I am still learning to wing foil and this is a my second board. I decided to get a board that is lightly longer and thinner than my first board so I can wing in lighter winds. I took it out on its maiden voyage in 12-14 knots and it was delightful to ride. The extra length makes the board very quick and smooth to get up on the foil and also smooth to land the board, this is important where I ride because we have a lot of wind chop and seaweed. It took a few runs to work out where to place my feet and after that I felt very comfortable. The extra length makes it easier to go from kneeling to standing as the board doesn't nose dive like my shorter board when I shift my weight. I was nervous about the slightly narrower board being less stable, but this was not the case. In fact, the narrower board is easier to climb onto. This new style of longer, thinner board is a great progression in design to my original short, fat board, much more user friendly.
Drifter 5 Pro Carbon
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The Drifter 5 evolves toward slightly longer and narrower proportions to improve glide, efficiency, and take off. This refined direction allows the board to accelerate faster in lulls and gusty winds while maintaining a stable and balanced standing area in choppy water. Ideal for riders looking for a wider user-friendly platform. Our signature yet subtle aero nose reduces windage, cuts through chop, hides volume, and helps with water starts without sacrificing overall balance. With redesigned bottom contours, rail transitions, and volume distribution, the result is a compact, stable, yet efficient and playful foil board that remains balanced and versatile.
Sizes: Available in 44 / 5’1″, 52 / 5’3″, 60 / 5’5″, 80 / 5’9″, 90 / 5’11”, 100 / 6’1″, 115 / 6’3″ liters / feet.
Colors: Available in Neon Blue on Marble Silver with Black logos. Ultra-light high-durability thin enamel paint finish, for lighter weight and improved sealing.
Description.
The Drifter 5 has been redesigned around the idea that a blend between glide and stability unlocks foiling progression and more days on the water. This sleekest Drifter to date improves take off by offering low-end stability to settle into your stance from kneeling to standing and helps the board stay planing, planted, and controlled when conditions are messy.
Using our signature yet subtle blend of aero nose and rails improve airflow, reduces windage and hides volume while the standing zone remains direct, supportive, and stable. This balance makes the Drifter 5 an ideal choice for riders who want a board that feels forgiving and easy to stand on the water, yet responsive and engaging once up on foil.
Vent Plug.Solid State vent plug that eliminates Gore Tex style failure points and leaks.
Foil Assist.Integrated 2.4 GHz tuned connectivity windows for Foil Assist systems.
Handle.Carry handles on boards 70 liters and larger for convenience.