Back to top

High wind is there a second foil necessary?

Created by Ch0p Ch0p  > 9 months ago, 25 May 2021
Register to post, see what you've read, and subscribe to topics.
Ch0p
Ch0p

59 posts

25 May 2021 4:18am
I am just starting in wing foiling and I have a Naish Jet 2000 foil which seems to be working well for me at 90kgs body weight. I am finally getting on the foil and starting to look at jibing.

I have a 6m wing for light wind and 4.7m one when things go above 18-20mph. Is there a reason for also getting a smaller foil? I am not looking at going faster or jumping, just trying to maximize time on water.
bigtone667
bigtone667

NSW

1551 posts

25 May 2021 6:41am
The 2000 will work well in 10 to 40 knots ..... no reason to change it until you figure out your preferred riding style.

We have a few guys who like glide and they run big HA foils only.
We have a few guys who like speed and they run small, thin profile foils only.
We have a few guys who like to carve and they lean towards the low HA surf style foils.

I like glide and ride an 1800cm2 HA foil in 10 to 40 knots and only change my wings down as it gets stronger.
My foil progression was big low aspect, small low aspect, small high aspect, big high aspect. They all worked well, but the most enjoyment I have had has been huge high aspect, super short fuselage with a smallish rear.
LeeD
LeeD

3939 posts

25 May 2021 4:42am
MAXimize....consider smaller foil or smaller wing. Around 3.6.
Like....your bike has 12 gears, your car has 6.
Goofcat
Goofcat

270 posts

25 May 2021 7:01am
Can also move the foil mast back a bit if getting too much lift in high winds. I'm a cheap bug, so always go with the free option first!
hilly
hilly

WA

7979 posts

25 May 2021 7:36am
Select to expand quote
Ch0p said.. I am not looking at going faster or jumping, just trying to maximize time on water.


You answered your own question there.
Ch0p
Ch0p

59 posts

25 May 2021 9:08am
Thanks!!
End of posts
Please Register, or first...
Topics Subscribe Reply

Return To Classic site