FLYSURFER POW V2 🔥 LA PARAWING MONOPEAU (PRESQUE) PARFAITE !

Product reviewed

Flysurfer “POW V2” (single-skin monopeau/parawing) freeride/freeriding wing, mainly compared to POW V1.

The reviewer also:

• mentions testing the Flysurfer ZAP (double-skin freerace version)
• briefly discusses how related competitors handle bag/pack behavior

Key features mentioned

• Single-skin construction with V1 lineage, plus many V2 improvements
• Designed for freeride / fast riding / surfing / freeflying
  • aims for going fast while keeping para/monopeau-like characteristics
• New sizes / wider usable range
  • surfaces listed: 1.7, 2.3, 3m, 4m, 5.5
  • highlights that the 3m size was sorely missing previously
• Delivery & carry
  • comes in a small SPI bag that rolls with a clip (no zippers)
  • includes repair kit and small user manual
  • ~18L backpack storage mentioned as available via Flysurfer
  • waist strap + clip to prevent flopping during pumping
• Harness/gear
  • escape belt / stage belt (Flysurfer style) offered as an option for storing/packing the wing
  • a soft harness piece is provided and pre-installed on the bar
    • thin/discreet; not cumbersome when not used
• Bar/bridle improvements
  • simplified bridle
    • no pulleys by default (shorter/less complex bridle vs V1)
  • color-coded line indicators
    • leading edge/tips, plus three distinct colors at bar/bridle
    • helps distinguish front vs back, especially during learning/knot situations
  • marked, shorter line system
    • from 4m down to 2.3
    • reviewer notes V1 had long-line issues on big sizes
• Packing usability
  • emphasis on easy packing even with short lines
    • wing “sucks in” when pulling front lines
  • reviewer claims it’s ultra-easy packing vs some other parawings that require difficult bear-aways to pack

Pros (unique points called out)

• Huge improvement over V1 in handling/accessibility

  • V1 “bar sensitivity” issue (hand placement affecting window/jerks) is greatly smoothed out—almost disappeared on V2
  • feels more beginner-friendly and more forgiving of imperfect hand placement
  • also helps when you’re tired

• Better range / power management

  • new sizes close underpowered gaps and reduce too-large jumps between sizes (e.g., between 1.7 and 2.5 in wind ranges)
  • 2.3 and 3m praised for “punch” and strong power-to-weight per cm²

• Short lines + streamlined bridle

  • short lines (notably from 4m down) help medium-to-light wind navigation
  • bridle described as non-abrasive/streamlined, with few knots
  • contrasts with another brand’s bridle: “shocked by the number of knots”

• Storage bag performance

  • bag called one of the best
  • air expulsion when rolled helps keep water out
  • not fully waterproof, but designed for water use while taking the wing in/out

• Maneuverability

  • super maneuverable, “doesn’t yank you”
  • controllable sheeting changes
  • quick/reliable jibes/tacks with good modulation

• Profile stability / strength in strong wind

  • “super locked” profile: doesn’t flap and doesn’t close even when depowered
  • framed as a major advantage versus typical monopeau weaknesses

Cons / weak points mentioned

• Depower regression vs V1

  • in stronger/gustier/complicated high-range conditions, reviewer felt depower is lacking vs V1
  • depower issue means needing to tend/shift down a surface below your target

• Fix required (small modification)

  • fix involves repositioning the “C’s” on the bridle
  • pulley-based version is also referenced later
  • even if easy/cheap, the reviewer still views “you might need to modify it” as a downside

• Industry-wide note

  • reviewer heard feedback that Ozone Pocket Rocket V2 also regressed depower compared to its V1 (though improved elsewhere), suggesting depower tradeoffs may show up across brands

The “small mod” (core workaround)

Cost/time

• about $10
• about ~5 minutes
• 0 time if you already have the pulley parts

What it does

• changes bridle behavior to add dynamic depower
  • when sheeted out / releasing, bridle elements move so the wing depowers and “breathes” more
  • when sheeted in, the bridle moves forward automatically to restore deep power

