VAYU: The power of the wind in water sports
VAYU, named after the wind god, is a manufacturer specializing in wing foil equipment. For water sports enthusiasts, there is no life without the ocean – and that is exactly what VAYU lives for. “The wind god VAYU breathes the ocean and gives us waves and the magic of the surf. VAYU is our life.” The brand's motto: Fly the Ocean.
The founding of VAYU
VAYU was founded by a group of passionate water sports enthusiasts who combined their expertise and vision to develop high-quality equipment for water sports enthusiasts. Under the direction of Bill Hansen, one of the world's most recognized designers in the field of aerial sports, the brand was created with the aim of creating innovative products that meet the needs of the water sports community.
The founders and their story
- Bill Hansen: A renowned designer in the field of air sports, known for his innovations in sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. His passion for creating new products led him to work directly with some of the world's most outstanding riders.
- Philip Horn: former windsurfing pro and founder of Liquid Sports GmbH, an international distributor for top brands in watersports. He has been selling leading brands in the industry since 2008 and brings extensive experience to the development of VAYU products.
- Sergio Penzo: Creative director and ocean activist with a passion for building brands with substance and purpose. He is co-founder of the ocean-inspired apparel label TWOTHIRDS and the creative platform PANTHALASSA.
Technical achievements
VAYU is known for developing innovative products that take watersports to a new level. One outstanding example is the Aura III, a freeride and wave wing that features Aluula material and the world's first click-boom. This design offers enhanced performance and ease of use for watersports enthusiasts.
Known for
VAYU is known for its high-quality water sports products that combine innovation and performance. The brand places a high value on working with professional water sports athletes to develop products that meet the highest standards. Its commitment to quality and performance has made VAYU a respected brand in the water sports community.
Top products
- Aura III: A freeride and wave wing that features Aluula material and the world's first click-boom. This design offers improved performance and ease of use for water sports enthusiasts.
- Aura X2: A high-performance wing that builds on the success of its predecessor and is popular with performance-oriented wingfoiler enthusiasts.
- EOS: A compact, high-performance wing designed with freestyle and freeride enthusiasts in mind.
VAYU remains true to its philosophy of developing products that offer water sports enthusiasts an unparalleled experience and that put the magic of the ocean at the center.
