Ginxu Dragonfly
Downwind Foilboard
Kai Lenny on Stock Model.
Kai Lenny on Stock Model.
The Ginxu Dragonfly is the go-to Downwind Glider of choice for any open water foiler. Prone or Sup downwind on rolling swells, lightwind wing or paddle in small waves, or even flat water pop-up. From 6’6” to 8’4” there are options for all sizes and skill levels to get into this amazing new foiling experience.
Available as Custom Model or Stock Model.
Stock Model sizes: 88, 95, 100, 105, 110, 121, 135 liters.
Carbon Monocoque Construction.
Futures 16” Fin Boxes.
Step Bottom. Patented, US No. 11,027,796, EU No. 22020001-8.
Stock Model comes in Sanded Dark Silver, Translucent Red Artwork, Charcoal Pad.
After years of development and hundreds of prototypes for the team and customers, the team’s pinnacle of design is finally here.
Kai and Ridge Lenny on Stock Model.
After years of development and hundreds of prototypes for the team and customers, the team’s pinnacle of design is finally here.
Kai and Ridge Lenny on Stock Model.
We’ve all dreamed of riding open ocean swells. Now, we finally have the board that allows to do it effortlessly and with maximum control.
Kai Lenny and Slater Trouton on Stock Model.
We’ve all dreamed of riding open ocean swells. Now, we finally have the board that allows to do it effortlessly and with maximum control.
Kai Lenny and Slater Trouton on Stock Model.
Whether prone or paddle foiling, the Ginxu Dragonfly has the performance to match the vision you have for your downwinder and the dedication you are investing.
Ridge Lenny on Stock Model.
Whether prone or paddle foiling, the Ginxu Dragonfly has the performance to match the vision you have for your downwinder and the dedication you are investing.
Ridge Lenny on Stock Model.
Shape.
Concept, reason and benefit.
Displacement hull for quick acceleration. Step Bottom for earliest release.
Outline.
Concept, reason and benefit.
Stretched length for directional stability and quick acceleration. Narrow width for paddle speed and effortless glide.
Rocker.
Bottom Curve.
Slow constant curve blending to flatter curve into Step Bottom and Dragonfly tail release.
Rails.
Type, benefits, volume flow.
Super round displacement hull blending to sharp Dragonfly tail.
Deck.
Specialties and benefits.
Subtly recessed deck contour, aligns with the stance of the rider, helps a lot for take off, control and quicker, more sensitive pump response.
Bottom.
Type and benefits.
Displacement hull for quick acceleration, Step Bottom for exceptional release. Dragonfly tail kick.
Nose.
Special purpose, shape.
Pointy, sleek nose for mininum drag.
Tail.
Special purpose, shape.
Dragonfly raised tail for paddle stability and clearance when turning or on foil.
Finbox.
2x US 16” long box.
Vent.
Standard vent screw to facilitate travel. Located behind the pad.
Leash.
Standard leash cup to secure your board. Located behind the vent plug toward the tail.
Pad.
Thermoformed heat sealed Flat Cord deck pad with cuts for weight saving and water deflection.
Technology.
Vacuum Lamination. We apply our proprietary high-end vacuum lamination process developed on Maui, formulated to withstand even harsh water impact, without effect on hull integrity or stance area. Adapted from the Ginxu line, this technology offers peace of mind in all water conditions.
Construction.
Carbon Monocoque. The deck and stance area are integrated into the hull via a Carbon Monocoque. By bonding the carbon to the core through vaccum lamination, we ensure its superior material qualities get translated into the body of the board, creating a supremely light and stiff hull.
Materials.
Carbon. The entire board gets vacuum laminated in Plain Weave Carbon. Additionally, the deck receives Uni-Directional Carbon coverage for ultimate structural strength. Lastly the padded stance area is reinforced with Biaxial Carbon, providing all the benefits of high-end non-crimp fabrics.
Precision CNC shaped and hand-built to our exact standards, every model, Stock or Custom, adheres to the non-stop evolving technologies we have developed on Maui since 1994.
Stock Model with custom pad.
Precision CNC shaped and hand-built to our exact standards, every model, Stock or Custom, adheres to the non-stop evolving technologies we have developed on Maui since 1994.
Stock Model with custom pad.
Feeling.
