sflinux wrote:With a directional, which is normally one kite size smaller than a twintip, I find when I can no longer go upwind on a directional (hold my line), then that is the right size for a hydrofoil.
Ha haa, yes, you can ride with small kites on a hydrofoil even in this scenario - so really the most "desireable" area, namely where all other gear becomes on the limit or under, but for foiling it is simply prime time and fun, and you can turn and do everything with average sized kites, without being on the limit with big slow kites
So eventhough hydrofoiling with 5m2 kites is also fun, this very range juuuust under the "fun" and doable side of TT and waveboards, but not on the limit for hydrofoils, is by far the best range IMO
It is particulary good if you ARE out with a say 9 or 10m2 kite on a waveboard or TT, and the wind drops - then you just take the foilboard and it could'nt be more perfect
PF