The Slingshot Project Drag Board is a high-performance parawing, wing, and downwind board, designed to stay right under your feet through fast turns, touchdowns, and open ocean chop. Shaped by Ken Adgate and Kyle Touhey for hard-charging carves, messy touchdowns, and real-world ocean conditions, it releases cleanly from the water when you're pushing it hard.
KEY INFORMATION
Slingshot Project Drag Board, Downwind / wing / parawing board, 6 volumes from 50 to 114 L
What we like
- Rounded bottom: The nose and front section release quickly from the water during touchdowns.
- Aggressive front rail edges: Reduce rail catches and let you redirect the board instead of digging in.
- Increased tail rocker: Prevents the tail from sticking, improving pumping and maneuverability.
- Rocker matched to the swell's curve: Delivers a more natural feel in the bumps.
- Tuttle box or carbon rails: Provides a direct, rigid, and low-drag connection between the board and foil.
- Designed by riders: Ken Adgate and Kyle Touhey crafted this board for committed riding and real ocean conditions.
Available Volumes
Foil Box
Program
Disciplines
Included / Not included
- ✓ Included: Project Drag Board and board bag.
- ✗ Not included: Mast and foil (the board is designed as a complete system with mast and foil, sold separately).
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
A board designed for committed riding.
Project Drag boards are designed for swell and wave riders. Created by Ken Adgate and Kyle Touhey for aggressive turns, messy touchdowns, and real ocean conditions, they remain stable when you're pushing hard. With its unique rocker line, rounded bottom, and aggressive rail edges, the board releases cleanly from the water and prevents rail catch when you're laying into a turn. This is a board built by riders who push boundaries, made to maintain control and speed when you're fully committed.
Key shape characteristics.
The rounded bottom allows the nose and front section to lift quickly and cleanly from the water during touchdowns. Aggressive front rail edges reduce rail catches, allowing the board to redirect rather than stopping you in your tracks. The increased tail rocker prevents the tail from sticking, which frees up your pumping and improves maneuverability. Finally, the rocker profile is matched to the curve of the swell for a more natural feel. The rocker, rail geometry, and balanced design all work together to eliminate any unwanted handling quirks once you're up on foil.
Direct board / foil connection.
The Project Drag comes with two mounting systems. The integrated Tuttle box creates a direct, rigid, and low-drag connection between the board and the foil for enhanced control. The carbon track version also offers a rigid, direct link for precise steering. In both cases, the board is designed as a complete system with the mast and foil, creating a more direct connection and reliable performance across different riding conditions.
Who's it for?
The Project Drag is for you if you ride downwind or in the open ocean, want a board that recovers cleanly after touchdowns, and like to push for speed and carve hard. It excels in parawing downwind runs, wing freeride sessions, and fast open ocean conditions. It's also suitable for a wide range of disciplines: beginner, freestyle, freeride, surf / prone, wave riding, and parawing.
SIZE GUIDE
| Volume | Weight (kg) ±5% | Length | Width | Thickness | Deck to box (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 L | 4.0 kg | 67-inch | 19-inch | 5 3/16-inch | 10.6 cm |
| 72 L | 4.4 kg | 70-inch | 19-inch | 5 11/16-inch | 11.7 cm |
| 84 L | 4.8 kg | 72-inch | 20 1/2-inch | 5 7/8-inch | 11.9 cm |
| 95 L | 5.1 kg | 76-inch | 21 1/2-inch | 6 3/16-inch | 12.4 cm |
| 114 L | 5.9 kg | 78-inch | 22 1/2-inch | 6 7/8-inch | 14.0 cm |
Weight refers to the board only. Dimensions for the 50 L size are not provided by Slingshot. All sizes are available with either a Track box (carbon rails) or a Tuttle box. "Deck to box" is the measurement from the deck to the foil box.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Product | Slingshot Project Drag Board |
| Brand | Slingshot |
| Type | Parawing / Wing / Downwind Board |
| Volumes | 50 / 62 / 72 / 84 / 95 / 114 L |
| Foil Box | Track (carbon rails) or Tuttle |
| Design | Ken Adgate & Kyle Touhey |
| Shape | Rounded hull, aggressive front rail edges, increased tail rocker, and a rocker profile tuned for swell. |
| Disciplines | Downwind • Parawing • Wing freeride • Wave |
| Included | Board + boardbag |
FAQ
What sets the Project Drag boards apart?
These boards are designed for hard turning, not take-off. The shape is focused on maintaining control and speed when you're fully committed to a turn.
How do they perform during touchdowns?
The rounded hull and aggressive front rail edges allow the board to release quickly from the water, preventing any sticking or catching.
Why is the tail rocker different?
The increased tail rocker prevents the tail from sticking during pumping and helps the board stay above the water in choppy conditions.
What type of riding are they designed for?
For parawing downwind runs, wing freeride, and high-speed open ocean conditions.
Track or Tuttle: Which foil box should you choose?
Your choice depends on your mast and foil's mounting system. The Track version uses carbon rails, while the Tuttle version has an integrated Tuttle box. Both provide a rigid, direct connection between the board and the foil. If you're unsure about compatibility, please contact us.
Why buy from GlissEvolution?
GlissEvolution offers over 20 years of watersports expertise. Our team of passionate riders tests gear on the local spots of La Baule and Pornichet. We provide responsive, France-based support, and in-store pickup is available at our shop in Pornichet.
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