With years I went from standard size MHL deck to 54” Dwarfcraft to 42” Dwarfcraft. Every step down made it more fun and more compact setup.
A week ago in La Ventana I saw Sam’s (SoCal crew guy) custom board which was super light and seemed to be even more compact than mine.
Thinking that a 32”x16”x1” is probably as small as I can ride. Looking for ideas and suggestions of who’s making small boards (or if anyone has contact to SoCal guys) because I feel I’d like a smaler, lighter deck now.
“pocket” foilboard
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grigorib
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Re: “pocket” foilboard
Wow - that sounds extreme....
32 inch is extremely short IMO, I dont think I have ever seen this ???
I've got boards in 35 inch, 46 inch, 51 inch, 58 inch, and even 69 inch, but I can not see any purpose or advantage whatsoever for using a 32 inch ?????
Even the 35 inch is not really used as too short IMO, but it is a skimboard so a lot smaller
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32 inch is extremely short IMO, I dont think I have ever seen this ???
I've got boards in 35 inch, 46 inch, 51 inch, 58 inch, and even 69 inch, but I can not see any purpose or advantage whatsoever for using a 32 inch ?????
Even the 35 inch is not really used as too short IMO, but it is a skimboard so a lot smaller
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36” mast and 35” board under it in a bag would be perfect for travel.Peter_Frank wrote: ↑Fri Feb 02, 2018 7:37 pmWow - that sounds extreme....
32 inch is extremely short IMO, I dont think I have ever seen this ???
I've got boards in 35 inch, 46 inch, 51 inch, 58 inch, and even 69 inch, but I can not see any purpose or advantage whatsoever for using a 32 inch ?????
Even the 35 inch is not really used as too short IMO, but it is a skimboard so a lot smaller
My stance measured outside feet is 29” so yeah, 35” would be cool. Who makes those boards?
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Re: “pocket” foilboard
None, to my knowledge, as it does not make any sense....
Mine was a skimboard converted, just for "doing it" - but it is to no real use honestly
Did you see this thread ? Still relevant IMO: viewtopic.php?f=196&t=2392416&hilit=skimboard&start=10
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Mine was a skimboard converted, just for "doing it" - but it is to no real use honestly
Did you see this thread ? Still relevant IMO: viewtopic.php?f=196&t=2392416&hilit=skimboard&start=10
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Re: “pocket” foilboard
I like large wings, I’m up on foil right away, I don’t touch water riding. What’s a point of a large board then?
Just look at this baby. 3.6 pounds of weight, nothing unnecessary. Twice as light as my 42” Dwarfcraft.
Just look at this baby. 3.6 pounds of weight, nothing unnecessary. Twice as light as my 42” Dwarfcraft.
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Aaah, okay, that makes sense 
Most of us arent that good, particularly when sub 10 knots, where we touch down a lot, and where low end is hugely dependent on board size and not wing size...
Maybe this is why the brands have limited offers on these special boards, as only a limited target group.
But I understand the question now, as hardly noone or noone offer these
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Most of us arent that good, particularly when sub 10 knots, where we touch down a lot, and where low end is hugely dependent on board size and not wing size...
Maybe this is why the brands have limited offers on these special boards, as only a limited target group.
But I understand the question now, as hardly noone or noone offer these
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Re: “pocket” foilboard
You can make your own. I'm still wobbly on mine but it works, just takes a little bit more skill to get going.
http://www.bayareakiteboarding.com/foru ... =1&t=14728
http://www.bayareakiteboarding.com/foru ... =1&t=14728
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Re: “pocket” foilboard
Check out the crazy fly F-light... 115cm x 46cm 1” thick carbon board. $910 but just think of the time you will save!
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Slightly longer, slightly narrower, twice as thin and 20% lighter compared to 42” Dwarfcraft. Not bad, I wonder if there’s even shorter one in plans to be made.Laughingman wrote: ↑Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:03 amCheck out the crazy fly F-light... 115cm x 46cm 1” thick carbon board. $910 but just think of the time you will save!
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Re: “pocket” foilboard
grigor,
check out zeeko pocket foilboard at 108 cms. has very low volume but good rocker, full pad and tracks (standard dimensions) so you can use any foil. I am very happy with mine for strapless riding if wind is over 12 knots.
check out zeeko pocket foilboard at 108 cms. has very low volume but good rocker, full pad and tracks (standard dimensions) so you can use any foil. I am very happy with mine for strapless riding if wind is over 12 knots.