Naish will be offering the new Atom model in two sizes - 7.0 and 8.0 square metres - and in two colour variants from April 2025. The focus is on maximum power in light winds. We have already been able to test the Atom 7.0 extensively and reveal the wing's strengths and weaknesses.
On land
Compared to other light wind models, such as the Duotone Ventis or the Armstrong A-Wing XPS Lightwindthe new Atom from Naish is initially a little heavier at a measured 3.98 kilos - at least if you take the pure weight on the scales as a basis. Similar to Duotone, Naish stabilises the base frame with two additional struts. Two separate SUP valves are used for inflation and deflation, which means that the air is pumped up once and then quickly released again. The equipment of the Wing is exemplary: The scope of delivery includes a good, stretchy leash, the long Velcro of which also fits thicker wrists perfectly. The seams on the front tube are also protected by additional patches. As you would expect, the designers have given the Atom a deep profile, which nevertheless has a very high profile tightening in the front area. Small mini battens on the trailing edge are designed to prevent the wing from fluttering in gusts. Naish uses two fixed handles for the grip system, which have a thin diameter and are comfortable to grip. As the front handle is very long, the Wing can also be flown one-handed. However, the visibility through the small windows is rather mediocre.
On the water
While the Naish Atom The Atom feels a little sluggish, you could even say "bulky" on the way to the water, but this first impression is quickly put into perspective on the water. The Atom is extremely stable and balanced in the hands and finds the right angle of attack almost automatically. The wing gratefully accepts pumping strokes and immediately converts them into propulsion. However, as the Atom is significantly tighter than an Armstrong XPS Lightwind, for example, we recommend reducing the inflation pressure to around 7 PSI in conditions at the lowest wind limit. This makes the Atom even more flexible and efficient when inflating. Either way, we would describe the pure power in light winds as "good" but not "outstanding". However, our 90-kilo editor was already flying in just under ten knots of wind with a mid-length board from Duotone and an 1100 Duotone Glide Foil. The great strength of the Naish Atom is its wind range: while other light wind models take off a little earlier, the Atom is not fazed by a full gust of 15 knots or more.
The Atom looks lighter in action than you would expect on land
Nothing flutters, nothing warps - the new light wind model lies with full power in the hand and flies its course stoically. The good flight stability and defined centre of effort also put the perceived weight into perspective, as the Wing is much lighter in action than you would expect on land. Fittingly, the new Naish model is surprisingly easy to tip-to-tip when tacking. When manoeuvring downwind, the long strut is undeniable, but the Atom is still agile enough to celebrate a duck jibe or a foil 360. The Atom is also perfect for riding small swells, as it balances itself out perfectly as soon as it is only guided by the front handle.
Naish Atom Wing - the conclusion
The Naish Atom Wing impresses with good power in light winds, but above all with a large wind range for the wing classes. You can also make controlled flights here when a stronger gust hits. This makes the Wing a tip for sporty freeriding at light wind spots. The characteristics of the Wing are best utilised with mid-length boards with strong planing.
Naish Atom - technical data
- Test model: Naish Atom 7.0 (2025)
- Wingspan: 380 cm
- Depth: 243 cm
- Weight (own measurement, without leash): 3.98 kg
- Weight: 568 g/m2
- Available sizes: 7.0/8.0 square metres
- Scope of delivery: Wing, rucksack
- Price (test model): 1499 Euro >> available here
- Special features: 2 colour variants
