Gunnar Biniasch is a seasoned waterman, board shaper, and foil designer with a deep-rooted passion for innovation in board sports. With a background in kiteboarding spanning decades, he has been a key figure in the evolution of high-performance equipment. As one of the board shapers for Indiana Paddle & Surf, Gunnar has played a pivotal role in crafting cutting-edge SUP, wing, and foil boards tailored for both competition and recreational use.
Beyond shaping boards, Gunnar is highly skilled in foil design, pushing the boundaries of hydrodynamics to enhance performance across various disciplines, from downwind foiling to freestyle and race setups. His expertise has made him a respected name in the industry, with a reputation for designing efficient, high-speed, and maneuverable foils that cater to the ever-growing demands of water sports enthusiasts.
We met Gunnar at the annual “boot” show in in DĂĽsseldorf and talked to him about his year on the water, how sees the current developments in the foil industry particularly the pump foiling and of course the one thing everybody is talking about: The Parawing Trend.
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Talking about 2 foils in this video
Baracuda High Performance Foil
The Barracuda XL High Aspect Front Wing is designed for foilers who crave extreme efficiency and speed. This front wing delivers exceptional performance under a wide range of conditions.
Features: High efficiency gliding, High speeds – Monobloc-System – Gulwing Shape
Available in multiple sizes.
Condor XL – Worldrecord Foil
The Condor XL is our largest and most advanced pump foil front wing, developed with JĂ©rĂ´me Baudoux, the first to pump continuously for over 3 hours. With a 12.6 aspect ratio and a 1696 mm wingspan, it offers unmatched glide and extended pumping times. Nicolas Iten set a 4.02-hour pump foil world record using the Condor XL. Despite its size, its precisely designed profile ensures both efficiency and agile turning.
