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Konrad Foils for AXIS

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Created by Donathon > 9 months ago, 13 Apr 2024
ninjasmith

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5 Mar 2025 11:08PM
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taveray said..
Thanks for all the discussion on this thread. I am keen, but wondering whether to start with the LX970 or 760? Summary: I'm 75yo, 69kg, 168cm and a slow learner (as befits 75 years). I've done it for 2 years after a year on winDfoil. I'm foiling well on port tack, but struggling on starboard. (Balance is an enduring, but slowly diminishing problem.) I lean towards the 970 to start with. Where I wing-foil, it is often in the low 20knot range and rarely less than 16kn. At present, I'm still focused on getting my starboard reaching reliable. I still find that the slower the better is the go, so I've gone back to my old Axis 102cm wingspan learner front foil (instead of my HPS 980 & 1050, to slow me down to allow more time to correct pitch, etc.). So I guess the answer is to stick with that until I nail it. However, I'm thinking ahead a bit. So what I'm really asking is "When I get that nailed, should I persist with the HPSs or go straight to the LXs?


Hi taveray i think go with what gives you the most enjoyment , i would go the lx970 i went from code 980s to the LX and it rolls into turns just nicely , plenty of glide as well . don't forget changing fuse length and tails can change the total feel of the front wing , not to mention adding shim .5 or 1 can get the whole set up moving with less drag . definitely reach out to james from KONRAD he will definitely point you in the right direction .
good luck with your choice mate


Which ha tail have you got, ive got the ar10 150cm2

Rides pretty well. Was terrible the first few sessions until I worked out i had it upside down. doh

TakeOffAus4

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Monday , 10 Mar 2025 9:55PM
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Hey ?? Ninja that's funny james told me the same thing mount it the correct way . I was riding the AR8
140 but today I switched with the ar8. 160 . Knee to chest high waves today . I really liked the extra stability and glide it gave to lx970 , felt I had the best of both worlds the glide and turning carves I wanted
like I wrote earlier This Lx970 feels better for me than my code 980 s . I'll get a few more sessions in before I do my review but so far I'm working out the feels of this wing and it's exactly what is described.

TakeOffAus4

TakeOffAus4

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Monday , 10 Mar 2025 10:36PM
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Foiling around , you have said you have proned both 760and 970 can you share how you set these wings up to fuse and stabs , and a bit more about how they ride in the waves your surfing

ninjasmith

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Wednesday , 12 Mar 2025 10:44PM
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Hey ?? Ninja that's funny james told me the same thing mount it the correct way . I was riding the AR8
140 but today I switched with the ar8. 160 . Knee to chest high waves today . I really liked the extra stability and glide it gave to lx970 , felt I had the best of both worlds the glide and turning carves I wanted
like I wrote earlier This Lx970 feels better for me than my code 980 s . I'll get a few more sessions in before I do my review but so far I'm working out the feels of this wing and it's exactly what is described.


Thats a big call, code is very popular round here!!(torquay)

Donathon

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Yesterday , 14 Mar 2025 4:46PM
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Has Anyone yet used the Fuselage set up, for example AXIS front with the rear Carbon tail, I find the AXIS 90cm Alloy mast and fuse, so so heavy, I feel it spoils the whole setup. Axis Carbon masts are also so expensive, but for me even the Konrad mast is expensive, not sure why as all others are so cheap like Gong or Duotone.So far though loving the LX970 with the Advanced Ultra short and the Skinny

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7 hours ago , 15 Mar 2025 4:54AM
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taveray said..
Thanks for all the discussion on this thread. I am keen, but wondering whether to start with the LX970 or 760? Summary: I'm 75yo, 69kg, 168cm and a slow learner (as befits 75 years). I've done it for 2 years after a year on winDfoil. I'm foiling well on port tack, but struggling on starboard. (Balance is an enduring, but slowly diminishing problem.) I lean towards the 970 to start with. Where I wing-foil, it is often in the low 20knot range and rarely less than 16kn. At present, I'm still focused on getting my starboard reaching reliable. I still find that the slower the better is the go, so I've gone back to my old Axis 102cm wingspan learner front foil (instead of my HPS 980 & 1050, to slow me down to allow more time to correct pitch, etc.). So I guess the answer is to stick with that until I nail it. However, I'm thinking ahead a bit. So what I'm really asking is "When I get that nailed, should I persist with the HPSs or go straight to the LXs?


IMO people get a bit hung up on sizes because of the shredders they see on socials. The LX970 is an allround wing with lots of range. I ride it for surf foiling and winging. It will get you up early and give you lots of time on foil easily!

KonradBoarding

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7 hours ago , 15 Mar 2025 4:58AM
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For those with the current Freak fuse or looking at it, we do have a V2 coming out that is simplified and improved.If you have an old alloy mast or fuse we will be offering a trade program to get you upgraded at a very reasonable price! Just send me a message through here or through the website and we will add you to the list.www.konradboarding.com


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