You want to actually enjoy light wind winging: Do these
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In the wrong conditions light wind winging is extremely frustrating!! And will make string together profanities that your mother would disown you over.
But knowing what to look for in these sub optimal conditions makes a big difference.
Skip forward to number 2 or 3 the first one is pretty obvious. - Krátké a kreslené filmy
Great video and I agree with all the points. I’ll add one thing; I don’t doubt at all that an Axis 1300 png will get you foiling in light winds but with a 130 cm span it’s going to turn/carve really slow unless you constantly flat turn it. One foil I own that I love for “modest” light wind is a Gong Veloce XXL (1900 sq cm, 107 cm span, and 1.7 l volume). It’s more of a mid aspect wing but still very thin profile. It has less volume (meaning lower average thickness) than the 1300 png, slightly more surface area and not quite so extreme on the span. I can actually get to turn pretty tight even in pretty light winds compared to some of the big true HA foils I’ve ridden…..
I would add that having an efficient thin or high aspect foil is critical to light wind enjoyment. Also learning how to pump/dockstart, both of those can really help you get though gaps in the wind or get back to shore if there's a wind shadow where you launch!
Thanks Dave. Been struggling to even stand up in bumpy water but tried a lake after watching this vid and standing up much easier 👍
If it’s around 15 knots and the water is really choppy, I like to still take out my 8m CWC wing so that I can get up and out quickly. Rather have a small foil and big wing in the chop.
Wind and current technique is called “Lee bowing the tide” in dinghy racing, similar advantages.
in light winds I think about going sailing (on my wing foil gear) instead of foiling... its just a mindset shift that enables me to enjoy working skills; switching feet, riding toeside, taxi jibing... all part of the learning process
I found that bringing along some music makes tranquil kayaking more fun. And paddling to the beat seemed to make it easier. Maybe some waterproof headphones could do the same for light wind winging?
An essential thing for light wind is an f one 8 m wing. And any of the large foils available. But the 8 m is a game changer.
love the 8m
7M slick works around 9-10 for me too
In addition to a big wing & big foil, a longer, narrower board with a little bit more float also helps with planing speed to get up. Using the same foil (Axis PNG1300) & wing (6m Unit), jumping on my 6’1x25”x108L One Egg Sup will get me up earlier and easier in light wind (~8 knots) compared to my 5’0x26”x90L One ding board (~10 knots). (But I wouldn’t want to go too big with the board or the increased swing weight might make it harder to stay up through turns in light wind.)
Same goes if you're doing a downwinder. Having a good longer board makes life so much easier if the wind drops :)
Good video, some info I hadn't considered.
Thanks mate! Welcome I’ve been a fan of your channel for years. Stoked you’ve found foiling :)
Big foil, wing and board - then keep mowing. 😀😀
Glad i subscribed.. Can anyone comment on what Armstrong equivalent of 1300 is or best for lighter winds and Png? i have been using and absolutely loving 1550hs v2, but struggle in lighter winds with it. 90Kg approx
10-15 knots that's not light wind :)
Seeeeeee 😂😂😂
sick vid
Are those fanatic boards in the video? What foils are you running on them ?
Yup it’s the 2022 version. Axis foils. Full set up comes in the first 1/3 of the video.
Hi Dave, with the 1300, 75L board and 6m, can you start in 10 knots ish? How much do you weigh?
Yup 10 knots give or take
How forward in the tracks is your Axis Advanced fuse on your '22 Fanatic Sky Wing?
Not far enough. I’m at the top and would love and extra 60mm :)
@@davewestfoils I loved the musings about AWSI. Want to comment on board design?
Nearly 1000
so close :)
Sadly no one has invented the foil for all wind strengths. You need a huge (expensive) quiver of kit, foils, wings, masts.
Thus negating the accessibility for the casual user…..
Don’t go out in less than 15kts
@@philipniles6068 good on ya.
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