Gong foils: discussion

[mede]

Thanks mede
Can you pump in the lulls with the xls?

Yes, very nicely. I had a recent session in the South of France where the wind dropped to 5 knts at times, and I was pumping for a sustained periods without dropping off the foil.

[1234567Simon]

Gong Fluid ST with Kite Stab
10meter Ultra
Wind aprox 8-10 knots
75 kg
Often Not beeing able to get the Body Out of the water because of too little wind

Once riding I would Not want bigger..... Maybe bigger because the ST IS very agile.... Too agile for me....

[bitxopalo]

Imo it is way too big, it is not fun at all, with FS Peak kites you can kill all the kitepower, thus doable but in low wind conditions, 6/8 kts I prefer to take a FS Soul 12m and a fast freeridefoil (+/- 800cm2), above 8 kts it depends on mood and conditions wether I go for FS Soul 10m with freeride foil, or FS Peak 8m with wavefoil or go for Wingfoiling with 6-7m Wing and Fluid XLH etc..

If you got waves go prone or paddle in 5/6 kts ..

Is clear now.
Only use the little peaks, 3&5....when its light I also prefer a double skin.

Kite Foil only at the local lake... For prone surf I had to drive one hour... Not too much but is usually crowded... So not ecological nor paceful.... Kite Foil wins for me even sub6knt

[dimo79]

Here is my shopping list for the benefit of kiters with similar profiles searching the post in the future
Beginner-Intermediate kite foiler, 68kg 173cm, primarily interested in riding waves - not seeking speed.
Curve M front wing
Curve 39cm small stab
Carbon Mast V2 - 85 cm
Allvator V2 Fuselage

Total with shipping to the US - 896,47€

I am loving my Gong setup. I’ve had about 10 sessions on it and works great for my current level. I still ride my beginner Alien Air board at 4” 8’ and feel like I am ready for something smaller.

Who here rides the Gong Catch board and how do you like it? I am quite comfortable with my flights at this point and at a 50% success rate with my transitions. At 67kg an 175cm would a 4” too big of a jump from my current gigantic board? I don’t mind a challenge but I don’t want to take too many steps back from my transition practices etc. Any other board suggestions are also welcome!

[Janus]

No problem if you can foil, get the smallest Catch.
Switched from 150 to 118cm a while ago.. so much better feeling, don’t need shorter and definitely not bigger.

[Flyboy]

I am loving my Gong setup. I’ve had about 10 sessions on it and works great for my current level. I still ride my beginner Alien Air board at 4” 8’ and feel like I am ready for something smaller.

Who here rides the Gong Catch board and how do you like it? I am quite comfortable with my flights at this point and at a 50% success rate with my transitions. At 67kg an 175cm would a 4” too big of a jump from my current gigantic board? I don’t mind a challenge but I don’t want to take too many steps back from my transition practices etc. Any other board suggestions are also welcome!

Definitely don't get anything bigger than the smallest 4' Catch. Once you're able to consistently ride the foil, the size of the board you're on does not make much difference ... except that smaller is more manoeuvrable on the water & much easier to carry/transport on land. At first, water starting the smaller board will take a little getting used to ... but not much. Riding the board & completing transitions (on foil) won't really be any different on the smaller board.

I went from a 4'6" Dwarfcraft to a 3'6" Dwarfcraft about 3 years ago. It was an easy transition. I'm a bit surprised that Gong don't offer anything smaller than the 4' Catch. If you're importing the Catch into the US you may find the shipping cost quite high - you may be better off looking for a board in the US. The Slingshot 110 Dwarfcraft would be a good fit for you and is currently "on sale" for $699 US.

[dimo79]

I am loving my Gong setup. I’ve had about 10 sessions on it and works great for my current level. I still ride my beginner Alien Air board at 4” 8’ and feel like I am ready for something smaller.

Who here rides the Gong Catch board and how do you like it? I am quite comfortable with my flights at this point and at a 50% success rate with my transitions. At 67kg an 175cm would a 4” too big of a jump from my current gigantic board? I don’t mind a challenge but I don’t want to take too many steps back from my transition practices etc. Any other board suggestions are also welcome!

Definitely don't get anything bigger than the smallest 4' Catch. Once you're able to consistently ride the foil, the size of the board you're on does not make much difference ... except that smaller is more manoeuvrable on the water & much easier to carry/transport on land. At first, water starting the smaller board will take a little getting used to ... but not much. Riding the board & completing transitions (on foil) won't really be any different on the smaller board.

I went from a 4'6" Dwarfcraft to a 3'6" Dwarfcraft about 3 years ago. It was an easy transition. I'm a bit surprised that Gong don't offer anything smaller than the 4' Catch. If you're importing the Catch into the US you may find the shipping cost quite high - you may be better off looking for a board in the US. The Slingshot 110 Dwarfcraft would be a good fit for you and is currently "on sale" for $699 US.

Thanks. I am currently in Europe and won’t be heading to the US before my winter trip to DR in December. Hence the interest in the Gong board. Let me see if I can find a carrier to DR

[Flyboy]

Thanks. I am currently in Europe and won’t be heading to the US before my winter trip to DR in December. Hence the interest in the Gong board. Let me see if I can find a carrier to DR

I honestly don't think the board makes a huge difference. I would look for something that is light, strong and with reasonable size and volume ... and with a decent price.

[Pontes]

Very impressed with my new Gong kite setup - Monobloc 100cm + Curve ST/Fluid MT + kite stab 40. I'm a 95kg rider and the small curve ST pops me out of the water so easily from 10kt. I think this wing is very good balanced for alloround purposes. It's pitch/roll/yaw stable but very agile. I've reached 46 kmh with my 10m SST at 12kts. I have a 110cm custom pocket board with some tail rocker, and set the mast all back. Tried the fluid MT yesterday at 12kts, also very good, a little less roll stable than the curve ST, but maybe this will be the low wind wing. Both with great lift, better than my Lift 150 V2 setup. This combo has been worth every penny so far!