Windsurfing Foiling 2018

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TASSIEROCKS
TASSIEROCKS
TAS
1652 posts
TAS, 1652 posts
2 May 2017 7:04pm
The level of STOKE about foils on windsurfers is off the charts
Bring on the new toys and lets get the rules of Foil Club established
Never talk to your Wife or Hubby about Foil Club
We are not spending money we are just investing in the future
We are just keen to stay fit and healthy

Thanks to everyone that has posted, keep it up and keep the windsurfing foil news coming.

Cheers Russ




Imax1
Imax1
QLD
4938 posts
QLD, 4938 posts
4 May 2017 9:38pm
TASSIEROCKS said..
The level of STOKE about foils on windsurfers is off the charts
Bring on the new toys and lets get the rules of Foil Club established
Never talk to your Wife or Hubby about Foil Club
We are not spending money we are just investing in the future
We are just keen to stay fit and healthy

Thanks to everyone that has posted, keep it up and keep the windsurfing foil news coming.

Cheers Russ






Ok TASSIE give me the real fungshwey , be honest , .... is foiling better than than skimming ? I could be spending a lot of money and a marriage , it's on your head , is it worth it ?
TASSIEROCKS
TASSIEROCKS
TAS
1652 posts
TAS, 1652 posts
5 May 2017 5:50pm
twitter.com/pwaworldtour/status/860311692965625856

foils on the PWA
Al Planet
Al Planet
TAS
1548 posts
TAS, 1548 posts
5 May 2017 6:01pm
Foiling is the future .....for cats.


legless
legless
SA
852 posts
SA, 852 posts
6 May 2017 9:45am
F2 has a foil for it Vegas Twin fin.






azuli
azuli
QLD
372 posts
QLD, 372 posts
6 May 2017 10:27am
Interesting combination of WindSUP and Foil:

TASSIEROCKS
TASSIEROCKS
TAS
1652 posts
TAS, 1652 posts
6 May 2017 3:03pm


YES YES YES NAISH
Developed with Robby Naish and our team of talented designers and engineers, Naish takes flight with the 2018 Windsurfing Foil Collection. Coming soon, Naish introduces a revolutionary foil, boards and a brand new sail fully dedicated to get you flying above the water-even in the faintest of winds. All products in the collection are designed to be easily accessible to all windsurfers, not just dedicated slalom or pro sailors. Turn light wind days into limitless freedom as each piece in the set works to get you up and foiling in a snap-even when no one else can. This is windsurfing like you've never experienced it before. This collection is coming soon to a dealer near you. Follow our facebook, instagram and check in with your local dealer for the latest developments.

So looking forward to mine
AUS 814
AUS 814
NSW
453 posts
NSW, 453 posts
6 May 2017 4:35pm
Excited to see the Naish foil board combo.will be interesting how they compare price wise to the Manta,Horoue and ADH boards.Would lucky to have been 10kmots in the vid and fully powered up with a 5.7
Rango
Rango
WA
853 posts
WA, 853 posts
6 May 2017 7:08pm
Didn't Rush Randle ride those things on the 90s.
RAL INN
RAL INN
SA
2897 posts
SA, 2897 posts
7 May 2017 10:40am
Foghorn said..
Didn't Rush Randle ride those things on the 90s.


No Rush had a much more modern design.
RAL INN
RAL INN
SA
2897 posts
SA, 2897 posts
7 May 2017 10:44am
Some pics of the new Zeeko windfoil board.
115L 78cm wide 215cm long. Can use Tuttle or plate mount foils. With plate mount you can tune foil balance.




TASSIEROCKS
TASSIEROCKS
TAS
1652 posts
TAS, 1652 posts
10 May 2017 7:14pm
Those sails on the Naish product look simple in layout and bagged out for power. Short harness lines look like the go.
AUS1111
AUS1111
WA
3621 posts
WA, 3621 posts
10 May 2017 5:22pm
This has probably been asked before, but how fast do these things go?
TASSIEROCKS
TASSIEROCKS
TAS
1652 posts
TAS, 1652 posts
10 May 2017 7:37pm
not sure
AUS1111 said..
This has probably been asked before, but how fast do these things go?


