{"id":19819,"date":"2023-10-12T14:51:59","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T07:51:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfsupwarehouse.com\/?post_type=product&p=19819"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:33:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T01:33:39","slug":"nsp-airwave-riblet-front-wing","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/surfsupwarehouse.com\/th\/product\/nsp-airwave-riblet-front-wing\/","title":{"rendered":"NSP Airwave Riblet Front Wing"},"content":{"rendered":"

NSP Airwave Riblet Front Wings are excellent for wing- and surf foiling in high-wind conditions, but will also perform as endless downwinders for advanced foilers who can leverage the efficient shape of these wings.<\/p>\n

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Striking a perfect balance between efficient lift and rail-to-rail maneuvering, the NSP Airwave Riblet Front Wing is incredibly responsive. The new anhedral design translates into glide, stability, and excellent speed. The improved control adds to a feeling of \u201cbeing connected\u201d once you are on foil.<\/p>\n

For the fastest and best possible performance from your Riblet Front Wings, make sure to use them in combination with the\u00a0Riblet Rear Wings<\/span>\u00a0and the new top-mounted\u00a0fuselage<\/span>\u00a0(black).<\/p>\n

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Why Riblet Wings? \u2013 Biomimicry?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u200b\u200bThe tubercles, or large raised bumps, on the leading edge<\/span>\u00a0of whale fins and foil and outline of a\u00a0<\/span>Manta Ray, have inspired this design using <\/span>scientifically proven features to\u00a0<\/span>provide additional control, hold, and propulsion. \u200b<\/p>\n

\u200bNSP was inspired by these phenomena and has\u00a0<\/span>created the new Riblet front and rear wings, s<\/span>triking\u00a0<\/span>a perfect balance between efficient lift and rail-to-<\/span>rail maneuvering.\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n

\u200bThe new anhedral design translates into glide,\u00a0<\/span>stability, and excellent speed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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NSP Airwave Riblet Front Wing Size Chart<\/h4>\n

The larger the foil the more lift it can give at slower speeds and the easier it can be to control. The smaller the foil the less lift you get at slow speeds, but can give more performance for turns and snaps on waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/th>\nWeight<\/th>\nWidth (cm)<\/th>\nWidth (in)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
FW 1025<\/td>\n0.92kg<\/td>\n100<\/td>\n39.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FW 1225<\/td>\n0.96kg<\/td>\n100<\/td>\n39.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FW 1425<\/td>\n1.16kg<\/td>\n110<\/td>\n43.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Suggested wing pairings<\/h4>\n

What Rear Wing Works Best?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Riblet Front Wings work best with the Riblet Rear Wings, but the R&D team is extremely stoked about riding the Riblet Front Wings paired with the\u00a0245 High-Aspect Rear Wing<\/span> as a stabilizer. Furthermore, it turned out that pairing the 1225 & 1425 Riblet Front Wings with the 330 Flat rear wing is a great allround combination, a perfect compromise of speed and maneuverability.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> we recommend using the Mast Shim Plate when pairing Riblet Front Wings with Riblet Rear Wings. Scroll below to review the Shim Plate).<\/p>\n

General rules to follow in the pairing selection process:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wings:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Bigger wing = more lift = lower skill level needed = smaller waves needed<\/p>\n

\u2022 Smaller wing = faster, less lift = need more experience = need bigger waves<\/p>\n

\u2022 The weight of the foiler and the skill are decisive for the front wing size<\/p>\n

Masts:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Shorter masts great for beginners, shallow waters, and learning tricks<\/p>\n

\u2022 Mid-size masts are better for advanced riders in bigger swells<\/p>\n

\u2022 Long masts are best for tow-in<\/p>\n

Fuselage:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Shorter fuselage = more reactive for tighter turns<\/p>\n

Be sure to take into account your size and conditions when making your final decision. \u00a0Contact us<\/span>\u00a0if you need more support.<\/p>\n

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\"\"\u00a0Best match<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Possible<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Trimmed<\/p>\n

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1\u00b0 MAST SHIM PLATE<\/h4>\n
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  • The NSP Mast Shim Plate is designed to further enhance endless flight.<\/li>\n
  • Every foil setup and board design is different, and our Mast Shim Plate allows you to fine-tune your ride by dialing in the correct angle of attack.<\/li>\n
  • The Mast Shim Plate can be used to increase or decrease the angle of attack allowing you to have a more comfortable board trim, more acceleration, and glide.<\/li>\n
  • The mast shim is set to 1\u00b0, and you can combine two or more shims to create your desired angle of attack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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