What would look really cool if you had the money of course, would be to get the mast and maybe board custom made with clear polycarbonate which is still super strong much like what you see on bikes and cars with their clear wheels, would be a really trippie look seeing someone float along the water with what seems to be nothing under their feet.

shane75 said..

What would look really cool if you had the money of course, would be to get the mast and maybe board custom made with clear polycarbonate which is still super strong much like what you see on bikes and cars with their clear wheels, would be a really trippie look seeing someone float along the water with what seems to be nothing under their feet.

Love the idea mate :)

DutchRooster said..

Nope, I dont get the appeal. But each to their own.

I understand the application of foils for racing sailing boats and so can see how it is being applied for kite racing, but in the waves??! Nah man, that's where you want to be totally in touch with the motion of the ocean, not floating above it. It just looks so ... disconnected.

But hey; I've never tried it and am always happy to see people get their stoke!

I have a slightly different opinion, but I can understand how you think that. Because your board is not in direct contact with the wave and you're literally balancing a Unicycle on steroids - it makes it even more difficult and challenging. Being on a board so connected to the wave is for pussies can you get how I see it? Until you've tried to do a lip cut on a foil you really have no gage to measure eheheh

Here's one to wet your appetite. This is only the start.. keep your eyes open for the progression

Sir V said..

Until you've tried to do a lip cut on a foil you really have no gage to measure eheheh

There seems to be something missing in this pic. ^^^

Oh that's it ...a ton of spray shaved off the lip.

I guess it's hard to have a proper dig when you are leaning on a shovel that's attached to a board.

This stuff is for dudes who don't want to get their toes wet.

But I do appreciate your skill Sir, keep up the spadework.