Shorter, Wider, Better? The 2025 F-One Rocket Wing Crossover Breaks the Rules

A new foilboard has been getting checked out of the demo room quite a bit. The F-One Rocket Wing Crossover bridges the gap between the Rocket Wing S and the Rocket Midlength. While it still falls into the midi board category, it's shorter and wider. So who is this board for, and what are the advantages of this shape?

What Is the F-One Rocket Wing Crossover?

As the name implies, it falls between a couple other boards in the F-One range. It's longer and narrower than the Rocket Wing S, but shorter and wider than the Rocket Midlength. The board the guys have been testing is 74 liters and measures 5'4 x 21.7" x 4.7". That's about an inch and a half wider and 2 or 3 inches shorter than your typical midi board.

The bottom of the board is quite flat between the tail cutout and the midline halfway to the front. This adds stability and efficiency. The rails also maintain much of the board's width with very modest chines.

The foil track isn't too long, but it's well-placed and the guys had no issues setting their mast where they wanted it.

There is a cutout in the tail of the board. That helps the board to release from the water when you kick it up to get on foil. It also gives the water somewhere to go when you need to pump the board a bit to get up in lighter winds.

The pad on the top of the board is the quality you'd expect of F-One. It's not at all slippery, whether you're barefoot or in booties. It's got inserts for straps. There's even a small pad at the high point of the board so it won't get scuffed while you've got it flipped over to put the foil on. We can appreciate attention to detail like that.

Near the scuff pad you'll see the vent plug. Be sure to tighten that down before you get on the water. Just use a quarter in the slot and hand-tighten it. Remember- tight is good... too tight is broken!

The board's construction is very sturdy, which is no surprise from F-One. It's pretty average for weight, but lighter boards are more fragile and this is intended to be a board for anyone.

What Are the Advantages of the Crossover?

Because it's wider than a typical midlength board, it's a more stable platform. And its shorter length gives you better performance in the waves.

If you choose one of the larger sizes, the Crossover can be a one-board quiver. It'll work in just about any conditions and across multiple disciplines.

What Are the Tradeoffs of the Crossover's Shape?

Compared to a longer midi board, you'll need a bit more power to get up on foil, so it won't be quite as easy to get up to speed in light winds.

To keep the volume up while reducing the board's length, F-One had to make the Crossover a bit thicker. That puts your feet a little further from the foil. Of course, it's not a dealbreaker, but it's nice when you can feel more connected to your foil.

Who Is the Crossover For?

This board is perfect for foilers who are ready to move up from their first beginner board. It's still wide and stable enough to give them the confidence they need, but it's got the length that will give you extra efficiency. It's a board that lets you size down without giving up too much in volume.

It's also good for wingers who like waves. It's surfy and loves being powered up. It's short like a prone board, but wider and with more volume.

Although it's got "wing" in the name and it is an excellent wing board, you can easily cross over into other disciplines with it. It'll work well for Foil Driving, prone surfing, and even parawing.

What Do the Guys Think?

Although it's kind of a niche board, the Crossover does hit a sweet spot that you won't find in the rest of the lineup. If you do most of your riding in 15 knots and up, you'll be very happy on this board. With its width and volume, you can even size down without feeling unstable. If you do take it out in winds under 15, you can size up your wing or foil and still get going.

Jeff, Ryan, and Tucker have all been out on the Crossover, and they've been having a lot of fun with it. It really speaks well of a board when they keep grabbing it after they've done their mandatory testing. It's a good size for Lake Michigan on 15-25 knot days with its blend of performance, stability, and efficiency, and it makes an excellent all-around board.

They like the increased performance while still enjoying a cush, stable ride that you can feel confident on right away. Longer, narrower midis usually have a bit of an adjustment period, and you don't have as much room for changing your foot position. None of that was an issue with the Crossover.

If it sounds like the Crossover might fill an empty spot in your quiver, give us a call and we'll make sure you get the size that will meet your goals on the water and help you enjoy the stoke!

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