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Sadly they didn't make the Soul2 in 7m or that's the size I would have bought. Have loved my 6m for hydrofoil though. I do need to get my hands on a Soul3, hopefully this winter I can.

Very true. I usually ask before hand if they know how to land a foil kite because its different.

Yea the 9.5m hybrid is pretty large and not really comparable to any 5m LEI. You can move the performance adjuster in the bridle but it does increase bar pressure. Id look at the Gin Marabou2 if you can find one. Great performer and significantly better than the chump pump UFO.

@@adventure-logs interesting. Ya I don’t want more bar pressure but I will try to see if I can play around with adjustment on a 9.5. So you are saying it’s better to look at that other kite compared to my 5m?

Really depends on what type of conditions you want it for. The 2.5m really is a high wind kite while the 4m will have more usable range. Also the Peak5 2.5m is unique on how it produces its powerspike to get up an foil. The conditions here in the video really is the ultimate low end for it.

Thank you! I usually run a 50-55cm bar.

There's still some out there, I found my 4m in Sweden lol. Really hoping they find a way to continue to make these. Such a simple concept...people wanted a Peak5 that could relaunch and that's what this foil basically is.

Yea same, i usually don't touch my foils till after a year of hard use. The trim checker tool makes it pretty easy to get it back to close to factory settings though.

For twintip, Soul, Hydrofoil is Marabou2. M2 has better drift, more powerful loop, and is more nimble size for size compared to the S2. S2 is a jumping king, faster through the window, more hang time.

I haven’t flown it but I’ve been told the 10m is fantastic for the ultimate light wind but it will become overpowered fairly quickly. How much do you weigh?

@@adventure-logs I’m 95kg (210lbs). This will be my kite for 10-12mph (8-10kts). We get a lot of that here in the summer. If it blows 11kts or above I can fly my ghost without an issue.

@@AKJammer1 should be no problem them. Let me know how it goes. I'm curious since this will be your first foil.

most kiteshops have them. kiteboarding.com has a diy bar section that has a bunch of different styles.

@@adventure-logs is it what they call stopper balls ?

@@summer.vfX-trem yea its what I call them.

There’s a very good chance the 7m Soul will be more powerful than your LEI 9m so that’s something to keep in mind. You might want to look at the 6m instead.

Yes I absolutely loved my 8m for twintipping. Has been my favorite size for TT. They didn’t make the 7m for the Soul2 sadly though and I never got to try that size sadly. I have done a couple reviews on the 8m in both generations. Here’s my Soul1 review of the 8m and I also did one for the 2nd gen as well. ruclips.net/video/u5cn3iAfnic/видео.htmlsi=gqtH1Mw1clq5Jlqh

@@adventure-logs fantastic! This is really going to help me make a decision to purchase one! Cheers from the UK!

The Hybrid needs a lot of wind to really work well since they don’t produce very much power. At 82kgs riding the Sabfoil 633(around 1100-1200) I can get up and going around 18kts when the conditions are right. I’m pretty skilled on the hydrofoil though so your results may vary.

Here’s a more recent video of mine really pushing the low wind range of the 2.5m ruclips.net/video/QwWrOPegBJk/видео.htmlsi=ct4DQN1U8PM8qw5e

Thank you for the Information....great Videos from you. Time to come back to Mexiko. Nice greetings from austria..alex

I’ve done mid 20s before on the 6m and I’m around 82kgs. I don’t know if the hybrid depowers more or just simply makes less power. Give it a couple sessions, you’ll get it. But 30kts with the 6m while hydro foiling is quite a lot.

@@adventure-logs Yea, that's good advice. I'll let you know how it goes. I'm about 77kg for reference on 1300cm mid aspect foil.

@@adventure-logs I wish I had something smaller for super strong days. I'm looking into 3.5m hybrid. My other kite is 7.5m hybrid and have had it out in mid 20kn.

@@sauce729 yea you are lighter than me and that's a pretty big foil for higher winds. Doesn't help the situation.

@@sauce729 The hybrid doesn't really produce any power which is why you can ride it in higher winds. Bigger kites aren't as fun though for my style. I just found a Marabou2 4m in Sweden that I bought. Should get stateside in a week or two. I'm pretty excited about it.

15m lines

The 420(clone) is a little more locked in, allows you to start a little easier and lets me almost stop the foil to turn and pump it some as well. Just gives more range.

Super easy/early starting. With enough wind I can start in much shallower water, that's how easy. Also this stab allows me to basically stop and change directions with a couple pumps.

