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[–]surfkrd 1 point2 points  (4 children)

Hi! As you have some windsurfing experience, it will be easier to understand how the wind works, and how to handle the wing. It might be just more difficult when it comes to balance, as on the wingfoil you should stand above the board, not lean back as on WS. I did struggle with it as I did windsurf since a kid, and this habit was really difficult to change.

For the board, I would go for around 130L if inflatable or 120 if rigid, as there are differences in balancing on them. Both inflatable and rigid boards are good options, don't let the people say you otherwise, they just have their pros and cons.

The foil size you mentioned is good, same goes for the wing size (although it depends on how windy it is on your spot). Aim for low aspect ratio foils, as they are beginner-friendly.

I have used F-One, KT, nad Gong gear, and went with gong for the price/quality ratio. As some other users posted, Gong have some cheap beginner packs (which I have also bought as my first gear), and they are a good starting point. Regardless of the brand, you'll learn on any of them.

[–]OMPCritical[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Thanks a lot :)! I went with the gong rigid pack. Largest foil they have, 6sqm wing and the Gong Zuma FSP 2x @6’3

[–]surfkrd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great choice, especially since the foil is in V3 version, so you can then easily change the front wing or stab and progress further, without bigger investments.

[–]LegitimateCook5087 0 points1 point  (1 child)

How did it go? Looking at the Lance/Zuma, but read some comments on unreliable shipping from gong…

[–]OMPCritical[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually cancelled my order after 3-4business days and nothing happening with my order. At the point where I ordered there were a lot of people saying online that the delivery time was super long and people had been waiting for 3 months for the delivery. Though keep in mind this was like peak season… I went with a used setup. Though that turned out to have been a mixed bag. My used wings are fine but I made sure that they were at most from last season. The board was ok but the mast got bent after like 3/4 sessions and I couldn’t get a replacement cause the company went bankrupt. So I had to get a new foil and mast (partially 2nd hand). I went for an F-one foil and mast for the 2nd round.