The installation of footstrap plugs on inflatable wingboards is technically quite complex - so it's no wonder that many inflatables are sold without plugs for the installation of footstraps and are therefore not suitable for use with inflatable wingboards."strapless" must be surfed.
This has also been the case with the Naish Hover Inflatable Wingboard ( HERE there's a test of the board), but now this shortcoming is said to have been rectified.
While the underlying shape of the board is said to have remained unchanged, the manufacturer claims to have revised a few details: For example, the model has apparently been given a larger carbon plate for mounting the foil as well as an improved carry bag for transport. Furthermore, the Hover Inflatable will now also be available in an 80-litre version. This means that there are now four sizes available with 80/100/135 and 170 litres, which cost between 1199 and 1399 euros.
The following product clip provides an overview of all the new features:
You can also find more information HERE on the manufacturer's website.
Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
Manuel Vogel, born in 1981, lives in Kiel and learned to windsurf at the age of six at his father's surf school. In 1997, he completed his training as a windsurfing instructor and worked for over 15 years as a windsurfing instructor in various centers, at Kiel University sports and in the coaching team of the “Young Guns” freestyle camps. He has been part of the surf test team since 2003. After completing his teaching degree in 2013, he followed his heart and started as editor of surf magazine for the test and riding technique sections. Since 2021, he has also been active in wingfoiling - mainly at his home spots on the Baltic Sea or in the waves of Denmark.