I highly disagree, I think the Marabou2 water relaunches extremely well and I prefer the way it relaunches over the Hybrid. You really can't reverse relaunch the hybrid which I think is a huge benefit of foil kites but the Marabou2 does very easily. Hybrid does one line relaunch easier though due to it's beachball shape.

@@adventure-logs ????? I did 3 water relaunch with the Marou 2 when the kite is in deep water, I can tell you that this kite is an anvil in the water and impossible to relaunch, if you not agree, please show US a video !!!!! ;-)

@@peteribs5643 Funny since yesterday I crashed my Marabou2 6m and had no problem whatsoever relaunching. The only time I have difficulties is when I bowtie the wing. Next time I'm out I'll try to record some relaunches but that won't be at least till sometime July. Tomorrow I'm moving to my lakehouse for the summer so I won't be able to get out on the water for a couple weeks.

It does ride really well so the design does work great, just looks different from what I'm use to seeing.

The Peak5 6m WAS my favorite, it's quickly being replaced by the Marabou2 6m. The Peak5 is extremely agile, powerful for it's size, drifts extremely well, dynamic, and just plain fun. The only thing missing was the ability to relaunch. The Gins do everything the Peak5 does plus relaunch and you can actually jump it. The 6m just is the sweet size that has a huge range and useability.

@@adventure-logs Thanks for sharing this.

Tell us why, can you do a review of the Airwave Alma series? It is my understanding that they behave more like an LEI, including that you have to choose a larger size than for a foil kite - is that correct?

@@markfranklin99 no, it is not correct. In range 12 to 27knots comfortably hybrid alma 8, 28+ to 40 i am using 6, for kitefoiling. Best description for alma is superb downwind drift capability even with HA foils going straight down on the waves, always in the air, impossible to submerge it, amazing depower, easy and soft handling. Once i started kitefoiling with these 6 and 8 a year ago, i was really not able to kitefoil with my inflatable kites no more 😅, once you try this almas it is really difficult to go back for any reason, for kitefoiling i am saying.

@@alenskykiteboarding6292very strange that you use a 8m² alma "12 to 27knots comfortably hybrid alma 8". I use my peak4 4m² in those conditions. So the alma has only half the power of a peak??

Thank you, I would love to demo one to see if it fits my riding style. I looked it up and it's an interesting foil with 3 struts fully inflating to the trailing edge. The lower aspect ratio makes me think that they might not be as powerful but I would only be guessing until I got my hands on one. Most definitely unique and now I really want to try one but I haven't even heard of the brand here in the USA. Are there any dealers stateside I could reach out to?

Maybe i will borow you my 6, so you can review it. Some time without 6 i can survive.

Man I hope so...I want the V3.

@@adventure-logs NOT happening,........

Gin is changing, the old company is stopping but the designer of the Marabou is continuing the Marabou and some of the other kites that he designed. So things will continue, but possibly with a branding change. Definitely no more tube kites or wings in the near future for the new Gin, but the Marabou2 is awesome

@@derekandthechannel Glad to hear it's continuing! I heard rumors that Gin was mismanaged and that would explain why I can't find a 4m anywhere. Sucks I really want one in that size but hopefully we get a V3 sometime in the future.

Peak5 has a little more power, holds it shape a little better, less flapping, and it a little more dynamic. The hybrid is VERY different than the Peaks.

@@adventure-logs Thank you. @ 23:13 you say that the Maribou2 is more like the peak5. So Maribou2 is -like the peak5- a bit better than the peak4. (flying, not relaunching off course)

They are pretty much same power per size...the Peak5's might have a very slight edge. Peak5 might have a slightly more powerful loop but the Marabou2 will be slightly better upwind and jump much better.

I agree with the no adjustable bridle, that needs to be upgraded but hell ozone JUST started offering one if you pay more. In my over a decade of owning Flysurfers I've never needed to use the LCLs to replace a bridle line and there's ways of reattaching without getting into the wing. The bridle does need to be cleaned up some higher in the levels. All in all though, it destroys the FS Hybrid in performance and agility and that's what matters most to me.

What size foil and your weight? On longer lines(round 20m) it should be no problem.

Awesome, thanks for quick reply! I’m 76kg (167 pound?) and use the Triton T1 mono foil from Canada, which has incredibly low stall point, so that should be fine?

@@markfranklin99 Oh yea, it shouldn't be a problem then. I need to try out the T1, I've heard good things about it.

Airwave alma 10

Thank you! Best way is reach out to me on my Adventure Logs facebook account and we can work it out.

Where did you find the pigtails? First set I got off of ebay but then found them on adventurekiteboarding.com for cheaper.

