Foil rails Perth?

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Gazuki
Gazuki
WA
1363 posts
WA, 1363 posts
11 Oct 2017 1:25pm
Hey Guys, sorry for the numerous questions, just weighing up options.

Does anyone in Perth know who would install foil rails into a board?
Livit
Livit
WA
542 posts
WA, 542 posts
12 Oct 2017 10:28am
Gazuki said..
Hey Guys, sorry for the numerous questions, just weighing up options.

Does anyone in Perth know who would install foil rails into a board?


Man Over Board does it on SUP so he can certainly do it on a surfboard. Rails themselves are $25 each if you go for Chinook mast track. US fin box are usually around $10-15 each.
The pro will be charging $200 to 250 to do it.

Doesn't have to be tracks though, if you you know where to position the foil, threaded inserts or bolt through are also suitable options.

Either way, it is not a difficult job for the handyman.
Gazuki
Gazuki
WA
1363 posts
WA, 1363 posts
12 Oct 2017 1:01pm
Hey thanks mate.

The only reason I was going for tracks is because I've never foiled and have never connected the foil to the board so I'm assuming there is going to be a lot of adjustments.

Thanks again bud, ill give them a bell.
Livit
Livit
WA
542 posts
WA, 542 posts
12 Oct 2017 2:38pm
Gazuki said..
Hey thanks mate.

The only reason I was going for tracks is because I've never foiled and have never connected the foil to the board so I'm assuming there is going to be a lot of adjustments.

Thanks again bud, ill give them a bell.


Different positioning is more about the type of foil that you are getting. If you already have one, you should be able to get positioning from the manufacturer.

I usually build my boards with tracks but I found that I never adjust it so fixed inserts would just work fine too.
jamesperth
jamesperth
WA
611 posts
WA, 611 posts
12 Oct 2017 7:53pm
Yep - I can help. pm or Email me
tightlines
tightlines
WA
3509 posts
WA, 3509 posts
12 Oct 2017 9:08pm
I'm getting a board (SUP) fitted up ATM.
If it works out ok a kiteboard will be next.
Im sure heaps of board repairers/makers would do it, it's question of price and workmanship.
Piros
Piros
QLD
7296 posts
QLD, 7296 posts
13 Oct 2017 3:30pm
Best measure for mast mount is 21" to back of mast to the tail of the Sup board. If you have it too far forward the tail hits the water when you pump. If it's a short board 12 to 13 " . With the tracks you can slide it fore and aft for learning . Slide it back to learn.
Man0verBoard
Man0verBoard
WA
629 posts
WA, 629 posts
20 Oct 2017 9:27pm
Gazuki said..
Hey Guys, sorry for the numerous questions, just weighing up options.

Does anyone in Perth know who would install foil rails into a board?


Hi Gazuki,

I can install whatever you need into any suitable board. It's a popular request I'm getting these days so I'm set up for Kiteboards, windsurf, SUP and surfboards.

My my details are in my profile if you'd like any work done or advice.

Cheers,
Adam














Plummet
Plummet
4862 posts
4862 posts
21 Oct 2017 2:08am
Mast to foot strap spacings is the critical part. Foot strap position in changes depending on foil type, rear wing aoa, your skill level, the type of riding you do and personal preference.

I
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