This was quite detailed and generally captures some of what has been discussed.
More flat water oriented, but I think it translates
Iām a heavy footed surfer and foiler. Not body weight heavy (80kg in winter suit), but I pump and surf like a meathead. I currently prone on an f-one eagle 890 and have a hard time pumping it. I feel like I donāt get enough feedback on my drive down to go weightless and let it rise. Iām thinking about moving to an eagle 990 or sk8 1050. Would the lower aspect sk8 give me more resistance to drive off of than the higher aspect eagle? I know the high aspects are technically āeasierā to pump but I figure style and body type may play a part in what works for each individual
Either the 990 or the 1050 would be fine, but I settled on the 1050. Iāve used them both at 101kg as my grovel wing for very small waves. Its a little easier to get distance with the 990, but the 1050 turns a lot better and I find it a little more forgiving and fun to ride in the surf.
Someone else mentioned the sk8 to be less ādelicateā and I guess like your saying more āforgivableā
Iām pretty heavy footed and have had to learn to be more graceful the hard way. Generally, I think you still want a high aspect for the low drag, it really is a lot more energy to pump the low aspects for distance or time. But just go with a size up on the high aspect until you learn some more finesse. Also I think you want a little more tail which adds a little drag but improves the forgiveness. Possibly a fuselage on the longer side as well.
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I have the XS 160 carve monoblock. Gonna see if any 990 eagle or 1050 sk8 pop up for sale and take it from there
I also donāt really run out of energy physically, Iām just inefficient. Bottom line I know itās a skill problem at the core
I was on those wings (Eagle 990 and Sk8 1050) a few months ago, both have a very high stall speed and I think thatās more what youāre dealing with vs. a heavy foot.
If youāre tied to F-One you might want to try the Seven Seas foils, theyāre designed for lower speeds.
Thanks appreciate it! Currently tied to f-one unless I sell it all and start over. Which would be tough
Everyone in my area is tied to F-one as itās most cost effective and thatās what the dealer sells. Problem I see is the SK8 is designed for prone and to be pushed hard by a breaking wave, itās not a super efficient foil. The Eagle is efficient enough for pumping but a bit dead feeling, too pitch stable (and roll stable). Their best wing for pumping is the Eagle X right now.
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Looked like an eagle X for the win.