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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Blue Planet Show- Wing Foil interviews

« on: December 15, 2021, 12:42:18 AM »

Robert
I just thought I’d say thanks for the great show. I think we are super lucky to have you, James Casey and the progression project putting out so much great foiling content! Really appreciated! Cheers HB

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Mark my words: "Every winger worth their salt will be in a harness by 2023"

« on: December 15, 2021, 12:22:28 AM »

Any tips on how to size the windsurf harness line? Ive got th floppy FOne version on my 5meter swing, but would like to go the windsurf option. Or, do I just go with the adjustable version? Cheers HB

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The Shape Shack / Re: Can I wing between coats?

« on: October 12, 2021, 01:58:22 AM »

Thanks for your help - that gives me more confidence.
Beasho, I’m interested in your technique. So the packing tape gives a smooth finish…does it also help with a nice transition from the repaired area to the existing painted area? That’s one of the bits I find difficult with repairs so far. (Maybe I just need to sand more)
Cheers HB

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The Shape Shack / Can I wing between coats?

« on: October 11, 2021, 02:11:22 AM »

So I’m fixing a crack in my foil board….I’m happy that the repair is strong and watertight with a fibreglass coat and then another coat of epoxy resin on top of that. I was thinking maybe one more thin coat of resin, depending on how badly I botch the sanding, before paint and then a clear coat…..but tomorrow is going to be windy and the froth is strong.

 So the question is - can I put the board in the (salt) water between epoxy resin coats, or between the resin and the paint coats? ( assuming a solvent clean in between).

I’m assuming the paint and clear coat are mainly for aesthetics and UV protection right?
Cheers for your help….
HB

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Any tips for locating a slow leak?

« on: June 28, 2021, 11:24:33 AM »

I did this for my FOne a while ago as a complete newbie. It’s not too bad. Your wing should have a patch kit and a tool to open the valve (at least that’s what I recall). Follow the advice above, but Check out YouTube videos, including for kites. However Blue Planet did a great video a couple of months ago. Cheers HB

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Wing Foil Videos

« on: May 15, 2021, 01:38:06 PM »

Yes really enjoyed that video Clay. Great riding and filming and inspired by your Stoke!

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Finding slow leaks in your wing

« on: September 20, 2020, 01:54:31 AM »

Thank you very much PB and Clay.
That gives me confidence to have a crack at the repair myself. May as well start learning.
And...waddya know there is actually a bit of a repair kit and instructions with all that stuff I ignored when unboxing the wing.
Cheers H

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Finding slow leaks in your wing

« on: September 19, 2020, 02:10:06 PM »

Hello
Can anyone help out with some tips for finding slow leaks in the wing?
I have tried submerging the wing to look for bubbles, but didn’t see anything (and very hard to get the centre strut under).
Also had a go at brushing with water and dishwashing liquid, but didn’t see anything (also it was a slightly half hearted attempt as I got paranoid about the potential affect of the soap on the wing).

Are there any other tricks, or do I just give it to the repair guys and let them figure it out?
Is there a safe way to close the hose from strut to leading edge without damaging the hose, so I can figure out which part I’m dealing with?

These feel like rather rookie questions, but I’ve found that sometimes the obvious approach isn’t necessarily the best....
Thanks in anticipation for any ideas!
Cheers Hamish

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: F-One Swing

« on: December 08, 2019, 11:33:23 PM »

HB, that sounds awesome!  It also sounds like really nice wind to work on foiling.  Great to hear your progress.

Thanks Amin
On reflection, mine was a rather lengthy post for someone sloggging about. But anyway, the wing works great!
And I’ll also look forward to hearing about the 6.
Cheers HB

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: F-One Swing

« on: December 07, 2019, 09:05:00 PM »

I thought I'd share a bit of my stoke learning with the swing 5.0 - after enjoying reading about everyone elses expereinces.
 
By way of background, I SUP reasoanbly well (24.5 x 14 NSP sonic beign my main board) but no windsurfing or kite surfing experience. I'm riding a 7.6 115 liters converted JP slate with the axis 1020. I weight about 86kgs plus gear.
My fist session had been a bit of a nightmare. Lots of walks of shame and getting dragged into the shore going nowhere. Plus I couldn't even get on the board and stand up on my switch stance.

The plan for today's second session was just do some more slogging about and keep learing the wing, hopefully including standing up in switch. I had no intention of foiling so had the mast set far back in the box (but still wanted the foil on for stability and some pointing).

