Board length and weight

[surf8os]

Hi guys, I have the LF aluminum foil and I'm looking into getting a new board.

How would a lighter board ride on a heavier foil?

How would board length differ in balance and ride when up on the foil?

Thanks.

[plummet]

I think a smaller board must only be better once on the foil because its lighter catches less wind and has less weight.

But with a smaller board typically you would have less nose rocker which could mean more crashing should you nose the board down will riding.

Less size and surface area is bound make any surface jibes,tacks more difficult

[davesails7]

So you had the LF fish board with your foil? I tried that thing and had problems riding it on the surface because it was so flat (even in the nose).

Changing to a lighter board for me made the whole setup feel more reactive. Lighter board is definitEly better I think.

The only problem I could think of with a light board and a heavy foil is the board won't want to stay up on its side. The heavy foil will want to sink and pull the board over flat to the water. Not a problem if you use straps but strap less it would probably take some getting used to.

[Peter_Frank]

So you had the LF fish board with your foil? I tried that thing and had problems riding it on the surface because it was so flat (even in the nose).

Changing to a lighter board for me made the whole setup feel more reactive. Lighter board is definitEly better I think.

The only problem I could think of with a light board and a heavy foil is the board won't want to stay up on its side. The heavy foil will want to sink and pull the board over flat to the water. Not a problem if you use straps but strap less it would probably take some getting used to.

True - I would not say you got "problems" no, but you have to change your timing a bit, as it sinks down way faster - have tried it and it was my first encounter, superlight board and typical alumast, so it tilted faster down

No problem at all though, as soon as I got used to that

IMO a short light board and a heavier foil works excellent for most things, whereas a bigger heavier board and a light foil are not that good - more swing weight that can be felt a lot when riding, especially when turning.

PF

[Starsky]

Went from a 6'1" board to a 3'7" and the difference in feel when losing all that length is massive.

They both weigh about the same.

The shorter board is way more nimble.

[mcfly777]

I have a Naish Hover 130 (coming from the LF Fish board), and it makes a huge difference. Much easier to handle. Doesn't dig the nose in the water. It has very little float so there's a downside as well. Overall I like the smaller board a lot more than the standard one that comes with the kit.
Leo

[Starsky]

Just enough float is perfect.

sits nice and deep when you put it on edge and runs downwind a lot slower than something with lots of float.

[Kamikuza]

Ride will be fine. The Hover 130 would be a good match, if it's the Fun Foil you've got.

I have a Naish Hover 130 (coming from the LF Fish board), and it makes a huge difference. Much easier to handle. Doesn't dig the nose in the water. It has very little float so there's a downside as well. Overall I like the smaller board a lot more than the standard one that comes with the kit.
Leo

I had the LF Fish, too and got to ride the Hover 160 . . . it felt like a huge boat under foot. Swing weight?

That 130 looks sweet, and indestructible too.