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Prone Foiling, Surf foiling, Pump Foiling / Re: Swim Missiles
« on: June 22, 2023, 12:46:11 PM »
I think surfdocsteve (insta) modified his controller to use with his mouth.  he holds it in his mouth and uses his tongue to control it while also paddling...
https://foilsurfing.net/foil-drive-adventure/


I'll be in the gorge in a couple weeks and would love to try the foils for a quick session.

Another option may be something mounted on the side of the battery box, imagine the old sewing machine arm that you pushed with the side of your leg. So a desensitized large trigger. That way your hands are totally free for paddling.
The idea of a bite switch on a semi rigid wire mounted on a vest could work as well.
Admin you need to get your local crazy professor/maker PonoBill on the job!

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Prone Foiling, Surf foiling, Pump Foiling / Re: Swim Missiles
« on: June 22, 2023, 12:34:26 PM »
Have you tried using handles mounted to the deck of the board? I think it would help initiate lift once you’re gliding on a swell and also help with pitch control while foiling.

Hi JRiggs, We miss you guys! (but have been stoked to see your progress, content and activity on your social).  Valuable stuff.

We haven't tried handles yet, but we need to now.  I am still not quite sure what to do there.  Possibly some small printed finger grips adhered to the deck near the rails.  Only concern is that when we auger, we slide off the nose. 

Thanks!

I think the handles are a great idea, could work so well pulling up to create a pump motion while you are prone.

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Prone Foiling, Surf foiling, Pump Foiling / Re: Swim Missiles
« on: June 21, 2023, 03:41:48 PM »
You could take off on those boards without paddling with a Foil Drive Assist +. It’s all about foil size, something similar to an Axis 1300 or 1150 and you would be straight up. I think it’s a great idea. Box could be placed longitudinally between your legs at the back of the board. The easy time on foil is just invaluable in getting balance and experience.
I suspect even the original 6S battery version would get you up on those slippery long boards.
Love the enthusiasm and ability to adapt by the way, inspiring.

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The Shape Shack / Re: Ultralight Board Designs
« on: January 14, 2023, 12:03:38 PM »
Fantastic explanation Beasho, thanks for taking the time

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The Shape Shack / Re: Ultralight Board Designs
« on: January 10, 2023, 12:41:20 PM »
Can you please explain the ‘carbon arrows’ concept
Thanks

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Axis advance fuses
« on: September 13, 2022, 01:41:34 PM »
Every time I switch to smaller more aggressive set-ups I find it "pitchy." 

Yesterday I was riding the 999 with the 300P tail, for the first time, on remnants of Hurricane Earl in Rhode Island.

Sets were 5 to 8 feet.  I had been riding my 1099 all summer because it was Small all summer.  It was "pitchy."

I find it takes ~ 2 sessions to overcome the pitchy-ness.  Then you're like 'This is pretty cool.'

PS: My personal belief is we are working towards No-Tail scenarios.  The 300P is already ridiculously small and I have been riding it with the 1099 in 1.5 FOOT tiny East coast waves.  Pumps all over the place and great speed with low drag.

Hey Beasho, which fuse are you using with the 1099 and 300P? Thanks

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Axis 1099
« on: June 30, 2022, 09:56:35 PM »
Hey Califoilia, not wanting to steer the post away from the 1099 but can you please expand on how the standard and new Advanced fuses compare when used with the ART’s. Thanks

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Ouch.

If I use only my front leg to push myself up to standing I feel pain in front of my knee.

I wait for a gust, use the wing more to pull myself up and do my best to use both legs equal pushing to get up, this way doesn't hurt.

