PRO-tagonists Feedbacks: 2023 wing Bora V2 6.0 RH

CONDITIONS

2 sessions: 8/12 knots and 6/10 knots. Rider is an 85kg weekend winger. About 4.5 hours of flight time in total.
SUMMARY
The wing is very well designed. Both the materials and the sewing feel solid. This all translates into an incredibly rigid wing with an absurd amount of power! The low end is impressive, along with the speed and acceleration. Strongly recommend for foilers that look for a performant 8 to 15 knots wing.
LOW END & PUMPING

The first thing you notice when you pick up the wing is how stiff and locked-in it is. It feels like the wing equivalent of a cambered windsurf sail. The rigid handles emphasize this characteristic and make the wing incredible in lighter winds. Last season I had a 7m from another brand that is known for its light wind capability, however the Bora 6.0 gets me going quicker and easier. Time to sell that 7m. In light and medium winds, I put my front hand in the middle and back hand a bit more forward. In ultra light wind, I move both hands all the way back to get maximum grunt.

SPEED & ACCELERATION

This wing is fast! It puls you up on foil easy and every bit of gust translates into more speed. This comes from both the rigid frame and the canopy tension. The canopy is tensioned for the biggest part, but looser in the trailing edge. This allows clean wind release and gives instant acceleration. I haven’t found the maximum speed of this wing yet. It is an entire new workout that you’ll feel in your muscles the day after your session.

MANOEUVRERES

The wing has a fairly compact span, making it good in gybes. The rigid handles are a plus. Paired with the speed, it is a good freestyle wing that gives plenty of lift and is easy to handle. 180s and 360s felt easy, even at this size of a wing.

UPWIND, DOWNWIND & WAVES

I wasn’t able to test the wing in pure wave conditions. The rather thin leading edge makes the wing slippery and shoot upwind, making your playground bigger! Going downwind the wing drifts nicely. Even in 5 knots it flags out. In gusty wind, the stiff leading edge handle helps to keep the wing steady and prevent flipping. The shape of the front handle deserves special attention: it makes it easier than ever to depower and maintain control at all the time.

WINDRANGE & TOP END

The advertised 8/15 knots range feels spot on.

RIGID OR SOFT HANDLES

I recommend the rigid handles to all, with 2 exceptions. If you are mainly in the waves, I would recommend the soft handles to get maximum lightness. If you are a lighter rider, consider the soft handles for a bit more tolerance and comfort.

PROtagonist: Nicolas Decuypere