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AV8 foil - why no love?

Postby deniska » Thu Sep 15, 2022 1:17 am

I am trying to understand why this carbon rig is sold at such big discount?
I am seeing $800 shipped deals for board/foil comple set (sans straps)...
This is cheaper than price of a mast from other guys..
anyone knows of any problems with AV8? Maybe some produciton defects?
I have one for a couple of months and so far it's been pretty good for boosting.. no issues..

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Re: AV8 foil - why no love?

Postby evpa1g » Thu Sep 15, 2022 2:47 am

From what I understand, it was supposed to be effectively a one-design racing board (one-design is a popular concept in sailboat racing, if you’re unfamiliar). Kite racing instead went in a different direction (multiple manufacturers and more innovation). Compared to modern race foils, I’m guessing it’s much slower, thus it’s lack of popularity.

Good to hear that it’s good for boosting! I’ve always kept an eye on them, given how cheap it is, but haven’t pulled the trigger yet.

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Re: AV8 foil - why no love?

Postby grigorib » Thu Sep 15, 2022 3:28 am

Tried it at KOGL years back and hated the experience. Probably one of worst foils I’ve ever touched

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Re: AV8 foil - why no love?

Postby deniska » Thu Sep 15, 2022 3:58 am

grigorib wrote:
Thu Sep 15, 2022 3:28 am
Tried it at KOGL years back and hated the experience. Probably one of worst foils I’ve ever touched
It does feel a little twitchy comparing to similar moses setups because the fuse is shorter..
but that feeling dissapers after 20 minutes of riding..

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Re: AV8 foil - why no love?

Postby deniska » Thu Sep 15, 2022 4:06 am

evpa1g wrote:
Thu Sep 15, 2022 2:47 am
Good to hear that it’s good for boosting! I’ve always kept an eye on them, given how cheap it is, but haven’t pulled the trigger yet.
good enough to see the tops of other people's kites :-)
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