In the last few month, purchased tested couple of new front wings from gong, first, veloce h 950cm2, fast but not super stable, and twitchy in transitions, added front extension to fuselage that did help some, but overall would not recommend. Now just got, tested ypra s 1000cm2,this one got everything right, takes off earlier, fast but response, gives good feedback, and transitions are great.Also, got new board custom production from Tillo., Re-worked copy from board from year ago, small changes but results are great too
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I have the Veloce H 950 as well and it's challenging. Just doesn't work for me in the short period chop we get.

Very fast though.

They had the Ypra S labeled for slalom use when I was buying. If they'd labeled them appropriately that's what I would have gotten.

As it is I've moved to another manufacturer because the new Gong stuff just isn't durable enough.

The new H tail basically fell apart when it touched hard sand, I wasn't even riding just carrying the gear in at a beach break.
My other foils are waaaaay more durable.

miamiwindsurfe said..
year ago most brands went high aspect, than pulled back a bit because hight aspect were too unstable, with Gong and their huge offerings easy to make a wrong choice in wings on top of high aspect craze. I'm very relieved Ypra S did deliver on what I wanted. Durability, could you elaborate? I actually find quality very good.

Interesting comments here re: durability. I broke two pro stabs in the surf when pushed against the bottom, and the third one is beginning to crack at the narrow neck. At that's not even from a hard hit, but from brushing it against a buoy on a river (didn't see it coming behind the wing, while taxiing).
Then there is an always present issue with the front wing developing a wobble after an hour. Even with an extra (4th) hole through the wing. I'm currently mitigating it with locktite in the threads. Going to drill and tap a third channel through the fuse I guess.. Love Gong's inexpensive yet performant stuff, but can't really gripe on their FB page - have seen others reporting issues and getting snarled at by the moderators:)

krotfin said..

miamiwindsurfe said..
year ago most brands went high aspect, than pulled back a bit because hight aspect were too unstable, with Gong and their huge offerings easy to make a wrong choice in wings on top of high aspect craze. I'm very relieved Ypra S did deliver on what I wanted. Durability, could you elaborate? I actually find quality very good.

Interesting comments here re: durability. I broke two pro stabs in the surf when pushed against the bottom, and the third one is beginning to crack at the narrow neck. At that's not even from a hard hit, but from brushing it against a buoy on a river (didn't see it coming behind the wing, while taxiing).
Then there is an always present issue with the front wing developing a wobble after an hour. Even with an extra (4th) hole through the wing. I'm currently mitigating it with locktite in the threads. Going to drill and tap a third channel through the fuse I guess.. Love Gong's inexpensive yet performant stuff, but can't really gripe on their FB page - have seen others reporting issues and getting snarled at by the moderators:)

Don't DARE suggest their equipment is not as durable as it needs to be. I got absolutely lit up for that.
Lost me as a customer and lost my recommendation.