Wakefoil: anyone have pics, vids or experience with them?

[The General]

I have surfed for a couple of seasons now. Is it too soon to try the Wakefoil?


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[trayson]

I have surfed for a couple of seasons now. Is it too soon to try the Wakefoil?


https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...UJxgtW2VZrRxKg

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...

[The General]

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.

[trayson]

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.

[The General]

Awesome lol Ill keep looking I guess. Can't wait to see it in use.

[trayson]

Awesome lol Ill keep looking I guess. Can't wait to see it in use.

If you ever make it down to the Portland/Vancouver area, you can give it a try! (plus, slingshot sports is about an hour away, so it'd be fun to zip over there and talk to those guys.)

[uniwarking]

Looking at these... all I see is an accident waiting to happen I've taken a kneeboard and surfboard to the face but that foil could really do some damage.


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[The General]

[QUOTE=uniwarking;307289]Looking at these... all I see is an accident waiting to happen I've taken a kneeboard and surfboard to the face but that foil could really do some damage.


That's my biggest concern. On the other hand, most things that are fun, have some element of danger lol.

[trayson]

Looking at these... all I see is an accident waiting to happen I've taken a kneeboard and surfboard to the face but that foil could really do some damage.


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That's my biggest concern. On the other hand, most things that are fun, have some element of danger lol.

Exactly. I mean, I can't think of many activities that I enjoy that don't have a "serious injury or death" disclaimer. I certainly feel a LOT more risk riding my sportbike (even "protected" by full leather/boots/helmet/gloves/backprotector). Yeah, the foil has risk. it's kind of obvious--you're riding on top of a battle axe!

I wouldn't have bought a wake boat if I was concerned about keeping myself from accidents.

If ya think it's too risky, don't do it. I've never been one that would be all that risk adverse in my hobbies. However, the idea of owning my own business and being an entrepreneur scares me to death!

I'll at least make everyone wear helmets.

[Dank]

I've been wakefoiling all summer long on the slingshot wakefoil.... it's amazing.. incredible. I was riding behind a small i/o boat I had and recently bought a moomba outback. Best part about wakefoiling is it doesn't matter what boat you have. Easily as fun (if not more fun) than wakesurfing!