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by ronnie
Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:22 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: We need to talk about this: Pocket Foiling
Replies: 51
Views: 4186

Re: We need to talk about this: Pocket Foiling

On the basis of a pocket kite that you can pack away and relaunch very quickly, the more efficient kites struggle to fit that part of the remit.

by ronnie
Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:55 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: We need to talk about this: Pocket Foiling
Replies: 51
Views: 4186

Re: We need to talk about this: Pocket Foiling

BORN-KITE made a 3.2m Mk3 custom. That is about the ideal compromise of size for power & relaunch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w11uM4yxieo When I split the bridle of the 2.5m I joined the front 2 mini bridles and then the rear 4 mini bridles. This helps to give some ability to pump it from the f...
by ronnie
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:39 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: The future of foiling
Replies: 43
Views: 3424

Re: The future of foiling

This is a good review (though in French) because it covers a lot of the possibilities and the compromises for different foil sizes and batteries.

by ronnie
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:02 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: The future of foiling
Replies: 43
Views: 3424

Re: The future of foiling

You can always make no wind foiling more difficult.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cdawl3NtM6M
by ronnie
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:41 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: We need to talk about this: Pocket Foiling
Replies: 51
Views: 4186

Re: We need to talk about this: Pocket Foiling

BORN-KITE showing their 2.5m being used for foiling. https://www.facebook.com/100046466870748/videos/1140660100443343 Launching it on dry land. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3l-9LJ3K_k&t=8s IMO when the 2.5m is fully powered up, there is a risk of slicing your hand with a bridle line as you pull ...
by ronnie
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:51 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: The future of foiling
Replies: 43
Views: 3424

Re: The future of foiling

It’s a cross between downwind and surfing without the logistics required for downwind, wave requirements for surf or a dock for pump. How much resistance does the motor part create when it hits the water surface, can it throw you if you are not careful or does it just dive in? Can you change how fa...
by ronnie
Thu Mar 14, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: The future of foiling
Replies: 43
Views: 3424

Re: The future of foiling

The line can get blurred a little by minimising the use of electric power. FliteLab have an Amp board that is intended to help you catch a wave on a prone board, but is pumpable (albeit heavier). Press a button and it only gives a short burst of power to catch the wave. There is no remote control. Y...
by ronnie
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:20 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: The future of foiling
Replies: 43
Views: 3424

Re: The future of foiling

Pumping is a no wind option. There is duration pumping. He hopes to do 3 hours sometime this year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta0e7apeaUQ Or there is speed. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch8D4o9vUZO/?img_index=6 Page 4 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp1rdfmuQwV/?img_index=4 There will probably be a ...
by ronnie
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: The future of foiling
Replies: 43
Views: 3424

Re: The future of foiling

In terms of SUP downwinding - I think this video explains the difficulty very well. He comes to it from a kitesurfing, wingfoiling, prone foiling background. He doesn't get much into the difficulties of finding a good downwind location and the logistics of downwinding. He does rate it as the ultimat...
by ronnie
Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:52 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: The future of foiling
Replies: 43
Views: 3424

Re: The future of foiling

If you are lucky enough to have clean ocean swells like these, then SUP and a suitable board and foil can be used in a situation where prone foiling wouldn't work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oVq1Ddw7VY The fun is mostly on the way in. https://www.instagram.com/p/C2V91qFPotr/ There is the power...

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