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Does Foil Windsurf require uphauling?

 
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ericandholly



Joined: 20 Jun 1999
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:47 am    Post subject: Does Foil Windsurf require uphauling? Reply with quote

The Park foil crew in HR looks to be having a blast. Have not windsurfed since 2001, but foil may bring me back for post work sessions to mix it up. Kitefoiling now and it's a hoot! How does water starting play into this due to using much smaller sails? I really hate to uphaul...

Thanks,
Eric
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SpeedRoo



Joined: 27 Sep 2006
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

When its windy you'll have no problems water starting, just be careful of kicking the foil with your feet.
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stringp



Joined: 20 Aug 2000
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 11:15 am    Post subject: Zz Reply with quote

Get over your aversion. Consider it a chalange and deal. IMO the benefits of having the smaller sail i.e. Non water start able makes up for the uphaul pain.
Plus you won't have to go to the gym that day.
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windanceshop1



Joined: 21 Feb 2000
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 11:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You want to uphaul in light winds. If it's windy enough to waterstart you may be on too big of a sail once foiling.
However 50% of the time in the Gorge here I do waterstart if there's enough wind.
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grantmac017



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 11:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Small sails on big boards make uphauling a non-event.
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ericandholly



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Or just foil like Tony L and never miss a gybe, duck gybe, 360, etc. He was ripping at The Park yesterday. Fun to watch. Inspired
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Spencer.Berry



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 26, 2017 12:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I definitely want to do some foil windsurfing. Seems pretty cool! I've just been too busy with high-wind windsurfing and other sports, so I haven't gotten started on foiling yet. But I'm sure that I will, eventually. We do a lot of light wind family sessions, so I haven't forgotten how to uphaul!
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Spencer.Berry



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 26, 2017 12:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Robby Naish:
https://youtu.be/YjEDlyBMAGc
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stringp



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 11:23 am    Post subject: Zz Reply with quote

Got a look at the Naish foil. Looks like the Slingshot H5. No wonder it's so easy to get on a plane. I believe the H5 is for surfing.
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