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The young sport is still developing. While older wing models were often stretched and held by means of rods, the influence of kite development is currently becoming increasingly important: The wing is made of light kite fabric, which is stretched by inflatable air tubes. Some brands use struts with
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The reason for the moderate success of all these developments is a physical one: friction. Wings that are big enough to move a sluggish traditional board (including the rider) have to be big, unwieldy and heavy. Newer, lightweight, efficient, inflatable wings offer enough propulsion when combined
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Wing surfing companies have founded an organization for the sport called the Global
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