F-one STRIKE V4 Wing

F-one STRIKE V4 Wing

Thanks to its optimised design and engineering, the STRIKE V4 is a masterpiece of aerodynamics. This fourth version of the now iconic F-one wing has been refined to guarantee new sensation and unforgettable, high-performance sessions.

The all new F-One STRIKE V4 features once more a superintuitive pumping with a certain flexibility that makes it easy to start planing without having to expend a lot of energy or learn a special technique. The V4 STRIKE responds to pumping with immediate power. The F-one design team have worked on the wings balance and aerodynamics to ensure exceptional and superior performance while maintaining control and precision. This new V4 STRIKE offers an unrivalled smoothness in power delivery that makes it possible to ride effortlessly, as if using a smaller, very light wing. The V4 STRIKE’s control throughout the wind range is impressive allowing you to easily handle gusts. For those who love speed, the V4 wing provides a new “Moving Forward” feeling that unlocks a fantastic horizontal acceleration.  At the lower end on the wings wind range, it never seems to suffer from holes in the wind or changeable winds, maintaining a constant glide with an exceptional upwind ability.  Thanks to its stiffness, acceleration, massive pop and hangtime, the V4 STRIKE will also have you hooked on freestyle. For rotations, the V4 STRIKE turns easily, allowing you to land all your tricks and try out new ones. This V4 STRIKE is so much more than a new model; it’s a perfect blend of performance, a lightweight feel and smooth power delivery.

Design: The design of the V4 STRIKE has been entirely revised. The central strut is now completely straight, which allows for better control, less deformation and torsional twisting, while reducing drag. As a result, the infill is a bit lower and deforms less, and the design team have extended it almost all the way to the back. The F-one innovative Load Diffuser is reduced for weight saving, especially during freefly. The F-one design team have also added a dihedral angle to improve stability and keep the wingtips out of the water when pumping and riding.  The new leading and trailing edge tensions as well as a refined radial cut of the canopy materials help keep the profile smooth and stable for incredible performance and control.  The precise panel layout, load management design and staggered seams continue to bring exceptional control of the profile, especially at the wings high end.

Use of HITEX on the inflatable structure and TECHNOFORCE™/D2 on the canopy offer great resistance to elongation/stretch and therefore greater durability and performance.  The materials are also perfectly distributed to account for the different tension, pressure points  and weight distribution in each specific area.  Small radial cuts are implemented on the wingtips and on the back of the strut to spread tension. Aligning the fibres exactly along the load paths means that stretch can be controlled to a never-before-seen low level on a wing. Located on the back of the strut, the F-one “Load Diffuser” made from overlapping panels of hard Mylar and Dacron further helps maintaining the profile keeping it sleek and efficient which all leads to ultimate stability, performance, and longevity.  Thanks to all the R&D work from the F-one design team, the new STRIKE V4 is an ideal compromise of performance, control, and smoothness. The wing feels stiff enough for any rider to get the performance wanted whilst staying in control, but also remains very progressive, offering a constant and swift forward traction.

Handles:

The new STRIKE V4 features F-ones all new interchangeable handle system. Soft, hybrid or rigid handles or a boom option too. You now get to customise handles for your preference. The wing comes with Soft handles fitted and the hybrid, rigid or boom options are sold separately.

Colours: Flame/Mint, Mint/Onyx or Onyx/Flame

Sizes: 2.0 m², 2.5 m², 3.0 m², 3.5 m², 4.0 m², 4.5 m², 5.0 m² and 5.5m². (See the Wind Range Tab)