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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: 400 Hours On Foil: A summer on narrow boards and the search for a perfect surf e

« on: September 03, 2023, 04:15:18 PM »

Thanks Dwight that was very helpful.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: 400 Hours On Foil: A summer on narrow boards and the search for a perfect surf e

« on: September 03, 2023, 05:57:27 AM »

B-Walnut thanks I found it very interesting and helpful.  Dwight I would be interested in hearing the dimensions and volume of your two boards. I am a similar age and size and I'm trying to decide what my new board should look like and I do not have the high winds of the gorge where I live.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: wing harness

« on: July 18, 2022, 03:54:45 PM »

I have the Dakine Solo harness and it is the only one I found that I like. The hook is thin enough that you do not feel it  laying on the board. It is easy to put it on and off. It is comfortable in use although heavily loaded it will squeeze me a bit although I rarely load it enough that it is a problem.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Anyone ridden a Slingshot 99cm and Armstrong 2400?

« on: May 11, 2022, 04:12:41 AM »

I have the 99 and the 84. I much prefer the 99. I have not tried the Armstrong 2400. I have been quite happy on my Slingshot foils. I have not experienced any problems with them. I recently purchased the Quantum 100 and 85 as I wanted to try something higher aspect but not high aspect. Based on my experience I think you might like the 100. It starts for me almost as early as the the 99 but is faster and less draggy. So once up on foil I have less pull on my arms. It is a bit less stable but it is not unstable. If the wind drops I seem to be able carry on foiling in lighter wind than the 99 and keep my speed up. I find it turns a bit faster. It is also easier to keep the foil in the water so very few breaeches.  This might be a cheaper way to get what you are after. I use it with the smaller stabilizer. I weigh 81 kg.

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Foil SUP / Re: Wing Drifter Pro?

« on: November 26, 2021, 11:09:07 AM »

I haven't tried angling the board to one side but I found that if I stood slightly more forward on the board and pushed the nose down the board track much better. I was using the six foot board which actually measures 5 ft 9. It wasn't too bad once the nose was down. I will try that along with angling the board next time.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Looks like the V3 cabrinha.. With windows.. Now out

« on: May 14, 2021, 05:58:15 AM »

Liv2surf, I pulled out the crosswing and mantis this morning and you are correct with all that you said regarding the changes to the mantis handles. I never had any issues with the crossingwing handles and did not notice the changes on the mantis while using it. I tried it again in lower wing with the slingshot infinity 99 and was able to take off and fly in in much light winds than I could with the 5 crosswing. I didn't take any wind readings so cannot say how much wind I needed to go but there were very few whitecaps and I definitely would not have got started on the 5 metre. I really like the 6.2 mantis more each time I use it.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Looks like the V3 cabrinha.. With windows.. Now out

« on: May 13, 2021, 05:55:56 PM »

Funny I did not notice any difference in the handles. I did not compare them directly but I thought they were the same on the mantis and crosswing. I like them.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Looks like the V3 cabrinha.. With windows.. Now out

« on: May 10, 2021, 05:54:14 PM »

I just received my 6.2 Mantis today and I was able to test it out. I immediately felt comfortable with it. It hovers easily off the front handle in light wind. I also have a Crosswing X2 5 metre and the 6.2 was much more powerful for getting up on the foil. I found it pumped up onto the foil really well. I used the two of them back to back and I found the Mantis felt light and balanced in my hands and comfortable going upwind. I like my Crosswing except when very powered and then it is more tiring. I was riding flat water in a gusty location and I was able to fly through lulls that I would normally have fallen off the foil. I really like the new wing and look forward to trying it out in better conditions. I thought I was getting the one without windows but this one had them. Normally I would rather not have them but they were nice and large and provided a great view without lifting the wing. They felt light and quite flexible. I am now glad they are there because of the size of the wing. Another great thing is the leash cuff on this one is the best one that I have now. I threw out the ones that came with my 3 and 5 Crosswings as they were to small. This one fits me perfectly and is easy to put on.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Whistle repair

« on: June 02, 2020, 05:43:02 AM »

I do not have axis foils but I've done the same thing to my foils numerous times. Rather than sand it I use automotive spot putty then lightly wet sand it spray painted and it's turned out perfect every time. I would suggest doing that rather than sanding down the foil. I'm assuming the scratches aren't too deep.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Whistle repair

« on: June 02, 2020, 05:41:10 AM »

I do not have axis foils but I've done the same thing to my foils numerous times. Rather than sand it I use automotive spot putty then lightly wet sand it spray painted and it's turned out perfect every time. I would suggest doing that rather than sanding down the foil. I'm assuming the scratches aren't too deep.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: High end wind range question

« on: May 04, 2020, 12:14:21 PM »

Ninja Tuna, I do not  think that the handles are what makes the Slingwing handle the way it does. It is a little bit higher aspect and the whole structure is firmer. Of course it is smaller that the 5 metre wasp as well. If I had to guess it is the combination of those two things that makes it so stable at the high end of it's wind range. The wasp has much more low end and I again am guessing that is part of why the high is a bit sacrificed. Although those are all guesses as I know little about wing design. I do not have a problem with the slingwing handle placement. That might be because I do not mind having one of my arms bent while flying. I rarely have them both straight. I am just more comfortable that way.

