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Re: Zeeko Spitfire Hydrofoil

Postby ronnie » Wed Mar 28, 2018 1:00 pm

The largest version of the Spitfire for SUP and SURF foiling.
This XXLW version was said to be 1300 sq cm area, which I guess is the total wing area of both wings. The XLW is 800 sq cm total - if I remember right?

I'd like to know where the centre of lift of the Spitfires is - relative to the leading edge of the upright strut/mast? It should put less fore and aft load on the mounting box and mast?


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Re: Zeeko Spitfire Hydrofoil

Postby BWD » Wed Mar 28, 2018 1:58 pm

Special prize for the first Kiter to use it and video, preferably with gps...

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Re: Zeeko Spitfire Hydrofoil

Postby slowboat » Wed Mar 28, 2018 4:53 pm

BWD wrote:
Wed Mar 28, 2018 1:58 pm
Special prize for the first Kiter to use it and video, preferably with gps...
Agree

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Re: Zeeko Spitfire Hydrofoil

Postby Peter_Frank » Wed Mar 28, 2018 7:44 pm

ronnie wrote:
Wed Mar 28, 2018 1:00 pm
The largest version of the Spitfire for SUP and SURF foiling.
This XXLW version was said to be 1300 sq cm area, which I guess is the total wing area of both wings. The XLW is 800 sq cm total - if I remember right?

I'd like to know where the centre of lift of the Spitfires is - relative to the leading edge of the upright strut/mast? It should put less fore and aft load on the mounting box and mast?


The centre of lift of the first/smaller Spitfire is approximately at the same position to the box as usual - which is clever, as it can be used straight away on any board, which I did :thumb:

I dont know about the XL wings, if the same ?

8) PF

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Re: Zeeko Spitfire Hydrofoil

Postby ronnie » Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:12 pm

Peter_Frank wrote:
Wed Mar 28, 2018 7:44 pm
ronnie wrote:
Wed Mar 28, 2018 1:00 pm
The largest version of the Spitfire for SUP and SURF foiling.
This XXLW version was said to be 1300 sq cm area, which I guess is the total wing area of both wings. The XLW is 800 sq cm total - if I remember right?

I'd like to know where the centre of lift of the Spitfires is - relative to the leading edge of the upright strut/mast? It should put less fore and aft load on the mounting box and mast?


The centre of lift of the first/smaller Spitfire is approximately at the same position to the box as usual - which is clever, as it can be used straight away on any board, which I did :thumb:

I dont know about the XL wings, if the same ?

8) PF
Thanks Peter. :thumb:

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Re: Zeeko Spitfire Hydrofoil

Postby diogovilla » Sun Apr 01, 2018 11:49 pm

Is the AVS going to be as effective on the Spitfire as it is on the Blaster?

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Re: Zeeko Spitfire Hydrofoil

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Re: Zeeko Spitfire Hydrofoil

Postby Mikey » Sun Apr 08, 2018 1:58 pm

Very interesting. I’m thinking the xxlw for my intro to kitefoiling. I was interested to see the video cuts away each time there is a front wing breech. It would be good to see the full edit showing the end of each ride, falls and all.

Want to know when the xxlw is available !!!!!!

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Re: Zeeko Spitfire Hydrofoil

Postby Flyboy » Sun Apr 08, 2018 6:16 pm

I have a blue & white edition Zeeko foil. Looking to make a more serious attempt to get into foiling this year. I am wondering about the usefulness of a 60cm mast, both for learning & for using in shallower water. Is it still possible to get a blue & white compatible 60cm mast somewhere? Are there any other brands that have a mast compatible with the Zeeko? Also, would getting a bigger wing - like the Carver - make sense for learning & for future versatility? Thanks!

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Re: Zeeko Spitfire Hydrofoil

Postby andre_oner » Sun Apr 08, 2018 7:15 pm

Flyboy wrote:
Sun Apr 08, 2018 6:16 pm
I have a blue & white edition Zeeko foil. Looking to make a more serious attempt to get into foiling this year. I am wondering about the usefulness of a 60cm mast, both for learning & for using in shallower water. Is it still possible to get a blue & white compatible 60cm mast somewhere? Are there any other brands that have a mast compatible with the Zeeko? Also, would getting a bigger wing - like the Carver - make sense for learning & for future versatility? Thanks!
Hi,
All the ZEEKO alloy masts are compatible. Even the mast from Bullet, which has a different profile, can be used on other ZEEKO alloy foils.
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