Inbound: GA WINGS Pure & Jet

Dropping nicely into the GA Wings 2025 wing range alongside the previously covered Cross, Cross LW and Poison wings are the new Pure & Jet wings, completing a pretty comprehensive wing offering from the brand. We got on the virtual Foiling Magazine sofa with the GA team to find out more.

So tell us, what were the key design goals behind the Jet and Pure wings, and how do they differ in performance?

The Jet and Pure share a lot of features and both aim at highest performance, but they completely differ in their shape and purposes. The Jet was engineered only with racing performance in mind. Its primary goals are maximum upwind efficiency, high-speed downwind control and overall aerodynamic superiority. It caters to competitive riders looking for top-tier performance on the racing course.

The Pure, on the other hand, was designed mainly for freestyle, but also provides impressive wave riding and freeride capabilities. Its compact, highly agile design and fast response make it ideal for dynamic maneuvers and radical conditions. The key goals here are control, balance and precision handling in all freestyle and wave disciplines.

Both wing models share the brand-new Ultra 80X material and the newly developed one-piece carbon boom with pistol grip and a unique separable construction.

The Jet wing features a “Partial Double Profile Design” – how does this impact upwind power and downwind speed for racers?

The Partial Double Profile Design delivers strong upwind power by maintaining lift and forward drive with minimal drag. Simultaneously, the reduced drag and consistent power delivery support smooth, fast downwind runs, making it ideal for all competitive race courses. We did a lot of testing with different double profile concepts and this is the best mix of upwind and downwind performance, while a full double profile has some disadvantages on downwind courses.

What role do the tapered carbon battens in the Jet wing play?

The four precisely tapered carbon battens help maintain the Jet’s clean profile on all courses. They ensure maximum profile stability and enable smooth airflow, which is essential in high-speed conditions. This structural support helps the wing stay stable and efficient in a wide range of wind conditions, improving performance and control during races.

With the Pure being more compact than the Poison, what advantages does this bring to freestyle and wave riders?

The compact shape of the Pure makes it faster in rotations and more controllable during aerial tricks. This enhances performance in freestyle and wave riding in smaller waves (for quick turns and responsive handling). When it comes to pure wave riding in bigger waves, the Poison might have a slight edge over the Pure, but the Pure achieves unmatched performance across different conditions and disciplines.

Both wings use Ultra 80X high modulus UPE material – how does this enhance performance?

Ultra 80X is an ultra-light, ultra-stiff UPE laminate material that improves overall wing responsiveness and reduces weight drastically. It allows for thinner tube diameters, minimizing drag and enhancing aerodynamic performance. Additionally Ultra 80X allowed us to design a more progressively tapered leading edge on the Pure, which adds some flex in the tips. In both wings, Ultra 80X results in faster reaction, responsive control and an outstanding mix of lightness and durability, making each wing perform at the highest level in its field of use.

And where’s the majority of testing taken place for these two wings?

The Jet was tested on racing courses all-around the globe and during team training sessions. This wing constantly evolves and we were lucky to have different kinds of conditions on the 2024 Wingfoil Racing Tour and get feedback from our team. Our main testers of the Pure are located in Spain and France, but Nathan Amizet, who tested several prototypes of this wing, went to Mauritius for several months this winter and got the chance to test it in proper wave conditions as well. So the Pure has been tested in a wide range of conditions.

And is there anyone else who’s been super influential and bringing back feedback on these wings? 

For the Jet we’re looking at what’s happening on the Wingfoil Racing Tour closely. Our racing wing is mainly developed with Maddalena and Nicolò Spanu as well as Romain Ghio. We’re doing a lot of material testing in the lab, but in the end you have to get these wings on the racing course to really see the performance in different racing scenarios.

The Pure was tested a lot by César Portas, who’s been competing professionally in kiteboarding in the past, and has gathered impressive knowledge in product development. He’s providing very helpful feedback in the development of foils and wings and played a major role in getting the Pure, where it is now.