Been doing the same I think - are you shimming 0.5° with thick part on the rear screw of the stab?
I’ve found it releases unwanted front foot pressure and glides better - so it let’s me surf easier - more in the feet balance I like-
Been doing the same I think - are you shimming 0.5° with thick part on the rear screw of the stab?
I’ve found it releases unwanted front foot pressure and glides better - so it let’s me surf easier - more in the feet balance I like-
Correct, being bottom mount thick end aft is less negative lift/less drag.
Just had an epic 4 hour session with the E700 x chopped 38 HA (standard fuse, shorter position). Totally understand how it could be a daily driver now.
Waves were mostly chest to overhead and did not once feel overpowered. Handled speed and turbulence with ease, turns were way easier than I expected - honestly made me think what I will use my silk 850 for now… Only downside was I haven’t figured out the pump cadence yet but hoping a few more sessions will help me get it dialed.
I am going to try the silk 650 tomorrow and report back - STOKED!
Holy sweet carving jesus. I can’t believe I waited this long to test out my 650 Silk. I know it’s not a new wing but WOW.
If anyone is on the fence about buying one, don’t think twice. I just had the single best day of my life in waves today. Just when I thought my foilbrain couldn’t get any worse, this thing just blew my mind. I can’t wait to test the limits more tomorrow.
Biggest surprise was the range. It handled slower speeds and weaker waves way better than I expected. I felt like my carving improved 5x in just a few hours. So so stoked.
Overall, I feel like I’ve been afraid to go below 800cm for a while - for some reason thinking that a anything smaller is for towing or big days only. Moral of the story - go out and try new stuff. Even if you think it might be ‘too small’ for the conditions. You just might surprise yourself!
I honestly think the 650 Silk might become my new daily driver with the E700 for days I need extra glide. Feels like the perfect quiver for my 68kg now.
Conditions today were waist to chest high, 15 second period. Clocked the 650 at 29 km/h vs. similar conditions yesterday on the E700 at 30 km/h. Both are excellent wings but there is no question my smile was 2x bigger riding the silk 650 today. Well done AFS. Well done.
Well done. Now you get to have the crazy experience of going back and riding something other than the 650 and feeling like the turns are in slow motion
I put about 3 hours in on the 650 yesterday and then felt like I was in lounge mode on the 850 today!
ah man I knew this was gonna happen will need to swap out the 850 then
Starting a betting pool on whether those 650 tips survive the trip to Peru
Haha the tips barely survived yesterday! Already sanding them down a bit. Those things are rock magnets.
Can’t wait for round two this afternoon.
My experience is that the tips on the Enduros are super pointy and sharp for a couple sessions, but don’t worry hit a couple rocks and sand them safe with a rock on the beach, continue to pump like a god:nerd_face:
This is the approximately monthly plea for a Silk designed for the Enduro fuselage. If anyone has AFS’ ear, whisper it in there please!
I meant @TheFoilKook betting on if he is going chop the silk tips off to loosen it up even further!
I heard they are working on a V2 for 2026 - I would be shocked if they don’t go that route!
I heard about a detachable rear fuselage. Like FOne or Lift.
Should be there before summer for the new Ultra sizes.