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Sessions / Re: Surf, Sun, and Fun
« on: September 01, 2020, 06:00:02 PM »
That's what it is all about, looks like a boatload of fun, nice!
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Sessions / Re: Surf, Sun, and Fun« on: September 01, 2020, 06:00:02 PM »
That's what it is all about, looks like a boatload of fun, nice!
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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: New 2020 wing by DUOTONE« on: August 29, 2020, 06:55:59 PM »3
Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: New 2020 wing by DUOTONE« on: August 01, 2020, 01:25:50 PM »
I know that the discussion internally is that the Carbon booms have to be strong enough to handle a 7m with a heavier guy riding in strong wind conditions. By the time you make it strong enough, the weight will be the same as the current aluminum boom and the time and money spent may be a wash, worst case is you break it then it hurts you or punctures to wing! If you love DIY go for it otherwise buy the boom which is very reasonable price and spend your time out there riding or chasing the wind or talking story on the beach (with your mask on please). The Echo has so much leech pressure that DIY boom making will have to be significantly strong than for the V1 foil wing. Some people have questioned the huge amount of leech pressure but that is what gives the Echo the awesome bottom end power (I got this info straight from Ken Winner btw).
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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Duotone Unit wing..designed for travel...hooray!« on: July 21, 2020, 09:02:41 PM »[quote Great news Dan, any idea of the retail price? [/quote] Sure do:) 4m is $799.00 5m is $849.00 6m is $899.00 5
Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Wing Foil Videos« on: July 18, 2020, 03:08:36 PM »
Wow some great videos in here! I loved the Frenchie gal riding with the Dolphins. That must have been so fun.
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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Duotone Unit wing..designed for travel...hooray!« on: July 18, 2020, 02:50:37 PM »
Probably the most notable charistic of this wing which makes it different from all of the other inflatable center strut wings=IFCW's out there, is the s-curved center strut which brings the trailing side or leach end of the boom closer to the body for a more relaxed and natural riding position which is especially noticeable for toe side riding which this wing will be used for a lot since it will be preferred by downwinders and wave riders who generally don't switch their feet as much. Very cool feature that Ken Winner clued in on after extensive testing riding waves and downwinding.
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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Duotone Unit wing..designed for travel...hooray!« on: July 18, 2020, 02:45:21 PM »Pretty cool video. I wonder what's availability date? 2021We will start shipping to authorized dealers (who support the wing sport) starting at the end of next week! 8
Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Duotone Unit wing..designed for travel...hooray!« on: July 18, 2020, 02:44:17 PM »That is a great looking wing. The handles looks like they have an inner soft handle with an outer sheath of some kind. Anyone know more about that?You're exactly right they have a super comfy webbing handle with soft Eva molded around them. 9
Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Are there any good, hydrodynamic reasons NOT to wing on a 90cm mast?« on: June 26, 2020, 07:32:14 AM »
I like the longer mast for downwinding, but for jumping, I still like the shorter mast.
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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: New 2020 wing by DUOTONE« on: June 26, 2020, 07:30:19 AM »
Great little review OBXDave!
I agree with you on many points here and should only add that I am sure they didn't want to increase the price even more which they would have had to in order to make new boom end tools which are quite expensive. I am loving the new stuff and soon we will have the UNIT which I believe will rival any inflatable center strut wing on the market:) It’s raining and I’m stuck inside, hence the long post 11
Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: The Winging Speed Thread« on: June 26, 2020, 07:20:34 AM »
Last year when I was riding with Ken Winner he was hitting 25 and sometimes 26 mph on a downwinder from Maliko in 18ft seas!
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Classifieds / Re: WTB Used Go Foil Mast« on: June 06, 2020, 08:21:22 PM »
I have one. It has been used quite a bit and has a small crack where the mast meets the fuse. I talked to Alex A at GoFoil and he said it was only in the topcoat and won't affect performance or longevity I haven't used it in a few years but I would sell it for 100 shipped to you. PM me if interested? Its the Tuttle version and I bought it new in 2018.
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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Wing specific boards« on: March 19, 2020, 08:50:23 PM »Hey Paddlur,Admin: The 2019 Fanatic Sky SUP were cnc and vacuum bagged at Cobra, since we knew they would have to be changed quickly we didn't invest in molds at Cobra. The new 2020 boards are Cobra Molded boards, and I would say 2x's stronger and more impervious to dings than the 2019 models. Anyone who knows the biz, which you do:), can appreciate the build quality of a Cobra molded board. Also much more expensive because each size is made using 2 molds, one for the foam inside and one for the overall. The new 2021 Sky Wing boards are made in China at the same factory as the Duotone directional kiteboards. They are super light and built pretty damn tough. Tripple vacuum-bagged from what I have heard. I have only ridden the preproduction models and I loved the 5.0 at 75 liters. I still have trouble getting going about 15% of the time but I am starting to figure it out and what works for me and my sensitive knees. 14
Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: New 2020 wing by DUOTONE« on: March 19, 2020, 08:36:52 PM »
Winged Surfer: I post them on my Youtube channel.
Phils: Yes the new wings will be another evolution forward. Jimk: Thank You! 15
Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: New 2020 wing by DUOTONE« on: March 19, 2020, 01:09:34 PM »
FYI to thos who are wondering. The new Echo wings (with boom) will be arriving in the US in April we are hoping with all of our fingers crossed. The first batch of Wings is almost sold out already. Our most frothy dealers have put in their pre-orders. The Inflatable wing will not be released until the summer with best-case scenario. But with Covid looming anything could happen, some factories have already announced temporary shutdowns that will inevitably delay the arrival of the new foil gear. Any other questions feel free to ask here. I have been recently promoted to Lead on North, Central, and SO America Wing sales for Duotone along with my normal Fanatic SUP/Wing sales position. Looking forward to what the future brings in this exciting new sport. I will be posting a video of the unboxing of the new wing Echo Wing, High Aspect Hydrofoils, and Sky Wing boards asap. Stay tuned.
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