GunSails
GunSails presented its range of wing hardboards just a few weeks ago, and three sizes can be seen live at boot. There will also be the familiar inflatables. In terms of foils, Gun boss Jörg Müller announced that the selection of front wings will be expanded over the course of the year. There will also be an additional version of the gun wing around the middle of the year, which will then also be available with fixed handles
GA/Tabou
Fresh wings at GA: The Cross is brand new and comes with two fixed handles, which can also be replaced by soft handles on request. A prototype of the new Wing Poison can be seen at boot; the new series version is due to be unveiled later this year. In terms of boards, Tabou will be showing boards that are already established on the market, from the 26-litre Tiny mini pump board to the Pocket Air and the all-rounder Magic Carpet. New is the iPocket, the inflatable version of the Pocket Air. The Hybrid, Mach 1 and ETX foils can be combined with fuselage and four different front wings depending on the level in the modular system.
Ensis
The Swiss from Ensis have not only brought Balz Müller with them, who from now on will also be riding wing boards from the brand in addition to the wings. The highlight of the trade fair is the new Wing Score LE with Hookipa material on the tubes and large X-Ply. The all-round Wing Score is also completely new. Balz Müller's signature model Topspin with Boom will also be on show at the trade fair, as will the entry-level model Score. The Ensis boards come with a new shape with a slightly concave outline and different characteristics depending on the size.
Starboard
The AirFoil, which has been available since last year, was patented just in time for the trade fair. The highlight here is the fixed plate in the standing area of the inflatable board, which is firmly connected to the foil mast and should therefore provide a riding experience similar to that of a hardboard. A thoroughbred race board is also new, while the other wing boards have been revised. In terms of wings, Starboard will be showing the Freewing V3 at the trade fair, which will not actually be officially launched until the coming weeks. It features Hookipa material, an optimised shape and the option to switch between hard and soft handles. The Race-Wing Pro with large X-Ply is also new.
AK Durable Supply
AK has reworked both the Phazer and Compact board lines, including adding V-straps to the front for the new season. In terms of foils, the "middle" Tracer line has been redeveloped. Another new feature is a wing harness with a slide hook that can be pushed to the side when climbing onto the board to prevent damage to the deck.
PPC/Jimmy Lewis
PPC from New Zealand has a new wing at the boot, the X-Blend, which is equipped with X-Ply. The other models Surge and Blend remain the same. The Jimmy Lewis boards now come in two large sizes for downwinder and freeriding, and there is also a pump foil board. For more torsional rigidity, the Cloud X-Foils are now available with a fuselage integrated into the front wing, to which only a small piece needs to be screwed for the backwing.
Information about the fair & tickets HERE .
