It’s to do with surface area and drag. Look at the surface area, the part that is in the water of a foil compared to the fin, double or maybe triple the area. That extra drag will limit the top speed of the foil compared to the fin, so in a straight drag race the fins will overtake the foil. But the...

Stick with the UFO, as the conditions get stronger they get better. And if you find the 3 mtr UFO too much, find a 2.2 Cloud, almost the same kite.

Yep, I feel your pain Athen, foil kites can be an absolute pleasure or a total bitch, I use foils and pumps. As Chriz76 suggested, if your looking at freeride and jumping look at one of the Aluula variants out there, best of both worlds if you’re not into racing. Or if your chasing swell, Clouds and...

I have a V1 Slick 2.5, anything over 20knots it’s my go to wing. I’m not jumping, just swill riding and it’s perfect for getting you back upwind for another downwind run. Once you’re on the downwind it is almost not there, so easy to swap from hand to hand as you chase the bumps. I’m 80kgs and it is...

I’m seeing a pattern here, those have taken the leap into a downwind bord for winging really rate them. Those who haven’t or won’t, state different reasons why they aren’t needed. It’s a bit like the old argument of kiting or winging, which is better, the kiters poo poo the wing until they try it. A...

I wipe the repair area with some plumbers primer rather than sanding, seams to work.

We are all blessed with seasons, rarely do we get good wind all year. And it is the “off season” where this kind of rig will work best. During our season we get 12knots+ 3-4 days pr week, just wouldn’t bother spending a large amour on something to chase the lighter wind. But the off season isn’t gre...

I have ultra light wind kitefoil gear but I wouldn’t want to be trying to use it in the conditions in the vid, would result in a kitemare for sure. Looks like everyone will be fitting roof racks to their cars.

If they only would go away from the jumping zones! Lots of space, no flat water needed, please ride where kiters do not jump! There is a major problem for newby wingers, chop. Makes it very difficult to learn thought once proficient we seek it out. Newbs need nice flat water and stronger wind as th...

I think the only people who can really comment are those that participate in multiple disciplines. Otherwise you will have tunnel vision and not see any advantages or have interest in other disciplines. It is interesting that few who do participate in multi disciplines don’t poo poo any of them, jus...