Wave wings combine wave riding and wings in a new way. Whether the world has been waiting for this remains to be seen.
Wingsurfing has many facets and the wing has long been combined with other sports equipment. Whether as "obstructive" element in deep snow and halfpipe or on a skateboard, the Wing is currently used for (almost) everything.
In South Africa, as the following clip shows, wings and surfboards were recently combined in challenging conditions. This naturally eliminates the risk of injury from the foil and the minimum water depth requirement. Will wave wings in this form ultimately prevail? Nobody knows at the moment. In the end, as is so often the case, it's the fun that counts - but see for yourself:
Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
