We recently hosted the Starboard and FreeWing Annual Distributor Meeting in Tenerife. During this event, we had the opportunity to present the X-15 one-design wingfoil class equipment to our network. Fiona Wylde, the X-15 Class Manager, also took the chance to meet with the designers of the equipment, delving into the technical details of each piece. And she is here to tell you all about it!
FreeWing: X-15 Wing
Chief Innovator, Svein Rasmussen and Fiona Wylde talk through the concepts and design features of the new FreeWing X-15 Wing. Learn about the incredible materials technologies introduced like the super durable and responsive Ultra X canopy and super strong Ho’okipa airframe. There are also great design features like the Double Surface Tech and first-of-a-kind Reef Zipper Tech that have been introduced for a one-design racing class.
Learn more about the X-15 Race Wing at FreeWing Website >
Starboard: X-15 Foilboard
The designer, Remi Vila and Fiona Wylde talk through the concepts and design features of the new Starboard X-15 Foilboard. Learn about the incredible materials technologies introduced like the super durable Lite Tech (U13 — U19), and the lightweight and responsive Blue Carbon Sandwich (Senior). There are also great design features like the V hull for fast and precise touchdowns, and the innovative tail cutaways for easy release and early take off — all thoughtfully introduced to create a truly one-design race class board.
Learn more about the X-15 Race Foilboard at Starboard Foilboard Website >
Starbaord Foils: X-15 MF Foil
Tiesda You, from Starboard Foils and Fiona Wylde explore how designer Martin Fischer (America’s Cup Foil Designer) and his team used innovative computer design technology to create this high performance foil. Learn about this is first hydrofoil to use the ground-breaking automated optimisation method and create one of the most insane foils ever made, able to achieve high speed, super wide wind range and offering loads of fun for racing.
Learn more about the X-15 MF Foil at Starboardfoils Website >
