Curious which large wing(s) you have tried and can compare to XLW in terms of lift and whether you need more or less kite. Also do you know if AVS makes a real world difference? Thankscloudsfan wrote: ↑Fri Dec 14, 2018 4:00 pmI do think anyone after a big font wing kind of foil should really consider a Spitfire, especially in its xlw iteration. A nimble and dynamic ride, feeling very smooth, excellent for jumping, or for progressing in foiling manoeuvres : I can only rave about it. I started playing in waves on a g&w with a Carver wing and wanted a more radical turn, a sturdier platform, a different feel and it far exceeded my expectations. Big front wings can be a little boring after the Spitfire and its quick and well balanced turning.
The only thing to keep in mind is that it can take some time to really click in, especially if like me you have to first set up the foil in the right place under another board than a Zeeko.
But after that while, it's pure fun and nothing else comes close for fun in wavy conditions. And once you've got the xlw dialled in, then comes graduation time on the standard set of wings, that require a little more speed through the turns and in chop, but whose agility, responsiveness, is second to no other design that I tried. And even with my big 15m race foil kite, it remains quite enjoyable, and is not unstable even going at good speed (29kts is my current max but it feels it can still go faster).
Back to the subject, where I live I very often see other Zeeko foils, but it's true that to this day I've never come across a Blaster yet.
Given how popular onda633 and other "easy" foils are with the forumers here, your premise is wrong3InletsWindsports wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 9:36 pmFor starters the Blaster is an entry level foil aimed at those who want to get into foiling on a budget so maybe not the same people that post here.
The XXLW Spitfire is a true contender in the big wing high lift arena and with a comparable lift to a 1500cm2 conventional foil but with maybe only 530mm of wing width a smoother lift, forgiving ventilation experience plus no kicking back wing with shin.
Also it can be turned with some front foot pressure in the conventional style but also carved with back foot pressure style both more nimble than geriatric foils.
Basing something’s popularity or lack of it on what is placed on a forum may well lead to the wrong conclusion.hongchew wrote: ↑Tue Dec 18, 2018 6:51 amGiven how popular onda633 and other "easy" foils are with the forumers here, your premise is wrong3InletsWindsports wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 9:36 pmFor starters the Blaster is an entry level foil aimed at those who want to get into foiling on a budget so maybe not the same people that post here.
The XXLW Spitfire is a true contender in the big wing high lift arena and with a comparable lift to a 1500cm2 conventional foil but with maybe only 530mm of wing width a smoother lift, forgiving ventilation experience plus no kicking back wing with shin.
Also it can be turned with some front foot pressure in the conventional style but also carved with back foot pressure style both more nimble than geriatric foils.
Greetings,hongchew wrote: ↑Tue Dec 18, 2018 6:51 amGiven how popular onda633 and other "easy" foils are with the forumers here, your premise is wrong3InletsWindsports wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 9:36 pmFor starters the Blaster is an entry level foil aimed at those who want to get into foiling on a budget so maybe not the same people that post here.
The XXLW Spitfire is a true contender in the big wing high lift arena and with a comparable lift to a 1500cm2 conventional foil but with maybe only 530mm of wing width a smoother lift, forgiving ventilation experience plus no kicking back wing with shin.
Also it can be turned with some front foot pressure in the conventional style but also carved with back foot pressure style both more nimble than geriatric foils.
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