foilonfoil wrote:Peter_Frank wrote:I honestly think most kitesurfers are aiming for the wrong foils....
Maybe just me, but being a "non-racer" and waverider/freestyler, it is a turnoff with all these "fast*" foils that everybody is talking about
I believe that most of the new hydrofoilers, will NOT be kiteracers (like most of the first has been), but some who wants the feel, the fun, the amazement, and the agility to turn on a dime and ride waves
Maybe just me I know, so who cares what I think
PF
Agreed but ideally when you want to change your foil to match conditions or style, its a simple matter of swapping out the front wing. North will require you to switch fuselage, front, and rear wing as they have made it all one piece. I have three wings to choose from for my Alpine based on conditions or purpose.
True, agree that is not the perfect solution nope.
Maybe it was a bit off (this North) topic - but in general I find that many are heading in the wrong direction towards racefoils or fast foils, even though they want to freeride
I for one, would like to pay for a good carbon freeride hydrofoil (well, I have actually done this a couple of times, and waiting for a new one now), as this is where I think most users will go
The race scene is leading the way in terms of performance and development, and of course the "boarders" (limits), also for freeride, are moved slowly, which is good.
But important to distinguish between freeride and race/speed.
PF