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Re: New Naish S25 Wing-Surfer
« Reply #45 on: March 11, 2020, 11:39:29 AM »
It should work with your harness.

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Re: New Naish S25 Wing-Surfer
« Reply #46 on: March 20, 2020, 03:19:13 PM »
Figured out a few more ways the S25 has changed winging for me.

I used to run back the beach every time the wind picked up to get off my Axis 102 foil, the big slow beast. I’d switch to the much faster Axis 1000. Then the wind would get fluky and I’d run back to the beach for the Axis 102 again.  The super speedy 900 only worked for me on 3.5m days, otherwise it was too much work.

With the S25 powering my Axis foils, it’s a whole new ballgame. The Axis 102 no longer feels slow. I’m thrilled to ride it all day. The 900 is much more usable. I had an epic 5.3m session on the 900 and never had an issue all day powering that little wing up. I felt like speed racer all day.

Another bonus has been the upwind performance. I used to be disappointed by my upwind performance unless on the racy wings (900 and 1000). Now the 102 Axis rips upwind so fast and quick, it’s a hoot to go far upwind, then surf the wonderful wing downwind back home.

Way more speed from the wing ding, changes everything at the foil end. The future is bright!
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Re: New Naish S25 Wing-Surfer
« Reply #47 on: March 21, 2020, 01:54:10 AM »
That's great to read.  Any wind range guidelines as you use your S25 more?

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Re: New Naish S25 Wing-Surfer
« Reply #48 on: March 21, 2020, 02:52:12 AM »
My buddy shot this yesterday on his Mavic Mini drone. I’m the only one out (being the wind dummy) 3 others wingers are watching from the beach to see if it’s windy enough to ride yet.

I asked him to leave in the knee starts, the light wind struggling jibes wrong foot forward. All my struggles, not just the good stuff. I think it helps everyone get a better idea of the real world in the lightest conditions on a 6m and wing board, not a SUP.

https://youtu.be/nlTOfKgE6-8
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Re: New Naish S25 Wing-Surfer
« Reply #49 on: March 21, 2020, 02:59:41 AM »
That's great to read.  Any wind range guidelines as you use your S25 more?

6m Low end the same as my Fone 6m, high end more, and more comfortable. So much so, I’m not running back to the beach when the sea breeze kicks in to get my 5m. Really happy with it. I just show up after lunch, rig the 6m and go ride. If the sea breeze goes off, no worries, keep riding, good all day.

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Re: New Naish S25 Wing-Surfer
« Reply #50 on: March 21, 2020, 03:49:14 PM »
DW - any comments on the 6m vs 5.3m? Nominally quite close together size wise but do they feel it on the water. Do you get the sense they are cut differently or purely just different sizes?
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Axis ART 799, 899, 1099, HPS 880 US & CS Adv fuse, 85cm mast
Gong Fluid L-S, XXL-S on 85cm and 65cm mast
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Re: New Naish S25 Wing-Surfer
« Reply #51 on: March 21, 2020, 04:25:26 PM »
DW - any comments on the 6m vs 5.3m? Nominally quite close together size wise but do they feel it on the water. Do you get the sense they are cut differently or purely just different sizes?

No difference in cut or feel to me. Just different sizes. Rode the 5.3 a lot, then got the 6m and now ride it a lot. I think I could probably go 6m and 4.6m.

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Re: New Naish S25 Wing-Surfer
« Reply #52 on: March 21, 2020, 11:44:21 PM »
My buddy shot this yesterday on his Mavic Mini drone. I’m the only one out (being the wind dummy) 3 others wingers are watching from the beach to see if it’s windy enough to ride yet.

I asked him to leave in the knee starts, the light wind struggling jibes wrong foot forward. All my struggles, not just the good stuff. I think it helps everyone get a better idea of the real world in the lightest conditions on a 6m and wing board, not a SUP.

Just need to practice your foot switching more! I’m not happy riding in one stance for more than just enough time to get upwind and try something new (harness is useless to me). If you’re not falling your not learning!  Great looking wing and that 90 liter Inegra board is the best for us wobbly ole timers......

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Re: New Naish S25 Wing-Surfer
« Reply #53 on: March 22, 2020, 01:58:50 AM »
DW - any comments on the 6m vs 5.3m? Nominally quite close together size wise but do they feel it on the water. Do you get the sense they are cut differently or purely just different sizes?

No difference in cut or feel to me. Just different sizes. Rode the 5.3 a lot, then got the 6m and now ride it a lot. I think I could probably go 6m and 4.6m.

OK, thanks. I'm err'ing on getting a 5.3 and 3.6 as a do it all quiver. I'm quite small at 65kg so figured that would offer a good range for 2 wings.
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Swift Foil Boards custom 4'10 x 19.5" 35L
Gong Lethal 4'6 65L
Axis ART 799, 899, 1099, HPS 880 US & CS Adv fuse, 85cm mast
Gong Fluid L-S, XXL-S on 85cm and 65cm mast
Takuma RS 5.1, 4.3, 3.5

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Re: New Naish S25 Wing-Surfer
« Reply #54 on: March 24, 2020, 03:52:16 PM »
6m S25 light wind session.

https://youtu.be/YEgmDg0GXbg

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Re: New Naish S25 Wing-Surfer
« Reply #55 on: March 24, 2020, 07:52:21 PM »
Dude, your pump takeoffs are smooth now. 3-4 pumps and you’re off.

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Re: New Naish S25 Wing-Surfer
« Reply #56 on: March 25, 2020, 01:21:41 AM »
As a beginner, I find videos like this infinitely more valuable than the "highlight reels" most people post.  Thanks.  Eagerly awaiting my S25 6 meter which arrives in 2 days.

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Re: New Naish S25 Wing-Surfer
« Reply #57 on: March 25, 2020, 08:42:36 AM »
Dude, your pump takeoffs are smooth now. 3-4 pumps and you’re off.

That's at least partly six meter goodness. The big torque of a 6M makes pumping much easier. I suck at it, but I can pop up quickly in light wind with a 6M, but struggle in a strong wind with a 3.5M. I have to be going a lot faster to get up with a small wing on my 101, but with the same foil I can pop up in next to nothing, at much lower speed.

Smooth turns DW, I need to work on going toeside/heelside. My switchfoot jibes are going to suck for a long time to come. I dip a wingtip way too often in the middle of doing a switchfoot jibe, you don't even seem to come close.
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Re: New Naish S25 Wing-Surfer
« Reply #58 on: March 25, 2020, 11:41:32 AM »
As a beginner, I find videos like this infinitely more valuable than the "highlight reels" most people post.  Thanks.  Eagerly awaiting my S25 6 meter which arrives in 2 days.

You are going to love your S25 6m.. I’ve had mine a couple of months now and it’s pretty much all I use in all wind conditions because its wind range is amazing and low down grunt really does get you up and going with two or three pumps.

I have a tip for you when you get it.. Use the third front handle and second last handle.. and when going off the wind I sometimes use the third back handle to lighten the grunt of this big wing.

When I first got mine I was using the second front handle and found it very heavy on the back arm but since I swapped to the third front it’s so much better and feels much more balanced allowing more straight arm (windsurfer like) sailing.

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Re: New Naish S25 Wing-Surfer
« Reply #59 on: March 25, 2020, 12:10:50 PM »
Here is the 6m riding position and harness location
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