excellent for free-flying and surfing.
- It provides lift during jumps with its significant power.
- It adapts when the wind picks up thanks to the controlled twist of the tips.
- It ensures you can relaunch even if the wind drops.
An ideal wing for beginners or for those who want an all-purpose wing!
Understanding our range of wings:
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.
Which size?
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.
Best quiver choices?
The Plus is very versatile, and can be used with a wide choice of boards and foils:
Beginners will prefer a HIPE, a Lance or a Zuma for their stability and easy glide.
An X-Over foil will be the perfect foil for this wing and these boards.
The most experienced will use it with a Mint or a Lemon for more responsiveness with a foil
Curve, Curve H or Fluid.
Light wind enthusiasts will love it with a Cruzader and a lifty foil like a Sirus.
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 ;)
Which leash?
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.
With or without a harness?
No need for a harness to get started, on the contrary. In the beginning we do short reaches and often have to get back on the board. Using a harness places the wing at full power in front of you with the tip close to the water. The best way to get catapulted if the tip catches the water and you don't know how to react.
On the other hand, the Plus allows a very strong progression, so nothing prevents you from fitting a harness line when you have the level for long reaches and want to lengthen the sessions instead of the arms ;-)
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.
Textile handles, semi-rigid handles, rigid handles, or boom?
It's your choice :
- Soft textile handles for beginners, for surfing, for freeflying, to protect yourself and the board, and for a very light wing.
- Semi-rigid textile handles for a good level of performance thanks to precise and lively steering, but also better energy transmission when pumping for example.
- Rigid carbon handles to stay light and develop stronger traction. We are very precise in piloting. The pistol grip on the front handle is very pleasant and practical.
- Boom for maximum power and a very “windsurf” feeling. We are free to hold the wing as we want. More tricks possible and a wider range of use for a very light weight contrary to popular belief.
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.
Windows or full canopy?
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.
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Equipments
5 windows
Integrated harness line fixing system
Two discreet harness loops ideally placed on the central strut allow you to attach your
GONG harness line to sail for long hours without getting tired.
New downwind textile handle
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.
A pair of textile handles
A set of textile handles is delivered with your wing. The rear handle is larger to adjust your hand placement. Their new longitudinal seams give them the rigidity that has made our downwind handles so successful.
The integrated GFS system allows you to upgrade your wing with carbon handles or a boom to make your wing evolve according to your level or your program.
Gonflage rapide avec le système One Pump
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
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.
Camera safety loops
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!
Repair Kit
A repair kit including bladder and tissue repair patches is delivered with your wing.
Transport bag
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 ;-)
10 years of spare parts
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
Delivery delay
We indicate a preparation and shipping time of 3 working days. In reality, the majority of orders are shipped within 24/48 hours.
The delivery time, i.e. delivery time of the package to your home, then depends on the delivery location and the carrier.
We work with reliable and efficient carriers. 99% of shipments go perfectly and quickly. In the case of the remaining 1%, rest assured that we will do what is necessary with the carrier.
Shipping fees
Unlike other sites, shipping costs are not hidden behind the price of our products. You know exactly what shipping costs you, and you are not disadvantaged if you choose to collect your order at our GONG Space Center.
Shipping costs are calculated based on the weight and volume of each package, and your delivery address.
Tracking your package
Delivery tracking is managed directly by the carriers to whom we have entrusted your packages. They will contact you by email or SMS to allow you to choose delivery methods and follow the route of your package.
Carriers
We work with the best transport societies to deliver to you throughout Europe and the world within very short deadlines. We chose them for their quality of service and their compliance with deadlines.
For mainland France, 80% of your orders arrive at their destination in less than 48 hours of processing.
For Europe, delivery times vary from 3 to 6 working days, depending on the country of destination.
For the rest of the world, delivery times depend on transit time and customs clearance time. This delay depends on customs and can last from a few days to a few weeks depending on the destination and seasonality.
Please note, transport time is added to preparation/shipping time. Two companies collaborate on your order (GONG and the carrier). Each one masters its activity and is committed to optimizing its deadlines so that you are delivered as quickly as possible and at a reasonable price.
Eco-responsible packaging
Preserving the environment is an absolute priority. This is why we do everything possible to reduce our ecological footprint.
The most important thing is to sell quality, durable products that will be repairable and will please you for a long time.
For our shipments, we use:
Scotch craft paper.
Final packaging in high-end cardboard.
For rigid boards: Flexi-Hex, very high resistance ecological packaging.
This means:
Reusable and recyclable packaging.
An almost total reduction in single-use plastic.
Maximum protection and impact resistance for rigid boards thanks to the innovative Flexi-Hex honeycomb design (35mm thick).
Receipt of your product
Upon delivery, check the condition of your package in the presence of the carrier. A complete explanation email on the procedure to follow will be sent to you when your order is shipped.
Despite our requirements and all the care we take in the packaging and protection of your product, transport hazards may occur, and your product may suffer more or less significant transport damage.
Note that the products are protected in their carton. If you have any doubts, simply refuse delivery and contact us.
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Is the Plus just a beginner wing?
The Plus is the wing with the widest performance range.
Whether you are a complete beginner, freerider, freerace enthusiast, waverider, freeflyer, the Plus is the wing that does everything very well.
It is a wing with moderate elements and resolutely efficient behavior which will never restrict you in your development. You may one day choose another model out of a desire for specialization, but not out of lack of performance.
Is the Plus a lightweight wing?
Light on land, light when you take it out of the water when starting, light in neutral in freeflying and surfing, the Plus offers clear traction when sailing. Its very balanced behavior reinforces this feeling of lightness.
Even if its role is not to break lightness records, it remains very light in the hands for a wing capable of resisting a beginner.
What inflation pressure?
The recommended pressure is shown in the table below:
Certain elements must be taken into account:
- An underinflated wing will be unstable and difficult to control in gusty winds.
- An overinflated wing will increase the risk of explosion during a crash and will fatigue the seams and materials of your wing more quickly.
- If you keep your wing inflated in the sun for a long period of time, we recommend deflating it slightly to reduce the risk of seam fatigue.
- The larger the leading edge diameter, the greater the risk of explosion. Do not overinflate a very large wing.
How to maintain my wing equipment?
To increase the longevity of your equipment, the way you use it and regular maintenance are very important.
A key point during use is not to leave your wing inflated for long periods without being used! The flapping of the fabric in the wind can cause premature wear of the materials, as well as prolonged exposure to UV rays.
Frequent rinsing of your wing with running water is also not recommended. The chlorine present in tap water can alter the surface treatments of your wing. However, it is important to store your wing dry and remove any excess sand.
In case of a broken batten or leading edge, use your repair kit, or consult our spare parts catalog to order the replacement part.
Systematically inspect the condition of your wing. Identify any holes or cuts and have them repaired before they worsen.
If you have damaged your wing, you can have it repaired directly at the GONG workshop by contacting our sail loft: Here.
For more information on how to maintain your wing, visit the Forum.