I doubt they would discontinue that kite, it is a best seller at least here in France. But I understand your frustration Gong are sometimes running out of stock after discounts and not sure when they get more. If you are desperate I have a 12.9m² 2020 Unik I haven't used much for health reasons I co...

Yes a large flat rockered tt is good of course The nice thing with alaia or tiki is extra long rail grip and ability to move your feet, so the rail bites the water and the board is as flat as possible to glide efortlessly. It is another feeling, worth trying and inexpensive if diy. I made mine with ...

That sounds right The alpha is great for foiling it is very light and floaty in light wind drifts etc. It has less finesse (lift to drag ratio) but that is not so important for a foil that has great upwind by itself. You feel a lot more difference with a TT then having a kite that goes ti the edge o...

I had naish slash. Nimble and powerful per size but some bar feedback. Really good but maybe not your type

Impressive…

Seriously though, would it be possible to use a tube without seam ?

Like the dyneema sleeve used to cover a rope, but much wider ?

Wow crazy interesting project. Good luck.

How did you design the panels ?

Good Luck with your ankle

You May not be able to do things thé way you used too,
You Will have to adapt and accept, maybe need help physio etc.
Make sûre to get the OK from surgeon about bone fusion status before attempting anything, failed fusion can leave you more crippled than before.

Thanks for the feedback i though thé factory made ss bracket was better than m'y tinkered version but it seems like it has ils flanws too. Your bar setup is stick indeed

Attaché à photo of the two splitters

I made this splitter à While ago in the end prefer thé factory made métal bit all in one.