Wings 2026: Affordable, but are they any good? We put the Gunsails Fluo Wing to the test

​Gunsails has added a new freeride wing to its range: the Hy-Wing Fluo. Find out what this affordable wing can do on the water in our review.

Manufacturer Gunsails now has no fewer than three new models on offer. Alongside the Omega and Omega Pro, the Fluo is set to appeal as an affordable alternative.

On land

The new Fluo Wing from Gunsails is available in five sizes ranging from 2.0 to 6.0 m². The wing is designed for beginners, freeriders and relaxed manoeuvres. The model is inflated via two insulated SUP valves. The package includes fixed handles; alternatively, the wing is also available with a full-length boom. Whichever system you choose, it can be fitted without tools and, once inflated, provides a pleasingly rigid connection to the wing. Thanks to the comfortable diameter of the boom and handles, the grip feels very relaxed. The profile is quite tight near the leading edge, whilst the material becomes progressively looser towards the trailing edge. The Fluo Wing is fitted with windows; however, the field of view to leeward is rather limited here. The front handle is well-sized and rigid, whilst the seams on the front tube are protected against abrasion by additional patches.

On the water

Compared with its sister model, the Omega Pro, the Fluo feels slightly softer in its tuning, without feeling spongy. Even in the hands of heavier pilots, the profile remains sufficiently firm. The Fluo performs extremely efficiently, particularly in light winds, which translates into very good light-wind performance and an early take-off. After take-off, the wing feels stable in the pilot’s hands – it is easy to find the right angle of attack relative to the wind and to fly a relaxed line. In strong gusts, the profile feels slightly softer and not quite as tautly tuned; overall, control is decent but not quite on a par with that of its sister model, the Omega Pro. During manoeuvres, the handles – which are positioned well away from the centre strut – offer sufficient space to switch hands. The handles themselves are fitted tightly to the strut and transmit steering inputs 1:1 to the wing. As the narrow windows only provide a small field of vision, we recommend briefly opening the wing before manoeuvres to check the clear space to leeward. If you take the actual weight on the scales (3.30 kilos) as a benchmark, the Fluo Wing is not one of the lightest kites on the market. However, it feels lighter in use, and whilst there are certainly more agile, playful wings on the market, the Fluo still impresses as a good manoeuvring wing that’s also suitable for first jumps and basic freestyle. The front handle provides a good connection; nevertheless, when downwind, if you want to let the wing drift neutrally, it does tend to sway slightly.

Gunsails Hy-Wing Fluo – the verdict

With the Hy-Wing Fluo, Gunsails has added a high-performance wing to its range, designed for early take-off, relaxed manoeuvres and even your first jumps. Those who are fully committed to downwind or freestyle will certainly find lighter and more neutral models on the market. However, for those who primarily want to foil in light to medium winds, enjoy relaxed freeride runs and love fluid manoeuvres such as tacks, jibes and foil 360s, this offers a very attractive overall package at an affordable price.

Performance in light winds, value for money

Window position, neutrality when drifting

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Gunsails Hy-Wing Fluo – technical specifications

• Test model: Gunsails Hy-Wing Fluo 5.0 (2027)
• Wingspan: 327 cm
• Depth: 220 cm
• Weight (measured by myself, without the leash): 3.30 kg
• Weight: 660 g/m²
• Available sizes: 2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0/6.0 square metres
• Contents: Wing, bag, leash
• Price (test model): 569 euros
• Contact: Visit the website
• Special features: Can also be ridden with a boom