Hydrofoil | Slingshot Wake Foil -- Slot A vs. Slot B for Hover Glide Infinity 99cm, 84cm, and 76cm
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- čas přidán 14. 09. 2020
- Jeff McKee from Slingshot sits down with Half-Life to talk through the wake foil mounting options of Slot A vs. Slot B. In this video we'll talk about the Slot A vs. Slot B for the Hover Glide Infinity 99cm, 84cm, 76cm as well as the Gamma 68cm. In addition to the mounting of the hydrofoil we'll talk through mast positions that you will want to couple with your decision for A slot vs. B slot.
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I use these foils for Wind Foiling: with B, I had to go all out at top speed just to come up. With position C, I can relax and foil up at lower speeds with smaller sails. I have a 68, 76 and 84. I use the 84 the most by far.
Great feedback -- Thanks George - keep on foiling!
Best
Tim
This is the best video out there around Position A vs Position B on Slingshot mast mounting positions. I especially love the description of the learning journey Jeff recommends:
A - all the way back in mount channel
A - all the way forward in mount channel
B - all the way back in mount channel
Thank you Nathan - glad it was helpful.
Best,
The Half-Life Crew
Love the content! I foil at the north end of Lake Washington with the 76cm. I'm still in "A" all the way back on the track. Looking forward to progressing and trying new things. I'm learning a lot, keep it up guys!
Hi Jason! That's super cool that you have the 76cm dialed for you. When you're ready - I'd saying move it forward in the track and eventually switch to B and start that process again. Since you're in the neighborhood - keep in mind that we do lessons if you want to ramp up a bit more quickly.
Keep on hitting the water -- we'll be through this smoke soon and hopefully get another solid 5-6 weeks. Enjoy! And thanks so much for checking out the video. You'll see some other Lake WA scenes if you follow us on Instagram @halflifet.5
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Best,
Tim
Awesome - great tips - very intuitive now that he went through it. Perfect timing as I’m figuring out the 84 - I’m position B and about 1/3 from back of track
Glad it was helpful! sounds like you're dialed. Feel free to reach out with further questions. Email halflifet.5@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @halflifet.5
Just found this video. Thanks so much guys for helping me to understand the effect of moving the wing around. I got my first foil board - the same one you have there - which came with a reasonably small wing. I bought an Infinity 76 and wondered what I should be doing. This morning I was riding the 76 with the mast in A position and that was fine at 14kts. Will push the mast forward tomorrow and check out the difference 😀🏄🏻♂️
So glad it helped -- thanks for checking out our video -- hopefully you subscribed to our channel!
Cheers,
The Half-Life Crew
@@HALFLIFEVIDEO subscribe - check. Just this morning switched from position A to position B with the mast slid all the way forward in the rack…..It’s like riding a new board. I cannot get my head around the difference, the board simply won’t sink! I loved it and strangely, the younger guys who are way more experienced on wakeboards etc. hated it. I now get how you can stay on the foil by pumping, something I’ve always struggled with. Tomorrow I’ll slide the mast back half way to get the better balance between lift and control. Two more weeks here in Greece to nail it!
Also love the new hats. Our old grey trucker hats bit the dust.
Oh NO! The older and more gritty the grey trucker hats get - the better they look! Looks like you better pick up another one!
Can’t wait to see the new High Aspect slingshot wings. We made the switch from Slingshot to Axis and haven’t looked back because the axis had more performance that we’re looking for in a foil. Keep up the great content.
Cool -- which Axis have you been riding on? Next up - you'll have to try an Armstrong!
@@HALFLIFEVIDEO We're riding 2 setups. 1020 with 390 rear and 1000 with 460 rear. Both are incredible. 1000 is a better pumper but the 1020 has lift for days and is really turny.
@@chillywilly521 Nice! I'm glad that's working out for you guys. Good for pumping. When you get the chance you should ride the Armstrong 1550 and 1850 for a comparison. Keep in touch! Tim
Awesome video, have the 76 and just doesn't stay in the wave very well always dropping maybe because of design ,need more surface maybe get 84. Made the mistake of riding the armstrong 1850 seems to stay up way better would the 84 be similiar? thanks
Hi Devin - we sell the Armstrong gear so if you MUST have it, drop us a note at halflifet.5@gmail.com and we'll put together a great deal for you given you're a half-life follower. Thank you for checking out our video.
How much do you weigh and what type of boat are you riding behind? Are you riding the 76 in slot a or b and how far up the mast track do you have it? I'm assuming you are riding on the second wave but please confirm? Happy to have a call with you. We also do Zoom lessons which are quite effective. Either answer above here or email me. Either way we'll get you sorted and on your way to Foil awesomeness! Tim
@@HALFLIFEVIDEO thanks tim riding 76 with dwarfcraft 4'6 just doesnt plan up like the armstrong it just drops out guys told me it not allowed on the boat lol. I weight 160 just seems I need more foil cause with the armstrong 1850 I have no problem. thinking i bought wrong stuff. Looking into 84
@@HALFLIFEVIDEO went on a different boat and the wave was just to small before so all good thanks for everything!!
Glad you got it all sorted! Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any additional questions!
Cheers,
Tim
Slingshot Apollo 60cm in B. All day as a kiter
Yorkbrick -- Thanks for the comment. Glad you have that Apollo dialed for the kite. Shoot us a couple pics to post on our Instagram @halflifet.5 Email us at halflifet.5@gmail.com
Thanks for checking out our video.
Cheers,
Tim
Have the 76 cm front wing with 6m v2 and 120 moon buddy 140lbs I get up about 4 times a session in light wind but looking for more lift was thinking about getting the 99 but just realized I have my mast on slot A will slot B be a total game changer!?
B slot will help you with lift. Try that first. At 140Lb you should NOT need the 99cm.
Cheers,
Tim
Hey Half-Life family. I have a question. I am trying to get in contact with you guys to help me promote/ review my product! I’m a local Bellevue kid who recently started a small business selling jet ski impeller jam removal tools. Also working on a partnership with a company out of Croatia called Oto Trak. Would love to connect to see if we could set something up. Big fan of your channel and would love the support!
Hi Henry -- nice to meet you. Please shoot me an email at halflifet.5@gmail.com. Thanks so much for checking out our channel. I look forward to the email.
Tim