From your first bumps to elite downwind runs, F-ONE’s ROCKET SUP DW range is designed to meet the needs of every downwind SUP foiler. The range features three models, all sharing one DNA: easy starts, glide, comfort, and control. No matter your skill level or the conditions on your home spot, there’s a ROCKET SUP DW built for the way you ride.
Why should you buy a SUP DW board?
To make the most of the exciting SUP DW foil journey
This discipline is getting more and more traction, and for good reasons. The feeling of surfing offshore bumps, far from the crowded spots, is one of the best you can get. We have developed high performance, yet accessible boards. Providing a good stability and very easy take-off, they are made to feel confident and comfortable once out there in the bumps. Meanwhile, the advanced constructions and performance-oriented shape will ensure you have plenty of fun carving and connecting for kilometers on end.
To cover your light wind wing needs
Most wingers have a two-board quiver: The go-to board for windy conditions, and a higher volume board for light conditions. With a shape specifically designed to glide and take-off easily, the boards in our SUP DW range can get you flying in less than 12 knots, even with a medium sized wing.
To have fun in small or non-breaking swells
With these boards’ take-off ability, it’s easy to go out in very small surf, or even non-breaking waves, and start flying far before the peak to make the most of these usually unrideable swells. It opens up a new world of fun during high tides, light onshore winds, or inconsistent swells.
How to choose your SUP DW PRO board?
The volume, width and length of the board are the three most important features to look at. Naturally the wind and swells conditions where you will ride are also crucial to consider.
In order to pick the right volume
You simply have to add a certain number of liters to your weight depending on your level:
- Beginner: You will need at least a volume of 40L above your weight. (ex: 70kg = 110L)
- Intermediate: You will need a volume of around 30L above your weight. (ex: 70kg = 100L)
- Advanced/Experts: You will be able to choose an even smaller volume (ex: 70kg = 90L)
It’s an even simpler process for the width:
- Beginners / intermediate: 20-22.5”
- Advanced: 17-20”
- Experts: 16-17.5”
The wind and swells that you will mostly be riding in are important to consider too:
If you will mostly be riding in a windy place without ground swells (ex: the Mediterranean Sea, the Gorges), you can target a shorter board. These conditions are easier to take off in because bumps are mostly slow and steep. Keeping a compact board will provide a better maneuverability and a good pumping so you can connect the small and crosswind bumps.
If you are riding in light winds (ex: Caribbean Islands), you will need a longer board that provides more glide to take off on rounder bumps, with minor help from the wind.
If you are riding in ground swells (ex: Hawaii), then you need as much glide as possible to take off on these big, fast-moving bumps, and a longer board will be a big help.
Board programs:
ROCKET SUP DW (20” – 22.5”)
This board benefits from the best compromise between length, width, and volume so as to remain accessible to the highest number of riders. Available in bamboo construction, this is definitely the most versatile one of the range, and the board of choice to downwind, wing foil, SUP foil, etc. It is perfect for any rider looking for a board that blends user-friendliness, glide and comfort with performance.
ROCKET SUP DW PRO (17″ – 20″)
Available in bamboo or carbon construction, this board is for the more experienced riders who want to focus more on the downwind discipline.
It will require a good balance but will provide an incredible speed to take off anywhere without trouble. Its narrower width provides quicker acceleration and responsiveness, which makes it a great choice for those who like riding on smaller and faster foils. Finally, this board works incredibly in shorter to medium bumps.
ROCKET SUP DW COMP (16” – 17.5”)
Clearly for experts and only available in carbon construction, this range is designed for pure downwind. Made to tackle big runs in big conditions, this model is the weapon of choice of our athletes. Its slim profile maximizes paddle speed and glide, offering exceptional performance for long-distance runs and in longer period swells. Providing super quick accelerations, instant release and easy take-offs, this board is perfect for SUP foiling races, and for daring riders aiming for lengthy downwinders.
Experience the stoke and freedom of downwinders with our ROCKET SUP DW board range.
