Belt/Waist leash highly recommended!

[Peter_Frank]

I have to try this.

Are you using a coil leash, or a line?

Oh, sorry, I saw in your video you are using a line/bungee leash

Peter

[windmaker]

I have to try this.

Are you using a coil leash, or a line?

Oh, sorry, I saw in your video you are using a line/bungee leash

Peter

One big advantage of using a waist leash for the wing is that with free hands it makes paddling through the surf with the wing in tow to get out easier.

[twig]

Hi Peter,
Which Gong wings are you using? Mast length?
I'm considering giving this a try. 78 kg dry.
Was thinking Gong Pro XL, surf 40 cm stab. 70-80 mast ( I have already 90 and 100cm carbon masts and surf 40 stab
Have not figured out board. Might make one, as have a 7-2 sup already shaped. And all the materials on hand. I've read I should have 100L.
What wing size should I start with 5m2?

I read on gong site, I can stick with my 90 and 100cm mast. I should get pro xl and 45cm surf stab, ( can I get away with 40cm surf I already have ?)
Was thinking about getting 5-3 Hipe inflatable (110L) or Flint 5-8 ( 110L).
What do you think?

Hi Tom

I am using a Pro XL wing, 80 cm mast, and the 229 cm2 surf stab - as I wanted the most lively wingfoil possible.

A 90 cm mast will work just fine also, use your current mast.

I am not convinced about inflatables myself, but could be wrong, so can not comment...
100 litre is needed for easy learning yes, but if a wide board, you can soon get away with 80 to 90 litres.

A 5 m2 is the wing size you need.

Later a 4 if you get into riding waves, or just get "bitten" like most do, and want to get out in more wind also.

Peter

As kitefoiler I would like to learn other aspects of the sport and get a big do it all board. As Tom Im also considering a Flint from Gong. Question is what size?

I would like the board pretty big to be able to do downwinders like this:


I would also like to foil slower in small waves with a paddle so then im thinking to get the Gong foil pro XXL wing on a 80cm or 65cm mast. would that wing be to big to do the faster sup downwinding that is in the video above?

Then I would sometimes go kiting with this big board, with a gong pro M wing. I know that a big supfoil would not be really good for kitefoiling but on the other hand I would like the board big to be able to kite really far out and just paddle back if the wind dies.

I would also like to let some friends use the board as a Sup without the foil attached.

Then Later maybe try winging, but at first do all the above.

What size board of the Flint would you get considering everything I want to do?
https://www.gong-galaxy.com/wp-content/ ... LINT-1.jpg

Considering the 5´8 (172 x 71cm) board. But I would like the board to really float while im standing still in the water so maybe the 5´10 (177,8 x 77xcm) would fit me better? im 82kg. is these big board sizes really bad for supfoiling in somewhat bigger waves that would be almost considered surffoiling.

I guess its recommended to go smaller for winging but I think Im looking for something big and floaty as a contrast to the fast kitefoiling im mostly doing, and that I would accept all the downsides a big board have for kitefoiling/wingng - and appreciate a board that suites supfoiling/downwinding.

I have no experience with any big boards, would the 5´10 - 135liters feel stable at 82kg paddeling in some smaller waves?

with the XXL pro foil wing from gong I could also do flatwater pumping if I attach it to my groove race foilboard, theres so many doors opening if I get a big supfoil and some supfoil wings, but worth pick the right sizes before investing, it could maybe be worth getting all the equipment soon and not wait another 1-2 years...

[HugoMC]

This might be a stupid question.... And it's definitely in the wrong forum but could someone like this be used for a surfboard leash? And hook it into the back of a harness instead of a strap around the waist.

[Peter_Frank]

This might be a stupid question.... And it's definitely in the wrong forum but could someone like this be used for a surfboard leash? And hook it into the back of a harness instead of a strap around the waist.

As I see it, could easily use a leash hooked into the back of a harness for a surfboard leash indeed.

To avoid the same issues having it get caught in your foot/toes/whatever

Peter

[irwe]

If you do use a kiteboarding harness with a rear saftety leash attachment I would suggest removing the front hook so that you don't end up putting it through the board or Wing.

