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Re: Why a stabi, when wing foiling?

Postby Peter_Frank » Sun Nov 20, 2022 6:06 pm

consumer wrote:
Sun Nov 20, 2022 3:01 pm
watching the GWA wing foil competition the pros are riding huge stabs relative to front wing size (e.g. 220 cm2 stab paired with 600cm2 front wing)

I wonder if the stab then is beneficial for load + pop?
I still think a "classic" design performs better in both freestyle and waveriding and speed, no matter if a small or big front wing.

Just like it does for gliders and planes - eventhough it can not be compared as here you have other control surface advantages not needed on hydrofoils.

And being spot on for waves or freestyle or even speed, is for most also the most fun in my experience :rollgrin:

Yes it could be that each and every competitor around the world has missed monowings being better, but honestly, I doubt it :wink:

I am open to whatever will work the best though, but have to see it happen first, and still sceptical based on aerodynamic experience :naughty:

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