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The Shape Shack / Re: Innegra question

« on: July 15, 2021, 05:12:51 AM »

I own one of his infused surfboards. Awesome! No foil boards that I know of.
http://corevaccomposites.com/about/

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Gear Talk / Re: Water Shoes

« on: July 12, 2021, 08:16:13 AM »

I've used Superfreaks for many years until someone on this forum suggested  https://soliteboots.com/  My go to bootie from here on.

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The Shape Shack / Re: Recommended Tackifier

« on: June 16, 2021, 03:40:55 PM »

3M™ Hi-Tack Composite Spray Adhesive 71 is a high tack spray adhesive ideal for use in a wide variety of composite production applications, including dry layup and resin infusion processes. Make sure you order clear.

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Foil SUP / Re: Next wing after Maliko 200 - Progression

« on: June 14, 2021, 11:57:25 AM »

red, sent you a PM

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Foil SUP / Re: Next wing after Maliko 200 - Progression

« on: June 14, 2021, 08:56:46 AM »

red, our local dealer is checking and I'll get back to you.

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Foil SUP / Re: Next wing after Maliko 200 - Progression

« on: June 14, 2021, 04:20:46 AM »

Looking forward to getting my hands on this and the PNL185.

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Foil SUP / Re: Next wing after Maliko 200 - Progression

« on: May 22, 2021, 09:06:57 AM »

I also started on the M 200, have the GLs and NLs. I'm 210lb riding gut-less Texas surf and my go to is the NL220 but when the surf firms up I'll ride the NL190. I really like how they turn and sometimes I can pump up on foil after a small wave passes me and drop in from behind. Go NL.
 

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Windfoiling, Windsurf Foiling / Fin design

« on: May 04, 2021, 04:00:31 AM »

A buddy went windsurfing on a light wind day and discovered something at the end of this video 

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Wing foiling... Dangerous or not?

« on: April 05, 2021, 12:03:56 PM »

All went south two months ago on a wing when a tired geezer blew a jibe. Fractured Tibia, torn Meniscus and sprained MCL. Hoping to return soon but without the foot straps. 50+ years in water sports and this is the worse I've experienced....but, I'm hooked

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General Discussion / Re: What apps for your phone do you use?

« on: January 09, 2021, 01:40:31 PM »

Igetwind
android only at this time but you can view via a web browser
6 different models
local input with the micro term HRRR

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: 7M Airush/Starboard wing

« on: December 24, 2020, 05:27:13 AM »

I've been very happy with the Takoon wings. Where I live I use the 7m most of all.

Takoon tested highly here:
https://takoon.com/blogs/news/windsurf-magazine%20
The 7M Takoon has the best published lowest wind range 7-18k.
Starboard Freewing Air 7M = 8-20k
Gong Superpower 9M 8-15k
F-one 6M 8-20k
Slingwing 6.4M 8.7-17.4k
Anyone tested the low end of the 6M BoardridingMaui?

After three month wait, I received an email this morning that my Takoon 7 has shipped. Yay!
At 215lbs and lack of skill, I was unable to get the F-One 6m going at 8 knots, Gong 9m will get me flying at 8 knots. Will see if this 7m Takoon will get me going at that speed.

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

« on: December 15, 2020, 04:25:23 AM »

Surfside, all I can say is that when I'm vaccinated, expect me. 😂🤣

I've never been so eager to hit IAH in my life.

Also, I'm working on toe side riding. I rewatched that shot of you going out over and over. Nice form.

SC, look forward to your visit! Sadly, I was not sailing this day. We had to prepare the beach house for the possibility of the storm hitting us and depart before a mandatory evacuation was called. I never want to sit in evacuation traffic for 18 hours again!

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Gong 9m Superpower Wing - Any Zoner Reviews?

« on: December 13, 2020, 02:54:26 PM »

Doug,
I'm 215 lbs and lacking in experience but I'll share a session I had. 6-11 mph using a Maliko 280 with 18" wide stab. Pumped up on foil amazingly easy but constantly had to focus on going upwind...pumps through the lulls. Switched to the GL 210 which was more work to fly but improved upwind and speed making the sail a joy to fly. I went without a harness and after two hours I could no longer hold on. Glad I own one for desperado times and bad forecasts.

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Prone Foiling, Surf foiling, Pump Foiling / Re: What difference does a couple of inches make on your board?

« on: December 03, 2020, 03:40:09 AM »

my experience is that it isn't just the length.  think about:
1) swing weight.  Light weight and short are great here. But a longer board that is lighter can be lower swing weight depending on how much lighter and if the nose shape is pulled in or thinned out.
2) balance point of the board+foil in relation to the foil - pick up your board/foil upside down and you want it to balance about one third to one half of the way back from the leading edge of the front wing.  That means the lifting center of the foil is aligned with the center of mass of the board.  When you unweight the board to pump, it'll fly along lifting up nicely.  If it is too front heavy, it won't come up as well when you unweight it.
3) with the foil adjusted to the right spot for weight balance point as in #2 above, it is also hopefully in the right spot versus the floating center of the board while you're paddling into the wave

All in all, I'd say once you're down to a 4'8" board, if its decently well weight balanced (#2 above) then going shorter is going to have only a minor effect.  You'll get bigger gains by working on your technique - staying high out of the water on the foil being the biggest one.

Excellent! Will keeps this in mind on the next board build.

Thanks

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The Shape Shack / Re: Board from H.....

« on: October 25, 2020, 03:56:26 AM »

How it was suppose to look