It all went pretty well. I started off in about 10 knots onshore in a forgiving bay with water up to armpits a fair way out (Kohi bay Auckland). Not much problem getting on in regular stance. I hold the swing on the leading edge handle with my leading hand, get onto my knees facing across the board, grab the first handle with my trailing hand and then pull the wing down onto my sholder to create balance with the back of the wing pushing agaisnt the water. Then I put my leading hand back on the board to help balance as I step up with my front foot and then grab the wing again as I step with with my back foot. The wing is still jammed against my shoulder providing balance. I noticed its a different approach to the Blue Planet videos, so I'll see if I need to evolve the approach in higher winds.
It took me about 10 or 15 tries to do the same getting up into my switch stance, but I got there in the end and had it pretty solid by the end of the day.
Managing the Swing was easy. Sure the wind was lite, but wing sat there being pretty docicle as I faffed about in the water and didn't create any problems - only flipping itself upside down a couple of times. Very happy with that aspect so far.
Slogging about flying the wing was great fun, and as the wind built during the morning to about 15 kts I got a better sense of speed and some idea of how much fun this must be once up on the foil. I also figured out turing downwind and got some sensation of catching the waves. By the end of the session I was jybing and starting to learn to fly the wing heelside and change my stance (very tentatively). I was still having to walk the board upwind a bit between reaches, but with much less drama.
So overall today felt like good progress. I think I'll try a couple more session of slogging before I try and get up on the foil, but it all feels much closer after today! 
Cheers

HB
 
     

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: F-One Swing

« on: December 02, 2019, 09:30:56 AM »

Thanks guys. Looks like I’m in the right ball park, and can get by with less rinsing and more bear hugs! Meanwhile I will be happy I’m not dealing with that massive kite. Nothing like a bit of perspective on an issue to sort it out.
Cheers HB

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Foil SUP / Re: Yet another diy wing

« on: December 01, 2019, 12:32:40 AM »

Cool project Jamallstar! Although I reckon it will go better with the Steinlarger classic than the Macs gold....!

Do you mind posting a bit on how you made the actual board (ie the choped surfboard)? I'm particularly interested in how you got strength and water seal in the connection to the foil base plate and how you sealed the cut section...
Thanks in anticipation, and apologies if I have missed the description elsewhere.

Cheers HB
 

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: F-One Swing

« on: December 01, 2019, 12:22:31 AM »

Slight diversion - how are you guys packing and drying your Swings?

I'm the proud owner of a 5.0 swing and went out today for the first time and took a good lashing but made some progress. Especially pleased with the way the wing behaved (although sub 15kt wind). All problems were operator error in super choppy sea.
 
However I did find it a unexpected challenge to deflate, with air moving between the strut and leading edge (OK, first world problems...). I've watched the packing video from Ozone - ie fold up the central strut then roll in the sides- but wondering if there were any tricks out there to simplify the process? (Eg pinching the connection to the strut?)

Also, do you guys bother to rinse after use in the sea - (assuming it will be packed away for at least a week)?
And any cunning tips for drying? - I reinflated when I got home, but think next time I'll just hang on the washing line by the leading edge handle...

Cheers

Hamish
     

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: F-One Swing

« on: September 13, 2019, 07:50:43 PM »

Stoked to hear the 5s are going well!
Admin any chance of a wingspan measurement on the F-one? Or if you are feeling generous, a picture of the FOne laid over the duotone (I think you have both?).

I’m taking it from the descriptions that the bigger wings aren’t too bad to handle in the light winds...?

I’m Really enjoying reading about the journey from you and Phono, and I’m looking forward to hearing how the 4.2 goes.

Cheers HB

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: F-One Swing

« on: September 02, 2019, 02:35:48 AM »

How do you think durability will go? Does it feel like any compromises come with the lower weight, or is that just through removing handles etc?

The weight savings is from heavy part exclusion.  There are no extra handles or angle handles, no boom or second strut, no battens, no anti flutter panels or inflatable trailing edges. 

Thanks Admin for your full answers there. Most appreciated!

I’m a bit worried about durability as one my one go with a wing it was getting a little beaten and run over by the front of my board (I was having a learner’s nightmare). But it sounds like FOne have lost weight without sacrificing too much in the durability department. I’ll look forward to reading about how you go when the other wings arrive!

Cheers
Hamish