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Re: Axis Foils
« Reply #225 on: May 10, 2020, 04:03:31 AM »
A slightly larger 101 would be a good thing, though what I'd really like is a bigger 1000. I rode my 1020 today in pretty good wind. Mostly I used a 4.2 F-1 and it was fun, but a bit of work in the lulls. I switched to the 5.0 wing but kept the 1020 purely for "try one thing" purposes. I wish I'd switched to the 101. Love that speed.

You looked solid the whole time.  I was liking the 920/400 a lot.  What a great combo.  That East wind is really different in the spring when the current is running.  With wind and water clipping along in the same direction it seems like you lose a wing size.  My 3.5 was just on the edge of too small in the lulls. 

I am interested to see where Axis goes with that 1600 to 1800 range. 


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Re: Axis Foils
« Reply #226 on: May 10, 2020, 04:23:32 AM »
When more gen 2 wing dings hit the market, upgrade. The 102 will become faster. You’ll lose the urge to get off it.

With my 1020 I went from a 440 to a 370 rear, seems faster to me now and I am almost not breaching anymore

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Re: Axis Foils
« Reply #227 on: May 10, 2020, 05:24:29 AM »
With my 1020 I went from a 440 to a 370 rear, seems faster to me now and I am almost not breaching anymore
Unfortunately that doesn’t work well for heavy dudes in light wind.

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Re: Axis Foils
« Reply #228 on: May 10, 2020, 07:16:24 AM »
Pono Bill:
 "I'm always looking for equipment to compensate for my shortcomings."

I think this is so unique and hilarious for this sport.  Can't get upwind?  I need a harness.  Can't get up on the foil?  I clearly Need a bigger foil. Can't tack in low winds?  I need a bigger kite.....and It goes on and on doesn't it?  It did take a bigger kite, a bigger foil and a decent chunk of my daughters first year tuition in college to fly this thing.

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Re: Axis Foils
« Reply #229 on: May 10, 2020, 12:05:43 PM »
With my 1020 I went from a 440 to a 370 rear, seems faster to me now and I am almost not breaching anymore
Unfortunately that doesn’t work well for heavy dudes in light wind.
I have no problems in light winds @190 lbs . I have the feeling that a good pump technique is more helpfull than a big stabilizer.

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Re: Axis Foils
« Reply #230 on: May 10, 2020, 06:56:56 PM »
Pono Bill:
 "I'm always looking for equipment to compensate for my shortcomings."

I think this is so unique and hilarious for this sport.  Can't get upwind?  I need a harness.  Can't get up on the foil?  I clearly Need a bigger foil. Can't tack in low winds?  I need a bigger kite.....and It goes on and on doesn't it?  It did take a bigger kite, a bigger foil and a decent chunk of my daughters first year tuition in college to fly this thing.

Totally not unique to this sport--at least for me. I'm always looking for ways to buy a bump in expertise, from rollerblades to race cars. One of my heroes, the great Kas Kastner said: "Never be beaten by equipment". I take it a step or ten further. At age 73 it's no brag to say I have more money than time. If I can advance a step with my checkbook, I'm in. It doesn't always work, and you have to pick your horses carefully because a lot of stuff is a waste of both time and money, but sometimes...

Today was big fun. East wind at 20-25 with some big holes, but if you found the right place it was blowdryer wind--steady state. I used my 6M wing, which was too much, but I don't mind being a bit overpowered. Admin was nearly making his switchfoot jibes. Chan looked like she was so relaxed, she was probably mentally writing a to-do list. We seem to be getting to that point where little stuff matters more--I can feel little things, like I know my stabilizer was too big. It wasn't that long ago that all that mattered was "can I get up".
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Re: Axis Foils
« Reply #231 on: May 11, 2020, 03:17:01 AM »
Geez that was fun.  That was 4.2 perfection for me.  Also my first day in the spring suit which is so liberating :).  I am really enjoying the 920 in these conditions.  It is a such a relaxed wing and it feels super predictable for turns.  It stays flying really well trough lulls.  Chan is turned on to the 820 now so when it hits 18 the 920 is available.  Both the 400 and the 370 tails are working great for me with this one.  I think I am going to use this as a middle ground between the light wind kit and the 1000/370.  Kind of my 18 to 25 setup.  Those bigger blasts on the Oregon side have been getting in to the low 30's and that was the only time that I was really on breach alert.


