Downwind front wings

A downwind kite is designed to maintain maximum glide over long distances, reduce unnecessary drag, and improve glide in both strong and weak swells, where a standard kite with an aspect ratio below 11 quickly reaches its limits.

In SUP foiling, or downwind, a kite with a high aspect ratio (above 14) will provide good aspect ratio and an ultra-stable profile, ensuring a secure trajectory, especially during turns and transitions between bumps. A downwind kite is designed to maintain maximum glide over long distances, reduce unnecessary drag, and improve performance in both strong and weak swells, where a standard kite with an aspect ratio below 11 quickly reaches its limits.

A well-designed wing limits this effect. Downwind-optimized models offer stability without excessively restricting changes of direction, especially if the wingtips are thinned, as on our downwind front wings.

Yes. By reducing corrections and energy losses, it improves overall efficiency and allows for a higher average speed over distance. The top speed won't be better, but the average speed will be significantly higher.

It becomes particularly useful in open sea, in disorganized swells, during long crossings or whenever directional stability takes precedence over pure maneuverability.