The Newest Wing Foil Boards from Omen | Introducing the Emissary and SuperMarine

The Newest Wing Foil Boards from Omen | Introducing the Emissary and SuperMarine


Two new wing foilboards have just dropped from Omen. Tucker, Jeff, and the rest of the shop's wing foilers have really enjoyed riding the Omen Flux this past year, so they're excited to get out on the new SuperMarine and Emissary and bring back an in-depth review of them. In the meantime, we've got an overview of the two new boards to give you an idea of what you can expect if you decide to pick one up right away.

What was the Flux, again?

We'll start with a recap of the Flux so that we can better understand where the two new boards fit in the lineup. The Flux is a high-performance mid-length all-rounder that can be a one-board quiver once you've progressed to the point that you're ready to upgrade from your beginner board. The Flux is available in several sizes, from 4'3.5" x 18" to 5'11" x 21.5" and 36 to 84 liters.

The Flux's design is longer and narrower than more traditional foilboards of its volume, and this, along with its hull shape, makes it efficient in various conditions and lets you size down in volume compared to other shapes. It's actually been Tucker's favorite board since it came in. However, he's excited to try Omen's new offerings since they use a similar setup.

The SuperMarine

While the Flux can be used as a one-board quiver, you can get even more out of your setup by adding the SuperMarine as a light wind board, with your Flux becoming your high-performance board. The SuperMarine is also ideal for larger riders and athletic new riders. It's very user-friendly because you don't need much power to get up, and it's stable even though it's got the longer, narrower shape. Like the Flux, you can easily size down on the SuperMarine.

You get two size options with the SuperMarine. The 95 liter is 6'1" x 22.5" x 5.1" and weighs just over 15 lbs, while the 105 liter is slightly bigger at 6'4" x 23.5" x 5.2" and is 16.3 lbs. They're quite narrow for their length, but don't let that scare you away; the length adds the stability you need from the board, while your foil will take care of the side-to-side stability. Having a board that's too wide can actually throw you around in chop and waves, so the narrower width is a good thing.

There are strap inserts in the SuperMarine so that you can jump with it if you like. It's got a Y configuration up front and a center row of inserts for your back foot. While it's the biggest board in the lineup, it's still only 6'1" and 6'4", so it's pretty nimble. There is a bit of nose in front of your feet, but that's a good thing for jumping since it'll help you to recover in a way that a shorter board can't. Just remember that footstraps should only be used once you're riding confidently.

The SuperMarine is a good pick as a one-board quiver for a larger intermediate to advanced rider, a light wind board for average-sized riders, and prone riding for heavier riders. If you're learning to parawing, you'll want the smallest sail possible, so a larger board is a huge advantage there. It's also a good advanced wave paddle foilboard since it's so fast and efficient. You will need quite a bit of experience to use it this way, but it's a good upgrade as your third paddleboard.

The Emissary

Just before the Emissary was released, Tucker and Jeff were talking about what they'd like to see in future releases from Omen, and they wished for a Flux that was a smidge narrower and longer. They must have been on the same wavelength as Greg, the designer, because the Emissary fits the bill. The nose is also a little thinner to swing through the air cleanly, and the board has a surfy outline.

That extra length is going to make the Emissary so much more user-friendly when you touch down. Sizing varies from as short as 4'10 x 18" for the 35 liter, up to 6'5" x 20.5" for the 78 liter. The 55 liter, at 5'6" x 19.5", is going to hit that sweet spot for many riders who want that front-to-back stability for getting up in undulating wave conditions.

Once you get up to speed, this will be a very efficient shape, and because the nose is so thin, it won't feel like a very big board in the waves. The rocker line is quite flat, with just a little flip in the tail to help rock the foil up. The long entry rocker is efficient and a lot of fun. It rebounds off the water and is less tracky. You can wiggle it to where you want it.

The chines are wide and flat and create a lot of lift without getting in the way or creating a sticking point. Once you get up to speed, the board becomes quite narrow with a flat section straight out the back. The track is very well-placed, too, and shouldn't have you feeling like there's a lot out front.

The deck pad is generously sized and goes right to the edges. You can use all of the board. The deck has just a slight concave toward the front of the pad, deepening a bit under your front foot. Behind that, the deck is quite flat all the way to the rails so you can get your foot right to the edge and use every bit of its width.

This board is for the rider that's looking for a charging board for 15-knot days and above. It should be fun in all wave conditions, even shoulder and head-high with the extra board length. That can really help, especially while you're still in the water getting up to speed. That'll happen a little quicker for you on a board like this and even let you size down your foil and really rip. Your foil determines what kind of turns you can make and where you can go on the wave, so having the ability to size down is key.

Although the Emissary is designed as a wave board, it's versatile enough for parawinging on good wind days. The SuperMarine is the board you'll want on those light wind days and while you're learning the parawing, but once the wind picks up, you can really shred on a board like the Emissary... if you have the skill. The length is the most important factor on a parawing board, and it gets a lot harder the shorter you go. It can be a very fun challenge, though.

A Good Omen

The SuperMarine and Emissary use the same black carbon look as the Flux, with the white tail dip. It's very cool as is, but the lack of graphics also make them an ideal canvas for those who like to customize their boards. The brush diamond traction pad has been redesigned not to need wax this year. It's grippy and comfy, even in cold water.

A fun little addition to the wider Flux boards and the SuperMarine is an FCS fin box with a G10 fin. Not only does it add a little forward drive and traction in the water, but it can be used as a carry handle out of the water.

All the Omen boards are built to be ridden smaller in terms of volume. In fact, the volume isn't the primary measurement to look at with these boards. Instead, look at the length. This is where you'll get your stability and the ability to get on a plane and get up to speed so you can lift off. You'll only need enough volume to stay at the surface, but once you get moving, that volume isn't doing anything anymore and you'll be glad the board isn't any bigger. A new rider who's fairly athletic and weighs around 180 lbs will do very well on a 95 or 105 liter Omen board after a couple sessions.

This really speaks well of the work Greg has put into designing the board, from the shaping to the box placements. If you're a competent waterman, you'll appreciate how efficient and versatile these boards really are.

Omen's boards are made in the AppleTree factory in Portugal and are Ecoboard certified. They're made to last with closed-cell foam that's easily repaired. The closed-cell foam doesn't take on water, so if you get a ding, you can safely finish your session or even your trip without any concern about waterlogging your board. These are boards you can invest in and use for many years, so they're not just an economical choice over the course of time compared to lower-quality boards, but they're more eco-friendly since you'll need fewer boards over your lifetime.

Stay tuned for a review of how these boards actually perform, and let us know if you have any questions or want one of your own.


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