I have surfed for a couple of seasons now. Is it too soon to try the Wakefoil?
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I have surfed for a couple of seasons now. Is it too soon to try the Wakefoil?
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I don't think it's "too soon".
So the insight I've gotten is that you don't need to go fast, like 15mph and you don't need to bother with ballast. Do it on a full length line. I guess it's a little counter-intuitive because we're used to varying the pressure on our rear foot, and this is better done with slight variations on the front foot.
I don't know anyone other than the guys at the boat dealer and the Slingshot rep that have actually done it though... I'm the only person I know that owns one (aside from our orthopedic knee specialist that's a kiteboarder and does foil kite boarding)
I've been waiting for a little bit warmer weather/water before I give it a try, but I'm looking forward to it. I've heard it takes a bit to get the hang of it and that you crash a LOT, but I'll let you know...
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Is that a wakefoil setup for $699.00? Thanks for the input. I'm gonna pull the trigger but still looking for a less expensive set up. The Slingshot is 1699.00 plus shipping. I'm also from Canada so its 40% more due to the exchange.
It WAS a setup for that price, until I bought it on ebay!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!
The one I got is the entry level liquid force foil fish. If I remember right, it retails for around $1,100. It doesn't have the adjustable mast length like the slingshot, but it's their entry level board/foil setup. I'm sure it'll be plenty for me.
Awesome lol Ill keep looking I guess. Can't wait to see it in use.
thanks for the offer, I appreciate that. I don't think I'll haul the boat quite that far though. I do have a trip planned to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho this summer though so I may have one shipped to a dealer in that area.
I wouldn't expect you to bring your boat, LOL. I'd be happy to take ya out on mine. :-)
That's a good plan. If you buy from Slingshot themselves, you can probably avoid paying sales tax, as they are from Oregon which has no state sales tax. But their setup is a lot more expensive than the Liquid Force ones...
I have a sky ski which is different from this above the waterline. These things seem to have a mind of their own. The best advice I received was to look at a point eye level and at the center of the boat. Your body will follow the motion of your eyes. I tested the theory and it is true. That really made a difference for me and keeping low while learning.