I have a Gong HIPE 4'8". I went with inflatable vs split with the idea that the setup could double as a prone FoilSurf travel setup. I've only tried it once. It was my first time flying a new kite, and first time attempting to strapless waterstart, so not a fair test. I missed the hard-edge rails of...
I've used a similar helmet for years. Pretty comfy. No issues. Definitely better than nothing. Maybe a watersports helmet is safer, since it has a little floatation and is more likely to keep your mouth out of the water if you're unconscious? I use mine with this sun brim: https://dabrim.com/collect...
How about optimal board volume to flatwater foil SUP start? Or optimal board volume /rider weight? Liter/kG? Or kg of rider weight per liter of board volume? I’m thinking of buying a Gong foil sup setup for flatwater foiling this fall. What board size should I get if my goal is to learn to flatwate...
For current kite racers, is top speed really limited by the kite and drag of the human body? I thought it was limited by drag/cavitation/ventilation of the foil? Top speed for the AC boats seems to be limited by forces from 20+ knot winds? Because the boat would explode? If the difference is really ...