The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Wingfoil Board Setup - IWO
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
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Today, we're excited to offer insights to assist you in selecting the ideal beginner wing foil board setup. As this exhilarating sport continues to gain momentum, it's crucial to prioritize safety and informed decision-making to optimize your experience and investment.
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Surface area is in cm squared, not cubed. Projected area would actually be more correct, relating to lift, but those numbers are pretty close and I'm not sure which one the manufacturers are providing. Aspect ratio and thickness are two of the other important design elements when comparing foils.
Great catch and apologies for the mix-up. This video will be getting an update and going in more details with boards as well foils selection.
@charlesosterlund7303 Looking forward to more content related to technique and teaching. Maybe have your script or materials reviewed by someone with some technical understanding, to avoid propagating incorrect information. Thanks!
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Thank you for this video! I have a question for you: I kiteboard, surf, and wakeboard, but I've yet to wing, and my wife is a complete novice/beginner (no watersport experience). I'm trying to figure out a setup that will work for both of us to learn on. I know it's not ideal, but I'm trying to save some money. I'm 6'0 190lbs (86kg) and she is 5'4" 120lbs (55kg)... This is the setup I have in mind: Board 90L, Foil 72-75, Front wing 1850, wing 5.0... Conditions at our spot are deep water and wind 10-20 knots. Thank you in advance
Hey Dan, Charles from the video here. My opinion is going up to a 110L unless you are okay struggling in beginning. The 5.0 will work nicely in that sweet spot of 12-18 knots above might be full power and below underpowered. Foil wise 1700-1900 is a good range with mast 70-75.
It is just important when compromising on finding gear that works for both as well to learn with it is really tricky. Ideally you get lessons and work your way down. Most start on 110 up to 130 and sometimes more. The wing is adjusted to the wind of day and rider as well as foil set up.
If you enter this with an open mind and are okay with whatever time it takes then give it a shot though just beware it is tricky.
A finally time might be aim for stronger wind days so the wing actually helps you get lift and going, if it’s to light and equipment to small you will struggle overall.
Make sure wear helmet and impact vest and have fun.
Regards Dan,
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Hi, great video! I'd like some help if possible regarding the gear selection. Im 75kg with some experience on kiteboarding, and Im thinking on a 5.0m wing, 110L board and my real doubt is about the front wing size. In my classes ive been using a 1850 front and still havent been able to foil for long, but for the gear Im buying I think it might be smarter to go with a 1500 so it can last longer. Do you think the 1850 is "easy to outgrow", so to speak? If I get the 1500, will I make the learning process a lot harder? Thanks!
Hello there and thanks for the information. One part of the information that is good to know is your general riding conditions. What is the wind like on an average day and water conditions as this affects a good amount? 110L Board + 5M Wing an either an 1850 or a 1500 sounds "normal" though the other information helps put it all together. If you are riding primarily lighter conditions you will benefit from having either a larger wing or larger front foil. If you are riding average wind conditions lets say 15~ knots than your 1500 should work down the line though it will take you some time to get comfortable riding it (could be in 1 day and/or various days). Position of the foil also will affect the lift you receive from your foil. To far forward and/or to far forward might make things harder.
@@IntlWingfoil Thanks for the response! Where I ride we have mostly 10-18 knots with some days of stronger wind. Im inclined over the 1500 front wing mainly because I want something that will last and that I wont need to change a few weeks after I started foiling. But if this means having "hard times" when wind is in the 10-13 knot range (which happens quite often) Im not so sure.
Do you think that the 1850 might be a little big once you start to get some riding experience or it should feel similar to the 1500?
@@matota85 glad we can be a source of help. Do you have the option to rent where you are at or other riders? Most likely with a few sessions under your belt on the 1800 you can cut down to the 1500. Another option is going on 1500 though having a 6m... I totally understand your logic and where you are coming from though either way you go about it - it will work out. If you the chance to get wingfoiling frequently you will progress faster as well then just someone who can ride 1 a month. This is another factor.
Sorry I cannot just give you a flat out "THIS IS THE ANSWER" as the reality is there are various variables and factors. You could do the 1500 though also it could be a struggle (not sure your level of athleticism) if you are able to work the wing and board then you could make it happen in lighter conditions though 10-13 even with 1850 might be tricky and having a larger wing could help.... It is hard to have a 1 size fits all solution-