too bad I missed this evet... but Alex, could you share the fin setup you are using for a slalom board?

I have to believe it makes it easier to use on the buoys and maybe able to ride toeside?

Tabs.

Thanks SRQ Kiter... My logic tells me that there has to be a sweet spot in the combination of fin size and position that can make this "leeward railed" board position more natural and achieve it with less effort... But I guess playing with kite position, forward speed and chop can challenge the ches...

Thanks Tone that makes a lot of sense... I have never ridden a board with longer fins than 20 cms nor a windsurf and could not figure out those physics... I have to conclude that testing on paper or CAD software is only useful after a whole lot of testing on the water... Can someone comment on the r...

I have noticed some riders like Damien go upwind with their boards as flat as possible most likely trying to get the leeward rail in... which I think requires a strong "pointing" action with the toes against the board. On the other hand I have talked to other top riders who don't seem to worry too m...

Thanks to Toby and Gabe Brown for the event's covering... really cool of you.

I tried both... The REV have nice feel on the bar and you know where is the kite. It jumps for sure but the landings were sometimes associated with extreme power... like a truck pulling you forever and then you wipe out. The Rebel was easier to handle and had loads of manageable power and the jumps...

Two very different kites. I suggest you try both if at all possible. I did and was struck by how different they are. Both are VERY nice kites, but designed for different riding styles. My observation: Waves: Rebel Powered Loops: Rev Easy Loops: Rebel Range: Rebel Turning Speed: Rev Relaunch: Rev St...

Unless you are kiting at the same time and place how can you compare? Tides, winds vary day to day in the same location. How would you compare one location to another. Some days I can make it out the Golden Gate in one tack other days it takes 20. You can search motionbased for al-kite-a and find 7...