WL1400/BB - Leviathan Blackbird 1400 | Hydrofoil Sabfoil Front Wing
Blackbird 1400 Leviathan - Front Wing
High-speed pumping meets race-inspired profiles: maximize your glide with the active-lift Blackbird fuselage.
Breaking the Drag Barrier
Standard high-surface wings often hit a "glass ceiling"—they lift early, but they drag heavy, limiting your ability to hunt faster wakes or sustain high-speed glide. For the rider who has mastered the basics of the WLT1350/BB and is looking for the next technical frontier, the challenge is no longer just staying up; it’s about velocity, efficiency, and the radical thrill of a high-performance profile.
The Power of the Integrated Blackbird Fuselage
The Leviathan 1400 Blackbird represents a bold departure from traditional pumping shapes. By merging Race-derived profiles with an outline inspired by Downwind efficiency, we’ve created a wing that thrives on speed.
The secret weapon of the Blackbird Line is the integrated active-lift fuselage. Unlike standard setups, the fuselage itself features a dedicated hydrodynamic profile that contributes to the hydrofoil flight. This ingenious engineering solves the "big wing" paradox: it makes a radical, high-aspect wing significantly more accessible and forgiving during the critical take-off phase. The result is a setup that bridges the gap between technical mastery and pure fun, allowing even the most ambitious riders to achieve consistent Dead Starts and relentless glide.
Tech & Feel
Lifting Blackbird Fuselage: The integrated fuselage isn't just a connection point; its sculpted profile generates lift, making this high-performance wing surprisingly easy to get out of the water.
Race-Derived Thin Profile: Drastically reduces parasitic drag. You will feel an immediate increase in top-end speed, allowing you to chase down boat wakes that were previously too fast to catch.
Downwind-Inspired Outline: The extreme wingspan provides unmatched glide efficiency. Once you find the "sweet spot," the wing carries its own momentum, requiring less physical input to maintain flight.
Dead Start Consistency: Thanks to the added lift from the Blackbird fuselage, the WL1400 provides the stable platform needed for dock starts, rewarding good technique with an immediate, clean release.
Progressive Challenge: While more accessible than a pure race wing, the WL1400 encourages rider progression. It demands precise pitch control but rewards you with a "live" and reactive feel that standard pumping wings simply cannot match.
The Design Philosophy
The WL1400 is a specialized tool for the ambitious rider. We’ve taken the raw speed of a race wing and made it "rideable" through integrated fuselage technology. It’s a challenge to master, but a revelation once you feel the glide.
| Front Wing - Span | 1380 mm |
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| Front Wing - Surface | 1549 cm2 |
| Front Wing - Root Chord | 173 mm |
| Front Wing - Aspect Ratio | 12,3 |
| Front Wing - Maximum Thickness | 18 mm |
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| Front Wing - Weight (ca.) | 2190 g |
| Front Wing - Material | Full Carbon Monoblock |