We present the Future Fly White Tiger.
Pure freeracing
The Future Fly White Tiger is a pure freerace board. This board is designed to be edged, to fly over the water, and to maintain comfort despite its high performance. The shape, Construction, and features of the White Tiger are all geared toward this goal.
But the White Tiger concept doesn’t end with the board itself. This is just where the journey begins. With our service and video content—which you can access via a QR code on the board, among other ways—we ensure that you “truly” fly across the water on the edge.
Developer Comments
“After developing hundreds of slalom boards, taking a step back and finding the right balance for a freerace board was a super fun challenge. Slalom is purely performance-oriented, but freeracing adds that element of ease. As someone who’s been racing hardcore his whole life, this is truly something different. It made me smile so much to jump and blast with the Tiger—let’s let everyone have fun with it!”—Arnon Dagan
“The goal during development was clear—we wanted to build a freerace board that makes it easier to get into the world of freeracing, but one that isn’t ultimately defined by compromises.
We’ve achieved that. The board is one thing; the other is explaining how everything works. I don’t want anyone to buy this freerace board and end up not knowing how to use it, or to screw the footstraps so far inward that proper railing becomes impossible. The mission is to make access to fast, lively windsurfing as easy as possible!” — Mario Kümpel
| White Tiger 100 | | | | White Tiger 167 | |
| Volume | 100 liters | 115 liters | 125 liters | 137 liters | 167 L |
| Width | 62.5 cm | 70 cm | 75 cm | 82 cm | 91 cm |
| Length | 235 cm | 238 cm | | 236 cm | 238 cm |
| Weight | TBD | 7.2 kg | 7.4 kg | 7.8 kg | TBD |
| Fin incl. | - | - | - | - | - |
| Box | Tuttle | | DeepTuttle (DTB) | | Deep Tuttle |
| Foil-Ready | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sail Range ±0.5 | TBD | 5.0–7.5 | 6.5–8.5 | 7.0–9.5 | TBD |
Riding characteristics of the boards:
White Tiger 115
With 115L, this is a “medium board” and is ideally suited for being ridden at full length in moderate to strong winds. You’ll really notice the 238-cm length when planing, which is noticeably easier compared to shorter slalom boards. Once the board is up to speed, it wants to pick up even more speed. The outer, rear-mounted footstrap positions make this possible. If you’re not ready to try that right away, you can start with the center footstrap position, which is further inward, and work your way outward. This applies to all sizes of the White Tiger.
Once you’ve broken it in, you’ll experience what’s usually reserved for slalom riders: the combination of a smooth ride and speed. This requires less physical effort than with slalom boards, since the Construction somewhat cushions the chop and the extra length provides a smoother ride.
When jibing, the board feels slightly less responsive due to the approximately 7 cm of extra length (compared to a slalom board). This can actually be perceived as pleasant, especially for non-slalom riders. The length also makes it easier to glide through or out of the jibe.
But if you really go for it and bear away with maximum pressure in the sail, it gets really fast. We were able to reach speeds of over 35 knots in flat water. The classic 30-knot top speed that many freeracers dream of can thus be achieved effortlessly with the right trim and technique.
It’s important to mention the compact riding feel. This gives the 115 a lively, fiery temperament that makes you want to push the board to its limits the moment you step on it!
White Tiger 125
The all-rounder of the White Tiger family. Whether in light or strong winds, the 125 offers an enormous range. The combination of 125L and a length of 238 cm makes planing effortless. The rest of the shape, on the other hand, ensures that as soon as you have power in the sail, the board can be edged with ease. This combination is especially important for getting “up and flying” with less effort than on pure slalom boards. Especially when the wind isn’t blowing at 20 knots, this makes it easy to switch into race mode.
The “on” and “off” sensation you experience with the right wind and the right sail size is really cool. If you lean into the sail and apply pressure to the rear foot, the board lifts off the water and can be ridden on the leeward edge just like a slalom board. If you don’t apply pressure, the board still gains height effortlessly—but it “lets up” and doesn’t force you to maintain full body tension. This lets you ride a few relaxed strokes before launching into your next speed run.
It also became clear during development that the 125 is a great board for learning to jibe smoothly in the first place, as the rails are particularly forgiving of mistakes during power jibes.
It’s important to note that, thanks to its sail range, the 125 really shines at spots with light to moderate winds. If the wind does pick up and you don’t happen to have the 115 in the car, the 125 can be transformed in no time with a little tuning into a speed machine that won’t fly away even in gusts!
White Tiger 137
It’s hard to get up and running any faster than with the 137—because “the big one” is a true light-wind machine. Of course, due to its size, the board is less compact than the 115 and 125, but thanks to being 2 cms shorter, it still delivers a distinctly sporty feel.
When others can’t get going because the wind is too light, chances are good that the 137 will be flying across the water. The 137 is made exactly for this—and for riders who weigh a bit more. When the wind is just enough, you’ll start gliding, and as soon as you hit a gust, the board gets really fast. At 82 cm wide, edging is quite easy—with the right trim, just lean back, press against the fin, and off you go.
The board rides elegantly, responsively, and with good control all the way up to the mid-wind range—that is, with sails up to 7.5 square meters. You’ll get really fast as a result and can focus on executing smooth jibes.
