I predict same thing will happen as with formula boards - big second hand market/huge depreciation in foils in a year or two as faster foils are developed and you need them to remain competitive.
Will be interesting to see if freeride foiling remains interesting for a while past the learning stage, or just fades away. You sure get a lot of performance, but it is so much more hassle and expense than a simple inexpensive twintip: transporting, setting up, minimum water depth, pocket.
How cool is this race...
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xm7bfPX3Xc[/youtube]
Formula or foil board?
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