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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: light wind wing foiling

« on: September 29, 2021, 07:49:34 AM »

So since I already have one of your Rocket Wide boards, Dwight, I will be awaiting the introduction of the Sup Surf Machines "Wider-Than-You-Can-Possibly-Imagine" board line.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: light wind wing foiling

« on: September 29, 2021, 06:44:30 AM »

Thanks for the replies -- interesting video from Dominic Hoskyns as usual.   My current board is about +15, and I'm still trying to figure out whether length and/or width increases matter.  Dominic opines that +10 or +15 is good enough, but his test was on  longer +30 board. I think a big (wind)wing is def in my future, and the foil matters of course - so I think I'll wait till I have a big wing and then see how much that helps with my current board.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: light wind wing foiling

« on: September 28, 2021, 10:25:52 AM »

My question about light wind foiling:  over what range does additional board length and/or width matter to develop board speed to take off?  Would a 6'6" board that is 32 inches wide significantly extend light wind takeoff?  At what point does the additional weight overcome length and width?  I love my SUP Surf Machines 4'11" wide and its low wind takeoff is pretty darn good, but I would definitely consider a specialist light wind board if it added a couple of mph to the low end.  Looking forward to anyone's opinions and experience on this.

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Classifieds / Re: SUPSports 8'11" carbon Hammer with windsurfing track

« on: September 21, 2021, 10:38:34 AM »

This board needs a good home!  $300 if you can pick it up on the northern OBX (Manteo). 

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Classifieds / Re: Project Cedrus 36-inch carbon mast

« on: September 03, 2021, 12:10:08 PM »

SOLD!

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Classifieds / Project Cedrus 36-inch carbon mast

« on: September 02, 2021, 02:58:42 PM »

Project Cedrus first generation 36-inch universal mast used only one time!  These masts are strong, stiff, and light! They will work with almost any foil brand except Armstrong, but it will cost you about $120 to get an adapter from Kyle at  https://projectcedrus.com/compatibility/    I have had this mast since 2019 but have only used the identically-fabricated 27-inch Cedrus mast for wingdinging (many, many times, and still using it with zero issues.).  Decided to order a 31 inch Cedrus, so I am selling the long one.  New ones are $950 – asking $525 for this one.  I can sell you the board mount adapter (140x90) for $100, or you can order the connection of your choice when you get an adapter from Project Cedrus.  And if you have new Cloud 9 foils, I can throw in the fuse adapter for free! Buyer pays shipping. Pics at  https://www.dropbox.com/s/6t8rvlczcarwvxk/cedrus%201.jpeg?dl=0   and   https://www.dropbox.com/s/u1lob7sxg5o87rg/cedrus%202.jpeg?dl=0

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: My wife's wing journey

« on: July 13, 2021, 12:16:13 PM »

That's great to see -- thanks for posting the photo!

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Shortest practical mast length for shallow water.

« on: June 17, 2021, 10:17:23 AM »

My experience:  45 cm is really hard to use if there is any chop at all.  60 cm works, but (for me) 68 cm is significantly better than 60 and is what I use most of the time for our OBX  sound launches.  When winds are high and the water is deep enough, longer masts are better -- but for me, ~68 cm is the sweet spot.

68cm was what I was thinking. A good length to learn on but still usable at shallow places later on.

Is it easy adjusting from a long mast to a short mast or vice versa?

Going from 68 to 76 is easy.  I've only used a 91 cm a couple of times and didn't have issues, but both times were easy (steady mid-teen) conditions.  Hope to get more data points before too long.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Shortest practical mast length for shallow water.

« on: June 17, 2021, 08:53:19 AM »

My experience:  45 cm is really hard to use if there is any chop at all.  60 cm works, but (for me) 68 cm is significantly better than 60 and is what I use most of the time for our OBX  sound launches.  WHen winds are high and the water is deep enough, longer masts are better -- but for me ~68 cm is the sweet spot.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: New three-strut 6.0 f-one Strike

« on: June 11, 2021, 01:50:00 PM »

Thanks for the review, Pono -- I have been really curious about how these CWC wings would work -- my previous experience with 6-meter wings (original Swing and BRM W1) have not been positive even though I really like smaller versions of both wings.  Any additional information on light wind performance would be much appreciated -- especially on how much wind it needs to support its own weight rather than be manhandled into position in light winds. Please keep this review thread going if you get on any light wind in the Gorge.

Andy

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Classifieds / Re: Boardriding Maui W1 6 meter wing

« on: June 04, 2021, 04:26:34 AM »

Sold!

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Classifieds / Boardriding Maui W1 6 meter wing

« on: May 28, 2021, 07:48:45 AM »

BRM 6 meter wing in excellent shape.  Good big guy light wind wing.  $600 including shipping in the USA. Photos at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/txr5b9ijzckug7a/AACyyszwVPdVwn0aVnEy_ps0a?dl=0    (for some reason I can't upload photos inside the ad)

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Foil wing fiddling

« on: April 30, 2021, 06:41:15 AM »

As another ex-1000 rider, my vote for the one-wing-make-everything-work foil is 1060/420

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

« on: April 12, 2021, 08:11:37 AM »

AGK- What about straight line speed of the 1060 vs 1150? Thx

I think for me the 1060 is faster because I can push it harder and stay in control, especially off the wind  -- but compared with most foilers I am pretty slow all the time, so I would not put a lot of confidence in my assessment.

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

« on: April 12, 2021, 07:10:33 AM »

Adding on to Paddlur’s discussion of the BSC 1060 earlier in this thread, here’s my experience using the 1060 after many winging sessions on the 1150    [175 lbs., competent but low-talent foiler, many years experience windsurfing/kiting/kitefoiling, 420 rear, using a 90 liter SUP Surf Machines board and Boardriding Maui W1 wings].  I’ve used the 1060 in light but foilable 5 meter conditions, solid 4 meter(~22 mph), and pretty solid 3 meter (averaging mid-high 20 mph  with gusts to low 30s)  all in sounds and not breaking waves.

Ease of getting on foil – about even – 1150 maybe has slightly more lift, but the 1060 develops a bit more forward speed on the water.  Both get up really easily.

Smoothness/control in powered conditions and windswell -  1060 by a lot.  It is less prone to sudden changes in foil angle in response to gusts and water turbulence, and feels great on all points of sail.

Turning/jibing – 1060 is (for me) so much better than the 1150 that I put the 1150 up for sale after one session.  The 1060 turns so much more quickly, smoothly, and controllably for me than the 1150 – it’s not even close. Seems more stable switching feet.  My jibe completion rate has jumped significantly.

Pumping – the 1150 does pump through lulls better – I could definitely stay on foil longer through lulls and wind holes than with the 1060.  1060 is still pretty good, but the 1150 was really awesome at this.

Overall – I totally love this wing. It makes everything easier and more fun. I will probably sell my smaller Cloud 9 foils and get a BSC 890.