A quick chat with Sabfoil Team to better understand the innovative concept
A quick chat with Sabfoil Team to better understand the innovative concept
Q: “Does what a fuselage is supposed to do: fly on its own.”What do you mean by that?A: Exactly that. The Blackbird fuselage isn’t just a connector between wings. It actively generates lift, it contributes to balance, and it flies like a secondary microfoil. It becomes part of the hydrodynamics, not just a structural piece.
Hydrodynamic Efficiency and Drag
Q: How does the Blackbird improve hydrodynamic efficiency?A: Its streamlined shape reduces total drag. This means less resistance, smoother transitions in pumping, touchdowns, or rail-to-rail moves.Q: Does it help with lift and early takeoff?A: Yes. The Blackbird generates additional lift. That allows you to take off earlier and even use smaller wings at the same wind strength. That’s maximum active hydrodynamic efficiency.Q: You mentioned it works like a microfoil. How exactly?A: It lightens the load on the rear stabilizer, optimizes foil balance, and reduces drag from the stab. The result is more net speed and cleaner flow toward the stabilizer.Q: What about stability at higher speeds?A: The Blaclkbird minimizes cavitation and residual turbulence, which leads to improved longitudinal stability. In practice: flatter, smoother, and more responsive trim, with less “nodding,” even when you’re pushing smaller foils at high speed.
Construction and Structural StiffnessQ: Let’s talk about build quality. What makes it different?A: We designed the Blackbird with a wide, flat profile that resists torsion and flex. Compared to a cylindrical fuselage, it has about +20% torsional stiffness.Q: Is the structural core special?A: Absolutely. It’s aerospace-inspired, comparable to an aircraft wing, with optimized load distribution. It withstands hard landings and abrupt touches without compromising performance.
Versatility and Performance GainsQ: On the water, what does the rider actually feel?A: Cleaner flight, faster glide, smooth riding and more stability. You notice it right away in jibes, pumping, and touchdowns.Q: And in terms of performance in different conditions?A: Thanks to smart volume distribution, you get less drag even in aggressive rail-to-rail maneuvers. It’s faster downwind, more stable in bump & jump, and lets you go further with less effort.Q: So it even extends the wings’ operating range?A: Exactly. With the Blackbird, your wings perform beyond their usual limits. It’s not just about more speed—it’s about efficiency, control, and range.
Ciao a tutti, sono Fabio Calò (ITA-720), ho iniziato a fare windsurf all’età di 13 anni e da quel momento è diventata la mia più grande passione, poi la mia vita e il mio lavoro. Campione Italiano Wave nel 2013 e 2015. Vivo a Torbole sul Garda e respiro l’aria del windsurf 365 giorni all’anno.
