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by B19 ELS
Tue Nov 07, 2023 11:52 pm
Forum: Wingsurfing
Topic: Gong front foil options for progression in waves
Replies: 8
Views: 3023

Re: Gong front foil options for progression in waves

I picked up a veloce 280cm stab and a new 2023 curve xl 1400 which goes great. I haven't noticed loads of difference with the monobloc mast but I am not aggressive enough in jibes - yet! My thoughts: The higher aspect foils made flying foot switches easier. A bit more difficult to start (I had a cur...
by B19 ELS
Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:39 am
Forum: Wingsurfing
Topic: Gong front foil options for progression in waves
Replies: 8
Views: 3023

Re: Gong front foil options for progression in waves

The ones I'm looking at are the new curve versions.
by B19 ELS
Thu Nov 02, 2023 11:47 pm
Forum: Wingsurfing
Topic: Gong front foil options for progression in waves
Replies: 8
Views: 3023

Gong front foil options for progression in waves

I have the option to buy a 1400 curve XL new 2023 version or a curve medium 2023 which is 1000. I can jibe and tack and looking to get into waves and use as prone foil possibly. Do I go safe and get the bigger one or risk it and go small which would be better when windy and less drag. I weight 80-85...
by B19 ELS
Tue Jun 21, 2022 7:34 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Dock starting Harbour Master issues in UK
Replies: 2
Views: 645

Dock starting Harbour Master issues in UK

As title, very quiet evening in Torquay Marina in front of the harbour master office. Using a dock with no boats coming in and out of the harbour. The guy at the office told me that I couldn't use my pump foil to practice. There are no boats coming in or out and have 50meters in all directions. What...
by B19 ELS
Mon Jun 13, 2022 10:36 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Gong foils: discussion
Replies: 218
Views: 37515

Re: Gong foils: discussion

As title, I'm roughly 80kg and kite foil regularly and and fit and sporty. Just got some wing gear. Never done it before. 120 litre board. 5m wing and just need a big front wing for my 65 V1 mast. Do you guys think I could progress on a Gong Veloce XL and I can use it to dock start and wing? Should ...
by B19 ELS
Mon Jun 13, 2022 5:00 pm
Forum: Wingsurfing
Topic: Veloce XL to wing and pump dock starting?
Replies: 0
Views: 388

Veloce XL to wing and pump dock starting?

As title, I'm roughly 80kg and kite foil regularly and and fit and sporty. Just got some wing gear. Never done it before. 120 litre board. 5m wing and just need a big front wing. Do you guys think I could progress on a Gong Veloce XL and I can use it to dock start and wing? Any feedback and real wor...
by B19 ELS
Tue Apr 05, 2022 3:16 pm
Forum: Safety
Topic: safety questions:
Replies: 2
Views: 3736

safety questions:

1. I have an old North Trust 5 line bar from 2010. I have changed the depower ropes a few times. The spliced loops on the front lines which guide the 5th line have worn away. Can this be repaired? The rest of the lines look in OK condition but I have never changed them. Are there tell tell signs tha...
by B19 ELS
Sat Aug 21, 2021 9:37 am
Forum: Gear Builders
Topic: Looking for cheap lines supplier
Replies: 50
Views: 30583

Re: Looking for cheap lines supplier

Where can I get old north 2010 depower lines cheap as duotone only carry spares for 5/6 years?
by B19 ELS
Sat Aug 21, 2021 9:36 am
Forum: Gear Builders
Topic: Looking for cheap lines supplier
Replies: 50
Views: 30583

Re: Looking for cheap lines supplier

I was looking at these for an old 2010 north trust bar. Are these made of cheese 🧀 and unsafe or old stock and safe? https://www.savefromj.com/kite-spare-lines-for-northduotone-trust-barclick-bar-dyneema-sk-99-20082019-p-473692.htm I am going to buy a couple of depower ropes which are £15 each but w...
by B19 ELS
Fri Jan 29, 2021 1:31 am
Forum: Gear Builders
Topic: Old windsurf board diy to wing foil?
Replies: 2
Views: 3625

Old windsurf board diy to wing foil?

As title, I have a really old, heavy windsurf board.
Has anyone chopped one down and made a wing foil?
Interested if worth the build time?

I just want a wing board I can get out on cheaply.

Could it work?

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