To the OP Neil, yes it is all about timing and will come in time. You have to learn to make the carve tight, that might be your main problem as the downloop pulls you out of the tight carve arc very easy. A lot easier with the uploop, to make a tight carve, where the main problem is to learn to fly ...

jumptheshark, we might talk about the exact same motion, just with different words. Or, our turns might be different... But when I ride waves, I dont turn the kite first, and then the board - it is in one synchronised movement, especially when going DTL where the kite must not pull to much in front ...

Correct windmaker :thumb: We go "In sync" with our kite :naughty: When riding waves on a surfboard, we dont follow the kite either, but put it at the "right spot" when doing the bottom turn, which is not following the kite, nor too deep, but spot on precisely at the right spot in between :D Carving ...

As a beginner foiler, I'm always having to remind myself "turn the kite first" and "follow the kite". Heel-to-toe, down loops seem easier to complete without worrying about dropping the kite than "up and overs" but I have issues once I'm through the turn. I'm always getting pulled downwind for a wa...

Some people liked my wave-riding and some didn't, that's OK. My surfing style has always been more down-the-line than slash-and-hack anyway, and I'm OK with that. The fact that somebody even wants to compare my riding to Gunnar's is flattering, even if it's just to say that his riding is better. :)...

is there a reason the finish on some of these raceboards are so.......sloppy? are we supposed to finish it at home or something? i was very underwhelmed on the finish job on a camet board.. Yes there is, the finish does not matter at all, well, it is actually lowering performance so avoided by all ...

Assembling with a box is the fastest easiest way. Tuttle is overkill IMO, only for racing it gives extra support and they can use thicker boards as they are very deep. KF Box has the advantage it is smaller, and conical sides, so it wont get stuck like some Tuttle box'es can. KF Box can be used with...

Last two posts are spot on

Peter

Known fact that near the inflate valve area the PSI is the highest because of the greater circumference As you go away from the thickest part of the LE bladder towards the thinnest part (tips) the PSI drops a fair amount No. The pressure (measured in psi) inside a closed container like a kite bladd...

Definitely yes, Apollo would be good for TT going fast and jumping, and decent for foiling. But you could also use medium wave kites, which are perfect for foiling, especially in small lake wind waves, and still decent for TT riding. Depends on where your main focus will be, simply a choice :D 8) Pe...