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TomW
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Postby TomW » Mon Dec 11, 2017 8:20 pm
The extra plate causes a lot of extra drag. I had similar one on my surfboard to compensate for bottom channels. It was not a good solution touching down at 35km hr.
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merl
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Postby merl » Sun Dec 31, 2017 11:47 am
An update in case anyone is in the same boat as me. After a few more sessions I became even more convinced that I needed to move the mast plate. So I drilled, filled with epoxy and re-drilled. On the water the difference was huge. Everything got easier, faster and more relaxed. Even managed my first fully foiling turns heal to toeside, so I am happy.
My conclusion is that having adjustable tracks would surely a big benefit when learning.
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Jan F2B
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Postby Jan F2B » Sun Dec 31, 2017 4:09 pm
merl wrote: ↑Sun Dec 31, 2017 11:47 am
An update in case anyone is in the same boat as me. After a few more sessions I became even more convinced that I needed to move the mast plate. So I drilled, filled with epoxy and re-drilled. On the water the difference was huge. Everything got easier, faster and more relaxed. Even managed my first fully foiling turns heal to toeside, so I am happy.
My conclusion is that having adjustable tracks would surely a big benefit when learning.
... you are definitely right merl
there are also many other reasons why adjustable tracks are useful:
- the possibility of mounting different foils to the board (with a standard track spacing of course)
- different riders want to use the same foil set - they differ in height - they have a different natural stance - the foil setting can be adapted to the comfortable position of the rider on the board
... and many others...
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edt
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Postby edt » Sun Dec 31, 2017 4:19 pm
takes a little extra time to set up adjustable plate so having fixed holes is nice too.
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Jan F2B
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Postby Jan F2B » Sun Dec 31, 2017 5:49 pm
edt wrote: ↑Sun Dec 31, 2017 4:19 pm
takes a little extra time to set up adjustable plate so having fixed holes is nice too.
especially when you're strapless then it's easier to find the right position on the board
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