Select to expand quotemiamiwngr said..
Anyone have any more advice on how to adjust the pump with the v3? Had my first session on a 5.5 v3 today. The v3 replaced a broken v2. It was a very humbling experience. I almost felt like a total beginner again. When trying to get on foil it felt like all the wing wanted to do was stop. No matter what angle I tried to orient it. When applying any force on a pump it was even worse. Lower wing tip getting sucked into the water or board just stopping. When on foil it felt good though. Wing definitely is stiffer and felt faster than v2.
Had the same first impression with my 5.5 v3, oh crap I can't pump this wing! But now that I have adjusted to the smaller high cadence pump I absolutely love this wing. Easily the best wing yet. It has so much range and flags incredibly well. On top of that it shoots upwind allowing me to get back out in one tack with the freedom to ride the wave straight downwind again if I want when riding in place. The v3 also has a ton of lift and just begs you to jump, makes me want to put the foot straps back on every now and then.
Only downside is the stiffer wing does create a slightly more fatiguing ride. But totally worth it for the increased performance. I am a fan of the new handles as well.
