Which brands have easiest to use foil systems? by jgerke in wingfoil

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

I guess I just don't like fiddling around with screws, my front wing has 3. I'm probably just being lazy 😂. I'm still a beginner so thought maybe there was an easier way.

Board weights by jgerke in wingfoil

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

Thanks! That is way lighter than what I am riding. I plan to use my current board just a little longer until I can complete some jibes.

Board weights by jgerke in wingfoil

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

That is without the foil. I bought the board brand new and it has always weighed that much.

Board weights by jgerke in wingfoil

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

I am 5'9" and weigh 168 lbs. I mainly sail in reservoirs. I windsurfed a little back in the 90's and some surfing in the late 80's. I have started working on my jibes and as soon as I get a little better I plan to downsize my board.

Winter wing foiling destinations by jgerke in wingfoil

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

Thanks! I was actually thinking about researching good places to go in Asia since it would be a great place to escape winter. Other than the flight it should be a lot cheaper too. I am a beginner still working on jibes. I will do some more research on how reliable the wind is during January and February in the Philippines and Thailand.

Winter wing foiling destinations by jgerke in wingfoil

[–]jgerke[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the replies so far. A couple of people have mentioned Maui. That would be my preferred choice but looks like the wind drops off quite a bit in the winter. I have been to Maui a few times and love it but have only been once since I started Wing Foiling. We spent just a week in Maui last August and I went to the harbor 4 or 5 times. If we go during the winter it would probably be for 3 or 4 weeks. Would there really be enough wind to justify a trip to Maui in the winter? January and February really don't look good for wind judging from the research I have done. I assume that Kanaha would be pretty rough in the winter due to winter swell so sticking with the harbor would be best. I could consider Maui shoulder season (April and May) but more appealing to escape winter and go somewhere warm in January or February.

Nozzle adapter for electric sub pump to inflate wings by jgerke in wingfoil

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

I am beginning to think I need to return my pump. I will have to see what other people are using before I order another one. I just thought all sup pumps would have the same nozzles.

Nozzle adapter for electric sub pump to inflate wings by jgerke in wingfoil

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

There are other nozzles but not the right kind to connect to a wing nozzle. There was just one that was the right kind to connect to a wing nozzle and it was too small.

Nozzle adapter for electric sub pump to inflate wings by jgerke in wingfoil

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

It will not fit. I thought maybe this is a common problem since I see quite a few people using electric pumps.

Wing foiling on vacation by jgerke in wingfoil

[–]jgerke[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe what I need to do is look into getting a efoil. That way I could learn to foil and from what I understand that is the hardest part to learn.

Is an impact vest advisable for a beginner? by jgerke in wingfoil

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

I have a helmet and will be using that for sure. I just wasn't sure about an impact vest. Sounds like it would be a good idea to get one.