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I wrote F-One about this. Bought a barely used f-one swing off a buddy, and noticed a little bulge in the seam on the top of the strut above where the back handles are.  Their response was that it is due to underinflating the wings (to the wrongly suggested 6psi that they put on the wings) and that they now recommend going to 8-9 instead.
That's interesting. I've always pumped to 8 psi because the Swings just do not work as well at lower PSI. A year's hard use and the stitching is starting to separate on my 5m.

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Yes I really enjoyed this one. Thanks.
Haha yes a 4m in 10kn even at 60 kg yeah nah  ;D
Unless he is winging somewhere with lots of current. Ozone do a lot of their testing in Raglan, New Zealand where the outgoing tide is at least 5 knots.

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We had a five week lockdown last year when we were not allowed on the water so I had to resort to this:
https://www.facebook.com/simon.papps/videos/10219244012025054

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I (@ 75 kg) would go 5m and 4m and get a 6m later if it's persistent light wind. If you go 6m and 4m then neither wing would be ideal in the 15-20 knot range.
I use a custom 1700 cm² front foil which is a good all-round size.

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I have a mix of Switch and F-One Swings and like them both. The Switch wing has a more rigid shape; it goes upwind and handles gusts better but is a bit heavier and more twitchier when sheeted out.
You're tall enough that you could use a 6m but light enough that you probably don't need anything bigger than a 5m, unless you plan to wing in 10 knots or less.

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Random / Re: Moving to NZ because of the virus
« on: October 08, 2020, 12:46:18 PM »
NZ will be closed to most mainland US citizens for a very long time, given the continuing US government mishandling of the virus response. I'm surprised she was allowed in, I thought we were only allowing film directors and America's Cup yachtsmen :-)

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: wind vs current
« on: October 07, 2020, 03:52:57 PM »
Wind against current increases lift regardless whether you are on a foil or a displacement craft. You can point higher upwind and point lower downwind without stalling.
I got stuck in a gybe the other day perfectly balanced for several seconds in a current pointing directly downward but going nowhere. It's a very odd but cool feeling.

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Random / Re: AC 75 boats, flaps and footage - Unreal
« on: August 05, 2020, 01:22:15 PM »
indeed unreal. wonder what is the clocked speed.
At least 30 knots by my reckoning. American Magic and NZ are now out on the Waitematā Harbour (Auckland, NZ) every windy day, although NZ are currently using the small boat.

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I'm about 5'6" 155 lbs (I think in cm and kg) and initially bought a 4.2 F-One Swing but found it too small for light winds (< 16 knots). So i ended up trading it to a 5.0 and a 3.5 and now added a 4.0 Switch Wing for 20 knot days.
You will get used to the bigger wing. I touch the wingtip occasionally in the water but I almost think I could go a 5.5 now (if one existed).

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The one that worries me is breaking a board leash. A foil board pointing downwind takes off at a great rate of knots.
Has anyone done a long swim in with a wing? Does it hinder or help?

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Sessions / Re: Dolphin encounters
« on: June 18, 2012, 02:20:52 AM »
There is a species down south in New Zealand called Hector's Dolphins http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hector's_dolphin who are incredibly playful around all board riders. There are some beaches where you will almost always be able to see and paddle with them but there are only 7000 left and the population is decreasing fast. I don't see any off my home-town's beaches anymore.  :(

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Sessions / Re: Dolphin encounters
« on: June 17, 2012, 03:03:57 AM »
Interestingly the same thing happened to some friends of mine today but at Mt Maunganui. Probably not the same pod as the distance is too far. Maybe they are sheltering from the mega southerly swell or chasing sting-rays because it is calm?
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=3789129439682

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Whitewater and River SUP / Re: Channels and Chines
« on: May 20, 2012, 09:19:21 PM »
Hi Corran,
I think you're on the right track. I'd love to give one of your boards a go and see how much difference they make. White-water SUP is in it's infancy in New Zealand but we have world-class rivers nearby so it seems crazy not to give it a go even if the kayakers laugh at us.
I'm heading over to Hood River next week for a holiday so it would be good to talk to some of the locals there as the US seems to be well ahead in terms of skill and equipment.

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Whitewater and River SUP / Channels and Chines
« on: April 29, 2012, 11:41:48 PM »
We've been playing around with various inflatables and soft-tops with mixed results. Inflatables can get bogged down as they flex and sharp edges often trip on eddy lines. This is partially user error but part of the problem is that I do't think the boards are well suited to what we are doing.
If I liken SUP to kayak play-boating, it's 1999 and we're paddling Prijon Aliens. I reckon that we need multiple deep channels and chines to stop a mis-direction of weight causing an off, and creating a secondary water-line for speed and stability. It may even be possible to throw away fins. I think I will start talking to some kayak designers for ideas. Any input most welcome.  

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Gear Talk / Re: C4 iSUP 10-6 C-MAC ATB Inflatable Review
« on: September 29, 2010, 06:36:40 PM »
We saw one in the local shop the other day and was impressed by how easy it was to pump up and how rigid it was.

I wonder how they go in white-water, we have a wide range from Grade 2 ruffles to Grade 3 standing waves to Grade 5 waterfalls.

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