Ullman Osprey Surf Wing

Description

THE OSPREY
Our key focus with the Osprey was to design a Wing that is easy to handle. An oversized frame creates a stable platform, giving good power delivery when pumping. The rapid lift and acceleration get you up on the foil sooner. The low aspect ratio and rounded wingtip keep the wing out of the water and in the air. Our re-enforced scuff patches keep the wing protected from your board or occasional ground strikes. Multiple handles offer intuitive hand placement on any tack. We have covered our handles with neoprene cushioning which offer a comfortable grip even on extended sessions. We have incorporated harness loops on the handles for those wishing to use a harness. A handle on the leading edge offers easy handling if the wing becomes inverted, or for holding the wing in a wind neutral position. The Y-handles offer easy hand placement during transitions. The Dihedral angle makes the wing stable in light and strong winds alike. Our leading-edge and strut geometry make it well suited for SUP riding as well as lower volume hydro-foiling boards.
Geometry
We spent a large amount of time on the geometry of the leading edge and the canopy. The combination of tension and variable angles across the leading edge allowed us to construct a stable profile in all wind conditions.
The extreme V-shape in the first two segments gives the appearance of a very deep profile which then gets smoothed out to the sides, making the wing agile and stable. This stability comes to the forefront when flagging the wing and is a crucial control factor.
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By constructing a negative angle on the last wing segment, we reduce the likelihood of a wing strike. This is particularly important in large wings i.e. 5m and above
Strudt and Handles
The handle is really the cockpit from where your input directly affects the wing flight.
Our brief was to make this as comfortable and user friendly as possible. To keep you in flight-mode as long and as comfortable as possible by reducing hand and arm fatigue over time. There is a lot of energy transfer happening here so we wanted to cushion your hands and wrists.
We have worked though countless samples to come up with the right hand placements, the right grip texture, the right density and the ideal width and stiffness while keeping weight to an absolute minimum. Our cushion effect achieves this, making the Osprey the most comfortable wing currently on the market whilst offering a smoother ride.
Our intuitive hand placements make those transitions easier while the cushion effect keeps you on the water for longer due to less hand and arm fatigue.