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DavidJohn

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First flight on the new Naish WingSurfer V3.. vid.
« on: February 22, 2021, 05:44:24 PM »

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Re: First flight on the new Naish WingSurfer V3.. vid.
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2021, 12:38:28 PM »
Nice first flight. What was the wind speed for your outing?

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Re: First flight on the new Naish WingSurfer V3.. vid.
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2021, 09:46:46 PM »
It was pretty gusty and gusting between 16-22 knots..

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Re: First flight on the new Naish WingSurfer V3.. vid.
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2021, 10:28:29 AM »
I'm guessing you're around 75kg so flying the 3.5 in that wind range looked easy.

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Re: First flight on the new Naish WingSurfer V3.. vid.
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2021, 12:05:06 PM »
Actually I’m closer to 100 kgs

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Re: First flight on the new Naish WingSurfer V3.. vid.
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2021, 12:37:18 PM »
Was just reading the description on BigWinds site, they're saying riders may use up to 1 size smaller than previously. Apparently better drift capability too!

https://bigwinds.com/products/naish-s26-wing-surfer/
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: First flight on the new Naish WingSurfer V3.. vid.
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2021, 01:02:53 PM »
100kg on a 3.5 in 16-22 knots. I'd say Naish is not looking to be a runner-up in the wing market. Just ordered a 6m so will see how that goes.

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Re: First flight on the new Naish WingSurfer V3.. vid.
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2021, 12:51:56 AM »
Was just reading the description on BigWinds site, they're saying riders may use up to 1 size smaller than previously...

I think that's just recognition that the s25 wings weren't especially grunty at the low end. They've made it stiffer to fix that and bring it more in line with market average is my guess...
I'm 5'10", 66kg riding:
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: First flight on the new Naish WingSurfer V3.. vid.
« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2021, 12:03:10 PM »
Was just reading the description on BigWinds site, they're saying riders may use up to 1 size smaller than previously...

I think that's just recognition that the s25 wings weren't especially grunty at the low end. They've made it stiffer to fix that and bring it more in line with market average is my guess...

Probably, which is a good upgrade thing for Naish.  I'm often able to be on my S25 5.3m when others (of similar or more weight) are using their 4.0's
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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