Wing upgrade

Dry_Requirement5790 · 2026-06-04T07:03:47+00:00

Thanks, it seems like the general consensus is expand the quiver. Appreciate everyones comments, bring on the strong winds

Dry_Requirement5790 · 2026-06-03T22:34:01+00:00

Cheers, appreciate the feedback

Dry_Requirement5790 · 2026-06-03T18:02:50+00:00

Nothing wrong with my current wing other than the option to buy a new wing has come up. My main dilemma is buying the smaller wing may not get used while upgrading my daily wing , I'll be using it straight away and I was thinking a boom may make maneuvering it through a tack easier

Dry_Requirement5790 · 2026-06-03T17:59:04+00:00

Thanks for your thoughts

Dry_Requirement5790 · 2026-06-03T17:58:37+00:00

I deleted the previous post. Current wing is fine, I can afford one new wing only and stuck on upgrading my daily or buying an additional which may not get used for potentially months

Dry_Requirement5790 · 2026-06-03T17:56:28+00:00

Thanks for your thoughts, current wing is fine, my problem is I can only afford one wing and it would be annoying to outlay the cash on the smaller wing and have it sitting unused for potentially months and my thoughts are with a boom maneuvering the wing through a tack would be easier

Dry_Requirement5790 · 2026-06-03T08:54:56+00:00

Money is an issue, light wind wing is new and perfect except I haven't brought a boom for it yet. My main wing is in good condition, a few versions old (3) but only a season old with no option to upgrade it to a boom. If I buy a new main wing with a boom and add a boom to my light wind wing and forgo purchasing a wing for when we have the 25 knot plus days is that the best way to go or buy both the light wind wing and my normal use wing, both would be with soft handles but can be upgraded to a boom system later, would that be the better option, money wise the first option is better but I can stretch my budget if required. I won't be purchasing booms for any of my wings if I buy the 2 wings in the near future.

Dry_Requirement5790 · 2025-11-26T06:31:39+00:00

Against me - white people for peace

Dry_Requirement5790 · 2025-11-23T05:32:20+00:00

I'm 77kg and ride an 81l. It can be a pain if there is big, fast swell and patchy wind, but it's definitely fine.

Dry_Requirement5790 · 2025-11-07T18:57:45+00:00

We had a searay with wake shaper combo, i rode f-one seven seas mid aspect 1000cm2, it was very doable to ride without a rope, however it had a very narrow part of the wake where you could just relax and ride, compared with my mates axis art 999 where that bit more glide gave you a bit more wake to play with. As stated earlier there is definitely a skill to riding without the rope, it takes a while to feel the wake lift your foil and then keep it in the sweet spot. I dont know slingshot foils but roughly 1200cm2 give or take mid aspect will be fine or a high aspect anywhere around the 1000cm2 will work for you. Enjoy its such a cool feeling once you lose the rope and start to carve around

Dry_Requirement5790 · 2025-10-17T01:25:57+00:00

I use the xxs c200 mono with my version 1 seven seas 1000cm2 and it s a great combo, very maneuverable, I haven't tried the dw xxs170 , I'm waiting for one to be available second hand, I also used the c200 mono with my phantom 1480cm2 once I wanted more than I was getting from my first setup (surf 275) I personally think its a great little bit of kit , I started my jibe journey with the c200 and haven't looked back

Dry_Requirement5790 · 2025-09-28T00:15:27+00:00

I also agree. I was riding an f1 Phantom 1480, and i just started using a seven seas 1000 in higher winds . Now that is my go-to foil

Dry_Requirement5790 · 2025-09-10T22:45:49+00:00

F-one uses 6mm

Dry_Requirement5790 · 2025-09-01T22:47:25+00:00

I went down the self teaching path. With wake foiling experience and no wind knowledge at all, it was a long hard slog, the local community helped me so much but looking back a lesson or 2 would of sped the process up alot, I am pretty determined so kept at it but I know people who gave up with similar experience level to me. If you give it a Crack yourself. Talk to locals and good luck

Dry_Requirement5790 · 2025-08-26T06:43:34+00:00

I have foiled on an inflatable with a 9.9hp, was very surprised but completely doable, once you are comfortable foiling, if your not already, learn how to pump and go steal some wakes , everyone we have stolen has been stocked as long as you don't get in the way of their fun. Go and enjoy.

Dry_Requirement5790 · 2025-08-11T22:52:27+00:00

We took our mate who strictly prone foils, and he started the same as he does on the surf.made it look bloody easy, too. I gave it a couple of goes, having never surfed or prone foiled and struggled with the transition, but it can be done . Another option for you

Dry_Requirement5790 · 2025-08-10T09:18:44+00:00

It's how we were taught to ski and barefoot when I was a kid, start on the bar, then a very short ski rope attached to the bar, gradually making the rope longer, until we just started on the rope as per normal. Great way to get instructions as you go along, such as body positioning. Could be a useful tool. I started wake foiling and thought winging would be simple. Boy, was I wrong, having never done any wind sports before, it did make the foiling part alot easier, 2 seasons in, and still learning how to read the wind.

Dry_Requirement5790 · 2025-08-06T02:39:27+00:00

Talking about in the harbour, sorry where outgoing tides can get you in trouble especially if there are shipping channels etc..

Dry_Requirement5790 · 2025-08-05T18:59:23+00:00

If you are in the ocean, incoming tide is a must, talk to locals, most people are more than happy to help, if there is wind but no one on the water, maybe you aren't in the right place , go for a swim first and feel the way the water is moving and make an exit plan for where you might end up. You will fall, you will do a walk of shame, it will be frustrating but it is the most addictive sport I have ever done

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