"Heavy weights" can flat water foil paddle up smaller foils: Armstrong HA925
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
- 90kg dry weight of me paddling up the Armstrong HA925 in some fresh flat water. Didn't think it would be possible a year ago but today it is with the right board, technique and power. Hit me up with any questions :)
Gear: HA925/220 glide no shim/ 795 mast/ 60fuse. Custom board SPG 8'2 x 18.5" at 115L
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Wow solid cardio !
Aaaah wow that’s impressive- thanks a lot for setting the bar even higher 😂
In foiling gear design is a big part I think, all these new foils mean even smaller can be paddled up. Surface area doesn't mean much :)
Look pretty shredded already
Lol just the number on the scale need to get it down 1 or 2 kg down !
dang. so it can be done. nice work bud.
Haha indeed , yes it can!!
Proprio un mezzo alla portata di tutti !
Bad ass, work out mondays…
Very Nice!
Thanks Dave...hoping to be less heavy one day haha
You're a boss! I can't figure it out how it's possible pumping the 925
Could you give me an advice mick, weight 183lbs, the Armstrong 107l is a good choice for downwind and surf small shore waves? I tried it one week ago and I felt it very unstable even on flat conditions, I was just able to pronesurf ...
Hey..yeh SUP stability depends on your sup experience /skill level. If you are finding it hard to be stable on that board I will go one size up to the 121L! When you get better you can go down in size. Keep practicing and you will get better. The Armstrong dw boards are great for all found use for dw, small surf and winging !
You like that 220 glide tail with the 925? I'm still running the HA195 tail (which is my fav) and recently demoed the 180 which I thought would feel faster, but somehow felt draggier. I thought the HA195 was specifically tuned for the HA front wings so just being curious as to what your experience has been trialing different tails. Good job on the flat water pump up! I'm nowhere close that yet!
Hey! 220 I only use to increase bottom end if needed. Mostly use the 180 and I love it much more than the 195. Much better bottom end and pitch stability at speed. You can shim it flatter if you want it to be a bit looser and less drag
@@Mickfoil1 thanks for reply! you reckon the angles on the 180 and 195 are different?
@greg.ocallaghan no they both -1 degrees relative to fuse but I think completely different design means have to tune different
How critical do you think board width is in terms of popping up in flatwater or out in the bumps? You're obviously trading a bit of stability for less width but would you say it's one of the more important gear variables from your experience?
For example, I have an 8'2" x 21" 120L KT dragonfly and can popup in decent bumps but have a really hard time getting the board moving quickly through the water and bouncing in flatwater.
I think every variable counts to helping obviously, but there is definitely a pay off. Going narrower will help for sure but will also decrease stability. You can increase stability by increasing length and volume :)
Wow! 925 is very difficult to paddle up. I know, because I am 0 for 500 with it. :) Can do the 1125. Might try the 220 tail. Been using 195. U made it look easy. Great, concise video. :)
Thanks John:) Yeh the long and narrow board with a bit more volume definitely helps !! 220 also will give more early lift than the 195 for sure
I just picked up a second-hand 1675, which tail do you think I should pair it with to flatwater paddle up? I have a 7'10 barracuda...
Easiest is the pump 202 but if you want something with more glide and top end speed for dw use the glide 220
Wow, impressive - at 68kg not yet had success with the 925 - Cheers, Will - SUPboarder
Hey only saw this now! Thanks! I like your Channel, thank you for the great work !
Well done🤙 welcome to .000000000001% of the earths population that can do that.
Thanks, but rather show a percentage of the number of SUP foilers that can do that. And then maybe alot more :)
What do you weigh mate?
It's in the description...90kg dry :)
Is it easier than ma1750?
Haha no way!!ma1750 probably the easiest before the ha1180 and 1675/1880apf
I have 1700cm2 ar7.2 and am still strugling to get it going from the flats. I hope that If i get the technique right i eventually will. I just have to Watch your videos morę ;)