Excellent acceleration, quick release, medium stability. The Ginxu Dragonfly will pick up and fly immediately. Due to its slim and elegant outline, in the water it offers only medium lateral stability, however longitudinal stability is excellent.
Character.
Downwind Sup performer. Light wind wing accessible. The Dragonfly wants to go downwind, it will push you and enable you at the same time. Made to go the extra mile, and then some.
From its inception the Ginxu Dragonfly was imagined and engineered with Sup performance in mind. Outline, shape and construction all cater to paddling.
Slater Trout on Stock Model.
From its inception the Ginxu Dragonfly was imagined and engineered with Sup performance in mind. Outline, shape and construction all cater to paddling.
Slater Trout on Stock Model.
The Ginxu Dragonfly is made for extensive trips down the coast or open waters. Bring friends. Bring time. You will be rewarded.
Kai and Ridge Lenny on Stock Model.
The Ginxu Dragonfly is made for extensive trips down the coast or open waters. Bring friends. Bring time. You will be rewarded.
Kai and Ridge Lenny on Stock Model.
The sky is the limit when it comes to building your Custom Model. Your options for final touches include the list below, but are obviously not limited to these. As with anything custom, just ask us.
Color Bog
Paint Over Glass
Pure Camo Carbon
Pure Carbon
Resin Tint
Everything influences everything:
I was born in Madagascar in 1970 and spent my early childhood playing in the ocean. When I was 10, my family decided to move to Guadeloupe in the Caribbean, where I discovered my passion for water sports through windsurfing. I would race my brother and always lose, but I loved it so much that I would finish the course anyway.
When I was 13, we moved to San Diego, where my love for the waves continued to grow as I started surfing. I would ride my skateboard to the beach after school every day. I met Joe Blair, a local shaper who built my first custom board there. He was cool enough to let me watch while he shaped it, and this is where this feeling for shaping and building boards started.
I would ride my skateboard to the beach after school every day. I met Joe Blair, a local shaper who built my first custom board there. He was cool enough to let me watch while he shaped it, and this is where this feeling for shaping and building boards started.
Being a passionate windsurfer in San Diego was frustrating as it’s not very windy. So, I would caravan with friends to Baja as often as possible. On one of those drives, I met someone who offered me a job on Maui, the Mecca of windsurfing. That was all it took, and I was on a plane the following week.
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Hi, I am wondering if this concept would work with a windsurf sail for light wind foiling as it looks like it will make it much easier to take off compared to a regular foil board. Do you have any plans for a version with a mast track for the bigger sizes? Maybe even as a custom model?
Best,
Ivan
200 lbs riding the 7.7" Dragonfly. Only 3 sessions in and my mind has been blown! I got this board for DW, SUP foiling in waves, flat water pop ups and light wind winging, but I just came off the water in 30 knot Arlington/Gorge-type conditions using a 3m DD wing. I never would have believed that one of these DW boards could be so fun in large swell with a wing. I didn't even miss riding my 72L Ginxu! The pitch control with the longer board combined with only 20" width makes for a great carving platform. The bottom shape just accelerates instantly to foil. Too much fun!!
Hi,
I am on my way learning to SUP foil DW and desperately need help with board size choice. I am a three year wing foiler with a decent level. I can do the usual stuff on the foil, no problem. Can connect the bump only a little but practice on every wing foil session to get better. I ride in Mallorca Spain and we have 10-15 knots usually then there are days with stronger wind, of course. In the summer we have the thermic winds every day for about 4 months. I am going to learn to SUP foil DW. I am a paddler since 5 years, even though the paddling has suffered last years to the fun of wing foiling. But i have good balance and can paddle straight, do J-strokes and all of that. Also DW sup paddling is a fun session. Even though I stay in up to half a meter high waves only. I have tried 6 different SUP foil DW boards to try to figure out what size would be good for me. I have tried them mostly in flat water or in very small chop. I have tried these boards: Sunova 6’9”x 22,1/2” 111L and Sunova 6’9”x 26” 128L, 1x Starboard 7’4”x21,1/2” 115L, Appletree 7’3”x21 110L, 1x Armstrong 7’7”x21”, 120 L and your Dragonfly 8’2”. And my clear favourite is the longest. Your 8’2” 121L. The other boards were all shorter. I understand the length helps a lot. The board I have tried have all been around 21-22” wide. But the shorter were far too unstable for me to start on, even in flat or with a little chop. The Dragonfly 8’2” was the only board that I could paddle straight easily and then focus to add power in the paddle strokes. Now to my question. I am 75 kg, 184cm tall. Do i order the 8’2” 121L or could it be better for me learning on the 7’7” 110L board? That is the question, I don’t know if what I have explained helps enough? The Armstrong board, 7’7”x21”, 120L i tried was a bit ok, but still not close to the 8’2”. I am afraid if I order the 7’7” it will also be too difficult, but then again I think I would learn pretty fast and then the 7’7 would be a better choice in the long run! This is even more complicated than choosing my first wing foil board. I’m on my 8th wing foil board now. I’d like to be a bit more clever choosing boards regarding the DW boards.