Thanks! I find these Gins deal with overpowered situations pretty well, just the loop can get scary sometimes. Really wish I could find a 4m.

id totally get the 8m. I had the 8/15 quiver and it worked well. The 8m has a great range.

because you have shortened the rear/steering lines so the kite is essentially backstalled. Keeping tension on only 1 line will cause the kite to spin which will end up tangling the bridle lines.

Absolutely not! This would greatly increase wear on your kite and make damaging it more likely. Also unsafe since it will still produce a good amount of pull and any amount of sheeting in would increase that. Never land it on its leading edge!

Yes it can be a good surf kite but a couple things, upwind might be an issue as the Peak isn't the best for that. The Peak5 is best out of the generations though. What size are you looking at.

I disagree. Been using these methods for decades. Plus ground stakes can easily come out, don't work for all beaches, and is just more gear you don't need to bring with you. But you do what works for you.

This week I should start my edit on my extensive review of the Marabou2 and comparison to the Hybrid. They are VERY different kites. The Marabou2 is significantly more powerful than the Hybrid and much more playful/active. The Hybrid drifts and relaunches slightly better. I greatly prefer the Marabou2.

@@adventure-logs Thank you for the reply:) I'm looking forward to seeing your next video with the M2 & Hybrid review/comparison! In light winds the case for hybrid kites is clear, but what pris/cons do you expect from flying then in stronger winds as opposed to LEIs? Why use a Marabou2 as opposed to a UFO or single strut LEIs , in conditions where both would fly well, for example?

Well mostly because pumps are for chumps ;-). I haven't flown an LEI in like a decade, I just prefer the aerodynamic superior of the foil design. Plus comparing sizes you usually get more power out of a foil kite which allows me to rig smaller which means more playful. It's just a preference for me and I dislike having to carry extra gear(pump), take the extra time to get out, and have the risk of missing a session if the pump or bladder fails. Plus usually the wing range is much larger on a foil kite so my quiver is even smaller and better to travel with.

@@adventure-logs And you never miss the ability to self rescue? I can ride the Marabou2 10m in very light conditions where I cannot relaunch it (it will float but jellyfishes and the LE can't pull the waterlogged part of the fabric out of the water, if I can even get it back to some sort of sail shape). The deep water pack down and swim back is a bit tedious 😅

@@davidflusin5705 It takes practice and more importantly patience(which is difficult if theres jellys around lol). Yesterday I had the 8 out in sub 10kts and was able to successfully relaunch it. The main reason I was able to was I had a buddy out that motivated me to wait and keep trying and eventually it did drain the water out and relaunch. Now if it's on the leading edge and there's not enough wind to get it to flip over, you might be swimming in, but if you can get it on it's trailing edge, she will eventually relaunch. I haven't ridden anything larger than a 8m in a long time but I know from the past a large foil can be a pain in the ass to pack up to swim back. I would use my harness to help roll it up and lay on the board. I know other riders who bring a small net bag when they know they are pushing the low end of the wind range and that helps as well.

same concepts depending on the situation. In stronger winds I'll usually do the backstall at the edge of the wind window while while walking upwind. Once directly upwind from the kite I may take a step or two towards the kite to remove to load. Works pretty well but takes practice.

@@adventure-logs thanks for your reply!!

Thank you! With the 15m you should be able to twintip easily in around 12kts at your weight of 140lbs so I think theres an issue somewhere. First, have you done a bar check? With the bar trim set fully out(full power) while the bar is sheeted completely in, all 4 lines should be equal. If the bar set up properly then maybe it needs a bridle tune, theres a couple good videos out there showing how to do that. Does your board have a lot of rocker? I'm much heavier than you at 185lbs and with that 15m I would be able to start in around 10kts on the 15m.

@@adventure-logs thank you a lot for clearing me those things! My board is very flat. I think I'm making more than one bad 🤣. I think this week I'm gonna get some wind to try those things. I'll tell you if I could make some improvement! Thank you!!

@@gastonbarouille767 Good luck and let me know how it goes. If these are your first foils remember you get just as much power if not more on the upstroke compared to the downstroke. To build better power, sheet out the bar slightly as its going through the wind window to allow the kite to accelerate and then right before the peak, sheet in again. Foils are slightly different than inflatables but once you get the hang of it they are far superior.

With my experience with the pixto bar, I'm not putting any more money into it. I'm glad to see they finally upgraded/fixed a lot of what I didn't like about it previously even though the creator claimed it was perfect "as is". Plus I'm in the states and it's a pain in the ass to get anything here from them.