leeuwen wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:25 pm
Peter_Frank wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:27 pm
Flatwater sucks, waves rocks
Although I can see where you are coming from I would say it totally depends on your riding style.
Not everyone is into wave riding.
I look at it like this:
For flat water you need to make it interesting for yourself: eg learning new tricks, boosting high or racing.
A good wave spot provides the entertainment for you…
Actually not so simple...
Kitefoil and wingfoil are perfect for choppy conditions, where all other boards (TT, Surfboards, Windsurf) are a PITA.
Suddenly soooo many spots opens up now, not usable before - because of foiling.
As soon as you have learned, it means nothing if it is choppy or smaller waves, it only enhances the experience, and things like jibes are easier if small waves.
Then of course, you can have a lot more fun in a bit more regular waves also - turns or 360's on the waveface
Breaking waves or soft swells, it is all fun.
My point is, it is a win win even if you dont surf the waves as such
Racers are also best off practicing in waves/chop, as these are the conditions they will meet at most contests, so those not used to that, lose.
Agree that for flat water you need to make it interesting for yourself, learning new tricks yes.
But the thing is, you can do all of this in waves too, no difference and not harder sometimes easier - because it is a foil.
So to the OP I still say he is lucky, not to have to live with flat water.
Peter