NP Fly Wing 2023

NP Fly Wing 2023

High lift, ultra efficient wing. Dramatically increased range and power, allowing you to use a far smaller wing than is typical in each set of conditions.

Features:

HIGH LIFT CONCEPT

Due to the highly refined LE geometry and entry shaping, each wing produces the maximum thrust (power and acceleration) for its size. This dramatically increases the range, allowing riders to use a smaller wing than is typical in each set of conditions. The result is easier handling and greater maneuverability.

HIGH TENSION CANOPY WITH STRUCTURED CAMBER LENS

The 3D shape of the canopy leading edge is defined by a series of transverse panels that converge at the wingtips. This leverages the LE Tube structure to maximize tension in the critical entry sections - the result is more lift and a higher stall angle for better acceleration in light winds, and the ability to fly efficiently at low angles of attack for better control and higher top speeds in strong winds.

VENTED STRUT

The large opening between the LE and the front of the fill panel (which connects the canopy to the strut) allows the pressure to equalize across the two sides of the wing. This improves overall performance and makes the wing even more stable.

INNOVATION

Designed and tested at our NeilPryde Maui Design Center by Nils Rosenblad, former NeilPryde Windsurfing sail designer and America's Cup engineer, then further developed through our team's feedback from across the world. No stone is left uncovered in our relentless drive to be the best at what we do.

Wing Design by Sail Engineer

We know we'll never outrun evolution. However, the NeilPryde ethos has always been committed to the best engineering humanly possible. To performance, innovation and top quality, long lasting products. After 2 years of development, we're confident that we've pushed the boundaries of what's possible again with the first NeilPryde Wing.

Are you ready for the next chapter?

The development of the FLY has been based on using the most proven materials, examining the technical development of wingfoiling down to the smallest detail and adjusting all the set screws.

With Nils Rosenblad - former NeilPryde sail designer and Americas Cup foil engineer - and our entire design team dedicated to this project, the first NeilPryde wing introduces several unique features and innovations.

The whole is greater than the sum of its parts

Many of these small technical innovations, not at all visible at first glance, make the difference here.

Born from the unconditional view of the Wing from the perspective of an engineer, sailmaker and flow expert.

It was clear from the beginning that we didn't want to look at a Wing as a kite without lines, but had to adapt all design features to the specific requirements of a high performance Wing.

High Lift Coefficient - The essential concept

Every single size of the Wing has been optimized and adjusted to produce more lift, more thrust, and less drag than other wings of comparable size.

This makes the Fly easier to handle, more comfortable and efficient to fly, and more convenient to transport. To achieve this, we have taken and adapted design elements from sailing, windsurfing, aircraft design and foil design.

Wing Shapes

Our wing shapes are high aspect, which means that the span between the opposing wing tips is relatively large.

At the same time the dihedral front profile of our leading edge prevents the wing tips from dipping into the water.

Technical Advancements

We generate this exceptionally strong thrust through very high canopy tension in the front part of the wing, which guarantees a stable profile and an ideal airflow over the wing, even at very high angles of attack. Our Trailing Edge may seem loose at first glance but once powered up, it ensures the flattest possible profile at the rear to convert pressure into thrust and to control gusts.

Our composite battens enhance the effect of the flat trailing edge and control unnecessary flutter.

Staggered Material Weights in the Leading Edge and Strut reinforce the material where needed to support load and provide necessary stiffness.

The areas with less load around the tips remain lighter and more flexible, which not only gives a much lighter feel, but also reduces drag and increases maneuverability due to the thin, angled tips.

The shape of the center strut and our innovative Handle Shape ensure that the Wing is flown as far away from the body as possible. Not only to avoid strong turbulences around the body, but also to make handling and pumping more efficient.

In addition, many other details and improvements have been incorporated into our handles. The ergonomic shape of the handles ensures that the position of the wrists always provides the most comfortable and fatigue-free grip possible. The handles are perfectly balanced for each wing size and offer a longer gripping surface as the wing size increases.

