F-One Strike V4 wing foil: test and review
📌 Quick Answer: The F-One Strike V4 2024 is the most allround wingfoil wing in the F-One range.
In summary
- Built with ultra-stiff Dacron, it features light and flexible tips, plus interchangeable handles (soft, rigid, or boom).
- You'll find it more powerful and responsive than the V3, thanks to improved canopy tension.
- Three riders tested it in 18 to 28-knot conditions. All agreed on its stability and performance, and they found it comfortable.
- The 2024 F-One Strike V4 sets the benchmark for the F-One range.
📌 Quick Answer
The F-One Strike V4 2024 is the most allround wingfoil wing in the F-One lineup. It features ultra-stiff Dacron construction and light, flexible tips. You can also interchange the handles (soft, rigid, boom). You'll find it more powerful and responsive than the V3, thanks to better canopy tension. Three riders tested it in conditions from 18 to 28 knots. They praised its stability and performance, and they found it comfortable. It's ideal for everyone from beginners to competitors.
Looking for an allround, high-performance wingfoil wing? The F-One Strike V4 2024 is the benchmark in the F-One range. With its ultra-stiff Dacron, flexible tips, and interchangeable handle system, it addresses the V3's shortcomings while pushing performance even further.
The GlissEvolution team, Yann G, and Rico Jubin put it through its paces in various conditions. Here are their full reviews, plus a Strike V4 vs Swing V4 comparison to help you choose.
🎯 In short
Product: F-One Strike V4 2024 - Wingfoil Wing
Testers: GlissEvolution Team, Yann G (74 kg, freeride/freesurf), Rico Jubin (4m, 4.5m, 5m)
Construction: Ultra-stiff Dacron, light and flexible tips
Handles: Interchangeable (soft, rigid, boom)
Program: Freeride, freestyle, wave, allround
Verdict: The most allround wingfoil wing of 2024, unanimous among the 3 testers
In 30 seconds
- Ultra-stiff Dacron: The very rigid frame ensures precise control and excellent response.
- Corrected power vs V3: Enjoy better canopy tension and immediate power from your first runs.
- Exceptional stability: It won't flap in gusts, maintaining a "locked" profile even at 25-28 knots.
- Interchangeable handles: Choose between soft, rigid, or boom handles to match your riding style.
- Experience impressive pop, hangtime, and upwind performance, with more intuitive pumping.
Summary
F-One Strike V4 Technical Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | F-One |
| Model | Strike V4 2024 |
| Type | Wingfoil Wing |
| Use | Freeride, freestyle, wave, allround |
| Construction | Ultra-rigid Dacron (Leading Edge and struts), flexible tips |
| Handles | Interchangeable: soft (standard), rigid, boom |
| Sizes tested | 4m, 4.5m, 5m |
| Performance | Pop, hangtime, upwind ability, intuitive pumping |
Highlights and limitations
✅ Highlights (unanimous among 3 testers)
- Exceptional stability: No flapping, with a "locked" profile even in 25-28 knot gusts.
- Improved power vs V3: Quick to get going, delivering power from your first runs.
- Lightweight and compact: Experience a unique feel on the water.
- Disappears in free-surf: It won't flip or cause head shake.
- The handling is superb, with easy jibes, intuitive tacks, and precise control.
- Customize your ride with interchangeable handles to match your personal preferences.
- Experience total versatility: perfect for freeride, freestyle, wave, and all skill levels.
- Enjoy impressive pop, hangtime, and upwind ability.
Limitations
- It's less wave-orientedIt is lighter than the Swing V4. This makes it ideal for surf purists.
- The pronounced stiffness means riders seeking a very soft feel will prefer the Swing V4.
- A slight power loss in the low end is easily compensated by intuitive pumping.
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Tested by the GlissEvolution Team
Design and Construction
After several months of testing, the GlissEvolution team is ready to share our take on the F-One Strike V4. At first glance, it looks a lot like the V3. But don't let appearances fool you: the moment you pick it up, the difference is immediate.
F-One engineered the Strike V4 with ultra-rigid Dacron for the Leading Edge and main struts. This provides a very stiff frame and excellent response during maneuvers. The tips are lighter and more flexible, giving a light feel while maintaining essential stiffness. This combination delivers precise control and exceptional ride comfort.
Power and Performance
While the Strike V3 sometimes struggled to find its power, the V4 masterfully corrects this. Thanks to better canopy tension, power delivery is more progressive and easier to harness. Whether you're pumping to get going or riding at full speed, the wing responds with impressive precision.
The pop, hangtime, and upwind performance are truly impressive. Pumping is more intuitive. This makes planning starts easier. This ability to deliver power exactly when you need it makes the Strike V4 so enjoyable to use.
Interchangeable Handles
One of the V4's major innovations is its new handle system. F-One has introduced modifiable handles that adapt to every riding style. The standard model comes with soft handles. These offer good stiffness for optimal control.
