It's amazing how much difference 10cm makes, I recently changed from 91cm to 101cm, and wish I changed earlier. I agree! Went from 95 cm to 105 cm (I think) and often where I would have over-foiled in a gust or wave, everything is fine and I keep going no problem. Makes me more confident to go fast...

It's amazing how much difference 10cm makes, I recently changed from 91cm to 101cm, and wish I changed earlier. I agree! Went from 95 cm to 105 cm (I think) and often where I would have over-foiled in a gust or wave, everything is fine and I keep going no problem. How do you measure? Bottom of Tutt...

I don't think they really affect your low end. They do weigh less and have less drag, but I don't think it's enough to make a real difference. For a 25m lineset, 1mm only saves you 0.1 kg over 1.5 mm lines. I don't think drag on the lines really affects low end where you are limited by power to get ...

This video of Jacob Olivier on a Mike's Lab race foil last year has him gliding/pumping over 100m: https://www.iksurfmag.com/kitesurfing-news/2017/01/jacob-olivier-extreme-pumping/ He has serious talent though, so your results may vary :lol: I know I've never had much luck pumping on my race foil. I...

My prediction for 2019 will be the Sonic3 turned into the Speed 6. We shall see. That makes sense. Sonic Race V2 prototypes are being flown at La Ventanna Hydrofoil Pro Tour right now. Three fairly high aspect foil kites (Speed+Sonic+Sonic Race) doesn't really make sense while Ozone seems to have t...

However I'd like to get something that I won't grow out of and appreciate that it's well regarded. I wouldn't worry about growing out of your beginner foil. I have several buddies who have been thinking about which foil to get for over a year now worrying they'll get the wrong one! Just get a cheap...

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Fri Mar 16, 2018 5:57 am

It’s a Sonic Race prototype

Cool thanks! Are the top guys riding them in the races?

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Thu Mar 15, 2018 2:57 pm

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What's that white/red/black kite in the bottom right above the two orange kites?

Yeah, I think the concern is that water finds its way in, gets stuck in there, and causes corrosion. Not that the expansion will break the aluminum, but would cause gaps to let water in.

until he /she ponies up for the serious dollar carbon models (AKA the Oranges). If you buy the new stuff it is pricey. However, the good thing about the fast development in race gear is you can buy last years gear for cheap. It took me months to sell my spotz2 with top of the line carbon board (onl...