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Prone Foiling, Surf foiling, Pump Foiling / Re: Ok, post up your prone foil gear

« on: October 14, 2020, 05:33:48 PM »

Custom 4’2 37L with Armstrong 1550HS and CF300 tail.

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Random / Re: Beach Closures - COVID-19

« on: March 25, 2020, 02:12:47 PM »

The beach across the street from the house here in South LA County is still open although the parking lot is closed.  Weather has been cold and windy last two days so only the locals are out walking.  My foil spot is about 1.5 miles away and I think the city will prohibit parking along the street to prevent large number of hikers from walking down the trail.

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Foil SUP / Re: My new Armstrong Foils

« on: March 18, 2020, 03:10:53 PM »

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That's interesting. What do you chalk the differences up to? Just that its a bigger wing? Ke Nalu was doing the dihedral wings with anhedral tips for a long time but seems like Armstrong aced the design. What did they do differently?
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I don’t know.

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Foil SUP / Re: My new Armstrong Foils

« on: March 15, 2020, 04:07:39 PM »

Hey Ratbeachrider
What size prone board did you start on?  Was it a dedicated foil board or a converted board?  thanks.

I’m riding a dedicated 4’10 but about to order a 4’0x19 35L.   I’m at 150lbs.

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Foil SUP / Re: My new Armstrong Foils

« on: March 15, 2020, 04:23:05 AM »

How does the old KeNalu compare to it? I'm contemplating the same switch.
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The Armstrong is a bit lighter given the fuselage is all carbon.  On takeoff, it is very smooth and a bit more forgiving.  The 1550/300 wings combo is faster and more stable riding down the line and turning.  I'd to place the KeNalu all the way to the front of the fin boxes to pump (plus had to find the right rear foot placement).  With the Armstrong, I placed the mast 1.5 inches from the front of the fin boxes and the pumping is much easier ... abet I'm still suck at pumping.

So far 3 sessions with the Armstrong in knee to waist+ waves and I can see the improvement in the fun factor.

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Foil SUP / Re: SoCal Foil boat lesson

« on: March 13, 2020, 08:55:13 PM »

I'm "hard headed" so no boat lessons.  I just go out, 3-4 days a week, wearing an impact vest and Garth helmet and ate shiz. 

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Foil SUP / Re: SoCal Foil boat lesson

« on: March 13, 2020, 05:17:36 PM »

When you are next down in San Diego, hit up Dave Daum of King's Paddlesports.  He does boat/jet ski lessons out of the lagoon in Carlsbad.

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Foil SUP / Re: My new Armstrong Foils

« on: March 13, 2020, 05:15:04 PM »

Very nice! After foiling (prone) on the original KeNalu for the last 5 months I switched over to the Armstrong 1550HS front, 300 Uni rear, 60cm stabilizer and 72cm mast ... this foil is a dream.  Nice smooth easy takeoff/liftoff and easy to bank the turns.  Pumping is easy too on this set up and I'm starting to practice the "pumping back out."  Next purchase will be a 4'x19" 36L board.

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Gear Talk / Re: Patagonia Impact Vest Sale

« on: December 13, 2019, 08:21:04 PM »

Old post! I've the R1 Short John but is in need of the vest to wear with the wet suit.  Any event, I just picked up the R1 vest today for $85 (old version not the Yulex) from a movie production company here in Los Angeles.  If you are looking for one, they have 3 left, two large and one extra large.  PM me and I will give you the contact info.  I was told shipping, within the US, is possible.

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Foil SUP / Re: Manta Foil Plate to Tuttle Adapter

« on: November 16, 2019, 05:39:06 PM »

Thanks Kiwi!  I just looked at it and yes the set screw is abutting the barrel nut.  This adapter plate is pretty sweet.

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Foil SUP / Manta Foil Plate to Tuttle Adapter

« on: November 16, 2019, 10:03:35 AM »

My buddy has the Lift Foil 200 Classic and he bought the pictured plate to tuttle box adapter for use in his Kalama Board which has the tuttle box.  He sent me the picture and it does not look right with the set screw.  I think the set screw is to prevent the bolt from backing out.  Inputs appreciated.  Thanks.

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Foil SUP / Re: Lift Foil or Armstrong Foil

« on: October 26, 2019, 03:35:45 PM »

Thank you both for replying.  I'm learning to pump at this time and is transition away from the Kenalu 1st generation foil.  It sounds like the Armstrong 1200 may be the one given that I'm only 150 lbs.  I will have the opportunity next week to test ride the Lift Classic 200.

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Foil SUP / Lift Foil or Armstrong Foil

« on: October 25, 2019, 11:39:19 AM »

I'm looking to get a new foil to be used with the prone board.  I'm currently looking at Lift 200 front wing, 50 or 40 back wing and 28" mast and the Armstrong CF1600 kit.  Inputs from you great foilers needed.  Thanks.

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Gear Talk / Re: Deck Pads on custom SUP

« on: December 30, 2018, 07:35:56 PM »

Full on custom!

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Foil SUP / Re: Naish foil ..sunk?

« on: September 25, 2018, 08:59:59 AM »

Can you add a Dock's Lock Channel Plate to one of the two fin boxes (if you fin boxes plate) or a leash plug to the bottom of the board and then attach a short cord to the mast just in case of failure?