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Re: F-One Swing
« Reply #120 on: October 23, 2019, 07:44:07 AM »
Hi John,

Each Swing ships with an adapter.  Just attach that to your existing pump and you will be good to go.

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Re: F-One Swing
« Reply #121 on: October 23, 2019, 08:39:18 AM »
I am set to pick up a 5m when I get to Maui.
There has been some talk about the inflation point but I am not clear on exactly how it works.
Would someone please put up pictures of the nozzle that works for inflating the F-one wings.  Maybe a measurement or picture of the insertion point as well?  I want to be sure I have all the right parts and do not have to go searching in the shops.
I kited for 9 years so I know most pumps come with 3 or 4 different adapters. 
Thanks.

The adapter that comes with the swing looks like this nrs one (red washer):
https://www.rei.com/media/e3b86343-9205-4be8-86d8-018e9d89f839?size=344x258
I bought a pump at a local general store earlier this year and the swing adapter did NOT fit this pump, so I bought another one.  REI was the only place open that had a pump so I bought the nrs super 2, which includes the same style adapter.
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Re: F-One Swing
« Reply #122 on: October 23, 2019, 08:53:52 AM »
Thank you both so much.  So fast!  I am amazed that it is this simple. 

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Re: F-One Swing
« Reply #123 on: October 23, 2019, 12:01:17 PM »
Me this morning. Every time I get home and watch these, I think it sure looks slow and lazy. But those who know, know its fast and scary  ;D

https://youtu.be/SV7LHFaaW4c

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Re: F-One Swing
« Reply #124 on: October 23, 2019, 04:54:01 PM »
Nice foiling jibe. You hardly lost height at all.

Yeah, true, it looks like you're moving at a brisk walk. It's the same perspective problem as surf video--a double overhead wave filmed from the front looks like it might be head high. Swells on the Columbia that can make a windsurfer disappear except for his mast tip look like ripples on a lake. I gave up on shooting video in my race car because 135mph looks like cruising downtown if everyone else is going over 120.

That's OK, we know.
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Re: F-One Swing
« Reply #125 on: October 24, 2019, 06:13:36 AM »
Nicely done...   The cool thing - those of us who would be 'surface-stuck' look at those conditions and say; "I think I'll clean the catbox." 

Advantage Foil.

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Re: F-One Swing
« Reply #126 on: October 24, 2019, 06:23:50 AM »
Jim, you’ve got some nice bays up your way. With the Axis 1020 foil, it’s child’s play and super fun.

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Re: F-One Swing
« Reply #127 on: October 27, 2019, 10:46:47 AM »
Session #1 in the books with the Swing 5M

Wind 10 to 25 mph.
Foil 2400 Armstrong
Board 5’11” DW 

Session notes: 5 mile downwinder with side onshore wind. Horrible lulls with only a few strong gusts.

Thoughts: I’m not sure what the hype is about. The wing is garbage. It is way too powerful, way too light, way too stable, to easy to flip right side up. The bright magenta color also looks horrible against a grey sky. 

Facetiousness aside,  the wing was great as you can probably tell. I didn’t drag a wingtip once.  The 2400 foil wing was also amazing. I was able to get up and the water didn’t even have whitecaps, though there were considerable waves. The waves made it very interesting and led to quite a few breaches. My legs are toast.  Trying to get on foil in the lighter wind spots had my lungs burning. Insane workout. Once up it’s so chill, just floating/flying/hovering. Can’t wait for more!  8)
I’m a 5’9” 65kg rider:

Boards:
   4' 27L Armstrong FG Wing/Surf
   4’5” 34L Armstrong FG Wing/Surf
   4'11" 60L Armstrong Wing/Sup
  
  

Foils: Armstrong HA525, HS625, HA725, HA925, HS1050, HA1125, HS1250, HA1325
Wings: BRM 2M & 3M, FreeWing Nitro 4M, OR 5M & 7M Glide

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Re: F-One Swing
« Reply #128 on: October 27, 2019, 12:24:53 PM »
Holy she-ot! Is this what people are willing to pay for these?
On another note, the wing carnage has begun on the north shore. A friend who I kite with saw at least 4 wings that got trashed in the surf the other day. Kiters pulled the guys to shore. There will definitely be a few more as people figure out what you can and cannot do with these wings. Winters coming!😎

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Re: F-One Swing
« Reply #129 on: October 27, 2019, 05:18:37 PM »
On another note, the wing carnage has begun on the north shore. A friend who I kite with saw at least 4 wings that got trashed in the surf the other day. Kiters pulled the guys to shore. There will definitely be a few more as people figure out what you can and cannot do with these wings. Winters coming!😎

My big worry is getting out in the shore pound. I have enough trouble carrying my foil out of the water without getting blended. Juggling a wing too--that should be interesting.
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Re: F-One Swing
« Reply #130 on: October 28, 2019, 12:56:31 AM »
We have a 3.5 Swing and a 5.0 on order.

Are we going to miss the 4.2? Is the gap too big?

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Re: F-One Swing
« Reply #131 on: October 28, 2019, 01:59:06 AM »
You won't miss days because of it but I do think that you will eventually fill that gap.  I am 170 lbs and even with a big foil on there are days that I would not want to drop all the way to 3.5.  The last two days here have been like that.  I could have used a 3.5 but there would have down time (not a bad name for it) and the holes (and there were plenty) would have been a lot more work.  On the 4.2 and my 1020 it is 100% flying time.  That saves a lot of energy for working on new skills.  The upside is that you can cover everything from sub 10 to mid 30's with 3 wings provided that your foil setup is right.  I know that you are interested in getting on a sinker board for waterstarts as well.  It seems like you will want a little more juice for that as well. 
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Re: F-One Swing
« Reply #132 on: October 28, 2019, 04:42:39 AM »
Thanks Admin , Foil setup is 100%,S900,S1000and S1020 ;D

And are we going to miss a 2.8?  190/140/130 lbs in 25 Knots?





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Re: F-One Swing
« Reply #133 on: October 28, 2019, 05:00:28 AM »
Hi Soekip,

You won't until it is blowing smoke (and you may even be fine then).  Your daughter will.  Yesterday was a "normal" windy day.  Bill was on a 5, I was lit up but happy on a 4.2 and Chan was 100% flying on the 2.8 and the 920 wing.  She has used that wing about half of the days since we got it.  We were out at noon.
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Re: F-One Swing
« Reply #134 on: October 30, 2019, 04:32:08 PM »
Scored a 5 meter session on the Swing today.  41 degree air temp but the water was a toasty 55.  Rubber is so good these days that I was super cozy.  The hands are the exception but not too bad.  The mid 50's we are expecting for the next week will seem balmy in comparison.  I hadn't planned on it but I may go all winter this year. 

 


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