|
previous topic :: next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
181 Posts
Bend
Stoked
|
 Sat Jun 12, 21 10:33 am Hydrofoil for winging ? |
 |
|
| Seeing all you guys and gals wing foiling has peeked my interest. Had an order for the Slingy V3s which wont be out for a bit so looking at the duotone slicks. Either way my question is can I use my slingshot hover glide foil with the space skate front wing instead of having to order another wing or complete setup? I weigh around 135 lbs and have read that for my rider weight I can learn on a wing that has 1500 CM2 of surface space which the space skate has. Just trying to figure this out and how much money I am going to have to dump into this new hobby. Thanks for any advice, much appreciated. |
|
|
oliver19
Since 25 Jun 2019
79 Posts
|
| Sat Jun 12, 21 3:13 pm |
|
|
| At your weight and with good winds, a 1500 cm foil should be fine for learning to wing. Be warned that it becomes an all consuming obsession for many people. Lots of time, energy and expense but so much fun. |
|
|
ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
1487 Posts
Hood River
XTreme Poster
|
|
|
Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
181 Posts
Bend
Stoked
|
| Sun Jun 13, 21 7:19 pm |
|
|
| Thanks for the input you two. I am using the hover glide setup, have a few front wings that's why I was inquiring if it was doable. It doesn't seem ideal but sounds like it might work. |
|
|
kitebot
Since 20 Feb 2007
251 Posts
Obsessed
|
| Mon Jun 14, 21 8:12 am |
|
|
| Given that it's a 1500cm wing it should be just fine at your weight. It should actually be a similar experience, if not easier lightwind experience than I have on a 2000cm i84 wing at 184lbs. What do you have for a board? This will likely be of greater importance to your success. |
|
|
Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
181 Posts
Bend
Stoked
|
| Mon Jun 14, 21 6:52 pm |
|
|
| Kitebot- I was looking at the fanatic 90L board. I think my weight comes in at 63KG. I am hoping I will spend quite some time before having to buy another one, even though I have read mixed reviews on that. My wings won't be in till mid July so still deciding what to buy. I was also looking at the Appletree wing foil board. |
|
|
Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
181 Posts
Bend
Stoked
|
| Tue Jun 22, 21 7:46 pm |
|
|
| came across info that since the space skate is a gullwing design that it kinda throws CM2 surface area out the door, by 20 % So that would leave it at 1200, would that be hard to learn on? Should I just say F it and by a carbon foil? |
|
|
Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2088 Posts
PNW
Bigfoot
|
| Wed Jun 23, 21 7:14 am |
|
|
| oliver19 wrote: | | Be warned that it becomes an all consuming obsession for many people. Lots of time, energy and expense but so much fun. |
This phrase sounds like what someone said to me 19 years ago when I picked up my first kite and started kiting.   
Last edited by Sasquatch on Wed Jun 23, 21 9:21 am; edited 1 time in total |
|
|
kitebot
Since 20 Feb 2007
251 Posts
Obsessed
|
| Wed Jun 23, 21 7:40 am |
|
|
| Mrlaroo wrote: | | Kitebot- I was looking at the fanatic 90L board. I think my weight comes in at 63KG. I am hoping I will spend quite some time before having to buy another one, even though I have read mixed reviews on that. My wings won't be in till mid July so still deciding what to buy. I was also looking at the Appletree wing foil board. |
A 90L board should be very good for learning on at your weight. You may even find you outgrow it pretty quickly. |
|
|
Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
181 Posts
Bend
Stoked
|
| Wed Jun 23, 21 1:26 pm |
|
|
| Dang I hope I don't outgrow it to quickly, these boards are spendy. |
|
|
kitebot
Since 20 Feb 2007
251 Posts
Obsessed
|
| Thu Jun 24, 21 2:32 pm |
|
|
| Mrlaroo wrote: | | Dang I hope I don't outgrow it to quickly, these boards are spendy. |
Even if you did, you'd be able to sell a used 90L board instantly. |
|
|
Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
181 Posts
Bend
Stoked
|
| Thu Jun 24, 21 3:03 pm |
|
|
| That's what I figured as well, now just hope this foil will work. |
|
|
hilton
Since 15 Aug 2008
798 Posts
Opinionated
|
|
|
Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
181 Posts
Bend
Stoked
|
| Thu Jun 24, 21 3:24 pm |
|
|
| Dope shots! |
|
|
|