Ponobill, I agree with you in that I prefer to hold the wing higher rather than upright like a windsurf sail. I have tried both a lot and prefer the higher position with a bit more lean in lighter winds. I probably lose some upwind but still have no problem with going upwind when I need to.

VB_foil and DW thanks for the replies. It sounds like I will be OK with a 3 metre with the shorter wing span as long as I do not try to ride it at the top of it's wind range. Now just have to decide which one.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: High end wind range question

« on: May 04, 2020, 08:55:24 AM »

In the winds that I am talking about the wasp will hang on the leading edge handle and just float with little pull no problem. Where I was having an issue was where I still wanted to be sheeted in with just a bit of power. In the higher winds I could still use it if I sheeted in enough that it did not backwind (the wind pushing down on the top of the wing and then surging up again over an over). The problem was then that it was providing more power than I wanted, not that I could not control it but rather that it was making my arms tire out to quickly. If I then reduce the amount of pressure on my arms then the wing started to flap up and down again as it back winds. I tried using the Mary Poppins approach but that did not work and if I tried holding the wing vertical it would work if I headed hard upwind. With less upwind angle then I got to much power again. With the Slingwing I could use a modified Mary Poppins approach and it sat there nicely and I could adjust the amount of pull to be comfortable with no flapping. It may be that I am just not strong enough to handle the power that that you can.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / High end wind range question

« on: May 04, 2020, 07:03:02 AM »

I have a 4.2 Slingwing and a 5 Wasp. I like them both and I am going to get a 3 meter. Yesterday I went out on the wasp and the wind was about 15 knots on the low end. Shortly after that it picked up and the gusts were going a few knots above 20. I know the suggested wind range on the 5 wasp is ideally up to 20 and then more expert riders beyond that. What I found was that I did not want to be sheeted in but rather sheeted out to cruise at a controlled pace (that was also easier on the arms) on the large Infinity 99 foil. When I was slightly sheeted out in the large gusts the wing would back wind and be harder to control.  I went in and changed to the Slingwing and the wind picked up more and was gusting over 25 knots. With it I could sheet out and the wing remained easy to control and I could play on the swells and S turn all while comfortable, no backwinding. My question is to those that have tried smaller sizes like 4 and 3 that do not have the inflated trailing edges, is it normal behaviour for the wing to backwind when lightly sheeted in when used at the top end of the wings wind range? By the way this is not a criticism of the wasp, I really like it from about 12 to 20 knots but rather since I will be using the new wing in strong gusty winds wanted to know what others had experienced. I realize that I could just get a 3 metre Slingwing but plan on also using it with a mountain board and like the shorter wing span of ones like the wasp so it will easier not to drag a wing tip on  the ground.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Slingshot infinity setup for sup foil / wing foil?

« on: February 10, 2020, 05:20:36 PM »

I have a Takuma BX 7' 10" foil SUP that I use with Slingshot foils.For wing foiling I primarily use the Infinity 99. Prior to using the 99 I used the 84. Both work fine for me but for wing foiling I prefer the 99. I use the larger stabilizer and longer fuselage as I prefer the extra stability. I also windfoil with the same wings and both work well, for the lightest winds I prefer the 99.

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Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP / Re: Largest foil board sup for large beginner

« on: November 26, 2019, 05:50:22 AM »

I have a 7'10" by 138 litre board and weigh 174 pounds. I like it. I keep reading that I will need a smaller board. In my case I think that is unlikely. I think it depends on your expectations and the conditions you use it in. I do not want to struggle and do not care about high performance. I frequently go out in gusty conditions where I am off the foil quite a bit. The larger board makes these conditions still easy and I still go upwind off the foil. Once a gust comes through I am back up on the foil and having fun. I am not a high performance guy and just enjoy cruising on the foil. The large board can also be taken for a paddle in no wind and I can put a sail on it and windfoil. I am sure I would get more performance out of a smaller board but i would give up the ease of use and multi discipline usage. So for now quite happy with the larger board.