Emissary - High Performance Wing and Prone

Brilliance

44l emissary is perfection. Went from 58l other brand to this. Super easy to pop up even in very light winds, easy to paddle (I’m short so need to paddle out), amazingly stable in touch downs, so far performs in super light to super over powered - flat water & wind swell -definitely a fun progression board. Beautifully crafted and made.

Emissary 55L 75kg rider

I wanted to have a few sessions of test before giving my review. I am shoked how i did not need adaptation. This board is more stable than my 60L rocket : when you have a few speed, the side to side balance is locked and you can quickly stand up in confidence . I can ride with no fear of touch down, the board keeps its speed with comfort if i hit the water. I like carving, and the narrow profil (3,5’’ less than the f one) is just amazing. The low end ability is better than my 75L board (5.2’ for 23’’), but i need some sessions to be confident before using the emissary if the wind reduce (-20L than my 75kg weight, and only 1,5 year of experience).

Ready to take it to the next level?

Ladies (but Gents too) if you are comfortable on a 60L +/-board (which I think many of us are after being on the water for the past 3 years) and looking to make the jump to the next level of your winging ability, you may appreciate this review. I am 5'7" 130lbs (in a bikini) and a decades long windsurfer. I wasn't looking to go to a small board I just wanted to get more action in the waves and wanted to look at more sporty board shapes. After using the sizing tool, talking to Greg (way to many times) and putting more thought into this than I did in having children- I went with the recommended 5' Emissary. Yes, it is 44L and about 75% buoyancy (my knees are about 2-3" underwater on the back end of the board when I am balancing to stand up) but don't get hung up on the volume and stick with focusing on the length comparison to what you are riding now when you make your decision, you'll get what I mean once you get comfortable on it. The first weekend I went from 2-3 tries getting up each time in "iffy wind" to 1-2 times in both the ebb and flood (we are in the delta). Once you get the balance and have the slightest amount of forward momentum the board planes effortlessly. With the narrower board you are only balancing the pitch (front and back)- no longer also the roll (side to side) as you do with the wider boards. It turns on a dime with change to spare and foot switches are automatic (there are less choices where to put your feet, so it is easier). It carves super easily and is so fun! You will love this board if you go into the new partnership with an open mind and give yourself a little time.