Hey Tucker. Thanks, as always, for the detailed review and excellent content! Now that you have had an opportunity to ride both, I would love to get your take the differences as between the Mode Pro and Loft Pro. Living in Florida, we get a lot of lighter wind conditions in the summer. However, at about 70 kilos, I am not sure if should go with the 7m Loft Pro which seems to be more of a dedicated light-wind wing, or if I would be better off with the 6.8M Mode Pro as more of an all-around wing that could also get me going in fairly light conditions. Thanks again.
It depends on your skills, gear, and intended wind range. The Loft Pro has a ton of grunt and doesn't mind riding on the low end of it's range. The top end is still respectable as well. The Mode Pro is happiest in the upper half of the wind range. You can ride it lower but it's more technical and not going to showcase it's performance. I'd say if you have a 5m or larger, the 7m Loft Pro would be the best choice for Florida conditions. If you have a 4m or are into racing type riding, the Mode Pro is excellent but you will sacrifice some low end. -Tucker
Hello Tucker, good review here, thanks a lot. However you say it has the new canopy material Matrix but in the website it says it has the N-HTRS. I think they hasn't provided that feature because in light winds conditions it doesn't really matter. I'm waiting for my 8m loft pro to be delivered soon. I'm on 85kg and I'll use it with my appleslice v2 83l on those light wind days (from 6knots to 15knots). Cheers
The Loft Pro is surprisingly good upwind for such a large wing. Huge improvement over the Nova LW. Not as good as the Mode Pro but that's to be expected for larger wings with more lift. -Tucker
Hi, how does the North Loft Pro in 8m compare to the Cabrinha 8m Vision? Which one get you faster on the foil with less Wind ( heavy rider 110KG)? Thanks :)
Ohhhhh, good question! As a heavier rider, I'd say the Loft Pro will get you up in about the same wind but a little easier and more forgiving since it's more compact and has a stiffer, snappier frame. The Vision is amazing and really good in light winds as well but the span and flex is more wearing and technical to pump IMHO. -Tucker
I think that is the big question. We'll have a lightwind wing shootout coming soon but... I find the Loft Pro has more low end and a wider sweet spot in those really light days. The Ventis likes a little more wind. The D/lab version has a bit more top end range and a lighter weight. -Tucker
What about upper wind range? I really like my Nova LW, but riding overpowered is a bit of an issue, which in inconsistent gusty lake conditions often is unavoidable. We often have 8-10kn, then 16 for half an hour, then back to 10 and so forth..
I'm very impressed by the upper end range. I've ridden the 8m up to about 18kn and the 7m up to 22kn comfortably so far. I'm confident I could push them a little higher but it is a very powerful wing so at some point it's just too much power. -Tucker
@@andiabel212 I'm 200lbs. Yes, I find I can ride it higher and more comfortably than the Nova LW. It's far more powerful than the Mode V1 7m. Haven't flown the 6.8m Mode Pro yet but I'd expect the Mode pro to have a higher range and be more forward pulling. The Loft Pro has a ton of lift and grunt which gets you up and riding very easily in super light winds. - Tucker
@@MACkiteboarding Do you need a DW board to take advantage of this wing or would it still be worth it with a regular foil board (in my case a 125L Sky at 200 lbs)?
@@briansangeorzan4986 Yes, still excellent with a normal wing board. It has a top of grunt and lift to get you on foil no matter the board choice. -Tucker
Thank you for sharing the stoke, my friend. 🤙🏽 Tucker is wearing his favorite leash, the Kaohi Double Coil Grip Harness Leash, found via the link below. Good winds to you! -Aaron www.mackiteboarding.com/kaohi-double-coil-grip-harness-leash-8mm/
I have a F-one cwc 8m v1. I ride in Canada on Lake Erie and a lot of the time in less than 10 knots - sometimes as low as 6 knots (down wind board with mega foil). Love the handling and low end of my old f-one cwc but am thinking of upgrading. Looking at f-one cwc v3 9m and North Loft Pro 8m. Which do you think has more low end grunt and would it be substantially more then my old cwc 8m?
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Hey Tucker. Thanks, as always, for the detailed review and excellent content! Now that you have had an opportunity to ride both, I would love to get your take the differences as between the Mode Pro and Loft Pro. Living in Florida, we get a lot of lighter wind conditions in the summer. However, at about 70 kilos, I am not sure if should go with the 7m Loft Pro which seems to be more of a dedicated light-wind wing, or if I would be better off with the 6.8M Mode Pro as more of an all-around wing that could also get me going in fairly light conditions. Thanks again.
