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Mrlaroo
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 Sat Sep 15, 18 11:01 am Foil board size question |
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| So I picked up kite foiling this last summer and had a quick question on board and it's maneuverability of it. So I weigh a scrawny 130, bought the SS mast program with the alien air. I can literally stand on the water for a few seconds with the kite down, serious buoyancy with that board. I see a lot of you just carving the heck out of these small boards. I only got to gybe transitions on water but feel I am ready for a board swap. Is there is big difference in how the say 3'6 dwarfcraft turns to an alien air? Thanks |
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eric
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AC
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| Sat Sep 15, 18 7:19 pm |
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The shorter boards/Dwarfcraft are really fun. I learned on the Alien Air and just switched to the 3’6 DC and it wasn’t that difficult of a transition. Did I mention you can fit them in your carryon when you fly?  |
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Mrlaroo
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| Sun Sep 16, 18 5:35 pm |
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| Thanks you guys, looks like I am adding yet another board to my quiver. Bummer I missed out on the one you were selling Eric. Will need to look around now.. |
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eric
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| Sun Sep 16, 18 8:48 pm |
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Worth buying one at full bill IMO. Just a great foilboard.
Eric |
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westportcap
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| Mon Sep 17, 18 7:37 am |
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| The 4'6" DC is also worth a look. Much more manageable than the AA, especially as the wind picks up. |
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eric
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| Mon Sep 17, 18 4:43 pm |
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I went AA-->46DC-->36DC
I'd advise skipping the 46DC from the AA
The 36 DC is a delight. The 46 DC is very nice, but was not a significant difference from the AA for me.
My $0.02; your mileage may vary
Eric |
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tree
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| Mon Sep 17, 18 6:16 pm |
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| I have a naish hover 130 only used once if you want it. |
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Mrlaroo
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| Tue Sep 18, 18 2:00 pm |
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| tree wrote: | | I have a naish hover 130 only used once if you want it. |
I ended up getting the 3'6 2019 for $599. Thank you Kite-line.com! The colors are better but not worth the $175 I could of saved getting the 18 off of Eric! |
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Mrlaroo
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| Tue Sep 18, 18 2:05 pm |
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| eric wrote: | I went AA-->46DC-->36DC
I'd advise skipping the 46DC from the AA
The 36 DC is a delight. The 46 DC is very nice, but was not a significant difference from the AA for me.
My $0.02; your mileage may vary
Eric |
Quick question, Should I still start with the foil all the way in the back mounted position on this new board? |
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eric
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| Tue Sep 18, 18 4:10 pm |
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| Really depends on the foil you are using. 633/GW 91 yes, all the way back. 590/GW101 about 2-4 cm forward, etc. |
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Mrlaroo
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| Tue Sep 18, 18 4:26 pm |
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| eric wrote: | | Really depends on the foil you are using. 633/GW 91 yes, all the way back. 590/GW101 about 2-4 cm forward, etc. |
I am using just the basic hover glide foil, I am assuming all the way back with that one? The carbon will probably be my next purchase. |
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eric
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| Tue Sep 18, 18 6:53 pm |
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| 2-4 cm forward. start at 3 |
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Mrlaroo
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| Wed Sep 19, 18 9:31 am |
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| Thanks Eric, will do! Excited to get out on this board. Hopefully this will lead me to sell my AA. |
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