FUSION V1
When the air travels over a wing it splits at the stagnation point on the leading edge. While the air that runs along the top surface has a clean and continuous surface to follow, the airflow on the bottom of a single surface wing creates vortices behind the leading edge. This turbulent underside flow creates drag which reduces performance.
A HOT KNIFE THROUGH BUTTER
The Fusion’s design has unlocked enormous performance potential. Producing more lift, while reducing drag, means performance gains have moved in bigger steps and these improvements are revealed in far more areas than just locked-in, straight line speed.
By completely fairing the lower surface, designing a clean envelope structure and adding ram air intakes, the air pressure created internally helps the upper and lower surface retain positive pressure and tension over its entire area.
A well designed ram air envelope will naturally guard against luffing (the moment a canopy starts to flap) and helps support better load distribution throughout the entire sail. Utilising the dynamic pressure created by the aerofoil section, combined with ram air inflation, we have opened up a new world of untapped design potential.
Ozone’s experience developing efficient ram air structures meant that the design team had the background knowledge to push the Fusion, both in terms of performance potential and physical design.
The end result is unique; a beautifully crafted 100% double-surface wing with stunning performance, sublime design and manufacturing solutions throughout.
It feels like a hot knife through butter.
JOHNNY HEINEKEN, double kite racing world champion & Pacific Coast Wingfoil Champion 2023.
THE FUSION IS FAST… THE FASTER YOU GO, THE MORE POWERFUL IT GETS. IT’S LIKE ACCESSING SUPERCHARGED PERFORMANCE.
THE NEW REALM OF WINGFOILING: CONTROL EVERY PART OF THE GAME
Light up every session with untold potential… This is the new realm of wingfoiling and it will keep you wanting more.
You can enjoy the Fusion on an intermediate, mid-size front foil wing, however the Fusion opens up freedom to play with smaller, faster foils and these are key to unlocking the wing’s real potential. As you tweak your foil set up to have less drag underwater, the more it will allow the Fusion’s supercharged handling and extreme airspeed capabilities to really shine.
With a greater feel for the energy at play, progressive riders will find the Fusion helps them to develop the instincts to squeeze ever increasing performance from their equipment and themselves.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
WHO IS IT FOR?
The Fusion Wing is for those who are ready to experience a new realm of winging where previously unreachable performance is now achievable. It is suitable for experienced intermediate riders and beyond who are proficient at tacking and gybing, sending and landing airs confidently and who have reached a level where they don’t regularly have major, out of control wipeouts.
The efficiency of the Fusion’s double surface wing design is notable at all times. It’s exceptionally fast, can be raced to the podium places easily and of course its speed transfers to incredible jumping height. WHAT IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT BENEFIT?
All performance areas are improved by the fact that the ride is incredibly smooth and predictable. The double-surface absorbs gusty winds with unrecognisable ease and the wing generates so much more power with less need to sheet in hard. You can hold more wind and power than a single surface design while riding closer to the wind, which means you can go faster with incredible control.
Fusion’s speed and stability also means it’s a powerful weapon for sending it big. Due to the way the Fusion powers up, an adapted jumping and landing technique is needed to discover its true flight potential. HOW WILL MY RIDING TECHNIQUE NEED TO CHANGE?
The Fusion handling does initially feel different, but only subtle changes to your technique are needed to get in tune and start feeling performance gains.
The simplest rule to keep in mind is: just let the wing fly!
• When pumping the wing to generate speed you don’t need to crank the rear handle excessively. Keep the pump swings short. The more you crank the rear handle, the less you’re allowing it to fly! Until you’re used to the technique, make sure you have plenty of wind for your first sessions. This will help you come up on the foil and allow you to feel the wing flying properly.
• Once you’re up and riding, focus more on the front handle which will promote greater acceleration. You will immediately notice how the Fusi