Description
Discover the FRIGATE, F-ONE's first pocket wing, designed to take you further. With the FRIGATE, forget the paddle and the car: go upwind in the blink of an eye and set off for a long downwind in total freedom and simplicity. The perfect balance of stability, lightness, compactness and controlled power, this single-skin pocket wing offers a high-performance, comfortable ride, whatever the conditions.
- Exceptional upwind performance: speed up your ride upwind, spend more time down winding.
- Stability and comfort: a precise, consistent ride, even in gusty winds.
- Compact design: easy to stash, easy to deploy.
- Wide wind range: ride all day with the same size, even if the wind picks up.
- Durability, rigidity and lightness: thanks to Porcher's top-of-the-range fabric and LIROS bridles.
Includes:
- Wing
- Pocket Wing Bar
- Bag
- Harness Line
- User Guide
- **Leash NOT included**
Pocket winging can sometimes feel a bit technical, which is why F-One designed the FRIGATE to be incredibly easy to use. Thanks to its stability, intuitive handling, comfort and exceptional upwind performance, it lets you focus on what's important.
The FRIGATE stands out for its quick and effortless upwind ability. Its aerodynamic design generates a forward pull that facilitates going upwind, combining immediate power with efficient acceleration, making it also possible to use smaller foils. Stability and control are maintained, even when sheeted out, for an efficient, comfortable ride in all conditions.
Thanks to its stiff leading edge, optimized canopy tension and minimalist bridle system, the FRIGATE benefits from reduced drag and optimal airflow, bringing stability, performance and a wider wind range.
This wide wind range means you can ride all day without changing size. In the low end, the FRIGATE offers constant power with minimal effort. In the high end, it remains stable and predictable, even when the wind increases.
The FRIGATE is easy and intuitive to handle, thanks to its short bridle and reassuring color code, limiting the risk of tangling. The top of the bar, the top bridles (A), and the leading edge all share the same color as well for greater ease and comprehension during the session.
Once deployed, it is immediately ready to perform. Ultra-compact, it can be stowed quickly, allowing you to set off again in the blink of an eye, and to spend more time downwinding and less time going upwind.
Its lightweight, ergonomic carbon bar ensures precise, comfortable steering. Even with one hand, every movement is smooth and intuitive.
The choice of materials reflects F-ONE's standards. Made from Porcher fabric renowned for its quality, rigidity and durability, the FRIGATE retains its performance over time. This material also absorbs little water, guaranteeing lightness and ease during re-launch. Additionally, top-quality LIROS bridles offer excellent resistance to abrasion and dependability.
The FRIGATE is designed to maximize your freedom and time on the water. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider in search of adventure and autonomy, it makes all your downwind runs easier. Catch it and explore.
Recommended Use:
- For this kind of use (and with the K-Wing PLUME as well), we recommend a MidLength board and a Seven Seas foil for better progression, especially for beginners.
Specs:
| Sizes (m2) | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.7 |
| Wind range (knts) | 25-35 | 20-30 | 20-35 | 15-30 | 10-25 |
| Vertical Bar size (cm) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 41 |
| Weight (Wing only) (kg) | TBD | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.52 | TBD |
| Weight with Bar (kg) | TBD | 0.57 | 0.60 | 0.65 | TBD |
Tech Specs:
Bar
- Lightweight carbon bar with comfortable 3D grip
- Sheathed harness line (single-point) included
- Optional wrist leash sells separately (same as current wings)
- Two bar sizes (29 cm and 41 cm); the 41 cm is only for the 4.7m² size
- Ultra-simple bar with no unnecessary hooks to avoid snags (e.g., watches or accessories)
Bridles
- Intuitive color code: Orange = bar, A-bridle, and leading edge ➜ Instant wing orientation for safer water relaunches; high-end sheathed bridle, very low stretch, dyneema fiber: fewer tangles
- Integrated handle for easier packing
- Short bridles: reduces tangles and allows quick one-shot packing
- No manual tuning required
- Revolutionary dynamic bridle: Our dynamic bridle works like a pulley system, maintaining tension at the back of the profile even when fully depowered, ensuring maximum stability. Unlike pulley-based pocket wing designs, it avoids the usual downsides: added weight, risk of tangling, and increased complexity.
Structure: Ribs & Rods
- Mini-ribs and diagonal D-ribs inspired by paragliding: Precise profile definition
- Less bridles needed
- Better rigidity and stability
- Integrated rods: Leading edge ➜ more stability, better upwind, extended wind range
- Trailing edge ➜ removes flapping, stiffens profile, embedded into ribs to reinforce the skeleton
- Unbreakable rods
- A unique sensation: the wing moves forward in gusts, unlike others that stall and pull hard.
Canopy
- High-end Porcher fabric (well known in paragliding): Durability under stress (launching, water, sun)
- Excellent stability
- High rigidity
- Lightweight = advantage in jibes and light wind
Frigate Performance:
- Excellent drift during maneuvers
- Very stable even when depowered
- Naturally returns to center of the window
- Accelerates without stalling ➜ allows use of smaller, higher-performance foils
- Work on the wingtips to reduce flapping ➜ better stability and comfort
- Easy tacks, possible with one hand
- Holes in ribs = evacuate air and water
- Rigid profile that advances through the window ➜ no side-pulling
- Compact outline ➜ easy packing
- Short bridles ➜ reduced risk of tangling in downwind conditions
- Fewer wrinkles, even when depowered
- Better upwind performance
- Weight saving
- Optimize airflow even when depowered
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