snapback said..
Hey guys
I got into windfoiling and my setup is a starboard foil x with a simmer carbon foil with a 1600 front wing.
When i cruise upright i have my back foot in front of the rear straps. but then i have to put a lot of pressure on my back foot so that the foil stays in flight. otherwise i have to put the back foot all the way back which gives me more of a lean out stance...
i put the rear stab on max lift and the mastfoot all the way back. the front straps are in the middle.
as i'm still learning it could also be a technique problem. but if i would change the front wing to my smaller wing (1250 carver), as this one does not have that much lift would it make my problem even bigger? what would you suggest..
Big wings are great for learning so I would recommend you balance your set up for the big wing since you are just starting. In your case with a Tuttle and the sail already full aft all that is left (unless you use a jack plate) is foot straps, move those aft. Ditch the back strap until you want to jump. Also, you can keep the front straps but not use them, in other words just move back on the board and sail strapless. The front straps are handy for carrying and they give you length reference for your stance.
Downsizing the wing can change balance but not really because of less lift it is because the center of lift on the front wing is often in a different spot for different wings. In general, bigger wings particularly with swept leading edges like your 1600 have the center of lift further aft. Switching down to your 1250 carver may help the balance but only if the lift is further forward. The smaller foil is less stable and requires more sail power and speed which can be great fun but not ideal for learning.
