6. October 2026
Innovation Never Stops
Innovation does not happen overnight.
The LEAD project is the result of almost two years of development led by Maxi Kühnhauser, Theo de Ramecourt, and Oscar Leclair. For hundreds of hours, they challenged assumptions, built prototypes, tested new ideas, and refined the concept through countless iterations. Much of the development happened away from the public eye. Prototype testing was often carried out from support boats and remote locations, allowing the team to evaluate the concept in real-world conditions while protecting years of development work from being copied before the idea was ready.
Because true innovation is not about following trends.
It is not about copying what already exists. It is about questioning established solutions, understanding the underlying challenges, and having the courage to search for a different answer.
That mindset shaped every part of LEAD.
Rather than starting with an existing wing architecture and making incremental changes, we stepped back and asked fundamental questions:
+ Can visibility be improved?
+ Can racing become safer?
+ Can wings be easier to handle for lighter riders and youth athletes?
+ Can equipment last longer while maintaining its performance?
+ Can we create a wider usable wind range?
The result is a wing concept built on our own thinking, our own testing, and our own solutions.
LEAD offers:
+ An open center section for significantly improved visibility.
+ A compact span that improves accessibility for a broader range of athletes.
+ A stable and efficient platform across a wide range of conditions.
+ A durable architecture designed for long-term performance retention.
+ A fresh approach to wing design that challenges conventions without losing sight of what matters most: the rider.
Innovation is rarely the easiest path. It requires patience, commitment, and a willingness to explore ideas that have never been tried before. For nearly two years, that is exactly what our team has done. Because at FLYSURFER, we do not believe progress comes from copying.
We believe progress comes from thinking differently.
Innovation Never Stops.
FLYSURFER LEAD.