Hybrid inflatable air wing

all-around

Version one of the SMIK wing, from all accounts, based on my own and others whom have tried other brands, (ie SUPBoarder Magazine Wing Test) is that the current incarnation was the best surfing, most controllable wing on the market of that time. With canopy tension, draft placement, tip angles and handle stiffness all combining to produce a powerful wing with a huge wind range due to efficiency in pumping up onto the foil and control when overpowered. What’s astounding is all the “big brands” came out with versions 2-3-4 and have still not been able to match the original SMIK wings performance, especially in terms of surfing and downwind maneuverability and general control. Version one of the SMIK wing, from all accounts, based on my own and others whom have tried other brands, (ie SUPBoarder Magazine Wing Test) is that the current incarnation was the best surfing, most controllable wing on the market of that time. With canopy tension, draft placement, tip angles and handle stiffness all combining to produce a powerful wing with a huge wind range due to efficiency in pumping up onto the foil and control when overpowered. What’s astounding is all the “big brands” came out with versions 2-3-4 and have still not been able to match the original SMIK wings performance, especially in terms of surfing and downwind maneuverability and general control.