We were able to test the new Naish ADX 2025 Wing extensively in the 4.0 square metre and 5.0 square metre sizes and took it everywhere from the North Sea to the Baltic to the lake. Naish took almost two years to develop the new all-rounder. This much can be said in advance: it was worth it!
The new ADX is actually available in 11 sizes, from 2.0 square metres to 7.0 square metres.
On land
Unlike many other manufacturers, Naish does not rely on a boom for the ADX 2025, but on an extended front handle. This keeps the pack size small and you can still ride the wing one-handed. Which is crucial for many new freestyle manoeuvres. There is enough space between the handles and middlestrut to be able to ride with gloves even in winter.
Like its predecessor, the middlestrut is slightly curved. The distance between the cloth and the middlestrut tapers towards the rear until the cloth finally rests directly against the end of the rear handle. Its tips as well as the end of the middlestrut are reinforced against abrasion.
The side profile has been toned down in contrast to its predecessor. The Naish ADX 2025 now only forms a slight V shape. Its cloth is relatively taut. There are now two stabilisers on each side of the trailing edge, which give the wing shape with a small batten.
Windows
The windows have also been repositioned and are now located lengthways just above the middlestrut. There are three elongated PVC windows on each side.
The Naish ADX 2025 receives its air via two SUP valves. Its valves make a high-quality impression. The middlestrut and front tube are separate from each other and must be inflated separately. On the one hand, this increases safety as you always have a float in case one air chamber should break. Secondly, it makes it much easier to fold up, as the air can escape quickly.
The bungee leash is kept quite short. Its mount on the wing for the leash has been additionally reinforced. The area behind the front handle is lined with neoprene.
It is transported in a backpack with the option of attaching a pump to the side. The workmanship of the wing appears to be first class.
At the water
You immediately notice the difference to its predecessor. A lot has changed. The Naish ADX 2025 is wonderfully stable in the hand. Nothing can upset it so quickly. As a result, its wind range has also been extended upwards, but without compromising on the lower end. It still gets into planning early. The pull on the handles is not as extreme as with many other early starters.
The long front handle is a real gain and is in no way inferior to a boom. One-handed riding is possible without any problems and also makes further handling much easier.
See through
It’s as if Naish had listened to us when it came to the arrangement of the windows. The overview you get is everything you could wish for. You know exactly what’s going on on the other side.
The rest of the driving behaviour has also improved across the board. During basic manoeuvres such as jibing and tacking, the wing simply lies down into the wind and remains there with a stoic calm until you bring it back again. You can concentrate fully on steering the board or foil and don’t need to worry about the wing.
It also behaves accordingly in the neutral position. In the wave, the Naish ADX 2025 follows you everywhere without bucking.
The same applies to advanced manoeuvres. The wing also remains very stable when backing and jumping 360s and only offers the necessary power when you consciously call on it. During normal jumping, it acts as a good wing and takes you a few metres higher.
But the Naish ADX 2025 is also ideal for racing with friends. You can’t complain about a lack of performance. When going upwind, it is in no way inferior to a pure race wing.
Conclusion
It was worth the wait! With the ADX 2025, Naish has really created a very, very good wing. It is one of the best wings we have ever flown. You could almost call it the perfect all-rounder.
We can really recommend the wing for all skill levels.
The only thing we have to ‘criticise’ is the leash, which is too short.
