the summerseason, therefore is not the best spot for hydrofoil learning.
Let's say I am oriented to Juice Dlab - 15m and I promise I will try to learn hydrofoiling somewhere else and come back to my home spot with hydrofoiling equipment as well

Fair enough on the foil side of things with all that algae, but be under no illusion, if it's that bad, a bigger kite won't help you much algae greatly reduces what can be achieved on a TT and won't go near it's lower range whatsoever. Algae is a bonner killer.Silfio wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:32 pmThank you guys, the proplem of my home spot for hydrofoiling is that the surface of the water is covered in algae in sometimes during the year, especially during
the summerseason, therefore is not the best spot for hydrofoil learning.
Let's say I am oriented to Juice Dlab - 15m and I promise I will try to learn hydrofoiling somewhere else and come back to my home spot with hydrofoiling equipment as well![]()
Not sure what kind of algae you’re talking about, but it has never been a problem in my case, with a TT.Fatso wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:51 pmFair enough on the foil side of things with all that algae, but be under no illusion, if it's that bad, a bigger kite won't help you much algae greatly reduces what can be achieved on a TT and won't go near it's lower range whatsoever. Algae is a bonner killer.Silfio wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:32 pmThank you guys, the proplem of my home spot for hydrofoiling is that the surface of the water is covered in algae in sometimes during the year, especially during
the summerseason, therefore is not the best spot for hydrofoil learning.
Let's say I am oriented to Juice Dlab - 15m and I promise I will try to learn hydrofoiling somewhere else and come back to my home spot with hydrofoiling equipment as well![]()
Have you considered OR Flite A-Series? 14.5m is 2.49kg (Juice 13m is 2.73kg) and I guess it's less expensive than Juice.Silfio wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:32 pmThank you guys, the proplem of my home spot for hydrofoiling is that the surface of the water is covered in algae in sometimes during the year, especially during
the summerseason, therefore is not the best spot for hydrofoil learning.
Let's say I am oriented to Juice Dlab - 15m and I promise I will try to learn hydrofoiling somewhere else and come back to my home spot with hydrofoiling equipment as well![]()
In light wind it's a huge issue, it catches and slows you down as you need to angle your board. You lose the ability to fully use the low end of a kite, we're talking proper algae terrain.Flyingseb wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 9:36 pmNot sure what kind of algae you’re talking about, but it has never been a problem in my case, with a TT.Fatso wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:51 pmFair enough on the foil side of things with all that algae, but be under no illusion, if it's that bad, a bigger kite won't help you much algae greatly reduces what can be achieved on a TT and won't go near it's lower range whatsoever. Algae is a bonner killer.Silfio wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:32 pmThank you guys, the proplem of my home spot for hydrofoiling is that the surface of the water is covered in algae in sometimes during the year, especially during
the summerseason, therefore is not the best spot for hydrofoil learning.
Let's say I am oriented to Juice Dlab - 15m and I promise I will try to learn hydrofoiling somewhere else and come back to my home spot with hydrofoiling equipment as well![]()
A TT is only skimming on the surface, with small inclined fins, there is not much algae can do to prevent it.
the algae is an issue also for TT and big kites. If the kite due to the light wind falls in the water, you would be very lucky if you will be able to relaunch the kite. the algae will twist around the lines, and with its weight will cause the kite looping...it's a nightmareFatso wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:51 pmFair enough on the foil side of things with all that algae, but be under no illusion, if it's that bad, a bigger kite won't help you much algae greatly reduces what can be achieved on a TT and won't go near it's lower range whatsoever. Algae is a bonner killer.Silfio wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:32 pmThank you guys, the proplem of my home spot for hydrofoiling is that the surface of the water is covered in algae in sometimes during the year, especially during
the summerseason, therefore is not the best spot for hydrofoil learning.
Let's say I am oriented to Juice Dlab - 15m and I promise I will try to learn hydrofoiling somewhere else and come back to my home spot with hydrofoiling equipment as well![]()
Ideally you would kite at another spot, honestly proper algae sessions are terrible especially in light wind. It's just not worth it, maybe another spot with a foil could be nicer... Or take biking or something...Silfio wrote: ↑Tue Jan 03, 2023 2:02 pmthe algae is an issue also for TT and big kites. If the kite due to the light wind falls in the water, you would be very lucky if you will be able to relaunch the kite. the algae will twist around the lines, and with its weight will cause the kite looping...it's a nightmareFatso wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:51 pmFair enough on the foil side of things with all that algae, but be under no illusion, if it's that bad, a bigger kite won't help you much algae greatly reduces what can be achieved on a TT and won't go near it's lower range whatsoever. Algae is a bonner killer.Silfio wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:32 pmThank you guys, the proplem of my home spot for hydrofoiling is that the surface of the water is covered in algae in sometimes during the year, especially during
the summerseason, therefore is not the best spot for hydrofoil learning.
Let's say I am oriented to Juice Dlab - 15m and I promise I will try to learn hydrofoiling somewhere else and come back to my home spot with hydrofoiling equipment as well![]()
. This condition will be even worse for me with hydrofoiling, considering that I will start as beginner and considering the additional difficulties due to the mast of the board. Therefore for light wind I was more oriented to big kites and TT or surfboards
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