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What's up with this store? Virtually everything they sell is under $100. https://www.kiteboards-onlinestore.com/

Lots of foil gear.

Easy Axis Wake/Pump/Lightwind Foil Package $98.99? https://www.kiteboards-onlinestore.com/easy-axis-wake-pump-lightwind-foil-package/

Something seems very fishy. They claim to be out of Freemont, CA.

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I've had about 15 sessions winging the Kalama E3 DW board and am enjoying it so far. The dimensions are 6'1 x 23" 105L. I'm 6'0, 165lbs, 65 year old intermediate, mostly flatwater winger. My previous board was a Naish S26 Hover Carbon, 5'10 x 29" 110L. The wind in coastal NH is often gusty. It can be blowing 15 or 20 mph then drop to 5 or even 0 in the lulls. I wanted a board that would lift off easier. I also wanted a board that would slog well between gusts and get me back to shore easily if the wind dies.

For the type of winging I do at my level of ability it's close to being the perfect all-around wing board. Getting up on foil is almost effortless compared to the Naish. Sometimes all I have to do is sheet in, give a couple of tugs on the handles and the board lifts off like magic without any need to pump the wing. I can often use a smaller wing than I normally would have needed with the Naish.

The narrow 23" width is a little less stable on the water than the 29" Naish but I got used to it pretty quickly. Slogging through chop is no problem as long as there is enough wind to hold you up. The board moves through the water with very little resistance.

Conclusion - I'm very happy with the E3 and don't miss my old board at all.


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Classifieds / 2022 Naish S26 Hover Carbon - $900
« on: March 29, 2023, 01:19:22 PM »
2022 Naish S26 Hover in the Carbon Ultra construction.

5'10 x 29"  110L. Excellent condition. $900

Located in Portsmouth, NH.

Delivery possible. No ship.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Foot placement over mast.
« on: February 12, 2023, 03:14:04 PM »
Where should my rear foot be in relation to the mast? Some people ride with their foot over the leading edge of the mast, others over the trailing edge, and some directly over the mast. Is one way better than the other? Is it just personal preference, or does it have more to do with the board/foil combination?

I learned to ride with my foot over the leading edge just because I was more comfortable there. Now with my new Kalama, my foot wants to be farther back. I don't want to develop any bad habits. Is there an optimal spot over the mast where I should be trying to keep my foot?

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Axis Hybrid boards
« on: January 20, 2023, 05:36:38 AM »
Has anyone tried the new Axis Hybrid boards for winging?  https://axisfoils.com/collections/downwind-foilboards

They look very much like the Kalama E3 boards but at a lower price. I really like the looks of these shapes for all-around flatwater cruising and casual bump riding. I want a board that gets up on foil easily in light wind and also slogs well when gust hunting during lulls.

I'm 65 years old and around 165 lbs without a wetsuit. I'm considering the 6'4 x 24" 110L over the 100L just for the extra inch of width.

My current board is the Naish Hover Ultra 5'10 x 29" 110L which has more stability than I need. How challenging will the Hybrid board be compared to what I'm on now?


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I'm looking for the ultimate Axis light wind foil for wind in the 6 to 10 mph range. Is anyone out there using the PNG 1300 for wing foiling?

I've been foiling some incredibly light wind with the BSC 1060 and 7m CWC which gets me wondering if another foil like the 1300 might be even better.

Dominic Hoskyns is getting me stoked with his reviews and I'm wondering if others are having the same experience or know of any drawbacks the 1300 might have. Also, what is the top end of its wind range? At what wind speeds does it start to become less usable?


https://youtu.be/xTb7I2DVJNE


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Is it best to have neutral foot pressure when wing foiling?  Would there be any advantage to having more weight on a particular foot?  What is your preference?

Right now I have my mast set at the KD balance point. My weight on each foot is more or less equal and the foil feels very stable. Should I expect this to change as I become more advanced?

I'm just flatwater foiling. Not jumping or surfing. Specs are below.

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Classifieds / Naish S26 Hover GS 125L - $950
« on: May 16, 2022, 02:53:19 PM »
2021 Naish S26 Hover

GS construction - 6'4" x 31" 125L  https://naishusa.com/products/s26-hover-wing-foil-gs?variant=33271112532050

Excellent condition - $950

Location Portsmouth, NH. Will deliver within 30 miles. No ship.


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As it got colder and I started wearing gloves and mitts it became harder to hold on to the handles on my wings. The mitts especially were constantly slipping requiring a death grip hold on the handles. So I came up with a simple way to make the handles more grippy.

