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@@Foilracer F703. When I wing with it I need to use a 425 as the 399 or 370 are too small and I do nor have enough front foot pressure when going fast

@@stevefollis9454 I have this exact feeling. Did some further research and the 430 should be the best for low wind winging :) The 370 is way too small for winging.

@@donnelnunes when I have used it in waves, they have only been 1.5m so not so big compared to what some guys ride. What can say is that it is as playful as you want, yet fast enough to get you out of trouble if you need to. Yesterday I used it for kite foiling and it was also awesome for this too. If o want to slow things down when winging I use the ML 1300, which is a great combo with the ML 700

@@stevefollis9454thanks for prompt reply, is it also fast enough for racing? Really appreciate your input!

@@donnelnunesabsolutely, I’m sure I will choose it more often vs my ML 540 as our wind varies too much over a 2hr period so using the 700 will ensure I can get back up on the foil easily. Next week end I will do 3 days of racing so will let you know what I end up using and how I get on

@@ryodeo1341 this is also why I don’t use sabfoil anymore except for my Pumpfoil setup as the 1350 foil is ace

@@erbesnard ultralight v1 vs what?

@@stevefollis9454 Sorry v1 UL vs v1 normal.

@@erbesnard definitely there v1 ultralight has all round better performance (even in a 5m size). However I doubt you will find many that are still in good condition for their age, so would lead towards a v3. If a v3 isn’t an option then still go for a v1 ultralight. I think I may know someone with a few Hyperlinks for sale. Send me a message via messenger and I’ll put you in contact with him

Not sure how to define better, but here is a basic summary: Positives: 1: way better visibility (insane), when you go back to a standard wing it feels like your riding blind. 2: slightly lighter in weight 3: better valve inflation system 4: less prone to punchers from the handles when folding (this has happened to quite a few people I know who have north). With the Aqueous you roll it up 5: boom in my opinion is better than handles. 6: does not absorb water 7: possibly points slightly higher into wind 8: no sign of bagging out, but to be honest the mode pro is minimum vs other wing types 9: most stable wing I’ve ever used 10: bigger wind range (amazing power output/pump). Questionable: 1: max speed (seems the same for me) 2: roll up for air traveling (1.25m for the 4.5m and 1.55m long for the 6m). 3: over time may need to clean monofilm to avoid cloudiness (6 months in, no issues for me and never washed them yet). 4:windsurfing feel (I love this crinkle sound) 5: North wrist leash is better (light weight) 6:….. can’t really think of any more, I can’t see anyone being disappointed, they just work and are probably better than average in all areas of performance.

Your observation is 100% correct. It’s a technique I’ve carried over from Kitefoiling. If you watch any kitefoil racing Gybes you will see that you step forward into the second strap before down looping the kite and removing the original front foot into the rear strap. Obviously, it’s a bit easier with the kite as you have more lift. However, if you bear off very fast and hold the wing a little higher than normal, increased lift from both the foil and wing are achieved. In fact, I can ride >50m with both feet in the front foot straps. I’ll try to post a video of this one day.

@@stevefollis9454 50m? That's hard to imagine. Ok, I see you're slowly raising your wing as you step the second foot forward as you glide. Which foil are you using here? I imagine it would need to be pretty HA. As an aside, I have watched one million winging videos here and I can tell you no one is doing this. I have never seen anyone ride any distance with both feet forward on a wing foil board. It's a great move I think many would find of interest. Please do this video!

@@Fjordjumper I was out on my ML 540cm foil today and decided to see if I could ride with both feet in the front straps. I was quite surprised how long I could go. With my ML 1300, I can go much much further (will share a video of that sometime else (hopefully when the sun is shining) czcams.com/users/shortsriM3psiG0uc?si=RYddnnqfKPgE6cB9

@@stevefollis9454 Haaaa. Love it! What exactly are you paying attention to in trying to maintain the balance?

@@Fjordjumper not quite sure what I’m thinking (next time I’ll try to remember). I suppose I’m just trying to keep the board flat and fast, feathering the wing to feel maximum lift through the harness (yes I’m hooked in, as too whenever I jump!).

🙏, Not easy at all! Hopefully I find more time to practice and make it look effortless 😉

Get the mode pro, you won’t be disappointed. Having said that, if you are buying new, then consider the 6m Aqueous which I now use instead of the 6.8m North.

