PPC Foiling Introduce the Drift Wing

PPC Foiling has a new wing aimed squarely at riders who would rather think about the swell than the thing in their hands. The Drift was designed by Sam Loader, PPC’s head designer, after years of watching conventional wings drag on the water, flutter about or demand attention once flagged out on a wave.

PPC Drift wing flagged out on a foil in open ocean swell

Borrowing the dual-skin construction from PPC’s Sonic race wing, the Drift is built to sit quietly behind the rider when flagged, so the focus stays on reading the bumps and linking turns. PPC says the smaller sizes stay manageable in winds above 30 knots, and that the design also suits lighter riders after a little more forgiveness.

It comes in 2.7m, 3.5m and 4.3m with a single boom, and is pitched at downwind and parawing-style setups on mid-length boards and bigger foils.

Key Features

Dual-skin canopy derived from PPC’s Sonic race wing

Designed to float behind the rider when flagged out

Upwind efficiency to get back to the peak quickly, according to PPC

Wide wind range, with the 2.7m and 3.5m rated for winds beyond 30 knots

Single boom for easy handling between swells

Available in 2.7m, 3.5m and 4.3m

Dual-Skin Canopy

Taken from the Sonic race platform, the dual-skin design is what PPC credits for the Drift’s upwind drive, its stability when flagged and its broad wind range.

EXO-PE Leading Edge

An ultra-thin leading edge paired with lightweight FlyLite skin materials. PPC says the slimmer profile allows higher inflation pressures, adding rigidity and control while keeping the wing light in the hands.