We have also put our valves to the test and improved them. Our new Push Valves not only consistently display pressure while pumping, without annoying flickering of the needle, but also pass more air through in less time. The two separate bladders increase safety, while also preventing the strut bladder from serving as an expansion chamber for the front tube bladder and losing pressure and stiffness where needed most.

Rounded off with many other small and large details, such as the backpack style bag including helmet, pump holder and foil carry padding, and delivered with our super functional Dyneema Rope Leash with anti-tangling swivel and the best available ?made in germany? bladders with Anti-Twist system.

We might not have outrun evolution, but we are convinced that we have made a big step into the future of wing design with the new NeilPryde Fly Wing. Just as the real fly often lives a slightly underestimated existence, on closer inspection it is an almost unrivaled masterpiece of natural engineering. We like to see our wings in the same way. Just looking way sexier than a real fly!

High Lift Coefficient Concept

Wing Shapes

Due to the highly refined LE geometry and entry shaping, each wing produces the maximum thrust (power and acceleration) for its size. This dramatically increases the range, allowing riders to use a smaller wing than is typical in each set of conditions. The result is easier handling and greater maneuverability.

Modified delta Planform

This creates a more efficient LE shape and an elliptical spanwise lift distribution for better upwind performance and control.

Dihedral Front Profile

The dihedral angle allows higher aspect ratios due to increased wingtip clearance. It also makes the wing very roll stable, especially when flagging.

Low Drag Wingtips with Linear Washout

The small LE diameter at the wingtips reduces drag and allows dynamic twist. This improves low end acceleration during pumping as well as control when powered up.

Vented Strut

The large opening between the LE and the front of the fill panel (which connects the canopy to the strut) allows the pressure to equalize across the two sides of the wing. This improves overall performance and makes the wing even more stable.

Earliest take-off

Low, lean rocker line with great glide and stability for the earliest take-off possible

Sharp release edges

Sharp release edges in the tail section for early take off and uninterrupted glide in landings and touch downs

Stability

Double screw inserts for back strap

Deck pad

Full deck pad with tail kick for grip, comfort and support behind your back foot during starts - slightly thicker and softer vs. 2022 Sky Wing pad

Carrying handle

Bottom handle for easy access

PERFORMANCE DRIVEN STATIC TENSION DISTRIBUTION

NP wings have a canopy tension distribution similar to a windsurf sail, with maximum tension forward that gradually relaxes towards the trailing edge. Once the wing is loaded, the result is a better flying shape with the camber staying locked forward and a clean trailing edge.

VALVES

Independent LE and Strut Valves - the partition adds safety by having two independent air chambers. Increases the Leading Edge stiffness (the Strut cannot act as an expansion chamber for the leading edge) and allows the wing to be deflated more quickly.

-Separate Air Chambers
-Push Valve for Quick Inflation & Deflation
-Bladder Made in Germany
-Anti-Twist-System for Bladder

ERGONOMIC HANDLES

RIGID TUBULAR HANDLES WITH PROPRIETARY BASE SYSTEM

Add amazing roll control and comfort while providing the perfect structure to add a harness line.
Ergonomic Design
Integral Impact Protection
Drop Grip Front Handle

Rigid Tubular Handles with Proprietary Base System

Add amazing roll control and comfort while providing the perfect structure to add a harness line.

Ergonomic Design

Integral Impact Protection

The curved front handle has a bumper under the EVA grip to protect you and your board from impact.

Drop Grip Front Handle

The vertical section on the forward handle is ideal for flagging and waveriding due to improved roll control over conventional flagging handles.

Calibrated Handle Positions

The handles are equidistant from the center of effort on each wingsize for effortless balanced flight. The larger wings feature longer handles to give the rider hand position options to maximize power or reduce fatigue.

PVC Windows with Structural Elements

High quality polished PVC windows provide maximum visibility, while integral reinforcements carry the transverse loads to minimize canopy distortion and stretch.

Wing Size Recommendation:

As our high lift coefficient allows you to use a significantly smaller wing in any given conditions, please use this guide to appropriately size your wing to your usual riding conditions. *Min recommended wind for 100kg+ rider weight = 10 - 12kts

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