Emissary - High Performance Wing and Prone

I’m 85 kg and live on Oahu, where winds can be fickle—long lulls followed by punchy gusts. I was looking for a reliable all-around board that could handle everything, and the Emissary has delivered. I’m a winger who prefers smaller wings and smaller foils whenever possible, and this board gives me the range to do that, even in lighter conditions.

I went with the 55L knowing I’d need a few extra seconds to get going in light wind compared to my 48L Flux, which tends to sink out before I can catch another gust. The Emissary gives me that cushion—it pops up easily and feels stable and responsive once I’m up. If our winds were consistently consistent, I think the 44L would’ve been the sweet spot for me.

The tail is more tapered than the flux, which means I’m not touching water mid-carve, and there’s no drag slowing me down. The design keeps the nose from sticking on touchdowns too. Instead of sinkkng, it just bounces back up. It’s smooth, playful, and super forgiving.

I also added the foot strap inserts, and I’m glad I did. I don’t notice any added weight, and I like the ability to lock in—especially when winging in surf or just pushing harder through turns.

The Emissary has become my go-to board. It’s dependable in all kinds of conditions, and I’m really happy with the choice.

I recently upgraded from my previous Omen Flux 60 liter board (after using it for nearly 3 seasons at about 150 days riding/season) to a 55 liter Omen Emissary.

I was a bit hesitant downsizing my board, I used the 60 liter as an all rounder (both light and heavy conditions) and wanted to do the same with the new 55 liter Emissary. For reference, my weight is 93kg.

I found that I had no issues switching over from the Flux to the Emissary, I was able to easily launch after the first attempt.

My first session, I found that the 55 liter Emissary board (compared to the 60 liter Flux) was a bit more “twitchy” and reacted to the slightest foot movements quicker than my Flux. Once I got used to that, I was able to step up my riding and go into my turns and on the swell more aggressively. Most likely because the Emissary is narrower than the Flux.

I probably had about 25 days of riding on the 55 Emissary so far and have tested it in all conditions, light wind (under 13 knots) to heavy wind (30-45 knots) and have loved it! As long as my wing is powered up, I am able to launch just fine. If it’s a bit gusty or light, I sit on my board and wait for the gust which is no problem for me. Compared to the 60 liter Flux, the Flux was a bit easier to launch on lighter and/or gustier wind conditions (when under powered) but the performance of the 55 Emissary was worth the upgrade!

As far as riding swell, much nicer than the Flux. Any touch down, I bounce right off the water.

If you are considering the upgrade from the Flux to the Emissary, it is worth it!

I feel like I've found the perfect board.
I'm an intermediate winger and coming from kite-foiling have always appreciated being on a smaller board.
Prior to the Emissary I had the Jazz 62.5L and most recently the 70L Slice v3.
For my riding and 78Kg weight the 70L Slice was a one board quiver but I felt like I could benefit from a bit longer/narrower and wanted to go less volume, especially in the rougher days. Was a little unsure about the low end with 55L but wow!

I've only ridden the board a few days now, low end of my 4.5m to high end on my 3.5m with an AFS Silk 1050. Initial impressions:
- As long as there is a little wind in the wing and the board is moving it is very stable
- Once moving a few hand pumps and my speed is almost enough to get on foil, maybe a few more pumps or leg pumps and I'm flying
- Any touchdowns are a non issue, even at speed
- It feels like I have the same low end as my 70L

There was no adjustment period at all ... first go on the board I was flying, felt natural, like I'd been riding it forever.

After spending some time in La Ventana this winter, I decided that I want to try a narrow mid-length board. I weight 165 lbs. I am an advanced-intermediate wing foiler, and I foil primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area (Sherman Island) where we get reliable strong winds (18 to 30 MPH). When Greg recommended the 44L, I was skeptical. I had tried a normal shaped 55L board (4'7" x 23.5"): I was unable to get onto a foil or even stand up for the most part despite trying for entire session.

The Emissary was a completely different experience. On my first session with a 4.5 M wing, I was able to get up and foiling with minimal frustration. At first, I struggled to balance in the stink bug start as I brought my knees on the board, and the longitudinal balance took a little practice too. Once I was standing, as long as I had a little board speed, getting on a foil was no issue at all. I felt like the board foiled up at a lower speed than my 75L short, wide board. Once I was foiling, it was really fun. By the end of my session, getting up and going was much easier as I figured out how to balance better. One more session and I will have it dialed. Greg was absolutely right when he said that it would be easier than my wife's 55L board.

I never would have imagined that I would consider a 44L board for most conditions. I'll keep my 75L for the 5.0+ days.

As an intermediate-to-advanced wing foiler, I was looking for a true one-board quiver to replace my Armstrong FG 60—something that could elevate my performance without compromising versatility. Enter the Omen Emissary 55L. After two months of owning and riding it in a wide range of conditions (12–30+ knots), I can confidently say it’s exceeded even my very high expectations.

I weigh 160 lbs, ride Armstrong HA880/1080 foils, and typically use wings from 2.5–5m. I was looking for the holy grail - a board that could do it all: light wind takeoff, high-end responsiveness, touch down recovery, carving power, rugged durability, and ease of use across changing conditions. The Emissary delivers on all fronts.

Low-end performance? Unreal. It gets up and flying with such minimal effort it feels like a cheat code—no more stress when the breeze backs off, and confidence inspiring to rig a smaller wing or foil.
Touchdowns? Soft, stable, and super forgiving.
Responsiveness? Crisp, direct, and ultra-refined. It carves and pumps beautifully, surfs swell with such control, and gives me the confidence to push boundaries.

I was initially torn between the 44L and 55L, but didn’t want to compromise low-end reliability. I’m glad I chose the 55L. At 5'6", it feels nimble and well-balanced and is incredibly agile for its length and volume. Whether I’m cruising in wind chop, carving through swell, or learning new maneuvers, this board has massively leveled up both my skills and my stoke.

A huge shoutout to Greg at Omen—he took the time to understand my goals and conditions, really considering my specific needs and skill level, and helped dial in the final decision. His support was just as outstanding as the board itself.

If I could give the Emissary 6 out of 5 stars, I would. I’ve owned and tested boards from a variety of top brands over the years, and I can’t imagine riding anything else now...It’s seriously that good.

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