Any thoughts on this 7' 150L board for winging?
www.rideengine.com/MOON-BUDDY
Looking for something stable and easy to learn on launching from an open ocean beach. I'm 85KG and failed on a 100L board. I've been windsurfing for a few decades, in my 50's. Not looking to do any jumps or speed runs. Just want to get on the water for a leisurely cruise along the coast.
Go the big board I started wing boarding about 2 weeks ago I wasn't really sure what to get but decided on a big floaty dedicated foil sup 170 litres 7 foot 2 stable as a block of Flats don't have to start on my knees can just stand straight up with grab the wing handles. on my first run within 20 m I was up on the foil and winging it just made life so much easier. I have been out now 5 times now and clocked up over 100 kilometres with the wing I am very glad I chose a bigger board to learn on. Now that I can wing I see I will downsize in the very near future but only to around the 130 litres I just want something that I can paddle back into Shore no worries if the wind dies out. Being a kite foiler and a windsurf foil border I can tell you the wing definitely needs more wind to get it working and there is a very high chance that you will be drifting and I would rather be drifting on a floaty board then one I am swimming beside while learning. But in saying that even on the 170l board I have had it up to 18 knots and for such a large volume board it performs very well and there is definitely a time and a place for this size board. Don't get pressured into go small as it will increase your learning time alot especially if you have not ridden any foils before. Another positive is I can use it for sup foiling when there is no wind and at $750 brand new from the shop with a leg rope chucked in how can you go wrong with a big board
I just recently purchased the 6 foot 120 l itre Moon buddy. I weight 80 kg and have used it twice with the 5 metre wasp. I started on a 138t litre 7 foot 10 board. I found for learning and light winds the larger board was much easier. I like the moon buddy and saw the larger one in the shop. At your weight I think it would be a terrific starter board it would make things much easier in the beginning. I have no desire to go smaller than 120 litres. I marvel at all the people that are using much smaller boards and I suspect I could as well but it would just be way too much work and much harder to get back when the wind dies. Which happens frequently where I am. At least with 120 litres I can limp my way back to shore. Based on my experience so far I'd have no problem recommending the moon buddy.
Thanks guys! Ordered one this morning! Now, to find a board bag wide enough to fit this beast.
I have a Naish 140 Crossover and while it is not perfectly setup for wind foiling the way a dedicated board would be the ability to sup, paddle and now wind wing makes it the absolute best choice for me where I live.In general once you get to know stance and riding on a fin or foil the size of a board becomes more about what weight and length you want to try to manage above the water and that is why people go down in size. I tend to be that way myself in every sport.In hindsight windsurfing, kitesurfing etc. the more I have gone with tech and performance the more I lost sight of the pure sailing aspects of the sport. Instead of adopting to the conditions with the same gear you change gear for conditions, have 3 or 4 boards etc. etc.
I have a 6' moon buddy on its way. I've been using my 150 Levitator for winging. Looking forward to something a little smaller and lighter.
A bit off topic, I like the dimensions of the "dad Bod" prone boards.
We do spend 99% of the time paddling.
I've now had a couple sessions on my 6' Moon Buddy. Contrary to my expectations I've found it works best with a SS i99 with the foil about an inch (2.54 cm.) from the back of the track.
I don't have experience with other wing boards so I can't comment about how it compares, however, it is much nicer to wing with it than my Levitator 150 windfoil board -- the Moon Buddy pretty much disappears in comparison. The Levitator was great to learn with.
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Thanks guys! Ordered one this morning! Now, to find a board bag wide enough to fit this beast.
Snest how's it going so far? I'm 90kg and debating getting the 7'er as well to sup foil, wing and downwind (Maybe). My 511 prone board is too small. Not sure how much straight sup I'll be doing but would be nice to have the option. I'm considering the 6'er as well but that may be too little volume... thanks!
