So more volume and a bigger, high-aspect foil are a better way to go in these situations than a larger wing? I suppose much depends on your height - if you're a taller guy you probably won't dip a big wing as much. I'm 6', but look at the size of this:Yep, that's fair warning about big wings for light winds. Many (possibly most) wingers would prefer to quit than ride in situations that require a wing this big. It really does present some difficult logistics that can kinda wreck aspects of what makes it fun....big heavy wing to maneuver while wave riding, constant wipeouts due to catching wingtips, or maybe worst of all, the big wing makes it possible to attempt to ride in super marginal conditions that inevitably lead to long slogs and swims. Plus there's typically no wind swell to play in when winds are light anyway.
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I've actually taken all your warnings about DIY to heart. I do learn things the hard way, but I've also tried to find lessons. The problem is as I described above - I'm going to be waiting a long time for an actual wingfoil lesson though I seem to have lined up an eFoil lesson. I could probably get a surf foil opportunity quicker, but I already surf. The other problem - probably the biggest - is that I cannot make the wind go any faster haha. This guy's having fun, though.I have a high power 6m as my low end and have had a 7m, but for specialty reasons: when it's 12kt and there's good surf, I want to be able to wing it with some power to spare. WIthout surf and just for light wind playing around, it might not be worth the effort. As Hdip suggests: find a cheap gen1 6m, bang it up while learning, then upgrade later, that's the best bet. Above all: go to your local spot, observe what the experienced people are doing and copy them. That will shave months off of a very frustrating learning curve. Though I get the sense that's not how you roll ... and I have seen how the surfer DIY attitude plays out in wind sports over and over, it's the same butt kicking you'll get, just varies if quicker or extended ;-)
Thanks.I don't think you'd ever use an 8m with a skateboard, as it's not needed. While learning, tape up wing ends to avoid scraping it on the pavement. If you feel start to feel overpowered skating, be quick to let the wing luff on the front handle and glide it out vs hanging on and getting pulled over....pavement is a lot harder than water.