I have heard different theories around stab/tail placement, apparently the tail above the fuselage (cabrinha, axis, fone, mikes lab) would be more efficient (better glide and control) as it's above the front wing turbulences? What do you think about this? Anyone tried to A/B test gear with the same tail above or under?

KDMaui who knows a bit about foiling designed the Reedin foil with above the fuse stab. I breach my below the fuse tail a bit so will stay with below the tail unless someone can convince me otherwise.

Think about it from a force point of view. rear wing pushed down. It can either hang from the bolts or push directly on the fuselage. Plus the damage POV. Plus from a turbulence POV, at the highest speeds your generally angled down a little, you want your rear clear of front wing wash (which it still isn't, but slightly better on top - it's the wild wild west back there is how it has been put to me).

JB

I heard Takuma is switching to top mount for their 500 wing.