I wanted to build something to force better foot placement during tacks as I found my self putting my foot closer to the mid section of the deck .Figured a few months on this and the pocket board will feel massive and I will have built better muscle memory .
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Micro Kitefoil board build with test at end
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Re: Micro Kitefoil board build with test at end
Nice! A slight redesign to allow for easy disassembly could make this AMAZING for travel. And maybe even add on an optional attachable bottom sheet (with drainage holes) to allow for better post-jump recovery and not getting swamped by chop/swell. If you really wanted to get fancy...different front plates to have options for length and rocker changes!
Cool idea for a foil board!
Cool idea for a foil board!
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Re: Micro Kitefoil board build with test at end
Great ideas !! When I started this build it was originally going to be for travel and able to be broken down into just parts using slingshots phantasm barrel nuts in the foot plates but as I got further into it I figured a prototype for function would prbly be a good idea before I tossed a few days and 100$ in to it . The next one will brake down and fit into a mast bag and kite bag for travel for sure .I will be building a center cover from nylon webbing so I can test it for jumps but really I like that I will have to learn to land without using the board as a decelerator.lifeinthehood wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2023 4:42 pmNice! A slight redesign to allow for easy disassembly could make this AMAZING for travel. And maybe even add on an optional attachable bottom sheet (with drainage holes) to allow for better post-jump recovery and not getting swamped by chop/swell. If you really wanted to get fancy...different front plates to have options for length and rocker changes!
Cool idea for a foil board!
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Re: Micro Kitefoil board build with test at end
That looks cool as hell, though I don’t think I’d want to whoops my way into a board up my crotch at speed! Awesome concept.
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Re: Micro Kitefoil board build with test at end
"Outch my ballz !!" I'm sure it could happen but this board is pretty small my foot actually will touch both rails on the middle comfortably ... Not saying it isn't a possibility but I don't think it would fit around my knee .I will post a vid when It happens though for your entertainment !kiteman_hellyeah wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2023 11:52 pmThat looks cool as hell, though I don’t think I’d want to whoops my way into a board up my crotch at speed! Awesome concept.
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Re: Micro Kitefoil board build with test at end
Clever design and build! 
There was a micro design with a spine - but it wasn't designed for switching feet.
https://kitefoil.forumactif.org/t1615-surf-foil
There was a micro design with a spine - but it wasn't designed for switching feet.
https://kitefoil.forumactif.org/t1615-surf-foil
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Re: Micro Kitefoil board build with test at end
Brucecreations builds some awesome stuff !ronnie wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 7:07 amClever design and build!
There was a micro design with a spine - but it wasn't designed for switching feet.
https://kitefoil.forumactif.org/t1615-surf-foil
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