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F-One have just changed their mast to wing attachment and upgraded the SK8's from V2 to V3 so expect to see some bargains floating around on the older system and wings. re the Codes the 1130's is the biggest I've ridden and for my 86kg (190lb) that was heaps of foil even on super light days 6m DT is my biggest wing . I've only ridden the smaller V2 SK8's on the F-0ne and they have a pretty weak bottom end, especially compared to the Code Series, which supposedly is now fixed on V3's . Their old mast still had some flex but haven't tried the new ones but the new Code "PLUS" Mast is the bomb and definitely get that if you intend to use the 1130s , 1300s , 1540s or 1725s you'll need it. Nothing worse than mast flex, especially whilst learning.

That's strange the signal is bad beacuase I spoke to Adam Quinn from Duotone in the early stages and they did say they where going to make the boards compatible with FD by not using the carbon tracks. Looks like they changed their minds which is a pity beacuse they are great looking boards.

Yeah Jacko's set up is very good and best price on the market ATM . definetly worth a look.

Just driving back from the Vaikobi Down wind race in Sydney. Absolutely terrible conditions but I couldn't believe what I witnessed in basically no wind or swell the Sup foil DW girls did the whole race without coming down . One of the stand out foils was the new Code 1250r
codefoils.com/product/r-series-front-wing/
I watched these guys paddle up in 3 strokes and pump without using their paddle against the wind and swell apx 1km from the bay to around the headland and foil back it was insane the watch , the foil is so efficient it looks like a foil drive I'm sure you son could pump this forever it's just so fast on the pump and it looks effortless . Definitely worth a look .Code also has a new pump foil range coming out for the dock starting crew released mid year .

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i wonder how all the new mini pods coming out will affect the integrated mast realm. the cost differences are staggering and you still have height flexibility with the minis.

No argument they are an improvement BUT you still have an external cable (not internal) on the back of the mast that needs to be taped on which affects the foil profile of the mast and water turbulence to the prop and a strap or zip tie around the front of the mast that does the same , these also move. The only real way to feel the difference is to ride them back to back. Once you have done that it turns into a take my money moment. The 17 or 18cm height on the intergrated are so slippery you just dont feel it and you'll never need to change it. This isn't a sales pitch but real time feedback from someone that has ridden every single brand.

Wow that's up there

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Nice edit Dylan looked great.

I got it Cameron just re void the warranty on the FD using 3rd party. There have been a few failures on these 3rd party pods anyone with a 3D printer can make one. They have basically have broken off the mast with the motor at full revs and just ripped the sh!t out of everything . Others have moved but stayed attached but still damaged the plug connections. It's not just 3rd party pods it's batteries , props , prop hubs , remotes, motors & motor hubs ect. So Foil Drive isn't just singling out the pods for voiding warranty.

Compared to the normal FD 2 piece bolt on pod , yes the strap on pod is definitely an improvement BUT the biggest differences with a strap on pod vs Fully integrated is the taped on cable regardless how you do it & same with the strap around the front of the mast , it will always affect the foil profile with water flow around the mast . The other major difference is in the intergrated mast the motor is rebated into the mast bringing the thrust of the prop closer which in turn dramatically increases pitch control with throttle on and off .

Manta has a similar back as well that also fits the gen 2 foil drive. That's a lot of weight up high on your body. Seems like a crazy idea to me but never tried it. Here's another one . www.instagram.com/reel/DUBU50gjSlb/?igsh=MWR0bmNmZ2F6dXdqbg==

To get more lift on the start increase rear wing size and positive shim it more. As I mentioned above the Ginxu 2 wasn't built with the Foil Drive in mind .Your new board will dramatically help on the starts. I assume you have dialed the FD to MAX power & boost in the app , have you got the HP motor and battery. Slow starts and missing starts is the battery killer once you nail your starts battery run time will increase dramatically. The foils you mention are all really good starters with plenty of initial lift. I'd go back to the flat water and burn a few batteries practicing the starts like this. 1/make sure your finger is off the trigger don't idle around as you only get 6 to 12 secs of high boost pending how you set the app .2/ Lift your feet out of the water and don't use super long leg ropes it's all added drag , short coiled ones are best. 3/ Position yourself forward on the board facing downwind and pull the trigger as the nose lifts rock forward on your elbows placing more pressure on the nose 4/ Let the board accelerate then pull yourself up onto both knees with both your hands still on the deck 5/ Let the board keep accelerating and as it wants to Lift bring your back foot forward first ( yes back foot) then the your front foot and boom you are away . As you get better just speed up the process , don't rush it let the board accelerate through each phase. You know you are starting to get it right when you get thrown off before you get to both feet

The biggest killer in starts is laying too far back on the board and it makes it feel like the FD has no power , the next one is getting to the knees too early it just makes the board bog and drag tearing up the battery. It's practice practice and then more practice and then all of a sudden BOOM you are just popping up. Try that and let me know how you go.

First up what mast and shims you running on the KT gear . Shimming changes everything on the KT super important that the front wing and mast shim values are calculated correctly. Every time you change your mast or front wing so does your shims. For reference I'm 86 kg and use the Nomad 700 for surf and Atlas 790 for DW ( both 155) on the FD flat water both easily and get 50min+ run times. I run a -1.5 or -1.0 on my No Limitz mast I'm riding a DC 4-10 x 18-1/2 x 34 litres Super Trench. The New KT trench board will be insane and will start heaps better than you Ginxu that alone will solve most of you issuses. The Ginxu is not a good starting board for the FD but Super K's are insanely good on the start.