25 knots

I think it is more about enjoying long glides in light wind.
Roo
Roo
882 posts
Roo Roo
882 posts
10 May 2017 11:11pm
AUS1111 said..
This has probably been asked before, but how fast do these things go?


Around 30 knots seems to be the peak at the moment. This is with a smaller wing, the larger ones are better for lightwind.
seanhogan
seanhogan
QLD
3424 posts
QLD, 3424 posts
11 May 2017 7:25am
starboardfoils.com/
westozwind
westozwind
WA
1418 posts
WA, 1418 posts
11 May 2017 8:10am
So what are kite brands (who have bashed windsurfing for years) now suddenly jumping on the windfoil band wagon. What works for kite foiling does not directly transfer to windfoiling. Lack of skilled testing teams will mean sub standard products. There is a desire to make a quick buck. I'll stick to reputable brands thanks.
AUS1111
AUS1111
WA
3621 posts
WA, 3621 posts
11 May 2017 12:58pm
Roo said..
Around 30 knots seems to be the peak at the moment. This is with a smaller wing, the larger ones are better for lightwind.


How about a prediction for, say five years time??
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
8334 posts
NSW, 8334 posts
11 May 2017 3:27pm
sboardcrazy said..
How hard is it to learn? You wouldn't want to stuff up and run it aground!


I just found Roos great writeup..
TASSIEROCKS
TASSIEROCKS
TAS
1652 posts
TAS, 1652 posts
12 May 2017 7:47pm
AUS1111 said..

Roo said..
Around 30 knots seems to be the peak at the moment. This is with a smaller wing, the larger ones are better for lightwind.



How about a prediction for, say five years time??


55 Knots

in rough water
gavnwend
gavnwend
WA
1374 posts
WA, 1374 posts
12 May 2017 6:00pm
Do they track up wind ok or just good for back & forth reaching.getting interested.
TASSIEROCKS
TASSIEROCKS
TAS
1652 posts
TAS, 1652 posts
13 May 2017 6:51am

cheers Russ
geared4knots
geared4knots
TAS
2649 posts
TAS, 2649 posts
13 May 2017 7:56am
So the first video from Naish shows the Hover Windsurf, second shows the Hover crossover SUP/Windsurf.
The SUP/Windsurf ( above), looks good as it can be used as a conventional wave sup, foil sup and wind foil!
TASSIEROCKS
TASSIEROCKS
TAS
1652 posts
TAS, 1652 posts
13 May 2017 11:30am
geared4knots said..
So the first video from Naish shows the Hover Windsurf, second shows the Hover crossover SUP/Windsurf.
The SUP/Windsurf ( above), looks good as it can be used as a conventional wave sup, foil sup and wind foil!


That is everything in one I am going for the Hover windsurf but I think the crossover would be best for most.

Cheers Russ
seanhogan
seanhogan
QLD
3424 posts
TASSIEROCKS
TASSIEROCKS
TAS
1652 posts
TAS, 1652 posts
15 May 2017 1:30pm
Thanks Sean
It will be good for the PWA to be able to hold the light wind events with foils and get results and keep windsurfing for the windy days over 15 knots where it looks like fun rather than a light wind yacht race.

Foils do look heaps of fun racing in 15 knots and under
sofiamullen
sofiamullen
5 posts
5 posts
18 May 2017 6:29pm
Yeah!! Will foiling take on or not?
TASSIEROCKS
TASSIEROCKS
TAS
1652 posts
TAS, 1652 posts
22 May 2017 6:13pm
sofiamullen said..
Yeah!! Will foiling take on or not?


Sure will so many are planning to purchase foils as a part of 2018
7-Nation Aust
7-Nation Aust
QLD
114 posts
QLD, 114 posts
23 May 2017 1:03pm
There is a Free comprehensive Windsurf Foil Academy video series available here

www.foil-academy.com/courses/wind-foil-academy
westozwind
westozwind
WA
1418 posts
WA, 1418 posts
23 May 2017 11:18am
SlingshotAust said..
There is a Free comprehensive Windsurf Foil Academy video series available here

www.foil-academy.com/courses/wind-foil-academy


I thought you said Windsurfing had been cancelled.




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