It depends on your skills, gear, and intended wind range. The Loft Pro has a ton of grunt and doesn't mind riding on the low end of it's range. The top end is still respectable as well. The Mode Pro is happiest in the upper half of the wind range. You can ride it lower but it's more technical and not going to showcase it's performance. I'd say if you have a 5m or larger, the 7m Loft Pro would be the best choice for Florida conditions. If you have a 4m or are into racing type riding, the Mode Pro is excellent but you will sacrifice some low end. -Tucker
Hello Tucker, good review here, thanks a lot. However you say it has the new canopy material Matrix but in the website it says it has the N-HTRS. I think they hasn't provided that feature because in light winds conditions it doesn't really matter. I'm waiting for my 8m loft pro to be delivered soon. I'm on 85kg and I'll use it with my appleslice v2 83l on those light wind days (from 6knots to 15knots). Cheers
Great review Tucker! Can i ask.. Whats the upwind ability of the Loft pro? Compared to the mode pro?
The Loft Pro is surprisingly good upwind for such a large wing. Huge improvement over the Nova LW. Not as good as the Mode Pro but that's to be expected for larger wings with more lift. -Tucker
Hi, how does the North Loft Pro in 8m compare to the Cabrinha 8m Vision?
Which one get you faster on the foil with less Wind ( heavy rider 110KG)? Thanks :)
Ohhhhh, good question! As a heavier rider, I'd say the Loft Pro will get you up in about the same wind but a little easier and more forgiving since it's more compact and has a stiffer, snappier frame. The Vision is amazing and really good in light winds as well but the span and flex is more wearing and technical to pump IMHO. -Tucker
@@MACkiteboarding hey Tucker, ahh okay good to know, thank you! 🙂
Wondering how this compares to the new Duotone Ventis.
I think that is the big question. We'll have a lightwind wing shootout coming soon but... I find the Loft Pro has more low end and a wider sweet spot in those really light days. The Ventis likes a little more wind. The D/lab version has a bit more top end range and a lighter weight. -Tucker
What about upper wind range? I really like my Nova LW, but riding overpowered is a bit of an issue, which in inconsistent gusty lake conditions often is unavoidable. We often have 8-10kn, then 16 for half an hour, then back to 10 and so forth..
I'm very impressed by the upper end range. I've ridden the 8m up to about 18kn and the 7m up to 22kn comfortably so far. I'm confident I could push them a little higher but it is a very powerful wing so at some point it's just too much power. -Tucker
Cool thanks so quite a bit more than nova lw or what's your weight? any comparison to mode7/mode pro 6.8?
@@andiabel212 I'm 200lbs. Yes, I find I can ride it higher and more comfortably than the Nova LW. It's far more powerful than the Mode V1 7m. Haven't flown the 6.8m Mode Pro yet but I'd expect the Mode pro to have a higher range and be more forward pulling. The Loft Pro has a ton of lift and grunt which gets you up and riding very easily in super light winds. - Tucker
so this vs the nova light? Worth the extra $300? Can it really sail in less wind? I'm 225lbs.
100% worth the upgrade as a heavier rider. I liked the Nova LW but the Loft Pro is a big upgrade this year. -Tucker
@@MACkiteboarding awesome, thank you!
@@MACkiteboarding Do you need a DW board to take advantage of this wing or would it still be worth it with a regular foil board (in my case a 125L Sky at 200 lbs)?
@@briansangeorzan4986 Yes, still excellent with a normal wing board. It has a top of grunt and lift to get you on foil no matter the board choice. -Tucker
How does the weight compare to other 7m LW wings?
Very light considering its size. Not quite as light as Aluula models -Tucker
Can you give me the distance between the two handles
Great question, my friend. 🤙🏽 The distance between the handles is approximately 7 inches (18cm). Good winds! -Aaron
Off topic, which board leash are you using with your harness here?
Thank you for sharing the stoke, my friend. 🤙🏽 Tucker is wearing his favorite leash, the Kaohi Double Coil Grip Harness Leash, found via the link below. Good winds to you! -Aaron
www.mackiteboarding.com/kaohi-double-coil-grip-harness-leash-8mm/
When this wing will be available???
We'll have some stock arriving in about a week. First shipment will be very limited so I'd get a pre-order in ASAP -Tucker
I have a F-one cwc 8m v1. I ride in Canada on Lake Erie and a lot of the time in less than 10 knots - sometimes as low as 6 knots (down wind board with mega foil). Love the handling and low end of my old f-one cwc but am thinking of upgrading. Looking at f-one cwc v3 9m and North Loft Pro 8m. Which do you think has more low end grunt and would it be substantially more then my old cwc 8m?
FYI, I weigh 75 kg or 165 lbs.
These are the 2 wings I'm interested in too.
😂 this episode makes me think of chicken wings 😂😂😂
Yummmm. Chicken wings. Get me some bone in buffalo. -Tucker
Its the rooster in the audio! Island life. Love it