Spliff Tail Wings

$250.00
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The Hydrocraft Spliff series of tail wings are for riders looking for more slide/drift in their carves. These short fuselage tails have the same fuselage length as the Pivot 120 & 140, but feature a flatter geometry tail, lower aspect ratio, and increased angle for more front foot pressure. 

Vs the Pivot Tail wings, the Spliff Tails are looser in the yaw, allowing the rider to drift the tail in the turn more vs. the Pivot. 

Construction: High Modulus Carbon

Specs:

Spliff 140

  • Area: 140 cm² / 21.7 in²

  • Aspect Ratio: 6.9

  • Span: 310 mm

  • Weight: 10 oz

Matt’s Thoughts:

Are the Spliff or Pivot tail wings better? If there were a definitive winner, we’d only make one short-fuselage model. The truth is, both tails perform exceptionally well across a wide range of front wings and use cases, they simply offer different ride characteristics.

I’ve been using both the Pivot and Spliff tails frequently, swapping between sessions depending on the conditions:

  • The Spliff: When the surf or bumps are smaller, I ride the Spliff for a looser, more playful feel in turns. I love being able to drift the tail around in tight pockets, and I enjoy the slightly increased front-foot pressure.

  • The Pivot: As swell and downwind conditions build, I reach for the Pivot. It feels more efficient at mid-to-high speeds, and the winglets allow me to confidently lean into fast carves. For charging upwind on a parawing, the extra yaw stability from those winglets is a huge plus.

Ultimately, riders seeking extra grip in powerful turns and solid yaw stability will love the Pivot, while riders looking for a looser, more playful feel with more front-foot engagement will prefer the Spliff.

 

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Philip

Does what the description says. I wouldn't characterize it has slidey or skatey, but more that it provides a very controlled and smooth drift in yaw when pushed. The Pivot in comparison is more locked in yaw and offers more drive and efficiency through turns. The Spliff feels a little more pitch stable than the Pivot but I do notice the additional drag at medium to high speeds. I have been enjoying the Spliff paired with the Helix 1100 for small-wave proning and with the Helix 900 for marginal conditions parawinging. I will continue to reach for the Pivot when conditions call for high speed control and efficiency, and for the Spliff when I'm less concerned about the top end and just want to make fun turns. It's really nice to have the option to play with different feels and I think that helps with progression.