F-One Rocket Mid Length 2024: test and review
📌 Quick Answer: The F-One Rocket Mid Length 2024 is an elongated wing foil board (6'0-inch, 105L) with bamboo construction, weighing only 5.94 kg.
In summary
- Designed for light to moderate wind, it delivers immediate planing, surprising stability despite its narrow 21-inch width, and unexpected handling for its length.
- Looking for a high-performance wing foil board for light wind conditions?
- The F-One Rocket Mid Length 2024 is a game-changing elongated format for your light to moderate wind sessions.
- With its 6'0-inch shape and ultra-light bamboo construction (5.94 kg for 105L), it will surprise you with its planing performance and versatility.
📌 Quick Answer
The F-One Rocket Mid Length 2024 is an elongated wing foil board (6'0-inch, 105L) crafted with bamboo construction, weighing in at just 5.94 kg. Designed for light to moderate wind, it offers immediate planing, surprising stability despite its narrow 21-inch width, and unexpected handling for its length. It's ideal for riders from beginner to advanced. Starting from €1,689.
Are you searching for a high-performance wing foil board for light wind? The F-One Rocket Mid Length 2024 is an elongated format that will change your game for sessions in light to moderate conditions. With its 6'0-inch shape and ultra-light bamboo construction (5.94 kg for 105L), it will surprise you with its planing performance and versatility.
Yves Baudoux put it to the test in various wind conditions, from 6 to 18 knots. Here's his complete review of this board, which "incredibly surprised" him.
🎯 In short
Product: F-One Rocket Mid Length 2024 - Wing Foil Board
Tester: Yves Baudoux
Tested size: 6'0-inch / 105L / 21-inch width
Construction: Bamboo, 5.94 kg
Conditions: Moderate wind (14-18 kts, Strike 3.5 and Swing 4m) + ultra-light wind (6-8 kts, Origin 5.5 and CWC 6m)
Program: Light wind, freeride, downwind, allround
Price: from €1,689
Verdict: the chef's surprise, immediate planing and unexpected versatility
In 30 seconds
- 6'0-inch mid length format: more lift and glide for light wind without compromising handling.
- Ultra-light bamboo construction: 5.94 kg for 105L, with lightness comparable to carbon.
- Immediate planing start: exceptional performance in light to ultra-light conditions.
- Surprising stability: despite being only 21-inch wide, its sharp rails are highly effective.
- Proven durability: it survived being run over by a car without damage.
Summary
Technical Characteristics of the F-One Rocket Mid Length
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | F-One |
| Model | Rocket Mid Length 2024 |
| Type | Mid length wing foil board |
| Use | Light wind, freeride, downwind, allround |
| Size tested | 6'0-inch / 105L |
| Width | 21-inch |
| Construction | Bamboo |
| Weight | 5.94 kg (105L) |
| Rails | Prominent, for stability |
| Price | From €1,689 |
Highlights and limitations
✅ Highlights
- Immediate planing start, exceptional in light and ultra-light wind.
- Remarkable lightness: 5.94 kg in bamboo, comparable to carbon.
- Surprising stability despite the narrow 21-inch width.
- Unexpected handling: the length doesn't hinder carving.
- Proven strength: robust and durable bamboo construction.
- Versatility: from beginner to advanced, for light to moderate wind.
- Rail never in contact during turns thanks to the narrow width.
Limitations
- Mid-length format: This board has a larger footprint than a classic board, making transport a bit more involved.
- Light wind orientation: This board is less effective in strong wind conditions.
- High-end price: This board starts at €1,689.
Photos
Tested by Yves Baudoux
The Chef's Surprise
Yves put the F-One Mid Length 6'0-inch / 105L through its paces in two distinct conditions. First, he rode in moderate wind (14-18 knots) with a Strike 3.5 and a Swing 4m. Then, he took it out in ultra-light wind (6-8 knots), pairing it with an Origin 5.5 and a CWC 6m.
The bamboo construction keeps the weight at just 5.94 kg for 105L. Yves was so surprised by its lightness that he had to confirm twice he hadn't accidentally received a carbon version.
On-Water Performance
Initially, Yves had reservations about the length and its impact on handling. These doubts were quickly dispelled:
Solidity: practically intact even after a car ran over it. Handling: contrary to expectations, the length does not hinder carving at all. The narrow width ensures the rail never touches in turns. Planing: immediate take-off, ideal for moderate wind conditions with a small foil or small wing, and especially exceptional in light to ultra-light conditions. Stability: despite being only 21-inch wide, the Mid Length is very stable thanks to its prominent rails.
Yves's Verdict
The F-One Mid Length 6'0-inch / 105L offers good performance in moderate wind conditions, without being cumbersome despite its length. Its planing start is incredible, even more evident in truly light conditions. Yves is "incredibly surprised by the versatility of this shape and that a 105L board can be so appealing".
Key feedback.
Key Takeaways
The F-One Rocket Mid Length is an elongated wingfoil board that excels in light to moderate wind conditions. Its bamboo construction weighs 5.94 kg for 105L, a lightness comparable to carbon. The planing start is immediate, stability is surprising for 21-inch wide, and carving handling is not compromised by the length. It's the ideal format to extend your sessions when the wind drops, or to ride in conditions that other boards cannot exploit.
Who is the F-One Rocket Mid Length for?
✅ Ideal for
- Riders who want to ride in light and ultra-light wind.
- Those looking to extend their sessions when the wind dies down.
- Riders who enjoy downwind and long-distance freeride.
- Beginners who want a stable and easy-to-take-off board
- Advanced riders who need a complementary board for light wind days.
Less Suitable For
- Riders who exclusively ride in strong wind.
- Those looking for a compact board for travel.
- Pure freestyle riders who prefer a shorter board.
Verdict
The F-One Rocket Mid Length 2024 is a real surprise. This elongated 6'0-inch format in bamboo construction (5.94 kg) offers immediate planing and unexpected versatility. Handling is not sacrificed by the length, stability is remarkable despite the 21-inch width, and its solidity is proven. Whether you are a beginner looking for an easy-to-take-off board or an advanced rider wanting to make the most of light wind days, the Rocket Mid Length is a format worth trying. The new V2 (starting from €1,689) continues this philosophy.
Our take in one sentence
"The F-One Rocket Mid Length is the chef's surprise: a 105L board that makes you forget it's there on the water, with immediate planing and versatility that defies expectations."
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Source: field test by Yves Baudoux. Photos: F-One / GlissEvolution.
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