Who is the Gaastra JET Race wingfoil for?

The Gaastra JET Race wingfoil is designed for performance-oriented riders looking for a racing-specific wing to take advantage of every knot of wind. It's perfect for those competing in national and international races, but also for those who frequently sail powered and want an efficient and precise racing wing.

Thanks to World Sailing registration, the JET Race is homologated for major wingfoil racing competitions, making it a solid choice for those aiming for the podium.

Premium materials: Ultra 80X and VoltNova

The Gaastra JET Race wingfoil frame uses Ultra 80X UPE laminate on the leading edge and strut, an ultra-stiff and lightweight material that allows for a smaller tube diameter, thus reducing aerodynamic drag. Ultra 80X is also used on the trailing edge to reduce aspect ratio over time and maintain a clean profile even at higher speeds.

The canopy is made of VoltNova triple ripstop spinnaker fabric by Teijin, chosen to offer an excellent balance between lightness, strength, and profile stability under load. The leading edge features a new self-adhesive Dacron reinforcement, which better distributes loads and increases the durability of the seams. Race design: full double profile and high aspect ratio.

To maximize aerodynamic efficiency, the Gaastra JET Race wingfoil features a 100% full double profile, a solution typically found on high-performance racing wings. The square outline and high aspect ratio enhance performance when upwind, allowing you to sail very close to the wind without sacrificing stability and speed when sailing downwind.

Despite its extremely race-ready nature, its handling on the water is described as surprisingly accessible. Gybing and tacking are fluid and intuitive, a key feature when sailing in a fleet and managing close maneuvers.

Control and feel: carbon boom and separate chambers

One of the key features of the Gaastra JET Race wingfoil is the one-piece carbon boom, developed at the request of the team riders who sought maximum rigidity and a direct connection to the wing. The result is very precise control, immediate response, and ideal power transmission when riding at the limit.

The leading edge and strut have separate air chambers, each with its own SUP valve, allowing you to independently adjust pressures and customize the feel of the kite. For the 6.5 m² size, Gaastra recommends pressures around 10–10.5 PSI, with lower values ​​on the larger sizes and higher on the smaller ones, up to around 11–11.5 PSI on the 3.5 m².

Visibility and safety during the race

The Gaastra JET Race wingfoil features two large windows, designed to comply with Wingfoil Racing Tour rules and improve visibility downwind. During racing, where the distances between riders are limited, this detail increases safety and helps better manage right-of-way and crossings.

Sizes, weights and recommended quiver

The Gaastra JET Race wingfoil comes in a comprehensive size range, ranging from 3.5 m² to 8.0 m² (3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, and 8.0). The aspect ratio is 2.1 across all sizes, with weights – without boom – ranging from 2.48 kg for the 3.5 to 4.5 kg for the 8.0, and from 2.79 to 4.81 kg including the boom.

As a reference quiver, for a rider around 85 kg (like Nicolò Spanu), the recommended combination is 7.5 m² and 6.0 m². For lighter riders, an ideal pair is 7.0 m² and 5.5 m², capable of covering most typical wingfoil racing conditions.

Why choose the Gaastra JET Race wingfoil?

• Frame in Ultra 80X rigid and lightweight, for maximum stability at high speeds.
• Canopy in VoltNova Teijin, for a stable and long-lasting profile.
• Full double profile and high aspect ratio, for top performance upwind and downwind.
• One-piece carbon boom for direct control and immediate feel.
• Wide range of sizes, to build the perfect quiver based on your weight.

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