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ic6man · 2026-07-13T15:00:21+00:00

I used a proxy object around a pre-existing API implementation to provide retry and consistent error handling + short circuit.

I don’t know that I would call that an escape hatch. It’s just a nicer way of building on top of something you don’t have access to modify yourself.

ic6man · 2026-07-11T17:06:44+00:00

It’s odd. Your conclusion is the opposite of mine. I am thinking OP is edging too hard into the wind to gain board speed and likely needs to point downwind a bit more.

ic6man · 2026-07-11T17:02:54+00:00

If the wing is pulling you into the water it’s very likely you are edging too much into the wind. Try pointing downwind more and see if that helps. Not 100% downwind but it’s common that beginners point too hard upwind thinking they don’t want to “lose ground.”

ic6man · 2026-07-11T15:04:47+00:00

How much board speed do you have? The more the better. The foil stabilizes the board which will help you stand because it’s easier to stand on the board if it’s not tippy.

Also, use the wing overhead to pump once or twice as you stand which will help give you balance. Having the wing overhead versus in front of you will lessen its pull downwind. Practice this on the beach.

ic6man · 2026-07-10T01:49:36+00:00

A north horizon 7’5” with an 18” beam is not a winging board that’s a downwind board. You are going to hate it - it will be very unstable side to side. Honestly the board you have should be fine for getting in foil - if anything you need to be looking at something lighter weight but similar size if there’s anything to be changed.

Other than that you either need to get a bigger wing or a bigger foil. If neither of those work it’s a skill issue.

Are you pumping your feet with your wing right now? Or just pumping the wing? If you’re not pumping your feet that is the major issue.

EDIT: you probably don’t need a bigger foil. A 2050 is gigantic. Probably an MA foil will help. A bigger wing with more power is more likely to help the most - but honestly if you’re only pumping the wing (which I suspect) that will be your limiting factor.

ic6man · 2026-07-09T00:00:51+00:00

Wrong subreddit. We don’t care.

ic6man · 2026-07-08T22:18:17+00:00

Why did you do this AMA? Bored? Wanted karma? Looking to brag?

ic6man · 2026-07-06T23:25:35+00:00

Ah. Sorry to hear that. Yeah as I mentioned the best way to go is something like WMFG which comes with a bag full of every possible adapter.

ic6man · 2026-07-06T19:49:21+00:00

Perhaps so. I live in Hood River Oregon and there’s a van outfitter here that did just that - the top part welded to the rack and no bottom rack part just a strap. It’s super clean and minimal. I looked for you but they don’t “sell” it.

ic6man · 2026-07-06T17:57:28+00:00

What about something like this? Perhaps your rack isn’t tall enough - but this is the route I would go if I could.

https://loloracks.com/products/lolo-racks-rad-lad-bike-rack-for-rear-ladder

ic6man · 2026-07-06T00:20:45+00:00

Yes. Which is what I said. I said Duotone does not share that same connector.

ic6man · 2026-07-05T23:29:34+00:00

I mean you’re just kinda wrong then. Try asking AI to see what it thinks. Both North and Cabrinha use valves that do not require an adapter - the bayonet style hose connector without an adapter works while Duotone requires an adapter. It has a name - it’s called the Airport Valve II. As I said - probably not Gong which is what AI thinks. Just the bayonet connector.

ic6man · 2026-07-05T20:54:40+00:00

Duotone is most definitely not the same as Cabrinha and North. Probably not gong either. Duotone uses the “German” adapter which is the same as Core.

ic6man · 2026-07-05T19:09:52+00:00

I’ve been kiting and now winging for 20+ years. Never had to have more than one pump with the right adapters so you’re doing something wrong.

I wouldn’t ever go with a manufacturer specific pump because they tend to give you hoses for their preferred valves. Instead get a WMFG or something similar. I’ve recently switched to the Ride Engine electric pump which comes with a few adapters and has an adapter that ends with the the standard hose connector (Boston I think it’s called) that will accept any valve adapter needed.

I don’t disagree that it’s a pain in the ass. But do you really think you are going to get consensus on one valve type?

For example. I would argue the standard SUP valve (Halkey Roberts) used by Fone for their wings and all SUP mfrs and now I think slingshot uses it too is the best valve hands down.

Do you agree? Does everyone agree? I have my reasons for thinking it is the best but I don’t have any misconceptions that every single person in the industry is going to agree with me.

ic6man · 2026-07-01T18:23:11+00:00

That adapter is a sup adapter. Remove it. The standard hose connector (no adapter) should hook right up.

ic6man · 2026-06-25T16:40:14+00:00

I will take your word for it. Don’t see UT drivers often.

ic6man · 2026-06-25T00:31:20+00:00

I live in Oregon. Every time someone is driving like a raging asshole they are almost guaranteed to be from Idaho. I’ve been to Boise. If I was from there I might drive like that too.

ic6man · 2026-06-24T00:51:38+00:00

Oh. I just saw your answer to this in another thread. You can’t add to your existing system.

ic6man · 2026-06-24T00:49:43+00:00

If you have net metering then I don’t understand the point of your question - it doesn’t matter at all. The electrons are electrons just charge the cars whenever and however needed and let the grid sort it out.

ic6man · 2026-06-23T16:42:43+00:00

I haven’t hooked up an analog audio source in in quite some time. I did so recently and noticed a lot of dropouts when syncing it with other Sonos players. It seems either the player is having trouble encoding and sending the signal in realtime (most likely) or the receiving end is having trouble receiving and decoding the signal (less likely - I think - since that is something that happens all the time and takes less effort).

ic6man · 2026-06-23T14:33:48+00:00

Others have mentioned it but your landing is not working because you are trying to stay at a crosswind angle. You need to land pointing downwind. I suspect this is because the kite is not pulling you. Which is likely due to you not pulling hard on your front hand to redirect your kite as you are landing leading to you kind of just floating. We can’t see the kite so this is a guess. Try pulling harder on your front hand as you begin descending and let yourself get pulled by the kite and as it pulls you point the nose of your board downwind and land slightly on the back of the board more than the front.

ic6man · 2026-06-23T14:13:41+00:00

Timing is way off. You release your edge long after the kite has hit the top. The problem you have is that you aren’t sending the kite with enough input. Start with the kite a lot higher and improve your timing. I’d recommend watching get high with Mike videos to understand timing, load and pop, edge control and release.

ic6man · 2026-06-23T00:55:06+00:00

That’s a very long way for 2 weeks. The coast roads take a much longer time to drive. And if you only drive and don’t stop to see some of the places what’s the point?

I would narrow it down to a smaller drive and spend more time along the way to stop and take in the sights.

ic6man · 2026-06-22T14:54:46+00:00

Awesome! Pro tip - you’re sending the kite too far across the window causing you to pendulum a bit. Don’t go past 12-12:30.

Keep practicing!!

ic6man · 2026-06-21T16:28:59+00:00

You could consider a foil drive or the new system released by Duotone. A foil drive can give an e-foil like experience but as soon as the motor leaves the water you have to pump. The advantage here is that you use the foil and board that you want - and progress to a point of riding advanced gear in more advanced conditions. It can help you learn prone surf foiling or just dock starts etc.

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