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Re: Axis Ride aluminum foil and carbon board

Postby Kamikuza » Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:22 am

bragnouff wrote:
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How many different tools do you need to assemble that one? What is provided?
Came in a zipppered suitcase thing to ship and store the foil, disassembled. Space in there for a short mast and a spare wing. Not really practical for daily use, as it you'd have to completely break the foil down. I bought the foil cover for like $70.

Inside the suitcase was a little plastic box that contained the Torx wrench (one size, for all the bolts on the foil) and a syringe of TefGel and instructions, and of course all the bolts. I think that's it...

Board came with straps and screws: they're very basic, but are just what the LF straps were, without the fancy bits eg. manufacturers logos and ends covers. I think I like 'em more than my plush SS straps, although I'm not jumping and really only use the fronts for water starts. Minimalism.

Can't remember which box had the board/mast bolts and runners, but those are regular large Plus head bolts. Regular TT screwdriver fits, not included but I'm sure they world if you asked! I've got an Axis screwdriver so my OCD is satisfied...

No deck pad on the board. It's the clear-coated sugar style concept... I was wortried it would be abrasive on my too soft feet, but it's not harsh at all.

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Re: Axis Ride aluminum foil and carbon board

Postby Kamikuza » Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:31 am

Yeah similar eh... though the Axis shares more ideas in common with the Alpine Access: recessed mast/fuse and rear wing mount, and (most important for my peace of mind) collar on the plate.

And it's red. Red is better. Red is faster. Everyone knows that.

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Re: Axis Ride aluminum foil and carbon board

Postby WestMichiganKite » Wed Feb 28, 2018 7:27 pm

How do you like this setup so far?

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Re: Axis Ride aluminum foil and carbon board

Postby Kamikuza » Thu Mar 01, 2018 2:24 am

Like it a lot, one of the best foils I've ridden. But I'm going to sell it because I've discovered the joy of big wings 😂 and now I need a new set up!

Rode 920mm wing yesterday, it was hilarious good fun.

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Re: Axis Ride aluminum foil and carbon board

Postby Peter_Frank » Thu Mar 01, 2018 10:54 am

Kamikuza wrote:
Thu Mar 01, 2018 2:24 am
Like it a lot, one of the best foils I've ridden. But I'm going to sell it because I've discovered the joy of big wings 😂 and now I need a new set up!

Rode 920mm wing yesterday, it was hilarious good fun.

How much area did it have ?

920 mm sounds huge, unless it is the supernarrow lightwind wing, then the area could be medium (but would turn lousy) :D

The giant SUP hydrofoil Maliko 280 is 1067 mm, so even more span than your 920 mm, but it is (declared) as a 2800 cm2 wing which is too big for kitehydrofoil IMO, no matter what.

I have an idea though, it was a 920 cm2 wing you rode, with a lot less span, but not 100 % sure :wink:


800 mm and 1067 mm span wings, sold as 2000 and 2800 cm2 but they are probably a bit smaller in area:

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Re: Axis Ride aluminum foil and carbon board

Postby Kamikuza » Fri Mar 02, 2018 2:36 am

I'm 99% sure it's span. It is a SUP wing (and there are plans to make 1120mm wing too) or maybe a surf wing, I forget now.

The attachment photo is the kite foil wing laid on top of the 72 and 92...

Yeah it was crazy, but it was fun to try something a bit wild. I used a 7m kite, while other foilers were on 9 or 12m. Just cruising around, enjoying the view and the gybes and floating on tht swell...!
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Re: Axis Ride aluminum foil and carbon board

Postby Kamikuza » Fri Mar 02, 2018 9:26 am

100% it's span. It's a 52cm bar in the picture...

Loving the 72 wing, so much fun so easy to ride. Also loving the 75cm mast which is weird cos i hated it the last time I used one :D
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Re: Axis Ride aluminum foil and carbon board

Postby bigtone667 » Tue Mar 06, 2018 12:35 am

I have found the 70cm mast is far more responsive than the 90cm mast. And it sort of makes sense in that the pivot point and weight pushing it are all closer together. I only really need the longer mast in 2 foot + swell.

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Re: Axis Ride aluminum foil and carbon board

Postby Kamikuza » Tue Mar 06, 2018 12:00 pm

bigtone667 wrote:
Tue Mar 06, 2018 12:35 am
I have found the 70cm mast is far more responsive than the 90cm mast. And it sort of makes sense in that the pivot point and weight pushing it are all closer together. I only really need the longer mast in 2 foot + swell.
Flex too, maybe?

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Re: Axis Ride aluminum foil and carbon board

Postby bigtone667 » Fri Mar 09, 2018 11:00 am

Kamikuza wrote:
Tue Mar 06, 2018 12:00 pm
bigtone667 wrote:
Tue Mar 06, 2018 12:35 am
I have found the 70cm mast is far more responsive than the 90cm mast. And it sort of makes sense in that the pivot point and weight pushing it are all closer together. I only really need the longer mast in 2 foot + swell.
Flex too, maybe?
I have ridden a few boards with flex in the mast and front wing, the Naish Surf Thrust is as stiff as.


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