It seems like bay DW around here really needs something huge to stay up. I can get the 200 up but it’s really just a pump fest. Has anyone tried that wing? I want to make sure it isn’t the wrong move before I buy it.
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For how good the Progression 200 worked in such a wide range, I wouldn’t even think it was possible for Cliff to make a big foil that doesn’t shred. Are you thinking it won’t roll over with a big span?
Here is my last session on the Evolution 205, 7’6" DW SUP. The 205 pumps back out without getting winded and will go 30kph in the pocket.
You feel the 205 pump easier than the progression 200?
More that going faster with the 205 I got to the next wave quicker, so less time exerting energy. The 200 will dig out of low on the mast in turbulent water better and gives those moments of have to do nothing and glide and recover, but to me feels forced to pump at higher speed racing to not get not cleaned up inside at my beach break.
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Oh you’re totally right and I think my comment came across wrong. I’m sure it is killer if they released it. More so I just want to make it’s a good fit for bay runs with little to no energy. I need something bigger than the 200 but at 165lbs, I need to make sure I can steer it.
What a typical setup for a good run where you’re at? Board size? Wind speed/direction?
Ahead on view of the Evo shows the anhedral kick midspan, I see this as showing how important it was for these wings to still dip easily into a turn for how big the span is.
Friday and Saturday is 235 test day, I’ll report back.
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There’s a tidal river that runs East-West down the street that gets bumps when a good enough wind opposes the tide. I’ve seen it looking good a few times but it’s usually almost doable, making me think a giant foil could make the river a good time.
On a 7’7 Nimitz. Wind on a good day is 10-20. Mostly gusty stuff.
I’m stoked to hear what it rides like!
I saw @foilwithme doing downswing run in the 235 in little bumps with now wings ripping on that size wing! I am amazed! I would love to try one!
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Got a chance to wing the 235 in San Diego in some fickle conditions. And then SUP foil it in the smallest of waves. For winging I feel like the smaller sizes carry through tacks/jibes better and have plenty of pop to get off the water at my weight with a longer board. Better experience on the SUP then with the wing. Got turny and pumped for forever while still out running white water when one rouge wave finally came through and actually broke.