I took a piece of rubber shelf liner and cut it to the length of the handle. Then wrapped it tightly around the handle and cut it to where it overlaps one inch. 

Amazon link shelf liner shorturl.at/xVY56  Most stores should have it. Wal-Mart, Target, Lowe's, etc.

On each side, I added a strip of adhesive velcro to hold the two sides together on the handle. So far, the velcro has been sticking to the material very well in the tests but just to prevent any chance of failure, I've added a few drops of epoxy here and there through the holes to make the bond permanent.

It works awesome. The shelf liner is super grippy. It's very rugged stuff and holds up very well. It stays put on the handles and doesn't move around. It should last a long time but if it ever wears out, it's cheap to replace and easy to make. It will work on any handle or boom and you can take it on and off easily. Plus, they are ultra-light. Mine weigh 17 grams each. I only have it on the two main handles that I use the most.

It's so comfortable on my hands that I'm going to use it year-round.

For Ozone Wasp V1 handles, the cut size is 9" x 4".


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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Rule #1 for beginners.
« on: December 17, 2021, 03:09:48 PM »
So I'm about 15 sessions in now. Maybe 10 with perfect wind conditions. It has been a struggle but I felt like I was making progress. Up until today, my longest run on the foil was about 100 feet. Like a lot of people, I started with the mast in the middle of the tracks trying to find a balance between more lift and less lift but avoiding the extreme ends of the tracks. I searched the internet, read tons of articles, and watched dozens of videos but couldn't find much info on where the mast should be for learning so I left it there and kept on trying. That all changed after watching this video.

For all those out there like me who didn't know this, rule #1 for beginners is, move the mast all the way back! It doesn't matter what board you have. It has nothing to do with personal preference or learning style. It's just basic physics. Moving the mast all the way back slows the up and down motion of the board to make it more manageable. It also slows down the turning so the board is less likely to take off into an out-of-control turn. Every person new to the sport needs to start with the mast all the way back.

In contrast, moving the mast forward loosens up the board making it more responsive, quicker turning, and better carving but only if your level of ability is able to take advantage of it. Instead of it saying <More lift/Less lift> next to the mast track, it should have three zones Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced.

In all the videos I've watched, I have not heard any mention of this simple rule. If I had moved the mast all the way back at the beginning, I could have easily cut my learning time in half.

I tried it this morning with the mast all the way back and it was like night and day. I was instantly up and foiling all over the place. My longest run of the day was over 1000 feet. The struggle is over. All thanks to this video.

https://youtu.be/Q3xbVlOFOMQ

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Does anyone wing foil at Wells Harbor, Maine?

I just had the best session ever there this morning and it is by far the best spot I have found yet. I've been to Harbor Park a bunch of times this year and have yet to see any other foilers.

The place has a lot going for it. Tons of room to foil, plenty of free parking, nice sandy beach. An added bonus is if the current on the incoming tide opposes the wind, you can jibe for hours and not worry about drifting downwind. I'm still learning and doing the walk of shame but today I went the entire session without a single walk. The current on the outgoing tide is much weaker so when the tide does turn to go out, it's not a big deal.

I can picture this place being a major foiling hot spot for the south coast of Maine in the next year or two.

Check out the video.  https://youtu.be/OLoSlbLmjqU?t=75

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Classifieds / 2021 5m Duotone Unit $550
« on: November 24, 2021, 08:52:34 AM »
Like new. Used six times.  Inflated, rinsed, and dried in the shade after each session.  Never left in the sun.  Stored indoors unbagged. 

Coastal New Hampshire.  $550

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Why aren't wings more wing shaped?

I keep thinking that wings might be more efficient and have better upwind ability if there was less turbulence behind the leading edge. It seems like a substantial amount of area behind the leading edge is just going to waste and the resultant turbulence interfering with performance.

Is the underside of the wing irrelevant to performance or is it only a matter of time before someone invents a way to fill that gap allowing the air to flow more smoothly across the underside of the wing?




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Foil SUP / Naish S26 Hover for SUP foiling?
« on: August 29, 2021, 12:27:25 PM »
Has anyone SUPfoiled a 6'4 Naish S26 Hover GS?  I recently bought it to learn wingfoiling but I'm wondering if it might also be good for SUPfoiling at some point.

I weigh 175 lbs. 125 liters floats me well. It seems plenty stable at 31" wide but I'm 64 years old and doubt I could go much narrower.

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