It’s important to note that the right fin makes an even bigger difference, especially in lighter winds. You should never underestimate the performance a large board can deliver. The finesse required for tuning is generally even greater here than with smaller boards, since you have less leeway to compensate for strong winds. If you’re unsure, we’ll of course help you out so you can fly across the water on the edge!
Shape & Features
The shapes of all three boards are a fusion of classic, slightly longer freeracers and modern, nimble slalom boards. All shapes are equipped with key features that enhance performance and the user experience.
QR Code Content—Use the QR code printed on the tail to access the (insert link) website. Here you’ll find a list of tips, tricks, and tutorials for your board. The content is always up to date with the latest research and development, so you can stay informed about your board.
Chicken Strap – With the chicken strap positioned further back and slightly lower, you can get used to the feel of the White Tiger and switch to full-throttle mode as soon as you’re ready. To experience “railing” and “really fast surfing,” you’ll ultimately need to use the outer footstrap positions.
Double Plugs – All footstraps are equipped with the highest-quality double plugs. There’s absolutely no risk of the straps rotating or twisting. This makes the riding feel significantly more direct. Another advantage is that you can still use the straps as single plugs to open up additional adjustment options (which we only recommend to a limited extent).
Deck Concave - The deck concave is derived from race development. It lowers the rig’s center of gravity and pressure point, providing greater control. The White Tiger deck concave features a gentle fade-out, ensuring your turns aren’t hindered and you feel comfortable even when bobbing on choppy water.
Foil Technology - The nose of the White Tiger is inspired by Foil Race development. While the hull is “quite standard” and features a harmonious curve at the bow, the deck has a unique feature: it flattens slightly toward the nose while remaining straight. In strong winds, this improves aerodynamics (as with the most advanced Foil boards) and delays the typical “overpowered tailwalking”—because the airflow helps stabilize the nose.
Heel Stringers—Heel stringers are a standard high-end Future FlyRace feature. This reinforcement in the standing area prevents the deck from sagging and significantly increases the boards’ durability.
Foil Box—The two larger boards are equipped with a Foil Box. The boards are 100% designed for the fin, so they’re only suitable for initial attempts at foiling. Of course, if you still want to try flying, nothing is stopping you.
Service – The Wind Lounge service is, of course, also available to White Tiger customers. If our videos haven’t covered everything, we’re happy to help you at any time. This includes issues such as “my board isn’t flying the way I want it to.” If you have any questions, simply email us at willkommen@windlounge.de
Construction
Carbon Rail Reinforcements—Robust carbon layers along the rails, from the Baseplate to the tail, ensure maximum impact resistance, increased stiffness, and an exceptionally long lifespan. The nose is additionally reinforced with carbon to provide better protection against impacts.
Targeted Reinforcements—High-quality Italian biaxial carbon is used around high-stress areas such as the Baseplate, fin box, and footstraps. This keeps the board lightweight while ensuring it remains highly durable and responsive. Integrated PVC stringers beneath the footstraps provide additional stiffness and long-lasting stability.
High-Quality Sandwich Construction — Lightweight & Robust: The deck and bottom are made of 3 mm Swiss Airex PVC combined with 6 oz fiberglass. In the fin box area, a double sandwich structure consisting of Airex, fiberglass, and carbon is used to ensure maximum strength in these particularly stressed zones.
Additional Features – An original Girotex automatic valve reliably regulates the internal pressure—without any manual intervention. No bleed screw is required. (IMPORTANT! DO NOT TAMPER WITH)
Recommended Fins
The boards were tested with Fins from Future Fly, Z-Fins, Carpenter, Select, and Kashy.
The standard fin is the Future Fly x Wind Lounge SHPRITZ fin.
115 L + 38 cm / 125 L + 42 cm / 137 L + 44 cm
These Finss make railing particularly easy and don’t require a huge amount of effort to have fun. Built on the basis of a Z-Fin and adapted for greater comfort, this fin is recommended for anyone who loves freeracing.
If you’re looking for even more performance, a custom slalom fin is a must. Feel free to contact us for personalized fin advice via email at shop@windlounge.de.Fins
Of course, the boards also work with Finss from other brands. However, if in doubt, we recommend choosing a fin that has been tested by the Future Fly/Wind Lounge team itself. The right fin can make a huge difference in performance and is absolutely essential.
Recommended Sail Combinations
The White Tiger was developed for use with freeride, freerace, and slalom sails. Since it’s especially important to us that our customers have the best possible experience on the water, we’re more specific in our recommendations. If this makes you unsure, just ask us anytime—our team is here to help!
As long as the sails fall within the size range listed below and are freeride, freerace, or slalom sails, any brand will work. It’s important to tune the rig itself correctly and to adjust the trim to match the board. Of course, you’ll achieve particularly good performance with dedicated freerace and slalom sails.
We’ve also tested the boards with 4.7 to 5.6 wave sails, which worked really well—especially on the 115. However, we generally don’t recommend wave sails.
Just because we don’t recommend something doesn’t mean it can’t work. This is, of course, a general assessment intended to set realistic expectations.
