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Why is Sting teaching windfoiling?

I've just got a 105 Kode as my light wind float and ride board and yes it is great! For my weight (65kg) the 105 is stable enough to uphaul if I have to, yet fine for catching whatever waves might be around. A good platform for improving fast tacks and heli-tacks, and compact enough to fit in the lift. It has really opened up those 'kite only' days at my local spot! I have placed the foostraps in their most forward freewave positions (as opposed to the indicated rearwards wave positions), as this corresponds more nearly with the middling settings on my Goya One 86L board - which happens to be almost exactly the same length though of course rather narrower (I have the thruster fin setup for both). Perhaps you can shed some light on why the Kode straps (and mast track too actually) are biased to the rear compared to the Goya One? Note also the difference with the Kode mast track compared with the Ultra in your video, again it's a good inch or two further back!

Torn between the 115 and the 125. My sails range from 4.5 to 6.5, I’m 73 Kg and I’m sailing in 10-15 knots. What do you recommend? Thanks

Looks good. Is there an easy way to move the hook out of the way if e.g. the wind drops and need to paddle back? I also windsurf - will a windsurf harness fit underneath?

I love your videos!!!! as a beginner (2-3 years sailing now in a place without a lot a wind) your videos made me understand perfectly the difference between boards. You should do the same with SAILS, no content out there about the difference of sails, wave, freeride, slalom, how many battens, cambers etc etc.

Just got mine, Size M, after trying out the Size L. It's a snug fit. Does it loosen up a touch over time? Size L felt bulky and a loose fit, hence downsized to M, but wasn't expecting to feel this smaller. Thanks!

Regretfully, I purchased this vest for kitesurfing with a seat harness. Retention loop fell off on first use. Vest rides up despite straps and reflector fabric ripped off after a month. I suppose my vest slipped by quality control.

How do I fix a 99 carve for speed and jump on a choppy sea?

Is this Carve suited for choppy conditions? Concerned on the width will make it too bouncy in chop. Unfortunately my local spot is choppy even in moderately light winds.

Why do I have to compromise on tech & weight just to get a blue paddle? I’d love a prepreg, but I don’t want red.

What would you recommend is my next board? I have RRD FIRESTORM V3 123 litre. And is very choppy. I want a board that is easy to go upwind and planted to the water and faaast. 65 kg

Even though I have been windsurfing a long time, I learned a lot from this video. Thanks.

Great video! I am a former intermediate advanced sailor who use to use a 9'6" high performance glass board. I would like to get back into sailing. I sail Santa Barbara, and Ventura California. Ventura can blow a consistent 15 to 18 knots, Santa Barbara is usually lighter, and 10 to 15. I would like to get a Starboard Go, I weigh 210lbs and would like to get a board that will float me, but also be functional in higher winds. I water start and jibe, but would also like to be able to use the board to teach my son. What do you suggest?

I started windsurfing 25 years ago and at the time would read Peter's articles in great detail, again and again. Later I bought his VHS cassettes of Carve Clinic 1 and 2, Turn for the Better 1 and 2, even Show'n Off 1 and 2 - I still have them all. His explanation and knowledge certainly transferred through into my head and I cannot thank the man enough for what he did to my sailing in the formative years. Coming back to the video, this will certainly help many folks make that decision. What a legend he is. Looking forward to meeting him one day in Cape Town, I hope.

I'm tempted by the Futura, but can't decide which size. Im 70kg and mostly sail a 117 F2 Stoke on the Reservoir, with no bigger than 7m sail. I just want to be carried though the lulls a bit better and have more upwind performance. I used to sail on the sea loads with my 87ltr F2 Style, it's taken me a while (19 years, still not quite right ) to figure out what works in the pond - fresh water and inconsistent breeze can make sailing frustrating. In lower winds I switch to the wingfoil. (sorry!)

What size Carve for a bigger sailor? 100kg?

What volume for a 85kg sailor?

Very informative Simon. What do you think of using an NCX for foiling? Cheers

Hi Peter. I am considering trading my 2020 GO 133 in for this 129 beauty. What is your recomendation? Will be there be any improvement because the GO board follow the Carve shapes. What will be the main diffrence between the two? Thanks

awesome, how do the sizes fit, would it be doable to get one size larger so i can still grow and keep using the vest or is that not nice with the vest starting to become loose?

