Another 170 here. 72kg. long fuse, small kd tail 13’’ R or blunt, 1deg shim. Loving it. I use it for winging on the local swiss lakes as i am landdlocked most of the year… autumn surf trip coming up though can’t wait…
The glide and superslow stall speed are insane…you can pump yourself out of windholes after manouvers unbelievably well…a friend just tried it and commented ‘‘Free tacks!’’ …yes it is less rolly than my Vyper 170 but i actually like the counterpressure you feel in you heels and toes, it lets you surf it more out of your ankle…it feels less tippy, more confidence inducing…about pumping…someone mentioned staying high on the mast, i can confirm this makes a big difference, as well as pulling front foot back and putting back foot fwd… i haven’t tried the 140 but at the moment don’t see the need, the 170 really helps my progression , very fitting name…
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