This feedback is part of the PRO-tagonist Tour. Wingfoilers of all different levels can demo a Bora v2 wing in return for their unbiased feedback. Enjoy the read!
THE RIDER
Thomas is a Belgian professional IQ foil windsurfer and contender for the Olympics. Prior to committing to IQ foiling, he has won and participated in multiple Europeans and international youth slalom competitions. He loves to wing foil in his spare time and is considered an expert. His standard wing is a 5.5 Duotone slick and he tested the Reptile Bora v2 4.2 RH back-to-back with an Armstrong 3.5 wing. He used a fanatic foil and board.
THE CONDITIONS
Wind: consistent 22-26 knots
Water: mostly flat with some sections of wind swell
Time on the water: 2 hours
FEEDBACK
His first words when back on shore were: “This is completely absurd, that wing has so much power”. With his racing background, he really loves the unmatched direct and slippery feel of the wing. He calls it pure excitement.
The additional speed translates into higher jumps. The wing also provides power and feedback in the air, which makes rotational tricks like the air jibe and flakka easier and more fun according to Thomas.
Jibes and tacks are easy and intuitive. The hard handles allow you to focus on the turn and completely forget about the wing. The handles are also helpful to pump yourself up on foil. It took him 1 small gust and 2 pumps to get going.
I RECOMMEND THIS WING TO
Anyone who loves a powered ride that keeps you smiling from the first to the last minute.
PROtagonist: Thomas
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