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Re: Axis Foils
« Reply #232 on: May 11, 2020, 04:06:41 AM »
Geez that was fun.  That was 4.2 perfection for me.  Also my first day in the spring suit which is so liberating :).  I am really enjoying the 920 in these conditions.  It is a such a relaxed wing and it feels super predictable for turns.  It stays flying really well trough lulls.  Chan is turned on to the 820 now so when it hits 18 the 920 is available.  Both the 400 and the 370 tails are working great for me with this one.  I think I am going to use this as a middle ground between the light wind kit and the 1000/370.  Kind of my 18 to 25 setup.  Those bigger blasts on the Oregon side have been getting in to the low 30's and that was the only time that I was really on breach alert.

Are you guys on your Fanatic wing boards yet? 

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Re: Axis Foils
« Reply #233 on: May 11, 2020, 04:12:24 AM »
Not yet.  They called last week to say that the container was arriving this week so it should be soon now.  Stoked to see how that goes.

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Re: Axis Foils
« Reply #234 on: May 11, 2020, 10:36:57 AM »
Apparently there is a new Axis front foil around the corner:  "1115".  I saw a quick video and it looked pretty high aspect and large.  Not sure where it fits in.
Interested in hearing more about this wing. Any link to the video you mentioned?

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Re: Axis Foils
« Reply #235 on: May 11, 2020, 12:34:52 PM »
I'm wondering what everyone is finding for range of the 1000/370/short fuse setup which I have.  I'm 185 (85kg) and using it from ~14 - 25 knots so far. I'm sure I'll be able to get going on it in lighter wind with better technique and time, finding it a bit unruly/breachy into the mid 20's and higher.
Cheers, stay healthy!  Rob
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Me: 5'10" (178cm), 185lb (84kg)
Wings: Duotone Unit 5.5m,4.0m; Naish S25 5.3m,3.6m
Board: Fanatic 5'0 Sky Wing (75lt); BluePlanet foil sup 6'6" (116lt)
Foils: Axis 1150,1000;370 tail/short fuse; Neil Pryde Glide Surf L-1484cm2;
Mast: Axis 90, 68cm; NP Flight 82cm,NP Glide 60cm

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Re: Axis Foils
« Reply #236 on: May 11, 2020, 01:22:28 PM »
RobM,

The 1000 has no top end control limit for me. Try a smaller wing surfer when it’s super windy.

Just had an ocean session with the 1000 and 390 today. The 390 is a freak. So good......


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Re: Axis Foils
« Reply #237 on: May 11, 2020, 02:05:08 PM »
RobM,

The 1000 has no top end control limit for me. Try a smaller wing surfer when it’s super windy.

Just had an ocean session with the 1000 and 390 today. The 390 is a freak. So good......

Thanks for info Dwight, only been using the Naish 5.3m as I've sold my v1 4m and waiting to get a 3.6m (none around at the moment), so I guess I'm just getting the 1000 foil a little "powered up" with the 5.3 in those 24+ kn days.  Rob
Me: 5'10" (178cm), 185lb (84kg)
Wings: Duotone Unit 5.5m,4.0m; Naish S25 5.3m,3.6m
Board: Fanatic 5'0 Sky Wing (75lt); BluePlanet foil sup 6'6" (116lt)
Foils: Axis 1150,1000;370 tail/short fuse; Neil Pryde Glide Surf L-1484cm2;
Mast: Axis 90, 68cm; NP Flight 82cm,NP Glide 60cm

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Re: Axis Foils
« Reply #238 on: May 11, 2020, 03:18:37 PM »
It’s not so much the foil is too powered up.

It’s more the wing-surfer is man handling the rider and taking away the touch, finesse, and feel, needed to ride the foil as well as you could. Going down a wing size, puts you back in command. You do a better job flying the foil, so you push it to the max with complete confidence.


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Re: Axis Foils
« Reply #239 on: May 12, 2020, 05:11:54 AM »
RobM,

The 1000 has no top end control limit for me. Try a smaller wing surfer when it’s super windy.

Just had an ocean session with the 1000 and 390 today. The 390 is a freak. So good......

I thought I was ok with my 370 / 400 / 440 ...

How is the 390 with the S1020 and S1010 ?

 


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