Totally agree - pushing up using your back foot makes a huge difference to the strain/discomfort on the front knee. And you don’t unsettle the board nearly as much

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Axis 1099
« on: April 22, 2022, 02:12:42 AM »
I find them reasonably similar in wind required to get on foil, the 999 gets up slightly earlier. 999 has much more glide but fully lit the 830 is pretty good in terms of glide. The big difference is that the 830 feels super secure and predictable, it turns so intuitively on a wave, it’s an absolute joy in the right conditions. I’ve had some sessions where the 999 is just doing weird shit, think it’s usually related to rapid changes of depth, maybe it’s currents, honestly not sure, but it becomes scarily unpredictable. This may also be the Axis alloy mast doing its channeling of air down to the foil trick but I think it’s more likely the depth or currents. It’s rare but I’ve had a couple of occasions where simply changing to the 830 has made the session so much more enjoyable. I usually wing in Port Philip Bay in Melbourne Oz, it’s a very big, shallow bath tub and we get strong wind and substantial wind generated swell. When it’s really strong like 25 plus knots and there is boat wake from yachts and power boats the 830 feels way easier and I end up going faster and feeling more confident to push harder.
However, the glide of the 999 is irresistible, as I’ve become more familiar with it I find myself using it more and more. My main focus is wave riding (wind swell not ground swell) with the wing flagged. Took me a while to get to that point, there is a lot to get your head around with the ART’s, learning how to pump them efficiently and stay very high on the mast, turn them etc.
if I had to pick one only it would be the 999.

Apologies for going off topic Sam

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Axis 1099
« on: April 21, 2022, 08:16:24 PM »
I’m 140lbs and have the 999 and the HPS830. The more I use the 999 with ultrashort fuse and 375p the more I like it. At this stage just winging but have downwind Sup aspirations…
I’ve also used an 899 a few times and figure I’ll probably end up with one! Certainly less glide than the insane glide I experience on the 999 but in bigger conditions it feels a little safer and I can go harder on waves and gybes. Still has way more glide than the 999. Would love to try a 799…
With more time I’ve come to realise how much range the 999 has for me, even with a 3.5 wing on a 70L 4’9 board fully powered it’s actually still fine. Such a versatile foil.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Tap for M8 bolt
« on: March 02, 2022, 02:25:04 AM »
It’s a standard M8 x 1.25 bolt. Just use a regular tapered tap. Most important thing of course is to get it all straight.
Good idea to use some sort of cutting fluid and wind in then back out then cut a bit more etc etc.

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Foil SUP / Re: Foildrive motor
« on: August 27, 2021, 01:29:04 AM »
Hey Bill, that’s a weapon!
I’m very keen to make some sort of mast mount foil drive, at 140 pounds don’t need the steroid version and would be interested to hear if you think I could power it with one of the Stihl garden equipment batteries we have. There is a 36v 261 Wh. battery, Stihl have a belt battery socket, effectively a portable socket which simplifies connections (all mounted in waterproof box). That battery will run a full size lawn mower for a crazy long time, surely it can get my skinny arse up onto some downwind waves.
I don’t know what I’m looking at in terms of motors/controllers and would welcome any tips, particularly regarding suitability for 36v. Possibly the Flipsky F4125 but no clue if this would have enough grunt for foil drive application.
Thanks

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Hi KW, great foil for you to start. I’m only #140 and have the S2000 for super light winging and also as a starter foil for friends and family.
It’s not too high aspect and lifts consistently and is easy to control once flying.
Not sure what stabilizer you are looking at but I would suggest the larger curved 270 is the easiest to begin - if you can’t get the 270 the regular 250 also works fine and is ultimately faster.
The standard 72cm alloy mast is extremely rigid and a great place to start. I’ve also go the 82cm carbon which I love but always set learners up with the alloy mast.
Hope that helps

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Surfcowboy, I’m finding I use the middle handle of my Smik wings quite a bit downwinding. If I don’t  have quite enough wind strength, glide or wave size (time) to grab the leading edge handle,  the middle handle is a perfect alternative, I grab it with my back hand.
Actually quite like that they have left the gap, means fitting a mini boom will be nice and clear without the middle handle getting in the way. The normal handle is always a bit squirmy to control the wing one handed from that point IMO.
Have a look at Dominic Hoskins ‘Winging in 7 - 9 knots’ on YouTube and you will get the idea.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=5oWy_bQP7fs&feature=share

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