Downwinding is now most definitely a solid ‘thing’ and has sparked some interesting developments, pushing both foil and board design into some new realms in other disciplines. AK have been quick on the uptake and launched their DW-influenced lightwind wing board in the form of the Nomad.
They are running three sizes in 90L, 115L and 135L, with lengths running from 6’6, 7’0 and 7’6 respectively, and thicknesses all sitting