dave1986 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 23, 2020 3:16 pm
Have you ever used this wing for SUP/surf foiling without a kite or wingthing? I know this is a kitesurf forum, but Surf/SUP foiling is the discipline I'm interested to hear about for this wing as I have no intention of using an 873 with a kite.
Hi Dave-
Zero experience compared to the 1100, supping or surfing. However, I am a traditional sup surfer, and wannabe foil surfer, so I do have those sports in mind. In fact, the reason I bought the 873 was to do those sports. I did pick up a Slingshot alien air for foil surfing, though yet to try. And, I'm on the lookout for a sup foil board to mount the wing to.
So, for sure the wing works for those, which is why I got it. But as to whether the 1100 is better, I don't know.
Frankly, I wanted to experience the foil while atop the Alien Air board in order to envision what it would be like surfing, supping or winging. To that end, while riding and slacking the kite lines, just me, the board and the foil, it definitely worked. It pumped well and was easy to stay on foil.
I know it isn't exactly what you were after, but it is as close as my effort can help! I think!