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by wingnut
Mon Nov 20, 2017 12:42 am
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: North Kiteboarding Issue 11/2017 - Foil
Replies: 16
Views: 4390

Re: North Kiteboarding Issue 11/2017 - Foil

So, in my experience, pictures like that can be taken totally out of context. There are a huge number of factors that could cause that type of failure, it might be nice to see the whole wing. Granted those type of inserts in an injection molded piece could stand to be bigger/longer but there is no w...
by wingnut
Sun Nov 19, 2017 8:18 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: North Kiteboarding Issue 11/2017 - Foil
Replies: 16
Views: 4390

Re: North Kiteboarding Issue 11/2017 - Foil

Looks good. Let's hope the reality matches the hype. The fact that North has taken their time coming to market with this means a lot IMHO. Ken Winner has given us some really great innovations over the years.
Is it available in most markets yet?
Anyone know what the price range is likely to be?
by wingnut
Fri Nov 17, 2017 4:32 am
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Kite choices for foiling in high winds ?
Replies: 41
Views: 9882

Re: Kite choices for foiling in high winds ?

What about the stability of a small single strut vs a similar sized three strut. Would the single strut do a lot more flapping and be less stable? An Ozone Reo vs a Cloud (no strut), as complete opposites, for example in stormy conditions.
by wingnut
Thu Nov 16, 2017 4:48 am
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Kite choices for foiling in high winds ?
Replies: 41
Views: 9882

Kite choices for foiling in high winds ?

There is a fair amount of discussion about finding the right kite for foiling in light air but I am wondering what works best in higher winds. Winds where you would normally be using a 6 or 7m kite which for me would usually be 25 knots or better. Some say you should use a kite with multiple struts ...
by wingnut
Tue Oct 31, 2017 5:35 am
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Leash...enemy of the foiler?
Replies: 13
Views: 2699

Re: Leash...enemy of the foiler?

..not to take this thread even further sideways... ... if I end up flying an edge maybe I'll want the race bar! And there essentially is the difference. If you use a higher performance kite, by that I mean higher aspect and flying further upwind, and therefore likely creating way more apparent wind ...
by wingnut
Sat Oct 07, 2017 7:48 am
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Kitefoil Gold Cup day 2
Replies: 2
Views: 635

Re: Kitefoil Gold Cup day 2

Nah, They are just plain fast. It's in their hollow bones. My friend Philippe is the fastest foiler in our locale.
( p.s. I think they might have learn it at Trafalgar. just kidding)
by wingnut
Mon Sep 25, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Opinion on lessons
Replies: 21
Views: 3955

Re: Opinion on lessons

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How is the grass there?
Even a couple of pieces of that can change the way my foil rides.
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Yah! my foil rides way better if I smoke some of that sh!t..... :cool2:
by wingnut
Mon Sep 25, 2017 5:16 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Is Taaroa developing a freestyle wing?
Replies: 5
Views: 1858

Re: Is Taaroa developing a freestyle wing?

Yay! Thanks very much for your response Martin. I look forward to getting a wave wing and expanding my enJOYment of my foil.
by wingnut
Mon Sep 25, 2017 6:38 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Modern wave kite
Replies: 62
Views: 19504

Re: Modern wave kite

I recently rode an Airush Wave 7m and really liked it, light, good power for its size, easy relaunch, fast turn with steady pull and good drifting capability. Too bad I had to give it back..
by wingnut
Sat Sep 23, 2017 5:43 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Hydrofoil Pro Tour -Mauritius
Replies: 3
Views: 1067

Re: Hydrofoil Pro Tour -Mauritius

nice ! ...wish I was there. That Foiling Show vid. is sweet.

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