We have already been able to test the new Naish Glide 1400 Foil. As the name suggests, the foil is designed for an early lift off and a long glide. The intended use is pump foiling, downwinding and light wind wingfoiling. The front wing is also available with a surface area of 1800 cm².
We tested it in combination with the Naish Hover Downwind Board (click HERE for the test) and used it only for wingfoiling.
On land
The Naish Glide 1400 front wing has an aspect ratio of 9.45 with a length of 115 cm. It has a surface area of 1400 cm². It is therefore an extremely stretched wing.
The profile has hardly any bend. It is almost straight. The tips have a slight upward curve.
We flew the Naish Glide 1400 with the Naish Foil Mast Carbon HM with a length of 75 cm. HM stands for High Modulus. It is the highest quality, lightest and therefore most expensive carbon mast in the Naish range. The mast, the mast plate and the mount for the fuselage are made from one piece.
The mast and fuselage are attached with two long screws. A fuselage with a special mount for the front wing was developed for the Naish Glide range to better absorb the forces of the large span. However, the fuselage is compatible with all other Naish masts and rear wings.
New rear wing
Also new is the Naish 2D 250 rear wing. It has an aspect ratio of 7.1 and is simply straight in the side profile without any bend. The surface area is 38.8 cm².
There is an extra thread on the fuselage, which allows you to vary the position of the rear wing. The front wing fits streamlined into the fuselage.
Four closed holes and four holes open to the side are available for mounting the mast plate to the board. The screws with the sliding blocks can be positioned in the mast rail in advance and then only need to be pushed into the holes in the side of the mast plate.
Once the Naish Glide 1400 is fully assembled, it looks very firm and rigid. Absolutely nothing wobbles.
The delivery includes a bag for the entire foil as well as screws and tools. There are also extra protectors for the front and rear wings.
On the water
The Naish Glide 1400 doesn’t need much speed to take off. In light winds, a few pumping movements with the wing are enough to get it going. If the wind is a little stronger, all you need to do is tighten the wing.
Once the Naish Glide 1400 is up, it stays there for a very long time. The name Glide is no coincidence. You really have to stop all movements and put the wing in the neutral position so that it starts to descend at some point.
Thanks to these characteristics, it is now also possible to ride the waves of sports boats. If the waves are slightly bigger, the rider no longer needs to make any pumping movements to keep the foil moving.
The foil can be pumped very well and effectively. It is very stable without wanting to tilt in a certain direction.
Of course, the wingspan is noticeable in the turns. Tight radii and fast movements are not the Naish Glide 1400’s métier, and the same applies to high speeds. But that’s not what the foil was designed for.
In combination with a downwind board and a 5.5 mm wing, you can get going in two to three wind forces.
For us (75 to 80 kg), the Naish Glide 1400 was perfectly adequate, so we can hardly imagine using the larger Glide 1800 for our weight class.
Conclusion
With the Naish Glide 1400, there are hardly any days when you can’t get out on the water. For wingfoiling, the foil only makes sense for us in combination with a downwind board. This combination is made especially for inland areas with inconstant and light wind.
The Naish Glide 1400 is designed for cruising. You can’t expect wild action from it. But that’s not so bad for a relaxed ride into the sunset.