This is from the KT site:-

1. You have to use a Tail Shim.- Without the use of the recommended tail shim between the back wing and the fuselage, the glide and performance of your KT Foil will be compromised.
- Only use shims provided by KT Foiling.

2. Front Wing Value + Mast Value = Tail Shim Value.- The sum of the Front Wing value (printed on product) and Mast value (printed on product) equals the recommended tail shim value (to be applied between fuselage and back wing).

3. Ensure using the correct Negative / Zero / Positive Tail Shim Value.- The simply calculated sum will either be a Negative Value, Positive Value, or will net to Zero.
- Smaller front wings will either result in Negative Shim Values or Zero.
- Larger front wings will either result in Zero or Positive Shim Values.Example 1: Pairing the Atlas 790 (- 1 value) with the 85 cm mast (+ 0.5 value) will add to -0.5, use - 0.5 Tail Shim.Example 2: Pairing the Nomad 980 (0 value) with the 77 cm mast (0 value) will add to 0, use the 0.0 Tail Shim.Example 3: Pairing the Atlas 1130 (+ 1.0 value) with the 70 cm mast (- 0.5 value) will add to + 0.5, use the + 0.5 Tail Shim.

As mentioned above the whole operation is being moved to the Netherlands to operate under one time zone . All new product lines are all in place for 2027 . Dam shame about the NZ operation I'm a good mate of Mike Rapper but the different time zone made life pretty tough all round . Be interesting to see how this all pans out.

Yeah lots of fun with the new gear, the 425 will be fine for now.

Just to add to the confusion the new Armstrong UHA foils just dropped and amazingly they still surf . This is my first run in the waves. ?si=GWE5scq0TV6vwcqJ

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I meet Bill at the 2024 AWSI at Hood River . We had a good chat he was dressed up in his motorcycle gear so he is still going hard.

Yes correct a 2 years free (satellite) and still need a $5 per month digital sim added to your phone for Apple. Garmin is $6.99 per month or $69 per year plus $15 or up to $70 per month pending usage on the satellite side of things. I was looking at switching from Apple to Garmin when I was upgrading my Apple only few weeks back that's why I'm up to speed on it. Settled on the Ultra 3 and very happy with it. One more thing Dawn Patrol now works on the Garmin which is a huge plus , that was one of things that started me to look over the fence plus the Garmin can last 2 to 4 weeks on battery life compared to the Apple 42 -72 hours.

Chemtrails didn't realize it was only SOS in Aus. What about Indo ?

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Of course it still works with local mobile operators , it's when you are out of range it enables you to use satellites.

The new Apple Ultra 3 . Can also use Satellite with no subscription fee pretty dam amazing, This is a life saver. .
"Satellite communications. Up and running.
Now when you're off the grid without mobile connectivity or Wi-Fi, Ultra 3 can help you stay connected using built-in satellite communications.1 So if you need critical help, you can contact emergency services via satellite - straight from your wrist."

Garmin do something similar using geostationary satellites but not as fast or good and super expensive monthly subscription . Plus it's almost double the Ultra 3 price. On land pretty hard to beat the Garmin especially on battery life but at sea the Apple wins hands down especially with the IOS apps.

Telstra now offers sattelte texting on iphone 13 & up some Samsungs and a couple of Google phones
www.telstra.com.au/coverage-networks/mobile-technology/satellite-to-mobile#compatibility-checker

+1 on the ART 999 V2 & 400 progressive rear on the ali mast but the new Surge 950 would be the best pick (but more glide from the ART) . Definitely benefits in moving to an integrated carbon mast and now would be the time to switch as you are not in too deep with one brand. Axis definitely will have what you need but just had a fire in their USA warehouse and lost the first shipment of the new integrated mast , just tragic. Armstrong MA's are the go all round BUT the HA's do have more glide but don't surf like the MA's . The new Code X series is also another good choice the X985 would be the one BUT again these are really good surf wings if you are more after glide the 980s would be for you. I pretty well have FD on everything so any questions fire away.

Not sure what brand of foil you are on but if it's a brand like Slingshot , Neil Pryde, Starboard & even Go Foil ect they have Windsurf foils in their range. Their Fuselages are very different which place the front wing much further forward away from the mast (because their have to be so far back) This would help heaps if you can get one or if you have an Alloy fuse you could chop it and extend it. I played around a lot with this in the early days as the Windsurf Foils were much higher HA than the early surf/sup foils which were big fat and slow. (circa 2017)

You can pick up complete Neil Pryde Windsurf kits for $200 or $300 no one wants them. The Tuttle and base plates just bolt on or off. Here is a link to one.
www.seabreeze.com.au/Classifieds/Foiling-Windsurfing-Foilboards/~4u17g/2020-Neil-Pryde-Glide-Wind-Foil-65-cm.aspx?search=fuwpz2%20n4D1M2YXPW8crvA%3D%3D&t=0&ref=sm

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5.5 K Aus for something no one has seen . There are much better proven options out there plus even an Australian made one,

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Having seen first hand and run beside Jacko on his new foils , these things are really under sold . Dead set fine looking bit of kit.