2nd Wing board options
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2nd Wing board options
I'm going to continue Wingfoiling again in March/April. I'm thinking it will be time to get a smaller Wingboard fairly soon after that. I currently have a 130 litre (6'x30")KT Wing Drifter which I will start with again when I get back to Winging. I'm 225lbs currently and would like something that will at least get me back if the wind shuts down so nothing too small. I was thinking at least 90-100 litres. I don't mind pumping as it's a good workout and I don't mind schlogging as long as I'm not hip deep in the water.
This post is asking for your opinion for a next Wingboard for me to get. A midlength board or just a smaller sized regular shaped Wingboard? Some of you have been Winging for a while now and are on to your 2nd or 3rd board. I'd like to know your thoughts and if you'd get a different 2nd board and why. Also, any Wing boards you are totally stoked on and why.
I will keep my Windfoil gear but I'm going to focus on Winging until I can consistently make my jibes. At the end of last summer I was making 70% of my jibes. I have 4,5 and 6m Wings and a few different foils 700cm2, 1263, 1700. I'd like to be able to go out in 10-30kts.
I'd like to hear your opinion and suggestions. And ........ GO!
This post is asking for your opinion for a next Wingboard for me to get. A midlength board or just a smaller sized regular shaped Wingboard? Some of you have been Winging for a while now and are on to your 2nd or 3rd board. I'd like to know your thoughts and if you'd get a different 2nd board and why. Also, any Wing boards you are totally stoked on and why.
I will keep my Windfoil gear but I'm going to focus on Winging until I can consistently make my jibes. At the end of last summer I was making 70% of my jibes. I have 4,5 and 6m Wings and a few different foils 700cm2, 1263, 1700. I'd like to be able to go out in 10-30kts.
I'd like to hear your opinion and suggestions. And ........ GO!
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BOBSON!!
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Re: 2nd Wing board options
Something around body weight to perhaps 10l under and a bit narrower than what you've got would be a solid plan. For me at 95kg and 85L taxies pretty easy in light wind and a 100L is only a touch easier. In both cases if it's really light sitting down saves a lot of energy when there is chop.
Full disclosure I'm selling a 101L NSP which would fit those specifications and I'd be happy to lend it for an extended test ride when I'm next in town.
Full disclosure I'm selling a 101L NSP which would fit those specifications and I'd be happy to lend it for an extended test ride when I'm next in town.
Re: 2nd Wing board options
What are your riding goals for the summer? I'd say if you want to try some jumps that would be the only reason to go with a short and wide wingboard. Or if you're planning on riding mostly the lake and inlet thermals.
Then you can get away with a smaller short/wide board. Otherwise, midlength. The problem is a 100L midlength is still a huge board, it'll offer you deeper touch free carving and tacking, but that's about it over your current board. Tough call, I'd say get your jibes closer to 95% then demo some smaller boards in the 80L range.
Then you can get away with a smaller short/wide board. Otherwise, midlength. The problem is a 100L midlength is still a huge board, it'll offer you deeper touch free carving and tacking, but that's about it over your current board. Tough call, I'd say get your jibes closer to 95% then demo some smaller boards in the 80L range.