Another simple solution is to purchase a Kayak Release Belt

www.levelsix.com

[trefas]

Hi Peter,
Which Gong wings are you using? Mast length?
I'm considering giving this a try. 78 kg dry.
Was thinking Gong Pro XL, surf 40 cm stab. 70-80 mast ( I have already 90 and 100cm carbon masts and surf 40 stab
Have not figured out board. Might make one, as have a 7-2 sup already shaped. And all the materials on hand. I've read I should have 100L.
What wing size should I start with 5m2?

I read on gong site, I can stick with my 90 and 100cm mast. I should get pro xl and 45cm surf stab, ( can I get away with 40cm surf I already have ?)
Was thinking about getting 5-3 Hipe inflatable (110L) or Flint 5-8 ( 110L).
What do you think?

Hi Tom

I am using a Pro XL wing, 80 cm mast, and the 229 cm2 surf stab - as I wanted the most lively wingfoil possible.

A 90 cm mast will work just fine also, use your current mast.

I am not convinced about inflatables myself, but could be wrong, so can not comment...
100 litre is needed for easy learning yes, but if a wide board, you can soon get away with 80 to 90 litres.

A 5 m2 is the wing size you need.

Later a 4 if you get into riding waves, or just get "bitten" like most do, and want to get out in more wind also.

Peter

Would it be possible to learn winging with a 90-95 litre board? Not really interested in buying a board (>100 litre) that I will use a couple of times. Or will the >100 board still be fun when I have learned to wing it.

I have kite foiled for three seasons.

[Dwight]

When you add a harness, do this.

[loco4viento]

Then I would sometimes go kiting with this big board, with a gong pro M wing. I know that a big supfoil would not be really good for kitefoiling but on the other hand I would like the board big to be able to kite really far out and just paddle back if the wind dies.

I would also like to let some friends use the board as a Sup without the foil attached.
Then Later maybe try winging, but at first do all the above.

I'm also interested in a big floaty board that I could use for kitefoiling far from shore and paddling back in if the wind dies. For >20 years I've been doing this on smaller boards, but I would rather risk the paddle back in than the swim.

I know a bigger board is less fun to ride than a smaller board, but being able to paddle back in would give me the confidence to ride some nice waves that are a bit farther out than my preferred swimming distance. I'm thinking a wingfoil (or even a small windfoil) board might be what I'm talking about. (I'm about 80kg)

So if anyone has thoughts recommendations to share, I would appreciate them.

Thanks everyone.

John

[windmaker]

Hi Peter,
Which Gong wings are you using? Mast length?
I'm considering giving this a try. 78 kg dry.
Was thinking Gong Pro XL, surf 40 cm stab. 70-80 mast ( I have already 90 and 100cm carbon masts and surf 40 stab
Have not figured out board. Might make one, as have a 7-2 sup already shaped. And all the materials on hand. I've read I should have 100L.
What wing size should I start with 5m2?

I read on gong site, I can stick with my 90 and 100cm mast. I should get pro xl and 45cm surf stab, ( can I get away with 40cm surf I already have ?)
Was thinking about getting 5-3 Hipe inflatable (110L) or Flint 5-8 ( 110L).
What do you think?

Hi Tom

I am using a Pro XL wing, 80 cm mast, and the 229 cm2 surf stab - as I wanted the most lively wingfoil possible.

A 90 cm mast will work just fine also, use your current mast.

I am not convinced about inflatables myself, but could be wrong, so can not comment...
100 litre is needed for easy learning yes, but if a wide board, you can soon get away with 80 to 90 litres.

A 5 m2 is the wing size you need.

Later a 4 if you get into riding waves, or just get "bitten" like most do, and want to get out in more wind also.

Peter

Would it be possible to learn winging with a 90-95 litre board? Not really interested in buying a board (>100 litre) that I will use a couple of times. Or will the >100 board still be fun when I have learned to wing it.

I have kite foiled for three seasons.

I am 66kg and learnt on 75l board so just 9l more than my weight. First 20mn were tough but definetly not worth getting a big board just for a couple of sessions especially if you choose a day with flat water for the first tries.