If you prefer a stiffer feel or even want to use a boom, you can easily swap out the handles thanks to an ingenious attachment system. This modular design lets you customize the wing to your preferences: a soft feel for long sessions or increased stiffness for technical maneuvers.
Versatility and accessibility
What makes the Strike V4 so special is its versatility. No matter your skill level, this wing adapts to all wingfoil disciplines. Whether you're into freestyle, wave riding, or simply looking for a stable wing to start with, the Strike V4 will exceed your expectations.
F-One listened to rider feedback to create a wing that's both high-performing for the most demanding and accessible for those just starting their wingfoil journey.
Yann G's Test
Test Conditions
Yann tested the Strike V4 in 4m, perfect for his 74 kg freeride and freesurf style. Conditions were far from stable, with gusts of 25-28 knots and calmer periods around 18 knots. It was a true endurance test for the wing.
First impression: the Strike V4's incredible lightness and compactness make a real difference on the water.
Stability and Freesurf
Even with the wind playing yo-yo, the Strike V4 remains exceptionally calm. It doesn't flap, and the profile feels "locked" even in full gusts. The most impressive part? No sensation of unbalanced pressure on the hands, a comfort that truly changes the game while riding.
In freesurf, this wing becomes completely forgotten. It stays stable, doesn't flip, and doesn't wobble. It's as if it knows exactly where to position itself. You can focus 100% on your surf.
Yann G's Verdict
Even in these challenging conditions, performing maneuvers with the Strike V4 was effortless. It responds to every demand, making jibes easy and tacks intuitive. Yann notes that while the wing is already excellent with the soft handles, it will be even more direct with the hybrid or rigid options. His conclusion: "clearly a benchmark wing for 2024-inch.
Rico Jubin's Test
Multi-sizes: 4m, 4.5m, 5m
Rico tested the Strike V4 in 4, 4.5, and 5 m. The Strike V4 lives up to F-One's reputation for innovation. Building on the V3's strengths (speed, acceleration, upwind performance, lightness, hangtime), it introduces remarkably easy and intuitive planing initiation.
This combination of performance and ease makes for sessions that are both more accessible and more engaging. Rico strongly encourages you to try it: "It's the perfect opportunity to experience it for yourself."
Strike V4 vs Swing V4: How to Choose?
| Criterion | F-One Strike V4 | F-One Swing V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Discipline | Versatility (freeride, freestyle, wave) | Wave riding, freeride, downwind |
| Construction | Ultra-stiff Dacron, flexible tips | "Hexa" Dacron, flexible tips |
| Power | Powerful from the first tacks | Smooth and progressive |
| Responsiveness | Very responsive, quick setup | Maneuverable and predictable |
| Comfort | Good, interchangeable handles | Excellent, absorbs gusts |
| Wave Behavior | Capable in wave | Excels in wave, becomes unnoticeable |
| Freestyle | High performance | Less suitable |
| Ideal For | The allround rider | The wave and freeride purist |
Your choice between the Strike V4 and the Swing V4 hinges on your riding style. If you're after a wing that truly does it all, the Strike V4 is your go-to. It excels across freestyle and cruising. It also excels at wave riding. However, if you spend most of your time surfing waves or prefer a smooth, comfortable ride, the Swing V4 will be your ultimate companion.
Key feedback.
Key Takeaways
The F-One Strike V4 earned unanimous praise from all three testers. The GlissEvolution team applauds its versatility and the refined power delivery compared to the V3. Yann G highlighted its exceptional stability in challenging conditions (25-28 knots) and neutral behavior during free-surf. Rico Jubin emphasized the easier planing start across all three sizes tested. Common highlights include its lightness, flutter-free stability, innovative interchangeable handles, and allround versatility that suits every skill level and discipline.
Who is the F-One Strike V4 for?
✅ Ideal for
- Riders who want one wing to do it all
- Freeride and freestyle enthusiasts seeking performance and comfort
- Riders looking for a wing that is stable even in strong conditions
- Beginners will appreciate its intuitive pumping and easy starts
- Riders who love customization (soft handles, rigid handles, boom)
Less Suitable For
- Wave riding purists who will prefer the Swing V4
- Those looking for a very soft and progressive feel
Verdict
The F-One Strike V4 2024 is far more than just an evolution of the V3. This wing redefines the standards for performance, power, and comfort. Three testers, three distinct profiles, and one unanimous conclusion: the Strike V4 is the benchmark wing for wingfoil in 2024. Whether you're looking for a wing for competition, freeride, or simply for fun, it will deliver. For those ready to push even further, the new Strike V5 2025 is now available.
Our take in one sentence
The F-One Strike V4 is the most versatile wingfoil wing of 2024. It is powerful and stable. Its customizability makes it a unanimous favorite among all riders who try it.
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Sources: Field tests by the GlissEvolution team, Yann G and Rico Jubin. Photos: Roxane Michel / GlissEvolution.
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