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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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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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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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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
I dont know about the XL wings, if the same ?
PF
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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
I dont know about the XL wings, if the same ?
PF
Thanks Peter.
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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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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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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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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.
Andre
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