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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Axis 1099

« on: March 02, 2022, 07:27:55 PM »

I'm going to do a motorcycle Idaho BDR ride this summer, and I plan to haul my KTM 390 in my truck to eliminate the boring interstate parts. I'll have to toss the wing foil gear in as well--two birds with one long drive.

Let me know, it will be a blast!!

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Axis 1099

« on: February 28, 2022, 08:01:25 PM »

Took the 1099/375 on a ultra short fuselage and 90 cm mast to the lake. In comparison, I use a 1150/460 or 390 on a short fuselage and 90 cm mast up to this point. It takes off way different and I pumped it too hard a few times. Then got up and flew. Then I flew across the lake until the wind died. Got some foot switches in as well. I use a 6 m F One CWC wing.

I was impressed with the stability and control as this can move fast and turn as well. After the session I looked at the map and it was only blowing 9 mph’s!?!?  The thing glides so well I was up in wind I usually couldn’t continue on. Although, when the wind died I was a mile from the launch and had to wait for a gust. Amazing!!

Got up to 16.7 mph’s in mild wind. If you are looking for a wing that has a huge wind range, this might be it.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Cannon Beach Oregon Wing/SUP Foil Spots

« on: February 17, 2022, 06:29:50 PM »

Sam, Please do not foil at Seaside or Short Sands. You will get in trouble.

I surf out of Pacific City(further south) and Lincoln City. *Pacific City main breaks are NOT OK to foil and you would also get into trouble there, unless nobody is out.

I Stand up Foil and wing ding when I can.

If you want to make the drive and the conditions are right we can get some Foiling or winging where nobody will be surfing. It literally would just be the two (or three) of us on our own waves.

Let me know. Its a bit of a hike but I would meet you and we could get setup somewhere.
-red

Waves on Saturday look good. Wind on Sunday. Is it possible to wing off of Cannon Beach proper?

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Cannon Beach Oregon Wing/SUP Foil Spots

« on: February 12, 2022, 09:19:00 AM »

Sam, Please do not foil at Seaside or Short Sands. You will get in trouble.

I surf out of Pacific City(further south) and Lincoln City. *Pacific City main breaks are NOT OK to foil and you would also get into trouble there, unless nobody is out.

I Stand up Foil and wing ding when I can.

If you want to make the drive and the conditions are right we can get some Foiling or winging where nobody will be surfing. It literally would just be the two (or three) of us on our own waves.

Let me know. Its a bit of a hike but I would meet you and we could get setup somewhere.
-red

Red,

Are you around for the long weekend? We plan on heading there on Friday from Spokane… maybe even try and get a wing session on the way.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Cannon Beach Oregon Wing/SUP Foil Spots

« on: February 10, 2022, 07:52:58 PM »

Sam, Please do not foil at Seaside or Short Sands. You will get in trouble.

I surf out of Pacific City(further south) and Lincoln City. *Pacific City main breaks are NOT OK to foil and you would also get into trouble there, unless nobody is out.

I Stand up Foil and wing ding when I can.

If you want to make the drive and the conditions are right we can get some Foiling or winging where nobody will be surfing. It literally would just be the two (or three) of us on our own waves.

Let me know. Its a bit of a hike but I would meet you and we could get setup somewhere.
-red

Red,

We debated between Pacific City and CB. Went CB because there is power and showers available for our bus/van. I have zero interest in ticking off locals. We will have SUP, foil sups, and wings ready to roll!! Might be super fun to meet up and foil. Can’t wait to see what this 1099/375 has to offer. 😉

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Cannon Beach Oregon Wing/SUP Foil Spots

« on: February 09, 2022, 06:37:24 PM »

Manzanita sounds interesting. Tips?

Is Indian Beach in Smugglers Cove?

Thanks!

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Axis 1099

« on: February 08, 2022, 07:15:26 PM »

Any tried SUP foiling the 1099? Can’t wait to try it with the ultra short and 375. Also, do I need at add positive shim?

