I realize there are many factors involved here, but I am curious as to what the smallest foil is that people have successfully pumped in the surf getting at least a 2 for 1. Conditions: I will assume the conditions would be very favorable, i.e. light offshore breeze with a smooth surface. Maybe also include your weight along with the make, model, and dimensions of the foil. Thanks.
2 for 1 should be possible with most foils.
I’m a very average pumper, maybe even below average. But if I exit a wave with speed high on my mast I am able to connect on my AFS Silk 650 (medium aspect 8.0 AR) which is a terrible wing to pump. Now connecting 3+ waves on that wing? Not likely for me! If I want to turn and pump I prefer riding my AFS Silk 1050 or AFS Enduro 900.
For reference, I am 68kg.
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Getting some milage out of my Uni 115 (740cm²) even though I’m old, fat an unfit 94kg. Exit wiith speed and keep high on the mast. https://youtu.be/pKz3jau7r_4?si=SydwfInJhDKMorB4
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Same here.
I’m 75 kg
I feel like clean water makes a huge difference also. If in dirty short break conditions, forget it on the 650 silk.
In long period swell I have regular success now of pumping the 650 silk to connect the second wave. If they are a little closer together, I can generally get the third.
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Nice, Thanks
Yeah clean water almost anything is possible, no reason you can’t keep going if the period is short and waves have some push and a clean exit.
Any mush and it’s a nightmare.