Naish product designers Michi Schweiger and Zdenek Maryzko offer a comprehensive breakdown of the innovative features and technological advancements incorporated into Naish's latest ADX Wing design in this exclusive Tech Focus feature.

Can you tell us a little about Naish’s Wing-Surfer ADX Nvision and its key features? 

The Naish ADX Nvision utilises an 82gsm Aluula throughout the leading edge and strut. It also features lighter-weight Composite handles, lightweight X-ply Scrim windows, a Dual luft panel, and a lighter-weight internal bladder in the leading edge and strut.

What you will feel while riding is a physically lighter and stiffer wing. You will experience higher efficiency, better direct control, improved pumping efficiency, featherweight-style handling, and maximum top-end control. The larger the wing, the more benefits it will provide.

How does the Nvision differ from the original ADX version?

When comparing our standard ADX with the new ADX Nvision, it becomes apparent that their leading edge and strut construction are notably different. The standard ADX utilises a two-stage dacron composition, consisting of a heavyweight dacron in the middle triangle and along the centre of the strut, while the rest of the strut and leading edge employ a lighter dacron. On the other hand, the ADX Nvison adopts 82gsm Aluula material for its entire leading edge and strut. This Aluula material not only has a significantly lower weight but also offers greater stiffness and can be inflated to higher psi than dacron material.

Furthermore, the ADX Nvision employs a unique canopy panel layout that effectively secures the shape in combination with Aluula.

Additionally, composite handles are featured in the ADX Nvision, adding to its overall weight.

How does the Helium Frame construction benefit the overall design and performance of the ADX Nvision?

The use of Aluula material in combination with the Helium Frame construction, the multi-segment leading edge, and the strut make the new ADX Nvision exceptionally light and strong without compromising durability.

How does the Aluula construction contribute to the weight and performance?

The Aluula construction results in ADX Nvision being a physically lighter and stiffer wing. With our ADX Nvision, you can achieve higher efficiency, superior direct control, better pumping efficiency, featherweight-style handling, and optimal top-end control. These enhancements make a considerable difference, particularly with larger wings.

What are the advantages of the new composite handle design?

The new ADX Nvision Composite Handles significantly reduce the overall wing weight.

How does the High Aspect Geometry feature enhance the performance of the wing?

The High Aspect Geometry gives ADX Nvision maximum power efficiency. It allows for a fantastic balance between the low and top ends, increasing the performance on both ends of the spectrum.

How does the 50D Nano ripstop canopy contribute to the durability of the Wing-Surfer ADX Nvision?

The 50D Nano ripstop canopy is low stretch and tear-resistant, ensuring the ADX Nvision can handle even the most intense conditions. This is emphasised by the new panel layout developed to take full advantage of the Aluula material.

Can you share some insight on the design features like Edge Construction, High V Dihedral Inflated Structure and Ergonomic Curved Strut in the ADX Nvision?

High V Dihedral Inflated Structure: Increased dihedral provides optimised riding balance.  

Ergonomic Curved Strut: The Ergonomic Curved Strut between the handles puts your front and back hands at a comfortable and efficient angle to each other, making it easier to sheet in.

How do features like Optimised Draft Stability and Optimised Power Delivery impact the performance?

Those features provide high efficiency, ultimate low-end power and a sense of control in all conditions. They make the wing extremely balanced with little to no draft movement, neither in the shallow end nor when overpowered. 

What unique features are provided in the ADX Nvision for foil carry protection?

The ADX Nvision bag has shoulder straps with foil carry protection, making it easy to carry all the gear in one swing to the beach. The bag features a wide opening so the wing can be easily and quickly stored. It has ventilation features so the wing can dry out even if packed in the bag. It also includes an inside pouch to store smaller accessory items. The front and back panels of the bag are padded, making it comfortable to carry and protect the wing.

What sizes does the Wing-Surfer ADX Nvision come in?

Adx Nvision comes in eight sizes: 3,0 / 3,5 / 4,0 / 4,5 / 5,0 / 5,5 / 6,0 / 7,0 /

Who was mainly involved in the design process of the Wing-Surfer ADX Nvision?

Our wing designer, Noah Hoffman, is the driving force behind our wing designs. He works with a team that includes Robby Naish, product manager Michi Schweiger, Zdenek Maryzko, Austin Kalama, Koa Fabio and other riders to design and test our wings. We also draw from a wealth of knowledge from select consumer testing in different locations within the testing process.

What level of riding is the Wing-Surfer ADX Nvision for?

The ADX and the ADX Nvision are all-rounders who feel at home in many conditions and riding styles. That is the strength of that wing design. 

Great! Thank you so much for your time, Michi and Zdenek!

Thanks, Jen!

 

By Jen Tyler
Italian/Egyptian Jen Tyler grew up on the sandy beaches of the Red Sea and has been on the IKSURFMAG & Tonic Mag team since 2017.

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