INSIGHTS: MAX ROBINSON AND RIDING IN (VERY) LIGHT WIND

Our Team Rider notes how recent advancements in wing foil equipment are permanently reshaping our perception of what's considered too light for a session.
In this video, Max Robinson discusses the revolution sparked by boards like the HIPE Cruzader in the daily routine of passionate wing foilers. No longer do you have to wait for the perfect alignment of forecast and free time to enjoy a session. Just toss your HIPE Cruz in the car and hit the water for a wing foil session, even when the wind doesn't exceed 8 knots. We're witnessing a liberating evolution where constraints fade away, leaving only the best part: the time spent on the water.
Set-up:
Cruzader 7'6
Titanium fuselage
Stab Sirus 50
FW Sirus XL 136
Droid UPE 4.5

[@BrettWae]

I've spent hundreds of hours in winds hovering around the "dead still" to 10 knot range..Why not on a hot summer day? Getting up in the 7-8 knot (8-9mph...13-15kmh...) range though is challenging. We all have light wind dedicated gear around here and there's not much action below the 7-8knot range. I'd love to see this equipment get up in sub 7 knot conditions with live wind readings, couple flags to gauge the wind, view of the water etc. Getting up riding in 3 knots(3.5mph, 5.5kmh..) is dreaming a little. But I'd love to see it live.

[@alisonestrop8404]

Max such a great video love light wind riding and you are so right inflatables like that Gong downwind board is a game changer!

[@__nathan___]

Is this the inflatable version of the board he is riding? Even though it is downwind shape I figured that inflatable design would make it require 3-4 knots more to get it up?

[@rolandjacques649]

@@__nathan___ about the same speed to get up as hard board version

[@wsurfn]

Spot on! I love windsurfing (freestyle), but I need something to fit my life. Winging is helping a lot.

[@airwayintact]

Nice kit and great video. I noticed you are using the 7’6” with straps. Any thoughts on the strapped vs. strapless versions of this board for conditions like in this video? Thanks!

[@zekesteggall2176]

Hi good to see a big guy out, any chance of giving us some feedback and video of the maxi Fluide H and Maxi Curve H for big guys in light wind. Thanks

[@mm74forums7]

Go, Max, Go!🤟

[@lespriteffort1656]

It's sooooo amazing ,it's like an/ Nan je déconne je suis Français. Par contre c'est vrai que le développement du matos et réellement incroyable si tu a le bon quiver c'est tous les jours. Et à 0,55 la classe j'avais jamais vue ça!

[@stevstaf1014]

Nice video. If my only use for the board is light wind wingfoiling (no interest in downwinding), which size would be best for an 85 kg rider with intermediate skills? My two current boards are a Naish Hover Carbon Ultra 110 liters and a Fanatic Sky Wing 95 liters. Both of those boards are the older "normal" wingfoiling shapes. I only plan on using the Gong HIPE Cruzader for light wind winging. I plan on continuing to use my other boards for medium to high wind winging, although that could change if I find that I enjoy the Cruzader for more than just light winds. Most of my winging is on flat water although I might start winging in small waves soon.

[@AdamsHadEnough]

I weigh the same as you and ride the 7'6", I haven't touched my 5'1" since getting it. I bought it to have the downwind SUP option but the chances of me.learning this at my spot are slim. I am the weekend-warrior type Max talks about here. In my latest video I give my thoughts. 7'0" could be alright if it's purely for winging. I am really happy with the 7'6".

[@pierpa]

Great Video! I have the same board (strapless version), with HM79 mast, Sirus XXL foil and Sirus 56 stab. Have been really enjoying flying in 5-7kn on our Swiss lake in a 2021 6M Neutra. I am 65kg. The challenges have been riding toeside and jibes as I cannot find the right mix to get the board to do a steady turn without losing speed and becoming unbalanced. Any tips?

[@GONG.GALAXY]

Speed is key and foot placement is very important. The more you practice to easier it will get ;). Try to gain more speed before jibing and put your back foot above the mast 🤙

[@AdamsHadEnough]

Hey Max, is that titanium fuselage absolutely necessary for lightwind riding with that Syrus 136? setup? I am running a Fluid XXLT on my Cruzader and am considering something that helps with the low end even more.

[@AdamsHadEnough]

@MaximilianRobinson Sounds good thanks!

[@joehighrider]

Great Video, i would like to know which foil he used.....

[@foilinganyway]

It seams like Sirus 136 front wing and Stab Sirus 50

[@rigtmar]

I am 85 kilos and I normally go on the Gong Hipe First 110L. I use the Curve XL front wing and a 46 cm stab. Does the cruzader work with that foil setup as well or do you really have to buy a specific foil for it?

[@GONG.GALAXY]

For theses specific questions please contact us with our form : www.gong-galaxy.com/en/help-contact/ You will get the best and fastest answer ;)

[@joejoemcgee]

Is that board hard to stand up on after you fall? It looks awesome, but it's pretty narrow.

[@mm74forums7]

Max gave me that board to try. I never tried narrow boards before. After some funny practice, like 15 min of failing and climbing, I was able to stand up quite easily. First you need to stand on your knees, helping yourself with the wing on water. Then bring the wing up and the board starts moving forward. As the board moves, the foil creates stability. Then you stand up as usual.

[@rfiShah]

Very dangerous ❤❤❤

[@sebastiaannuman6209]

Which foil did you use here?

[@IINoisesII]

Im pretty sure it is the Sirius XL

[@GONG.GALAXY]

Hi, Yep you get it ! Sirus XL 136 ;)

[@JamFoil]

3 knots 😂

[@ivanlyulyukin501]

there is no way it is even 5 knots

[@rmad1311]

nice try