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emcc
Joined: 15 May 2007 Posts: 16
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Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2022 6:36 pm Post subject: Recommendation for 2nd Foil |
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I’m a first year wingfoiler curious about getting a new foil as I’m increasingly aware of the drag of the foil, especially as the wind gets above 20 mph. I’m around 140 lbs and have been on a 95L board and Slingshot Infinity 76 foil (low aspect, ~ 1500 cm2). I’m looking to get a more medium aspect ratio foil, with less area (maybe 1000-1200 cm2?). I’d like to hear people’s experience with various medium aspect ratio foils, what characteristics you liked or didn’t like about them to help me decide what to get. I can pretty reliably jibe; I’d like to start learning how to ride swell; and pumping and getting up on foil is not a strength of mine. Any input is appreciated. Thanks! |
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dllee
Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 5330 Location: East Bay
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Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2022 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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Most logical and cheapest is i65 or other smaller SS foil with smaller stab.
Here at Berkeley, there are over 10 Armstrong riders, a handful of Naish and Axxis, Starboard, and a few Sabfoil riders, most with quivers of front wings and stabs.
They all work well. |
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sailwave
Joined: 11 May 2000 Posts: 113 Location: Redwood City, CA
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Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2022 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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I am 185 lb and went from a 1800 low aspect to a 1280 medium aspect F-One and it works great for me above 20mph. This is my first season and I felt the big 1800 was a problem in higher winds. |
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