SIMMER UFO 5.0 2023 TEST REVIEW
The Verdict
The UFO possesses a forward draft with a soft feel and strong pumping ability, making it very pleasant to foil with and ideal for those looking to step into the world of winging or valuing relaxed control.
The Lowdown
Built with a double-strength ripstop canopy, the UFO steers its focus to durability, stability, and responsiveness without adding a gram of extra weight. Semi-rigid handles ensure a direct, boom-like connection to your wing, and their length of 45 cm offers flexibility to adjust the position of your hands. The UFO sports an angled panel layout that enhances shape distribution for a smoother glide and its negative wing tip angles create a taut leech. Inflation is a breeze with the one-point system, which inflates the wing swiftly through a single valve, but also enables the strut to remain inflated if necessary. With the UFO, Simmer say, “The profile is designed much similar to that of a windsurfing sail, with forward-focused power delivery and a negative leach that releases excess power”, and while windsurfers will enjoy a familiar feeling using this wing, the user-friendly feel is of benefit to any rider.
Brand Claim
“We are fired up on Wind Wing! Our new UFO wing captures all this enthusiasm with its lightness, performance, and durability as the key design parameters.”
Performance
Welcome to the wonderful world of wing foiling, where the old meets the new in an exciting and dynamic way. One such example of this thrilling intersection of tradition and innovation is the UFO, a wing with a low-aspect design. With that familiar forward drive of a windsurfing sail, combined with the flow and ease of use of a wing, the UFO is the perfect wing for those looking to enter the sport. A standout trait of the UFO is its distinctive soft feel, with a unique, plush comfort in the hands. This softness is far from a disadvantage. On the contrary, it adds an element of relaxed control that helps facilitate a smooth and enjoyable ride, even for those less experienced in the wing-foiling arena.
It’s when you get the UFO pumping onto the foil that you truly appreciate its capabilities. This process is wonderfully straightforward, and once you’ve got it up and running, it strikes an ideal balance between the hands. The result? An effortless, intuitive experience that makes you feel at one with the water and the wind. It provides a balanced, stable, and truly enjoyable wing foiling experience.
WEBSITE: www.simmerstyle.com
SIMMER UFO 5.0 2023 TEST REVIEW
Vital Stats
Price: £929
Size: 5.0
Canopy Style: soft
Recommended PSI: 6/7 (Max 8)
Centre Strut Inflation: Single bayonet
Handles: 2
Harness-line fixings: Yes
Supplied with: Bag, leash.
Available Sizes: 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0.
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