Cloud 9 wing surf foil arrives at GlissEvolution
Introducing the Cloud 9 brand: KENT HARDLEY: Kent is an ocean enthusiast and an all-around adventure seeker.
In summary
- His passion for the ocean started in New Zealand, growing up with a father who loved sailing and snorkeling.
- At seventeen, he left home to travel and surf the Pacific, eventually landing in Ventura, California, in 1993.
- Since then, he's met his wife and founded and grown a local manufacturing business. He also raised two children who share his love for the water.
- all while sailing, surfing, kitesurfing, and now foil boarding.
Introducing the Cloud 9 brand:
KENT HARDLEY:
Kent is an ocean enthusiast and an all-around adventure seeker. His passion for the ocean started in New Zealand, growing up with a father who loved sailing and snorkeling. At seventeen, he left home to travel and surf the Pacific, eventually landing in Ventura, California, in 1993. Since then, he's met his wife, founded and grown a local manufacturing business, and raised two children who share his love for the water... all while sailing, surfing, kitesurfing, and now foil boarding.
CHRIS GUTZEIT:
Chris was born and raised on the North Shore of Oahu. His father taught him to surf at age 3, and his love for the ocean has only grown since. Off the water, Chris has created unique artworks for private collectors and galleries, using both sculpture and light, heavily influenced by the marine world. In 1999, Chris moved to Santa Barbara, California, where he started kitesurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and more recently, foil boarding. He currently resides in Santa Barbara with his wife and twins.
At Cloud9, when we say "We're releasing something NEW," we mean something fresh and innovative for the industry, something truly unique. We've focused on the aggressive carving characteristics of the F-series, like our F28. We wanted to combine its forward-swept Trailing Edge design, which makes it very responsive, with the speed, pumping, and glide of the latest generation of high aspect wings on the market today. Our new FS (Forward Swept) High Aspect foils offer precisely this perfect blend of performance and speed.
GlissEvolution's Take:
The Cloud 9 FS, Forward Swept wing foil is impressive. Unboxed, it comes with its bag and individual covers for each component. The weight is excellent, at 3.2kg for the 1000 full carbon kit with a super stiff mast. Its progressive chord and the plate molded in a single block are very high quality.
The 76 mast, once assembled with the plate, measures 82cm. This is the perfect size for carving or wave surfing. The four stabilizer positions are a very interesting option. You can use the same kit for different riding programs.
On the water, the foil is very stable and playful. It provides excellent lift even at low speeds. Its highlights are exceptional glide and pumping. Plan for almost one size smaller than what you are used to riding.
Hadou Brunner's video review:
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