I’m looking for any and all design files for different wings. I would like to find something suitable for a local CNC shop to cut a wing for me.
- ideally a front wing with ~2000cm/sq atm
- any links or online resources would be great too
thanks guys.
It will cost you a lot more than just buying a good wing from Gong.
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Just buy a decent second hand wing off Facebook or another marketplace platform. There’s really no point making wings. I’ve bought top quality wings for less than the price of raw materials. I only ever find it worth making my own fuselages or adaptors.
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thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately there isn’t many fb marketplace used finds to be had where I’m located. I’m interested in creating my own wing and learning a bit more about hydrodynamics/fiber glassing/etc
I’ve watched a few different youtube’s of guys buying pre-cut EPS or wood core from clearwaterfoils.com and then fiber glassing.
If you had any other resources or directions that point in me better down that path. i would really appreciate it.
Use the research tool to view what people have created here.
Visit the Gong website and review their product info.
Visit fibreglass product websites and read there.
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winghopper.com is a decent place to design your own.
Also https://finfoil.io/
If you have a 3d printer its probably the best way to get something good. CNC in comparison is expensive unless you have a friend or you already have one.
I still say if you are starting out get something that you know works like the Gong xover. Its on sale as well. Lots of people on here use it. I have a gong curve setup with 3 sizes since its so reasonable priced. I am a an experienced board builder and decided to go this way instead oh making my own.
Cheers
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absolute legend.
this is exactly what i was looking for.
I do indeed have access to a 3D printer…but yeah after going a bit further down the rabbit hole i really appreciate your Gong xover recommendation even more lol. I will no doubt be getting a Gong wing at some point. (im in the usa, tariffs might be painful)
I do think I’m going to go a bit further down the rabbit hole though as well…
just in case someone is following my breadcrumbs i have a couple of additional helpful youtube’s linked at the bottom.
WingHopper is absolutely great.
Flukes How to make a Flat Basic Hydrofoil (1/15 series of videos)
Flukes ‘How to Build a Hydrofoil at Home’ free design and PDFs
https://flukeskitesurfing.com/hydrofoil-plans-v3
i haven’t searched thoroughly yet, but i feel like i might be able to find some type of model airplane glider wing with good enough specs to use as a core.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Wing_Bot/
You can use this bot to get a foil section for your desired use. I think it’s a good starting points.
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