The legendary Combat stands out as the sail of choice for any wave sailing conditions. No matter which spot, from side-offshore winds and perfect peeling waves, to huge onshore white waters, the Combat will never disappoint. Designed for dynamic and adventure-seeking sailors, the Combat delivers low-end power when you need it.
Light, stable and strong - the Combat is equipped to deal with whatever, whenever, and whoever.
High Lift Concept
Modified Delta Planform
Dihedral Front Profile
Low Drag Wing Tips With Linear Washout
Vented Strut
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.
Design Driven
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 and pump holder, foil carry padding 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!
Style your wing.
BLUE
BERRY
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.
This creates a more efficient LE shape and an elliptical spanwise lift distribution for better upwind performance and control.
The dihedral angle allows higher aspect ratios due to increased wingtip clearance. It also makes the wing very roll stable, especially when flagging.
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.
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.
BERRY
BLUE
NeilPryde Wings Features and Innovations
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 Leading Edge 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.
Transverse Canopy Paneling
This construction matches the threadlines of the canopy panels to the load path, making the flying shape more stable and adding long-term durability to the canopy.
Integral Batten System
Sewn-in composite battens create a flat, fast trailing edge with minimum flutter.
Staggered material weights on LE
The use of an ultra-light, high-tenacity woven polyester at the wingtips and back of strut results in a very light ‘feel’ due to reduced swing weight.
Boundary panels on Canopy Perimeter
The canopy structure is reinforced with a tough high tenacity rip stop frame that runs down the middle, out the trailing edges to the wingtips and then follows the LE tube back to the center for maximum strength and durability.
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
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
40-60kg
60-85kg
85-100kg +
1.4m
1.8 -2.2m
2.5 - 2.9m
1.4 - 1.8m
1.8 - 2.5m
2.9 - 3.6m
1.8 - 2.2m
2.5 - 3.3m
3.6 - 4.3m
2.2 - 2.9m
3.3 - 4.0m
4.3 - 5.0m
2.9 - 3.6m
4.0 - 4.7m
5.0 - 6.0m
3.6 - 4.3m
4.7 - 5.7m
6.0m*
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
Proprietry NeilPryde Handle Features
Add amazing roll control and comfort while providing the perfect structure to add a harness line.
The handle bases integrate seamlessly into the strut, while the arc of the handle plane reduces fatigue and positions the wing at the optimum flight angle.
The curved front handle has a bumper under the EVA grip to protect you and your board from impact.
The vertical section on the forward handle is ideal for flagging and waveriding due to improved roll control over conventional flagging handles.
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.
High quality polished PVC windows provide maximum visibility, while integral reinforcements carry the transverse loads to minimize canopy distortion and stretch.
Fly Features
HOW TO SET UP YOUR WING
HOW TO PACK YOUR WING
ANTI TWIST BLADDER
WING SPECS