Thank you in advance for all input I can get. I will order a Dragonfly, but what size….?
Best regards
Fredric
hello, I received my dragonfly 135l last month, I'm super happy with this board. Also, I live in the San Francisco area, we haven't had much wind this summer, so it was great to winging with the dragonfly.
I have a question about the position of the feet. Where should I put the front foot, I put it on the central mat above the 9 red dots, I feel like I'm a little behind, if I compare to the videos on youtube, the riders place their foot much further forward but they don't have the 135l.
I have another question, for winging I'm interested in a Ginxu, I currently have a 6*30 134l board, I wing a lot (15-20 times/month) I weigh 95-97kg, I hesitate between the Ginxu 105 or 120 l. What do you advise me.
Will you soon release a new model replacing the Ginxu?
Thanks.
Francois
The future of light wind foiling:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq13kvq1KpI&t=19s
What Size Ginxu Dragonfly is right for me? (I'm 6'0' 200LBs.) What size Dragonfly does Slater Trout ride? He's a bigger dude like me. Thanks!
Hey Travy,
Thank you for reaching out!
Slater is 205lbs and is super happy with the 135L 8’4. Let me know if you would like me to connect you with a nearby dealer! Would be stoked to get you set up!
All the best,
Logan Bediamol
ktsurfing.com
logan@forwardmaui.com
Shop Phone: (808)-575-2200
My best decision this year was to buy a downwind board. It's a light wind weapon.
@irf888
Awesome. You guys have cracked Merlin’s magical code for a light wind setup many thought impossible. Now your body will never rest! Enjoy and thanks for the video.
Ps: you’ve officially killed light wind kite foiling.
Impressions of my first day winging with a Dragonfly 6'9'' (95 L). Couldn't be happier, that board unlocks the low wind days.
https://vimeo.com/844382905
Hi Fransicio just to let you know. Picked up the board yesterday afternoon en it really looks great. Working nightshift now will try to get on the water with it asap.
Hi, guys @ktsurfing. Just wanted to let you know I really like your wing boards. Due to an accident I had to give up windsurfing and surfing and happy I discovered winging. Really impressed with the wing drifter 5'4 56 liter and also loving the 5'2 80 liter version. Can't wait for my ordered 8'4 dragonfly downwinder. Keep up the good work and thanks for the already nice moments on your boards and knowing some magical moments with them are waiting. Grtzz Marc
Marc
On May 29, 2023
To Department: Foiling
Inquiry About: Ginxu Dragonfly
I am trying to punch through this most difficult sport I have ever been a part of: sup downwind foiling
I currently have a 6’8” 18.5” 90L and can barely Stand on it in bumps. I used the lift 170 and still only managed to get up on foil by what seems an accident. I need help and expertise in where I should go from here. My friend Phil just got his custom dragonfly and is very happy with it so far. Thank you!
Jed
Hey Jed,
Thanks for reaching out to us! We are more than happy to help.
SUP Downwinding is definitely quite the challenge. If you don’t mind, it would help us out a bit if you answered the following questions so we can get a better idea about what would be the best board/size for you:
Where are you located?
How long have you been foiling? Winging?
What would you say your skill level is?
Is your 6’8 90L the only board you’ve tried?
How big is Phil’s board? Have you gotten a chance to ride it?
Thanks,
Logan Bediamol
ktsurfing.com
logan@forwardmaui.com
Shop Phone: (808)-575-2200
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