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Cannon Beach Oregon Wing/SUP Foil Spots

« on: February 08, 2022, 07:12:40 PM »

Thanks! I will look into Ft Stevens.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Cannon Beach Oregon Wing/SUP Foil Spots

« on: February 07, 2022, 10:11:10 PM »

Hello,

Headed to Cannon Beach, Oregon for Presidents Weekend and was wondering if any good spots to wing or SUP foil? I’ve been to Smugglers Cove and didn’t know of that is the only spot.

And taking the 1099/375 with ultra short set up. After Pono’s write up, it could be some good cannon balls!!

Thanks!!

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Axis 1099

« on: February 07, 2022, 10:01:20 PM »

Well... I spoke too soon. I tried the 1099 in some challenging wind today and decided it's not for me. I thought I would be the easier, kinder, gentler brother of the 999, made to lift my fat butt easier and still glide.

Wrong, the 1099 is the crazy cousin designed to go stupid fast. I felt like a passenger on the thing. For advanced wing and surf foilers, it's probably fabulous, but for fakers like me it's a bit much.

The glide is insane, it simply won't come down. It's no easier than a 999 for getting up, in fact it might be a little harder. I had some breakfast this morning, so I'm probably 225, and I really had to pump like a loon to get rolling. Once I was up it came up to its cruising altitude and stayed there, no matter what. The wind was 20mph gusting to 30+, and I was on a 4.2, so a bit overpowered sometimes. When a gust hit, the board accelerated and then held that speed until the next gust hit. I got up to speeds that felt really sketchy, and it felt like I couldn't do anything about it. Luffing the wing didn't seem to do anything, it just stayed fast.

On the rare occasions that it wasn't doing mach 3 it turned okay, but at higher speed it needed about a full-size Costco parking lot to turn. Whether that was the wing or the fact that my nuts were hiding out in my chest cavity I really can't say.

Coming into shore was easy, I just aimed for the beach, got to about 50 feet away, and just threw myself off the board. Anything else was bound to leave scratches on the wing, and it wasn't mine. This thing glides for an indeterminate distance. I thought the 999 glided a long way. No comparison.

On the plus side, I did manage to complete a couple of tacks. I had enough time to write a letter while I was turning upwind. The second tack I did almost turned into a 360 when I discovered I had turned too far and was on a broad reach. Spooky.

Obviously, a lot of good foilers are going to love this wing. But at my current wobbly skill level, not for me. I like going fast, and I like glide, but this is crazy.

I teared up laughing on this one!! Lol. So good!! Sounds like it might ride a bit different than my 1150.

Oh, and I bought the 375 rear because everyone says it is the bees knees. Looks like I’ll have some room to grow into it.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Axis 1099

« on: February 06, 2022, 06:26:42 PM »

That is good news!! The aspect ration on the 1150 is like 7.72 and the 1099 is 10.6. Hope the ultra short fuselage and 375 rear will pair nicely.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Axis 1099

« on: February 04, 2022, 06:27:10 PM »

I have the 1150 (known as 🦄) and purchased the 1099. I’m around 185 lb and closer to 200 lb with wetsuit and gear on. I hope it can hold me up for winging and SUP foil surfing!!

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Not Surprised

« on: January 16, 2022, 11:34:55 AM »

Funny how things come full circle…

The new Horue set up is a bi wing config. The other picture posted is a bi wing set up tried 4 years ago. Not close with fit and finish and maybe the Horue design will be the cats knees.

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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 12, 2021, 03:39:23 PM »

I went from the NSI minimalist to a full on kite harness with a metal hook. I’m not looking back. It’s awesome!!

Anyone interested in a slightly used NSI minimalist harness?

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Light Wind Equipment

« on: October 29, 2021, 08:31:09 PM »

You’ll love the 9m Gong! I really utilized the harness with it.