GLIDE SWIFT ALU
AFFORDABLE PERFORMANCE
Experience the new fascinating Glide Swift Alu: A harmonious fusion of the proven Glide Swift Carbon and the versatile Glide Surf HP offers an unparalleled riding experience. This innovative creation turns two foils into a high-performing foil that can compete with pure carbon foils while remaining affordable.
The Glide Swift Alu impresses with a composition that includes the reliable Glide Mast Alu, the Glide Fuselage Alu, paired with the unique Glide Swift Carbon Front and Back Wings.
It allows easy cruising and enables advanced maneuvers as well as basic freestyle tricks. With a focus on extreme stability and early takeoff at minimal speeds, the Glide Swift Alu creates a safe and comfortable environment. It bridges affordable quality with unbridled performance, making it the perfect choice for beginners to expirenced riders with ambitious goals.
** Connection base sold separately - Please choose a base depending on your sport and board of choice. **
** Available in Europe starting in June 2024. **
MAXIMIZED EFFICIENCY
The innovative Delta center area and the unique High Aspect Wings ensure early and easy lift in combination with an unsurpassed glide and maximum speed. The GLIDE SWIFT CARBON is the perfect choice for EVERYONE, from beginners to newcomers.
FAST AND STABLE BY DESIGN
The Carbon Front Wing, which has a curved front edge with outer high-aspect sections and a moderate center sweep, maximizes maneuverability and helps to better control hard turns. The low drag wingtips reduce resistance while reducing the risk of injury.
ONE WING FITS ALL
All GLIDE and GLIDESWIFT front wings and stabilizers are interchangeable and modular.
FOIL Design by Americas Cup Designer
Building on 35 years of sail and yacht design experience, Nils was one of the first designers to begin experimenting with performance foils back in the late 90s.
His interest in foil design was really sparked when surf foiling and downwind foiling started to become popular and he has been working closely on the cutting edge of foil design with some of the worlds best athletes for over 10 years.
Nils rejoined the NeilPryde design team to create our first wing, the Fly and is proud to have designed our latest NeilPryde Foil, the Glide Swift.
What are the major advancements from previous Glide wings?
This is a departure from the original Glide foil concept. The Glide Swift is a medium / high aspect ratio foil which combines the glide and performance of high aspect ratio foils with the ease of use of medium aspect ratio foils.
Front Wing Details
The carbon front wing, which features an inflected leading edge with outer high-aspect sections and a moderate center sweep, maximizes agility and helps to control hard turns. The low-drag wingtips reduce drag and decrease the risk of injury.
Back Wing Details
The tail is a swept wing design with turned up wing tips. It's optimized for a balance between speed, stability and turning. In terms of stability it punches above its weight for the area due to the sweep. At the same time, it offers extremely responsive yet forgiving turning.
Variable Aspect Ratio
The aspect ratio of the front wings changes from 9.1 in the smallest 600cm2 wing to 7.3 in the biggest 1450 cm2 wing. This allows us to maximize the glide in each size without the larger wings becoming difficult to turn and control.
Technical Advancements.
The super stiff carbon mast and optimized mast-fuselage connection provide maximum speeds and a direct steering feel with their high stability.
The integrated blended-fuselage connection reduces drag and improves stiffness by increasing chord thickness at the fuse.
The turned up, rounded wing tips deliver optimum performance while reducing the risk of injury.
Is Glide Swift compatible with the rest of the Glide System?
All wings of the Glide system are compatible with one and other. You can choose to purchase an entire new Glide Swift system or just the front and tail wings.
For further details on compatibility, see details further down this page.
"Since I tried the Swift for the first time I was in love with the foil! It is so intuitive, easy to use and has superior maneuverability. The perfect foil for an unforgettable day on the water” (Vinnicius Martins)
Yentel Caers won the first ever Foil Style windsurf foiling event ever on the Glide Swift at EFPT Vieste!
"I was using the new Swift foil in Vieste, the 800. I put a bigger tail wing to compensate for the short fuselage. It is the best foil I have ever tried for winging and foil style windsurfing!"
"Since I tried the Swift for the first time I was in love with the foil! It is so intuitive, easy to use and has superior maneuverability. The perfect foil for an unforgettable day on the water” (Vinnicius Martins)
Yentel Caers won the first ever Foil Style windsurf foiling event ever on the Glide Swift at EFPT Vieste!
"I was using the new Swift foil in Vieste, the 800. I put a bigger tail wing to compensate for the short fuselage. It is the best foil I have ever tried for winging and foil style windsurfing!"
Modular Glide System
compatibility
Glide Series Compatibility
Glide Series components are designed to work seamlessly with each other.
Glide Alu masts will fit Glide Alu Fuselages and Glide Carbon masts will fit Glide Carbon Fuselages.
All Glide front wings and tail wings will fit on all Glide fuselages.
Streamlined Connections
Glide Swift Carbon features an updated wing to fuselage connection for maximum strength, stiffness and the most streamlined water flow possible.
COMPATIBILITY DETAILS
Glide Series Configuration Options
Carbon
Aluminium
Aluminium
85cm
75cm
85cm
70cm Glide Fuselage 4Carbon
*Does not fit on Aluminium Masts
70cm Glide Fuselage Alu
*Does not fit on Carbon Masts
70cm Glide Fuselage Alu
*Does not fit on Carbon Masts
6: 600cc (spare part only)
8: 800cc
10: 1000cc
12: 1200cc
14: 1450cc
6: 600cc (spare part only)
8: 800cc
10: 1000cc
12: 1200cc
14: 1450cc
11: 1130
13: 1300
15: 1490
17: 1650
19: 1850
21: 2100
23: 2270
170 (spare part only - recommended for advanced riders)
210 (fits with Front Wings 6, 8, 10)
270 (fits with Front Wings 12, 14)
170 (spare part only - recommended for advanced riders)
210 (fits with Front Wings 6, 8, 10)
270 (fits with Front Wings 12, 14)
210 (fits with Front Wings 11, 13, 15)
235 (fits with Front Wings 17, 19, 21, 23)
Fuselage fits all Glide Swift and Glide Surf front and tail wings.
Fuselage fits all Glide Surf and Glide Swift front and tail wings.
Fuselage fits all Glide Surf and Glide Swift front and tail wings.
GLIDE vs GLIDE SWIFT SIZING
Switching from Glide Series to Glide Swift or considering adding Glide Swift wings to your quiver? We recommend using around 500cc smaller Glide Swift Wings than comparable Glide Series wings. Please see our recommended sizing comparison below.
Glide HP 11
Glide Swift 6
Tail 210
Glide HP 13
Glide Swift 8
Tail 210
Glide HP 15
Glide Swift 10
Tail 210
Glide HP 17
Glide Swift 12
Tail 270
Glide HP 19
Glide Swift 14
Tail 270
Glide HP 23
Glide Swift 14
Tail 270
Glide Swift Parts
