New Code Surf Wings - 810x

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Walt (the unofficial cohost) and I sit down with Ben Tardrew—one of the brains behind Code Foils and a serious ripper on the water. Fresh off testing some of the new Code range, we kick back for a relaxed chat about how these designs have evolved and where they’re headed.

We reminisce about how Code has shaped our foiling game over the last two years and look ahead at the highly anticipated Code X Series foils. Ben also shares what’s cooking behind the scenes—race foils, FoilDrive-integrated masts, and race masts that push performance even further. And true to Code’s reputation, they only release gear when it’s truly done and ready—no hype, no half measures.

A chill, gear-nerd session with one of the best in the business.

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Between the 720 and 850S

The 810 X surfs better then the 720 S, slightly less low end than the 850 S. Strictly due to its glide ratio.

My feel was:

Just like a code Foil it handles speed very well. They made them a little bit bigger on purpose because they turned so well and have a bit more drag. They didn’t want to put as much low-end into them. A bit different than what KT does for example with a huge amount of camber

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Yep, exactly why I’m waiting on some larger sizes. I wing the 850S a lot, but prone I’m usually on something bigger.

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So you’re saying the 810X has more low end than the 720S, turns better, but is slower?

I have yet to see any footage of someone pumping the 810X longer than about 5 meters. It’s been mostly tow footage and very close spaced links.

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Didn’t say it was slower, I’m not sure it is, only got to have 5 runs on it.

But it turns and rolls better then the 720, less lock in and you can push it harder. In surf.

It’s low end pump is TBD, I’ll be doing some AMP board sessions here in the next few days. Let’s see how it pumps with added weight.

I’ll also foil drive it with the integrated code mast I have. So pretty stoked for that, I don’t really pump much when on my FD braaapp braaappp! :hippopotamus: :dashing_away:

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I’ve seen Ku pump 5 for ones on it with no issue. Another code rider out here too. It’s very comparable to a 720s is what I’ve heard. I have not ridden it personally. Apparently it’s very confidence inspiring in white wash.

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Dave West on the 800x at my local .

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That’s some decent footage. Pump seems fine, doesn’t seem to be struggling at all.

Dave West is quickly becoming my favorite Code rider to watch prone. His style has gotten pretty classy this year.

Found some more footage pop up:

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i had 2 goes on it swapped whole setups so was on a strange board too,

only foil i use is a 850s, so had a go on 810x and managed to connect a wave or 2 off the bat in difficult conditions. so suprised me there

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That’s all I’m hoping for on pump, link 1 or 2 extra and be able to pump back to the top of the lineup so I don’t need to do long paddles. Good to know this sounds like a reasonable ask. Can’t wait to demo.

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I’m assuming this is the 810X? It looks just like the Armstrong MA MkII. Plenty low end lift Insane top end. Ridiculously easy to rail turns. It breaches and recovers like nothing happened. It just makes you wanna do dumb stuff. Like slide the tips out. Or skim across the surface. Seeing guys ride the 810X, seems like the new MAs.

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Yup the 810x. Similar aims, but both feel very different. The profiles are also different - MAII has more of a flat design, the X series have a more “moustache” look to the profile.

I quite like both, but I think the X series edges out in front for me :blush:

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im crap at pumping too, 3 for 1s. im sure youll be able to do what you want

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chatting to a buddy who is finding the 810x very different to the 850s, so much less push that he’s finding it taking some adapting

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Demoing the 810x right now. Can only give first impressions right now, but I had the chance today to switch off mid-session between the 720s and the 810x. I was surprised how similar these wings felt riding. If I already owned and had the 720s dialed, I don’t think I’d be running to buy the 810x.

Compared to the 720s, the 810x feels like it has a bit more low-end. Noticed it riding, but for sure feels like it has more “floor” to push against while pumping and I have a better chance of grave digging without it dropping out on me. Can confirm, it’s totally doable to link a few waves on it and my pump technique is mediocre. There must be less glide, but I didn’t notice a difference. The 720s average speed was a little faster, but not in any useful way for prone, even on fast moving swell. The 810x probably hits similar peak speeds though.

Now the important differences. There’s something silky feeling about the 810x. I don’t know what it is. It just feels smoother through turns. I seem to ride more or less the same on it as the 720s, but there’s more confidence there from the smoothness. Hanging turns in the backwash, the 720s felt jittery, while I barely felt it on the 810x. I was also falling noticeably less on the 810x and I was pushing turns as hard as I’m capable of on both wings.

O yeah, from a construction standpoint, the 810x is a beast. It’s much heavier than the 720s.

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what stab and fuse were you on?

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Board: Quiver Killer Mid-length 5’2 x 45L

75cm mast, med fuse, 150AR tail

I didn’t like the small fuse on the 720s, required too much management. I’m wondering if the 810x makes that less of an issue.

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do you have any footage? Curious about the dynamics between these two foils as they are the most relevant to me

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why would the 810x be much heavier than the 720.

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All of that awesome weighs heavy.

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