The Unifoil Progression 200 with a short fuse has been helpful in my downwind journey. It’s been so great, but it also has a major downside when it’s out of micro bumps. I’ve had some breakthrough runs, but I’m still finding plenty of humble pie on the menu—it’s clear I’m not entirely out of the woods yet.
In small, well-organized, tightly stacked bumps, the 200 feels flawless. It’s easy to paddle up, turns adequately without needing to overwork pumping when conditions align.
That said, one of my regular runs introduces some nuanced challenges. It begins with manageable, tidy bumps but evolves into a phase of chaotic, powerful energy with reverb (from structure), and then transitions into smoother yet still intense conditions. In this middle section, where the bumps are less predictable and require more nuance, the 200 starts to feel more like a liability. Its pitchy, locked-in nature becomes difficult to control at speed, often leading to breaches or blow outs/ups 
My mistakes tend to fall into two categories: chasing bumps uphill or lingering on a bump too long, gaining excessive speed, and struggling to disengage gracefully. While I know that more time and reps will address some of these issues, I’m curious if a different wing might help bridge this gap. Ideally, I’m looking for something that offers the paddle-up ease and glide of the 200 but with the agility and responsiveness of a 140 to handle the more demanding stages.
So, I’d like to know more about the 175. Specifically, how does it compare to the 200 (short fuse) in terms of speed, turning, glide, stall speed, and any other characteristics that might help in those transitional conditions?
I think the nature of foils.