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NOVAAN
Joined: 28 Sep 1994 Posts: 1549
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Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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It does had a slow stall speed and more stable at slow speeds. |
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isobars
Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935
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Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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Slingshot's manual, setup videos, and some dealer riders insist that almost everyone should have their I-76 foils in the A (rearmost) position. NO one else around here agrees, recommending instead the B position for any skill level. (Wizard 125 and 175 pounds, if it matters.)
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NOVAAN
Joined: 28 Sep 1994 Posts: 1549
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Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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Got mine in back position and have a small shim under the front of the rear wing to bring the balance point back a bit. |
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DW
Joined: 15 Jul 2014 Posts: 26
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Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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I agree, it does things other wings can’t match. Upwind angle, glide through holes, pump and surf down wind. It can be driven fast and hard with ease.
I made a new position between A and B to dial mine in. Basically B shifted back 2” |
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LUCARO
Joined: 07 Dec 1997 Posts: 661
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Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 1:35 am Post subject: |
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grantmac017 wrote: | I want to be able to ride downwind swells. The H2 is just a bit unstable right at stall so carving them with it is a challenge, plus I have to rig bigger than I'd like. Tempted by the 84cm but I'd like a little more speed.
If it suddenly makes me a gybe master than I'm extra happy but I doubt it will.
I may also try it on a SUP with one of those silly inflatable wings some day for use while traveling. |
The H2 +84cm wing is a good combo.
The 76 will replace the H2 and come close to being as light wind friendly as the 84cm. If you are a big guy and or sail in marginal conditions the 84 may be the way to go. |
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grantmac017
Joined: 04 Aug 2016 Posts: 946
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Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 10:05 am Post subject: |
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LUCARO wrote: | grantmac017 wrote: | I want to be able to ride downwind swells. The H2 is just a bit unstable right at stall so carving them with it is a challenge, plus I have to rig bigger than I'd like. Tempted by the 84cm but I'd like a little more speed.
If it suddenly makes me a gybe master than I'm extra happy but I doubt it will.
I may also try it on a SUP with one of those silly inflatable wings some day for use while traveling. |
The H2 +84cm wing is a good combo.
The 76 will replace the H2 and come close to being as light wind friendly as the 84cm. If you are a big guy and or sail in marginal conditions the 84 may be the way to go. |
I'm neither huge nor sailing often in marginal conditions, so I'm sticking with the 76cm. Plus my H2 is falling apart. |
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jmcilhiney
Joined: 16 Jul 2009 Posts: 17
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Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 10:44 am Post subject: |
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I have a 160 levitator and 76 wing and weigh 220 lbs. Tried B position at first and found I would foil out too much. Moved wing to A position and then I could sail comfortably,with more rear foot pressure.I wish I had started in A position like slingshot suggested. Foil mounted as far back as possible. |
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dcharlton
Joined: 24 Apr 2002 Posts: 414
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Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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I have the 84cm, the H2 and the H4 (batwing). I thought I'd be swapping out for different conditions but I just really love the Infinity 84cm.
It stays in control, doesn't overfoil and is just a lot of fun in the swell. I may try the H4 out a little more if the wind picks up but lately I'm just really happy with the range of the 84cm.
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grantmac017
Joined: 04 Aug 2016 Posts: 946
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Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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I don't see how you can use the A position for anything but SUP or kiting. That would center the wing under your back foot. Even B seems kind of far back on a regular board. The H2 likes C. |
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dllee
Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 5329 Location: East Bay
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Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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Possibly, 76 is lower aspect so wong needs to be further back.
Recheck Kevin Kan's reco on settings. |
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