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  Topic: Effort vs No Effort holding my Windfoil Sail
burtlundak

Replies: 14
Views: 36373

PostForum: Windsurfing Discussion   Posted: Sat May 25, 2019 8:53 pm   Subject: Holding the boom closer to the mast
I found that holding the boom closer to the mast gave me more control. I don't know if my body position was moved forward but the gusts were much less of a concern. Seems like it helped take the press ...
  Topic: Foil Wing Position for Beginner
burtlundak

Replies: 26
Views: 56356

PostForum: Windsurfing Discussion   Posted: Sun May 19, 2019 11:42 am   Subject: Foil Wing Position for Beginner
Thank to everyone that has replied. I have learned a lot and enjoyed the info. Still struggling but making SLOW progress.
  Topic: Effort vs No Effort holding my Windfoil Sail
burtlundak

Replies: 14
Views: 36373

PostForum: Windsurfing Discussion   Posted: Sun May 19, 2019 11:38 am   Subject: Effort vs No Effort holding my Windfoil Sail
I'm up and flying but often need to unhook to handle gusty winds(17-18 mph with gusts to 23 using 5.5 sail. When unhooked I often need to use enough effort on the boom that my rides are limited by my ...
  Topic: Foil Wing Position for Beginner
burtlundak

Replies: 26
Views: 56356

PostForum: Windsurfing Discussion   Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 12:41 pm   Subject: The Learning Curve
I'm looking for the best learning configuration for my Slingshot foil on my Exocet RF81 board. When the wing was in the forward position the board would fly quickly but the lateral control seemed too ...
  Topic: Foil Wing Position for Beginner
burtlundak

Replies: 26
Views: 56356

PostForum: Windsurfing Discussion   Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 10:09 am   Subject: Foil Wing Position for Beginner
It depends on the foil you are using do the the older blue 2018 or the orange 76cm wing?

I did not like the 76cm in the forward position, much harder to control and got plenty of lift in aft positi ...
  Topic: Foil Wing Position for Beginner
burtlundak

Replies: 26
Views: 56356

PostForum: Windsurfing Discussion   Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 6:51 pm   Subject: Foil Wing Position for Beginner
SlingShot Switch-Fuse questions. Other than making it easier to lift-off with my 2018 Windfoil will the wing forward position make my windsurf foil any more difficult to control? Is the rear wing po ...
  Topic: Unwanted windfoil upwind turns problem
burtlundak

Replies: 8
Views: 14458

PostForum: Windsurfing Discussion   Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 4:24 pm   Subject: Unwanted windfoil upwind turns problem
I'm learning to foil on a Exocet RF81 with a Slingshot foil. I get 20 to 30 sec rides but can not control the board from turning upwind. Using the front foot straps only. Any ideas what I am doing to ...
 
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