AIRWAVE COMPLETE 1700

DETAILS

Smooth elliptical curves give you the drive to surf and commit to effortless rail-to-rail transitions. Stability comes in buckets at all speeds, and glide characteristics are great. Foiling is all about feedback and this foil package gives you the feedback required to execute committed turns and extend your glide. A 1700 cm2 front wing in combination with the 330 cm2 back wing leverages your pumping action while creating appropriate lift and stability.

Precision manufacturing means 100% alignment of the wings and heavy-duty construction. The NSP Airwave is ideal for both entry-level and advanced foilers. Downwind specialists tell us this is one of the faster foils on the market right now, allowing riders to almost ride around other foilers on the same trip.

Surf, SUP or kite
Suitable for different kinds of foiling, your Airwave can be tuned with a wide range of aftermarket options to customize your unique foiling style. Different size masts, wings and back wings are all available; talk to your dealer!

SPECS

MOUNTING PLATE

Designed to spread the load, the anodized aluminum base features screw slots instead of holes, allowing for additional fine tuning.

MAST

With a width of 135mm (5.31”), these masts are 22.5% wider than most others on the market. The wider cord allows for a more efficient foil profile, more directional stability and a higher rigidity 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum, the Airwave masts feature 3 full-length channels for increased stiffness. Airwave masts are anodized for protection and a great look, and sealed with silicone plugs to keep them watertight.

Mast 70cm 

FUSELAGE

Airwave fuselages are designed without compromise. Our design brief was clear “must be hydro-dynamically efficient, has to be strong, stiff, cannot bend, with solid mast and wing connections and it must hold up to wipe-outs in the shore break”. Each precision fuselage is individually CNC cut from aircraft grade 6061-T6 aluminum and are anodized for protection and a great look.

Fuselage 70 Standard in our complete packages

FRONT WINGS

FW 1700

The 1700 has set the performance benchmark for early lift and stable performance. On smaller days, the FW 1700 excels at Surf and SUP foiling and is an amazing option for wake foiling, freeride kite (Kitewing) and windsurfing. The similar profile to the FW 1325 offers a wide range, smooth ride and it’s easy to pump. Considering the size, the speed potential of this wing is amazing. A perfect choice for smaller surf or heavier foilers wanting more lift.

Key design characteristics:

Foil profile and AOA delivers a gradual lift/speed slope for great control during acceleration
- Low-aspect ratio for early lift
- Stability through additional width and reduced curvature
- Nice sweep for a deeper speed envelope
- Profile and foil outline deliver great pumping performance

BACK WING

RW 330 FLAT WING

The allrounder - flat with mild winglets, a fast and loose rear wing that works well with all NSP Front wings. This is our go to back wing. With plenty of positive rider feedback, it makes pumping a breeze.

TUNING SHIMS

AIRWAVE PRECISION TUNING

Most hydrofoils in the market are set to a single AOA (angle of attack) at the back wing, usually varying between one- and three degrees. The Airwave is different, as it comes with three precision tuning shims, allowing the rider to adjust the AOA of the back wing to customize the balance between lift, speed, stability and turning. For example, the 3° shim (black) allows for pumping with maximum efficiency, but is slower and at higher speeds, it generates too much lift, requiring continuous counteracting by applying front foot pressure. Switching to the 1° shim (silver) gives less lift, is harder to pump but offers maximum speed. The 2° shim (orange) is the most neutral of the three, it’s the base line we design all our foils to and is the best place to start as in regular surfing, each shim has its own feel and performance characteristics. Since a hydrofoil moves on three axis, instead of the two we recommend you experiment as your skills develop.