Gong HIPE Review (Inflatable Wingfoil Board) 

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Thanks for sharing your experience about the board. I have the 5’5” 145liter HIPE and I really like it. I thought I had not gotten the correct screws but after emailing them I was made aware that they were in the repair kit and so there was no issue. I do happen to keep an arsenal of back up screws in my garage these days for when they get damaged or lost on the beach. As for carrying the board I was frustrated as well about how to carry it at first but then learned to just through it over my shoulder since it’s not that heavy for me to carry that way. Also since I wear a life vest every time I go out the mast sits comfortably on my shoulder.

Hi! I ordered just recently and had a small fault on the board - the glueing of the top mat was a little loose at the back. So I contacted Gong and got a very satisfying solution for that small issue and they were quick and friendliy. I report this as I think, they noticed your comment and similar ones and improved a lot. I am super happy with my set (Gong 6.0 V2 board and Allvator XL foil with 85 cm mast and 65 cm fuselage). Thank you for this video, as it brought up the idea of going for a Gong!

I wish other sports equipment reviews were done like this. Very impressed

I bought a complete Wing pack with wing, rigid board (Mob2taste-not the ideal one for foiling but an "allround" thingy) and a foil in spring 2020. Ordered a sup paddel as well as a longer mast afterwards. Had small issues (pads coming off the deck of my board -they changed the product already). Gong instantly sent me new ones! All in all I am very pleased. Communication was good most of the times, too. I guess it depends who is answering your Email (if you "get" J.R. - Jackpot! ;-). Answering is always within 48 hours. Given the price (!), the quality is excellent, exceeded my expectations - especially for the foil and wing. Now ordered a hipe 5´3 and also will order a faster high aspect ratio foil next year (the XXL-rise was OK for the beginning but now I want more speed and agility ;-). Thx for your nice and fair review and sorry for your bad luck with the missing parts; i doubt this is the rule...

Thank you! My HIPE 5,5 is now delivered and i will see what happend on the water. THX

Thank you for a very informative video. well articulated and precise..

Thanks for another great video! Really like everything you publish.

Awesome review. Great stuff.

This was extremely helpful. Thanks!!!

Great experience with Gong here. Slow communication yes, but super fast shipping with DHL and great products. No hidden shipping charges and then advertised as "free shipping" - just clear shipping prices - still an excellent deal nevertheless. I bought 2 kites and 2 foils from them - love them all. Thumbs up fro Gong!

Calmly explains bad customer service

thanks for your review!! i wait for the fone~!!

Good review, having tested the 85l Hipe myself I can confirm it's stickiness to get going in lighter wind. My 75l F-One Rocket V2 gets on the plane much easier.

I have been waiting for this report! Thank you!! We need US dealers to avoid shipping costs. Looks like it is going to be a wait until Summer... Looking forward to the report of the F1 inflatable in the Spring.

Very intresting stance you have! gonna have to try that :>>

nice review.

Juste ordered the 5.5. Got it delivered 2 weeks later

FWIW, Gong initially wanted to charge me 80 Euro international shipping for a set of 5 Allvator top plate screws/brass T-slot nuts plus a US box stop set (rubber bungs). The combined price was 20.42 Euro. When I queried the shipping charge they said it was a mistake and reduced the shipping down to 45 Euro. I thought even that was outrageous for 100g or so of goods and did not proceed with the order.

I just received my 3rd gen HIPE. Shipped to TX no issues. I thought I was missing the foot strap hardware but they were packed in the repair kit. Gong customer service was prompt and very polite. No issues and the product is very nice quality. I would buy again.