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azymuth
azymuth

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20 Feb 2026 12:33pm
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JohnnyHuett said..
My original site still lives on, with some old info that might still be useful :)wtspotguide.blogspot.com/


That's great thanks, do I need an invitation to access the blog?
azymuth
azymuth

WA

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19 Feb 2026 6:14am
azymuth
azymuth

WA

2166 posts

16 Feb 2026 1:12pm
Hi all

Moving to Tassie, originally was going to be Launceston but now looks like Hobart.
I'm a keen freeride windfoiler, ocean swell downwinding in Perth has been my go-to for the past 8 years.

Where are the best/popular spots in the Hobart Greater Region to ride swells (windswells are fine) in summer seabreezes and winter westerlies?
It might help us to decide where to buy a house

Dave Morehead has been very generous with advice but as he is now on the North Coast I would appreciate any additional advice from locals.

I imagine the windfoil community will be small and most will be winging or parawinging, as it is here in Perth.

Thanks in advance, cheers JJ
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azymuth
azymuth

WA

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11 Feb 2026 1:10pm
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DarrylG said..




Nice - look forward to seeing you at Cott again
azymuth
azymuth

WA

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9 Feb 2026 1:08pm
As far as I can tell most former windfoilers who turned to winging and then say winging is better hadn't unlocked the awesome advantages and thrills of windfoil downwinding - power, speed, full-rail carves on swells and easy fast upwinding. IMO unequaled by any other foil sports
azymuth
azymuth

WA

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7 Feb 2026 9:35pm
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Mark _australia said..
Been a crappy season and not getting any better so now is your time! In the WA free stuff thread.


You have to practice for more than 10 minutes
azymuth
azymuth

WA

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1 Feb 2026 8:50pm
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utcminusfour said..
I love it! I had similar results with similar modifications. Gotta love it when a mod improves performance AND is easier to use!
There is another benefit that's the SUP downwinders talk about but windfoilers rarely do. When you put weight and volume behind the front wing it helps move the center of gravity of the board closer to the front wing. This helps balance pitch. When the CG of the board is over the front wing it is one less thing that you and the stab have to compensate for.

It is cool seeing Simon's current set up next to your adaption of his old board, the same but different! It would be interesting for him to ride it and tell us what he notices about the performance differences. Pick those two boards up by the front wing like the downwinders do, I bet your new mod hangs level and Simons little ripper hangs nose down.

JJ what was your final take on that short wing board you tested? Did that motivate you to try something longer?

I have been reaching for funny names for your board because of all the edits it's gotten. The best I have so far is TRANSFORMER I can see it in orange letters like the original offering.



Thanks

Interesting idea about my adding volume/weight to the tail moving the COG back and balancing pitch.
I can't say I noticed any difference in pitch stability but it did feel sweet

I still like the JP short board - its light at 7kgs, feels great in the air but at my 90kgs hard to get going especially with smaller foils, and hit or miss to uphaul which is not ideal for fluky winter winds. A board for strong summer sea breezes or I might sell it as an allrounder to somebody <75kgs.
azymuth
azymuth

WA

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30 Jan 2026 8:57pm



azymuth
azymuth

WA

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29 Jan 2026 8:01pm
About 25 cm of extra length was added to the tail over two modifications, giving more lift for takeoff without excessive pumping.

The longer tail and more forward foil create a downwind-style feel with improved glide and stability similar to a more conventional big board, while still retaining a small area nose that feels great, thanks to reduced swing weight and less buffeting when flying upwind.
At 90kgs I can now uphaul it without much anxiety

At 191 x 65 cm the board feels efficient and balanced, and the added tail area is essentially free - once up on foil, it isn't noticeable.

Testament to Mark Oz's board building skills that this is his first windfoil custom build - used for hundreds of sessions by Mr Smooth and me over 3 years yet still structurally perfect to be worth modifying



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azymuth
azymuth

WA

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21 Jan 2026 1:09pm
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thedoor said..
Mr Keen defeating my drone skills



Nice riding - I like the power downwind carve at 56 secs
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azymuth
azymuth

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5 Jan 2026 1:23pm
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Mark _australia said..
Yeah




Sorry man I just had to


JJ's recycling is fair
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azymuth
azymuth

WA

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4 Jan 2026 4:17pm
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mr love said..
It would be interesting to do a board more like a mid length wing board, longer and narrower but the length out the back. Could be a great lightwind board as the displacement speed would be higher making it easier to get on foil...


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