Choosing the right wing is crucial for getting the most out of your experience on the water. The sport of wing foiling is evolving fast, so we have built a comprehensive range of wings that could cater to every rider’s needs and levels, from beginners to seasoned pros.
In this guide, we’ll delve into the specifics of each of our wing to help you choose the best one for yourself. Whether you’re carving waves, chasing speed, or simply looking to enjoy a more mellow freeride session, discover how F-ONE’s wings are engineered to maximize your performance and sensations on the water.
The F-ONE Wing Range
The F-ONE wing collection is continuously improving and expanding, now with the addition of a STRIKE ALUULA to our range. This new wing offers impressive performances and freestyle abilities, as well as augmented efficiency and comfort in the whole wind range.
Our entire range is built around two major principles: stiffness and lightness, ensuring each wing delivers optimal performance for whichever program it was created for. One of the main differences between a beginner and an advanced rider is most often speed, which is where stiffness comes into play.
Less stiffness in a wing, like in the ORIGIN, will provide more comfort and will make the wing more forgiving, accessible, and not too demanding physically. A softer wing will perform better on its low end and in lighter winds.
A stiffer wing like the STRIKE will provide better performances, an increased upwind angle, unmatched speed, as well as a better pop and hangtime. A stiffer wing will perform better on its high end and in stronger winds. Now, the all-new STRIKE ALUULA takes it one step further in terms of stiffness for even more responsive, efficient, and dynamic sessions.
Moreover, offering light wings has been one of our main goals since the beginning. One thing that you get with an F-ONE wing is incredible lightness, and a wing that will feel like it’s almost flying itself and that will be super easy to forget about.
At the end of the day, we want everyone to have the lightest possible wing in their hands, one that perfectly matches their needs and levels, and one that was engineered to deliver the best possible sensations.
The F-ONE Wings
ORIGIN
2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5 / 5.0 / 5.5 / 6.0 m²
The ORIGIN is a super comfortable, light, forgiving, and accessible wing that feels effortless to ride. It allows the easiest take-offs with minimal and efficient pumping, as well as intuitive power delivery with barely any adjustments needed once in the air. Its controlled speed allows you to ride without excessive effort or fatigue.
The ORIGIN has a bit more flex than our other wings, which makes it very user-friendly and a great all-around wing. This wing is the softest and most comfortable one of our range.
An absolute dream in the low end, the ORIGIN is for everyone who’s not aiming for top speed, who doesn’t like riding overpowered, and for all who are simply looking for a smooth and easy-going session. It is the ideal choice for riders looking to spend long hours on the water, those who ride larger foils and boards and need easy power for planing starts, or for beginners looking for a high-quality wing with great potential to evolve and progress.
SWING
2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5 / 5.0 / 5.5 m²
With its more compact outline and slightly lower aspect, the SWING shines in the waves and in downwinders. It is incredibly light and well balanced, with a super smooth traction and power delivery: take off, extend your arms, lean back, this wing will do the rest. The SWING holds itself perfectly and steadily in the air during freefly, allowing you to fully focus on surfing or reading bumps.
The SWING will be the perfect choice for any wave rider, and is great when needing just enough speed and control to get past the foam or small chop totally at ease. Offering an impressive upwind angle at a reasonable speed, it is particularly efficient in onshore or rougher conditions, where you need to ride a bit more calmly with less accelerations.
The more entry-level or shorter riders will appreciate this wing because of its compact shape as well. It is also a great choice if you’re looking to size down and have a smaller wing earlier.
STRIKE
2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5 / 5.0 / 5.5 m²
The STRIKE loves to accelerate and go fast. The stiffest wing of the range and the one with the crisper and punchier feel, the STRIKE delivers speed while guaranteeing comfort, stability, power and precision.
The STRIKE’s control throughout the wind range is impressive, allowing you to easily handle stronger winds. For those who love speed, the wing provides a “Going Forward” feeling that unlocks thanks to an impressive forward traction delivering fantastic horizontal acceleration. In the low end, it never seems to suffer from air holes or heading winds, maintaining a constant glide and exceptional upwind abilities.
Made for performance and a more committed ride, the STRIKE will appeal to riders looking for speed, those who like to ride overpowered, and those on faster foils (<1000 cm²) or on foils like the SEVEN SEAS which have a fair amount of glide. It’s also undoubtedly the perfect wing for any freestylers who need to go fast to jump high as it provides a massive pop and hangtime.
STRIKE ALUULA
2.5 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5 / 5.0 / 5.5 m²
The STRIKE ALUULA enhances everything you love about the STRIKE with cutting-edge, light and stiff ALUULA fabric.
This wing accelerates effortlessly, offering explosive speed, massive pop, and incredible hangtime. Its “Going forward” traction and glide have been supercharged, making it the ideal choice for high-performance wing foiling and ambitious tricks. With this wing, new heights and World records are within reach.
Perfect for riders chasing speed, big air, and responsive handling, the STRIKE ALUULA shines in powered-up conditions, on faster foils (<1000 cm²), and excels at freestyle. In the low end, it never seems to suffer from air holes or heading winds, maintaining a constant glide and exceptional upwind abilities.
Lightweight and ultra-maneuverable, it is a must-have for demanding riders in search of unique sensations.
STRIKE CWC ALUULA
6.0 / 7.0 / 8.0 / 9.0 m²
The STRIKE CWC was built for light winds, and our Compact Wing Concept (CWC) patent continues to prove its effectiveness for large wing surfaces in such conditions.
Lightweight, accessible, and benefiting from a very user-friendly pull-and-go low end, the STRIKE CWC is perfectly balanced and easy to forget about in flight. Its ease of pumping and incredible forward traction, inspired by the STRIKE, lead to a unique glide, enabling more enjoyable and prolonged sessions. The CWC makes going upwind easy and boasts an impressive high end as well so you can absorb the gusts if the wind picks up.
Overall, the STRIKE CWC is a very versatile wing that makes you feel a lot like riding a 5 m² in good wind, even when it isn’t actually the case. It works just as great for a first-time beginner as for a pro level rider who wants a bigger, more powerful wing for those light wind days. For the novice, it allows you to learn winging on the more calm and mellow days, while still having adequate power. It is also a fantastic choice for heavier rider looking for reactivity, performance and fun.
In a Nutshell
Crafted with expertise and passion, our five wings offer unique performance characteristics to match various styles and conditions. By understanding the strengths of each wing, you can now make an informed choice that aligns perfectly with your ride and ambitions.
