Hi Guys,

I am a windsurfer and just picked up a fanatic foil rig (90 cm alu mast, 1500/1250 wing) for my 117 isonic wide windsurfing board (80 cm wide carbon board). I had two sessions on the local lake (Lysterfield lake in VIC, Melbourne SE suburbs) with mixed results. I am looking for someone around Melbourne who would willing to test my rig to see if it is set up in the right way and maybe give me some tips how to learn to ride it. Or maybe someone has the same or similar set up and can share experience on set-up or technique. thank you

If you are willing to come up to the city...Elwood or Hampton I would be happy to take a look or even take it for a spin to help you sort it out.
Regards Martin

That would be great Martin, just sent you an email. thank you

try and get a dedicated foil board, will make everything easier

Yes, I agree. The iSonic probably has the finbox too far aft for your freeride foil geometry. I'm guessing it is really hard to get it to lift, even with strong back foot pressure.

If you get a dedicated foil board, yes, everything will be easier since the board will have correct foil geometry.

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segler said..
Yes, I agree. The iSonic probably has the finbox too far aft for your freeride foil geometry. I'm guessing it is really hard to get it to lift, even with strong back foot pressure.

If you get a dedicated foil board, yes, everything will be easier since the board will have correct foil geometry.

Late reply, I know.

I have the same board and used it for foiling a little more than a season. It is difficult to get dialed in. Foot straps too far out from the center (bad for low aspect foil) and on the edge (bad for foiling, sideways leg pressure when you want it more along the foil mast), fin box too far aft (back footed), sail mast too far forward (for low aspect wings and small sails).

Others on this forum shared similar experiences.

Great board for low-mid wind fin based free race though.

All of those other variables are manageable if you can somehow get the front wing to the midpoint between your feet, which the too-aft finbox does not. For years I have used a geometry that has the front wing between my feet, and the sail mast base at 42 inches in front of the front fin bolt (tuttle). As such, the outboard/inboard positions of the footstraps are just fine tuning.

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Bert00 said..
Hi Guys,

I am a windsurfer and just picked up a fanatic foil rig (90 cm alu mast, 1500/1250 wing) for my 117 isonic wide windsurfing board (80 cm wide carbon board). I had two sessions on the local lake (Lysterfield lake in VIC, Melbourne SE suburbs) with mixed results. I am looking for someone around Melbourne who would willing to test my rig to see if it is set up in the right way and maybe give me some tips how to learn to ride it. Or maybe someone has the same or similar set up and can share experience on set-up or technique. thank you

Hey Bert, I can't come look but when I'm helping new FlyNoDie-ers I get them to slap for the first 20-30min. When the foil pushes up , push it back onto the water. Then progress to short flights where you allow it to rise the you put it back down after 5m or so. Then progress to slightly longer & longer flights but always allowing the board to rise and putting it back down on YOUR terms. Do this and you are controlling the sesh and not the board Foil or the wind. Learn to put it on the water frequently and safely. Long term you should have fewer crashes from big breaches as you have the fundamentals to put the board back in the water when you choose. Not hoping to survive a crash. Or you can just go out and try to fly all the time and have mild successful flights and spectacular crashes as the norm. kit - how long is your fuse? a new FlyNoDie pilot here purchased a GoFoil set and has been struggling during his seshes. It turns out that he bought a non windfoil set with a short fuse. Identified and now he has to persevere with his purchase. I've seen a few purchase on a whim and make poor investments. But its part of the journey. Best ask as many as possible and filter out what advice rings true for you and your goals. It's a wikkid journey that you're on now. Woohoo!!

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BSN101 said..

Bert00 said..
Hi Guys,

I am a windsurfer and just picked up a fanatic foil rig (90 cm alu mast, 1500/1250 wing) for my 117 isonic wide windsurfing board (80 cm wide carbon board). I had two sessions on the local lake (Lysterfield lake in VIC, Melbourne SE suburbs) with mixed results. I am looking for someone around Melbourne who would willing to test my rig to see if it is set up in the right way and maybe give me some tips how to learn to ride it. Or maybe someone has the same or similar set up and can share experience on set-up or technique. thank you

Hey Bert, I can't come look but when I'm helping new FlyNoDie-ers I get them to slap for the first 20-30min. When the foil pushes up , push it back onto the water. Then progress to short flights where you allow it to rise the you put it back down after 5m or so. Then progress to slightly longer & longer flights but always allowing the board to rise and putting it back down on YOUR terms. Do this and you are controlling the sesh and not the board Foil or the wind. Learn to put it on the water frequently and safely. Long term you should have fewer crashes from big breaches as you have the fundamentals to put the board back in the water when you choose. Not hoping to survive a crash. Or you can just go out and try to fly all the time and have mild successful flights and spectacular crashes as the norm. kit - how long is your fuse? a new FlyNoDie pilot here purchased a GoFoil set and has been struggling during his seshes. It turns out that he bought a non windfoil set with a short fuse. Identified and now he has to persevere with his purchase. I've seen a few purchase on a whim and make poor investments. But its part of the journey. Best ask as many as possible and filter out what advice rings true for you and your goals. It's a wikkid journey that you're on now. Woohoo!!

Good idea the slapping water business
i am going to start teaching windfoil where I am and am going to start a challenge of seven free lessons to get on a windfoil board for free
haha maybe

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nzpoledancer said..

BSN101 said..

Bert00 said..
Hi Guys,

I am a windsurfer and just picked up a fanatic foil rig (90 cm alu mast, 1500/1250 wing) for my 117 isonic wide windsurfing board (80 cm wide carbon board). I had two sessions on the local lake (Lysterfield lake in VIC, Melbourne SE suburbs) with mixed results. I am looking for someone around Melbourne who would willing to test my rig to see if it is set up in the right way and maybe give me some tips how to learn to ride it. Or maybe someone has the same or similar set up and can share experience on set-up or technique. thank you

Hey Bert, I can't come look but when I'm helping new FlyNoDie-ers I get them to slap for the first 20-30min. When the foil pushes up , push it back onto the water. Then progress to short flights where you allow it to rise the you put it back down after 5m or so. Then progress to slightly longer & longer flights but always allowing the board to rise and putting it back down on YOUR terms. Do this and you are controlling the sesh and not the board Foil or the wind. Learn to put it on the water frequently and safely. Long term you should have fewer crashes from big breaches as you have the fundamentals to put the board back in the water when you choose. Not hoping to survive a crash. Or you can just go out and try to fly all the time and have mild successful flights and spectacular crashes as the norm. kit - how long is your fuse? a new FlyNoDie pilot here purchased a GoFoil set and has been struggling during his seshes. It turns out that he bought a non windfoil set with a short fuse. Identified and now he has to persevere with his purchase. I've seen a few purchase on a whim and make poor investments. But its part of the journey. Best ask as many as possible and filter out what advice rings true for you and your goals. It's a wikkid journey that you're on now. Woohoo!!

Good idea the slapping water business
i am going to start teaching windfoil where I am and am going to start a challenge of seven free lessons to get on a windfoil board for free
haha maybe

If you're a confident windsurfer, straps harness gybes and fit you could well be flying IN CONTROL within the hour. Not 7 lessons. These instructions came from our local PRO. Ex PWA I think that it's super important to teach the control from the beginning. Without that initial control the FlyNoDie experience will be all about weathering the crashes without the basics to avoid them.