Outcome claimed

• fixes high-range depower regression
• improves venting/breathing while keeping the profile locked
• prevents the wing from overshooting back in the window (as described for the “pulley” setup)

Performance / real-world observations (qualitative + numbers)

• Low-end navigation

  • for the 4m, reviewer says it starts around 12–13 knots (with appropriate foil/board setup)

• Light wind goals

  • wing can be good fun in light wind, helped by power plus easy packing

• Earlier V1 size gaps (context)

  • 1.7 could feel underpowered in certain conditions (reviewer references a 30–35 knots context)
  • V1 had an issue with too-large a jump between 2.5 and 4m

Comparisons made

• Against POW V1

  • V2 improvements: bridle simplification, shorter lines, better packing, less bar sensitivity
  • V2 downside: reduced depower, addressed by the mod

• Against Flysurser ZAP (double-skin freerace)

  • brief impression: ZAP has impressive upwind
  • first ride feeling: “went far upwind” on first try
  • packing uses bear-away and is less suited for quick sandbank redeployment
    • requires emptying more air
  • reviewer implies POW V2 skin is more convenient for redeployment for their use case

• Against other brands’ bags/packing

  • Flysurfer bag is praised vs bags that are only for storage, not designed for water use

• Monopeau vs hybrid notes

  • hybrids like the Altis can be excellent for upwind/power
  • positioning here: POW V2 feels more monopeau-like, but with improved stability/accessibility

Verdict / recommendation

Recommended for freeriding and faster freeride/freeflying when you want a:

• stable
• easy-to-pack
• maneuverable single-skin wing
• with improved accessibility over POW V1

However, if you ride in high/gusty wind ranges, plan on doing the cheap bridle “C/pulley” modification to restore depower performance; otherwise the reviewer felt V2 is slightly weaker than V1 in depower.

Unique points mentioned (consolidated list)

1. POW V2 is freeride/faster freerlying single-skin in the V1 vein with improvements.
2. New sizes include 2.3 and 3m (3m specifically called out as previously missing).
3. Pricing: 1.7 starts at €729; 5.5 up to €1049; 4m €929 (used in light wind).
4. Bag: small SPI rolling bag with clip; praised; includes repair kit and manual.
5. 18L backpack can store one or two parawings.
6. Escape/stage belt offered as an option for packing.
7. Soft harness piece provided and pre-installed on the bar; discreet; not bothersome.
8. Surfaces list and changes vs previous year: adds 2.3/3/4/5.5 vs prior lineup (starting from 1.7).
9. Color-coded indicators for leading edge tips and front/back at bar level.
10. Simplified bridle (less complex, no pulleys by default).
11. Shorter lines from 4m down; fixes earlier V1 long-line flaws.
12. Streamlined bridle with fewer knots; reduces resistance when packing.
13. Pack behavior: “line to center leading edge,” wing “sucked in,” very easy packing even with lines tension.
14. Storage bag usability: rolls tight; air expelled; not fully waterproof but good for water handling.
15. Reduced bar sensitivity vs V1: “almost disappeared,” improves beginner access and reduces destabilizing jerks.
16. Bar ergonomics: shorter bar, gooseneck/clip helps thumb placement for deep power and easier packing.
17. Maneuverability: easy tacks/jibes, sheeting modulation; doesn’t yank.
18. Profile stability: super locked profile; no flapping/closing; “breathes” with mod.
19. Performance: 4m starts about 12–13 knots (with proper setup).
20. High-range depower regression noted vs V1.
21. Modification workaround: shift C elements; ~$10, ~5 minutes; pulley approach referenced; improves deep power + depower dynamic behavior.
22. Community feedback mentioned (e.g., Discord groups).
23. Comparison to other brands: Pocket Rocket V2 depower regression rumor; other bags not designed for water use.
24. ZAP aside: strong upwind for climbs; less suitable for quick sandbank redeployment due to packing/emptying requirements.

Speakers / contributors

• Hadou is the primary reviewer and provides all product-specific impressions and the modification details.
• No other speaker materially contributes different product evaluations in the subtitles beyond mentions like “friends” or “feedback,” and no separate quantified ratings are provided by others.