oK we have all seen JB froth man reviewing wings. Typical of those with a vested interest they find these are the best things since sliced bread. Looks gay as feck to me.
Soooo, I got a 2 hours session on the 4m Duotone today. With a 6 10 Fanatic Air and Axis 920. I can sup foil, kite foil and used to windsurf.


Found it super easy to putt around in light wind, not foiling , just like a windsurfer in light wind and stay upwind. Could light wind gybe ok straight off. These are easy to use. Couple of tricks for new players - do not let the trailing edge dig in and do not lean back like a kite or windsurfer.
With a few gusts I got up like the vid below I took of Jas from WAsurf/westOz.



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super easy to use, simple setup,
not as hard on the body as I thought it would be, enjoyable

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downwind hard, needs more wind than expected, blocks your view like a windsurfer, flaps around heaps when on leash

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Boom is the way to go I think, super controllable
Can see noobs liking it on a sup then progressing to foil.

Bottom line - Even though I thought I would hate it I have ordered one. Agree with Naish that a 4 is all you need and I am 105kg (disclaimer- as long as you have wind over 12 knots). When would I use it? Light to medium wind small swell. Straight after work when I cannot be bothered to set up the kite.

Thanks for the review, what size did you order?

I am 85 kg and would like to get up on the foil in light wind so I suppose I should get a 5 m2?

Boom seems to have some advantages, the Duotone wing just looks less floppy than the the boomless ones.
And with a boom you can shift your hands easier and without looking up at them (I think)

And the window, does it work?

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Camarillo said..
Thanks for the review, what size did you order?

I am 85 kg and would like to get up on the foil in light wind so I suppose I should get a 5 m2?

Boom seems to have some advantages, the Duotone wing just looks less floppy than the the boomless ones.
And with a boom you can shift your hands easier and without looking up at them (I think)

And the window, does it work?

I think 4 is good with wind above 10 knots. I would not bother under 10 knots just paddle. I worry the bigger 5 will dig into the water and be more of an issue starting. 4 had heaps of power for me at 105kg.

Boom is awesome and you can tune the wing with outhaul. Never used a handle one but I think it would be less reactive to your input. Boom can bang into your board which may be a negative.

Window is too small and in the wrong place. Hard to see through like any windsurfer sail. Should be right next too leading edge. If you want to see get a kite.

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Camarillo said..
Thanks for the review, what size did you order?

I am 85 kg and would like to get up on the foil in light wind so I suppose I should get a 5 m2?

Boom seems to have some advantages, the Duotone wing just looks less floppy than the the boomless ones.
And with a boom you can shift your hands easier and without looking up at them (I think)

And the window, does it work?

With those windows you will need more sunscreen for sure.

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Camarillo said..
I am 85 kg and would like to get up on the foil in light wind so I suppose I should get a 5 m2?

Check the like below for a Piros video of the 5m in light wind and note how low the bottom of the wing is.
www.instagram.com/p/BzAW8pyAbx2/?igshid=1iaywuto8hpwj

Where exactly does one get a NP XL wing?!?

Ask Piros

Not what I expected given title. Great post! Look forward to trying.