SWING V3 - Catch and releaseRedefine wing foil riding, surfing
and freefly with the SWING V3. Thanks to its stability, lightness,
maneuverability and control, our legendary SWING is the ultimate
wave-riding and downwinding wing. Boasting F-ONE’s new and revolutionary
design as well as the latest technologies and materials, this wing
delivers maximum performance in surf and open ocean swells.
Features:
- Its compact design improves freefly abilities; your only focus becomes your foil and the wave or swell you are riding.
- Its power allows you to use a smaller board, foil, or wing for a unique feeling of freedom.
- Its maneuverability and stability help you nail all your maneuvers like the jibe or the tack.
- It offers an easy and controlled ride, without any big accelerations.
- HITEX, NANO and HT80 provide increased durability.
For
this SWING V3, we have worked on its lightweight feel and balance to
allow us to orient its program towards surfing and downwind. We mainly
focused on three areas: the materials, the placement of these materials
and the design to improve control and durability.
MATERIALS
-
HITEX 158g and 178g, this brand new high strength polyester, only
available at F-ONE, offers high resistance to elongation for longer
durability and better performance.
- The central strut is thinner in
diameter thanks to the HITEX 158g and its independent valve that allows
better control of the pressure
- Reinforcements in the longitudinal direction also contribute to the control of the shape and the resistance
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In the central segments, the materials are perfectly distributed to
take into account the different tensions, high pressure and weight
distribution.
- NANO canopy: this innovative micro-ripstop polyester,
weighing 55 g, is used for the entire canopy of the glider, except for
the trailing edge.
- Finally, the trailing edge of the SWING V3 is
made of our new HT80, a woven, high-strength double ripstop polyester.
This material provides significantly greater tear resistance and
strength in this area.
WING DESIGNWe have conceived a completely new design; everything
has been precisely thought-out to adapt the wing’s shape to the
tensions and new materials. Every panel on the SWING V3 is precisely
laid to carry a specific load. The front of the wing combines horizontal
panels separated by a vertical seam from the innovative radial center
panels, which are mapped to accurately follow every load trajectory. The
trailing edge is controlled by a vertical panel in 80g. Small radial
cuts are also implemented on the wingtips and on the back of the strut
to spread tensions. Aligning the fibre exactly along the load paths
means that stretch can be controlled to a never-before-seen level on a
wing. With our staggered seams, the fabric and its seams work better to
keep a smooth and efficient profile and the flying shape of the wing
never deforms under load. The control of the profile is ideal,
especially in the high end where stability is superb to ride fully
balanced on both arms and in total comfort. The new trailing edge
tensions and radial cuts have brought incredible performance and
control. Located on the back of the strut, our innovative Load Diffuser
made of overlapping panels of hard Mylar and Dacron further helps
maintaining the profile sleek and efficient, leading to the ultimate
stability, performances, and longevity. Every reinforcement on this wing
has been reviewed to ensure durability and to save weight.
HANDLESTo
further improve and optimize the rider’s control of the wing, we have
rigidified our handles while keeping our original, lighter construction
that doesn’t include any hard parts that could damage your wing, ding
your board, or hit yourself. Our grippy, ergonomic and comfortable
handles allow for some flexibility so your wrist is always in line with
your arm.
This also gave us the opportunity to design the strut just
as we liked. The front of it goes down straight away on your front hand
before going up into the wing’s profile near your back hand. This leads
to a more natural position to sheet in.
EXCEL IN THE WAVESThe
SWING V3 is virtually a brand-new wing and an improvement of the V2 in
all areas. With optimized materials and design, this wing is super
stable, light, comfortable and balanced, all while maintaining a certain
smoothness in its traction.
The SWING V3 has a reduced wingspan
to make it easy to maneuver and surf; any change of direction is much
smoother. You can concentrate on your trajectories, the waves, and
controlling your foil without needing to check if the wingtips are
touching the water. It holds perfectly in the air in a neutral position
when turning in the waves and flies itself flawlessly, leaving you free
to use the power of the wave with little resistance. Surfing or
downwinding will undoubtedly bring sheer joy.
Its compactness
coupled with the new, more powerful profile give it an excellent planing
start with an easy pumping. This will allow every rider, regardless of
their level, to use a smaller surface area for even more
maneuverability. Its traction will also enable you to go for a smaller
board for even more freedom in your surfing.
The SWING will
easily pick up speed but with a good angle, before being easily
forgotten about in freefly. It generates power immediately, and this
instant power can turn out to be crucial when kicking out of a wave or
waterstarting to safely get to the next set. Finally, this wing is also
perfect for attempting and succeeding in all maneuvers such as jibes and
turns, 360, etc.
Overall, wing foiling with a SWING V3 is
exceptionally intuitive. Beginners and experienced riders alike will
enjoy its gentle feel and ease-of-use. Thanks to its wide wind range,
riding in both the high and low end has never been so fun, and drawing
dreamy lines has never been so easy.
Available in: 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5 m²
Sizes (m2) |
2.0 |
2.5 |
3.0 |
3.5 |
4.0 |
4.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
Wind range (knts) |
35+ |
30+ |
28 > 38 |
25 > 35 |
22 < 32 |
18 < 28 |
14 < 25 |
12 < 22 |
Recommended inflating pressure (PSI) |
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