Peter, you are the man! Love these informative videos!

Hey, what is the minimum wind speed needed for freestyle?

Is that starboard ace air foil board available? Or is there a video about it?

It is so beautiful that I would be scared to scratch it...damn

Excellent explanation!

I need to go for a SUPfoil on ours soooooon

Amazing video. This will be played in the shop :)

As usual Harty’s explanations are first rate. I like the lazy option of pottering around and blasting along at breakneck speed on the mid 2010’s floaty Rio with a Tushingham 8.5m2 race sail. I really miss the Tushingham sails.

Siiiiiiick!

I miss my star board, no one windsurfs any longer

Now I really dont know what to buy. Wanted to get something around 120l for the family. Was thinking initially of a JP Magic Ride 119, then I saw Duotone Eagle 120 looks interesting, and now this! Probably the best board review I have ever seen. Is the weight difference noticeable with the other construction? I don't want to have to carry it over the stones in Vassiliki every time my wife wants to go on the water.....

Fantastic explanation, thank you! I love Peter’s enthusiasm

I just bought an old used one for real cheap. Its real easy to poke holes in lo. l Its at the end of is life. With that said I think you should ship me a new one. Please and thank you ...

Super bella❤

I go dinghy sailing, I tried windsurfing once on an 80's board which I brought for £10, but found it impossible and quickly gave up. I made the mistake of assuming that because I can sail that windsurfing would be easy. The Go Windsurf looks a lot more user friendly, especially the 175 or 186. Are they much more stable than the older style boards? I live next to a nice beach in Lowestoft and it seems a shame not to go for a blast.

Hello Matt!...l have a some questions. I am using the 1400 front wing. How far forward should l put the mast track position from the front tuttle screw and can l play a bit with the stab rake if it doesn't get on the foil early enough? I am 85 kg. and with my weight would you recommend the 80 or 85cm Alien? Looking forward to your reply. Thank you, Tibor

There is Bjorn, there is Naish and there is Harty. His continued chops mean the world to many of us,

Always good to see Harty! Please can you do a Blade rigging guide?

So which sail model would suit the Kode best? Dedicated wave or Freewave or both?

Se non ho capito male la mano è una tavola adatta al wave riding ma non per onde molto grandi 2-3 mt?

Hi, thanks for the helpful review - I ride S1s, mainly in UK bump n jump, and I love the feel of the sails. I’ve recently bought a Pyro and find the guys on blade / pyro are sailing with more drive and upwind grip than me. Any tips on getting the best out of a S1 / Pyro combo for bump n jump? 👍🏻

Where is this?

Hello...I need to know if this 11.2 board would be suitable for someone with measures of 6.4 and 95 kgs? I have doubts if for the 12.5 or this one. In advance, thank you very much for your help. Good video. Best Regards ! PS: In both SUP and windsurfing, I am an intermediate level.

Legend

Hi! I am looking at the freeride evolution foil, but my local shop is all out of the 95 evolution fuselage. How will the freeride setup work with the 102 classic fuselage? I am on a Foil X 145 board. Weight at 95kg =) My largest sail is a 6.7 5 batten "power wave sail", but I mostly go out with my 5.9 4 batten wave sail and the Supercruiser 1700.

Hi Matt, I really enjoyed your review of Starboard Supercruiser foil, thanks. I've just bought a Supercruiser evolution 2022, with an 85 mast, to pair with foil ready JP Super ride 132 FWS. However the angles of the rear bolt don't match unfortunately. I could possibly drill it, get a different mast, board etc :) What would be your best solution please? Thank you! Damian

Amazing info thanks Julius

I wish I had seen this video a year ago. I was struggling with similar transition, and this gives a very good explanation of why it happens and how to adapt to this change. And the tip to go down a sail size is invaluable, it really works!

Does it get heavy when wet?

Hi Peter can you tell me with the freewave kode 105 do you waterstart the same as a freeride ? Thanks in advance Anthony