From time to time the canard design/setup is mentioned as a concept for KBHF.
I am extremely skeptical that canard will work for KBHF. Because: In a typical canard setup the strut/mast would be in front of the main lift producing (here: rear) wing? If you assume that in KBHF the center of gravity is almost directly above the main (canard: rear) wing, the center of gravity would be aft of the mast/strut in a canard setup. Experience showed that the stability in yaw increases with the mast being more aft of the center of gravity?
Another DIY experiment: Try to ride a kiteboard (wave oder TT) with one or several big fins (surf fins, not the small TT style) in the nose of the board (…or just turn your wave directional board…) for a longer ride. Keep the fins in water all the time and try to go fast. As soon as the fin “catches” just a little bit to one side or the other your ride goes out of control.
Just my 02 cents, not trying to destroy anyone`s dreams about a canard KBHF. It just cannot have the strut/must in front of the main lifting wing? If someone solves this problem: Respect!!! And curious how the design would be….