Hey - thanks for the answer! I really appreciate! Never heard about Aqueous before - looks amazing 😮 - but for now I have to save some money and there are good offers for the Mode on the market.. Thanks a lot for your recommendations and I am looking forward to see some new videos on your channel! 🤙🏼🤙🏼

My favourite Sab foil for kiting was the 670 and 799 for wing foiling. Now I mainly use Milkes Lab’s which are in a totally different league

I could manage 45 seconds pumping off the foil. It has ~1200cm2 so not so big, but felt great on the wake and was told it is also great for winging. I still find the best pump foil/dock start foil for me is the Sabfoil 1350 ~1900cm2 and have done 7mins flat water pumping on it.

@@stevefollis9454 impressive. Yes i have the 960 for winging and waves but havent been able to get it going off the dock yet (im not the best at running starts). I can get the larger axis PNG 1010 and 1150 going for a min and catch wakes. The spitfire would be unreal on the wakes if i could get it going!

@@powis-tv8ln I would say it’s not suitable to dock start, unless you could run with it super fast 🥵 but behind the boat it was lots of fun 🤙

I was a great day on the golden pond

7 mins max ~1.3km, typical distance 700m/4mins (Sab foil 1350/399) (sabfoil P73 Mast) Groove 100cm pump board

Thanks for the tip, today I managed 2 standups after lying down. It’s still necessary to place one knee down on the board, but moving the hands further back did help 🤙

Yeah, as always the big ones are always off camera 🤷‍♂️

Never heard of these wings before until seeing your video. Are you pleased with the performance? Do you think the monofilm canopy will last better?

Brett, in the video I was on the Sabfoil gear, Alan from SUP North was on the Axis, you would be better asking him.

@@stevefollis9454 So weird.. I typed this up for another video from Foiling NZ.. but some reason it posted here. Not sure if i've gone crazy or there was a glitch or something😅

I’m not sure I would say that are “fashionable”, the people who have them confirm they can release off the water much easier than a shorter wider board. They are typically used for down wind foiling (not what you see the video). The problem with long boards is that they don’t pump as nice vs a shorter board. Also the extra swing weight isn’t everyone’s cup of tea either.

Length is speed, you will have less drag than with wide boards. These shape of boards will also be more common in short length boards because they recover and start earlier planing. Swing weight? That’s not a problem.

I saw you feel the 800 is a better all-round foil than the 700 but more of your videos you are riding the 700. Can I ask how heavy you are?@@stevefollis9454

Corralejo

What when conditions do use with the 700 versus the 800. Do you find them very different foils

Wind range is 8kts - 22kts depending on your foil choice. With my middle size foil (ML 800) I would use the 6.8 from 12kt - 16kts before thinking of dropping to the 5.5m. The board is made by Groove Kiteboards (fly Groove). It is called the G-Race America 75L. They also do an 85L version too. Their website is not up to date, so message them directly for more info or you can DM me too. The board is available with tracks or Tuttle or both and colour scheme of your choice. www.groovekiteboards.it/ fb.watch/nTrFvq0hta/ instagram.com/groovekiteboard?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

⁠@@stevefollis9454thanks! I have a board with 138L and a big 2200 frontwing. So that should work. Nice Videos btw thanks!🙂

800 Mikes Lab Foil on a 75cm Mast

@@stevefollis9454 🥶 what do you do for a living?

@@user-zi7rf5oy1i no, but hear it is very good, I assume it’s a bit faster than the 800 but not as quick as my 540. Probably a very good foil to choose if you were to only have one ML

70kg

I was in the same position as you and had to virtually give my aluminum plate away. The bigger problem I have is that there is too much play in the kraken connection to mast when using just the quick release pin. I now have my mast and base permanently screwed together using 2 screws through the base of the mast plate and the quick release pin. Therefore, it is no longer a quick release system and the kraken concept isn't something I can use. Watch this video on the rigidity issue: czcams.com/video/fEtq2JNsp14/video.html

@@stevefollis9454 Fortunately, I managed to figure that one out and it works pretty well... There's a fine line for stacking the utlra thin washers to get the single pin to work properly.

Sun Siyam Olhuveli, but hear their sister island further South is better for wind (Sun Siyam Vilu Reef). You will see in my other videos that pump foil was also great at Sun Siyam Olhuveli