Cloud IX Wing SLE V3 – Next-Generation Power & Precision
Experience the next evolution in performance with a wind wing that is stiffer, lighter, stronger, and incredibly responsive. The SLE Ho’okipa Advantage isn't just an upgrade; it’s a revolution in your ride.
Ho’okipa, a groundbreaking composite material engineered by Challenge Sailcloth, redefines what's possible. It's an astonishing 25% lighter and an incredible 10 times stronger than conventional materials currently used in today's wing market. By meticulously replacing traditional Dacron in the leading edge and strut with Ho’okipa, we've crafted a wing that delivers unparalleled stiffness, reduced weight, enhanced durability, and superior responsiveness. The immediate sensation of reduced weight translates to a remarkably agile wing, offering precise control and expanding its effective use across a significantly wider spectrum of wind conditions. This ultimately provides you, the rider, with a substantial performance edge, allowing you to master more waves and conquer new horizons.
One of the profound benefits of integrating Ho’okipa is the ability to inflate your wing to a much higher pressure. This results in exceptional rigidity and unmatched control, making the wing extremely stable and predictable. Unlike Dacron, which can absorb energy through its inherent flex, the stiffer wing frame of the SLE Ho’okipa offers a quicker, more direct response to power delivery. This means more raw power when compared to a wing of a similar size, empowering you to confidently ride a smaller wing in the same conditions, pushing your limits further.
HOOKIPA – the lightest and strongest fabric available in the market to date. This advanced material boasts a remarkable strength 15 times greater than steel and is two times lighter than carbon. It's also completely waterproof and even floats, ensuring maximum performance and peace of mind on the water.
The SLE features longer hard handles, prominently displayed in yellow. These are crafted from carbon and covered in a comfortable webbing, providing a superior grip and versatile power options without the need to constantly adjust your hand placement. Additionally, a convenient long soft handle is positioned between the two hard handles, offering an ideal option for one-handed freestyle maneuvers. This thoughtful design ensures you remain in complete control, no matter your riding style.
Another significant advantage of the SLE is its impressive wider wind range, spanning from 8 to over 16 knots. The combination of a stiff and exceptionally light canopy ensures effortless handling across all wind conditions. This means you'll require fewer wings to confidently cover a vast spectrum of wind conditions, simplifying your gear and enhancing your overall experience on the water.
The core objective behind the v3 SLE was to fundamentally rethink and optimize both the rigidity and the weight of the wind wing.
Our innovation focused on changing the material while meticulously preserving the familiar feel and exceptional flying characteristics of the v3.
Hookipa – ULTRA PE 200 represents an outstanding replacement for the high-quality standard Dacron DP175 from Germany.
It is 25% lighter compared to Dacron, weighing in at 119gr/sqm versus 160gr/sqm.
This stronger material is designed to handle significantly higher pressure, enhancing durability and performance.
Its superior hydrophobic characteristics mean less weight when wet, maintaining peak performance in all conditions.
Hookipa is also highly resistant to UV, cuts, tears, and abrasion, ensuring a long lifespan for your premium surf gear.
We meticulously redesigned the v3 to seamlessly integrate this advanced material, maximizing the gains in both weight reduction and rigidity for the SLE.
The handles have evolved into semi-rigid composite handles, offering the best of both worlds – the comfort of a soft handle with the direct feel of a rigid one. The carbon rod inside provides incredibly direct feedback, while allowing just enough sideways movement to maintain the comfort associated with soft handles.
The culmination of these advancements is an amazing new beast. Lighter, stronger, and more reactive, we are truly excited to present this new product to the global community of surf foil and hydrofoil enthusiasts. We are proud to offer Cloud IX Foils and Cloud 9 Foils, representing performance innovation and quality, shipping worldwide from our base in the UAE. We also accept crypto payments for your convenience.
Final UAE Stock Clearance
These are the final units available from our UAE base.
6m SLE V3:
$1,665→ $915 (45% OFF) — Only 2 units remaining.7.5m SLE V3:
$1,755→ $965 (45% OFF) — Only 3 units remaining.
Complete with Backpack, Leash, and Repair Kit. Local UAE pickup only,
Contents:
Wind Wing V3
Backpack
Spectra Cord Bungee Wrist Leash
Patch & Repair Kit