u/Ancient-Actuary-731

Another beginner lightwind gear question: 2026 Gong HIPE Like vs 2025 Perf

I'm planning to get into wingfoiling as soon as possible, but on a relatively tight budget and in light wind conditions (would be nice to be able to go out in 8-10 knots once I'm skilled enough).

I weigh 72 kg. Both packages have a 5sqm wing and the same X-Over V3 foil with a 95cm front wing and a 44cm stab. The Perf board is 5'5 and 125L, the Like board is 6'4/120L or 7'0/140L.

I'm mostly wondering how much better the the low wind performance of the like board is an whether it's worth the sacrifice (and an additional €120).

Any advice is welcome. Thanks in advance!

Edit: just as I was ready to order the 2025 Perf pack, my size was gone :( Shouldn't have hesitated so long.

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u/Ancient-Actuary-731 — 5 days ago