looking for a complete set up
need something for the South Bay summer
thanks for whatever suggestions
need something for the South Bay summer
thanks for whatever suggestions
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newbie foil setup
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Cabrinha H-Series 1200 Foil Complete
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Thinking about pulling the trigger on this thing. I started foiling right when it went mainstream on one of those low-aspect heavy ass Naish wings (maybe second generation). Just as I was starting to feel some confidence on it, I wrecked myself pretty good and it scared me off. That was a few years ago now and I'm starting to get the itch to try again...Cabrinha H-Series 1200 Foil Complete
America's Largest Kiteboarding Retailer
How much of a difference do you think a newer, high aspect wing make on the learning curve? I don't have access to boats or e-foils, so I'm going to have to re-learn/progress the hard way for the most part.
One last thing, I'm not that concerned about cost, so I'd be open to suggestions for other types of wings if you think they might make learning/progressing easier. Thanks !
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That seems like a pretty good price for that package. Is that a current generation foil? Is it a beginner only deal or one you keep riding?Cabrinha H-Series 1200 Foil Complete
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I have a set I'm prepping to sell from Armstrong. Just upgraded all my gear. Really good "A+ Performance" gear. Just packed it all up this morning to prep it for sale.
Has the mast, fuselage, 4 front foil wings, 2 rear stabilizer foil wings, and the bag, plus all screws, wedges, etc, etc, as well as two star drivers. Everything is in great condition.
-Mast: 850 A+ mast
-Fusellage: I believe 60 mm, but standard size
-Front foils: HS 1850 (big and easy to get up on), HS1550 (V.2), HS 1250
-Bonus Front Foil: HS 1550 (V.1) (has a largre cord length, making it easy for beginners)
-Rear Stabilizer Trailers: 300 (easy one) and HS232 (more performance oriented)
Selling for $1500, which is both a firm price and honestly a steal as the front foils alone are each about $600-$800. Everything is in great condition. I don't run into rocks and reefs.
Here's a picture of the set-up. I'm in SB and regularly go to the South Bay.
I can unpack and take a full picture if needed/wanted.
PM me if interested.
No that is not a "current generation" foil for that price. It is however a foil from a half generation ago. The generation where foils are actually good and every brand had good foils.Cabrinha H-Series 1200 Foil Complete
America's Largest Kiteboarding Retailer
The reason the price is so cheap is the mast is aluminum. Perfectly acceptable, better than the Carbon mast from Cabrinha in fact. You'll notice the price goes up if you switch it to the carbon mast.
I will not recommend bad gear to people. It's not worth their time. So while that gear is not top of the line right now. It is good gear, and it is cheap which is what OP was asking for. You will keep riding that foil for your whole learning process. (That could be 2 months, that could be 2 years, depends on how much time you dedicate to foiling) Then when you learn to wing it will also be useful for that.
The newer wings are just better. They're more stable, they're more forgiving, they don't launch you out of the water at the drop of a hat like the old ones did.One last thing, I'm not that concerned about cost, so I'd be open to suggestions for other types of wings if you think they might make learning/progressing easier. Thanks !
If price is not an option, just buy a Code setup. Every foil in their lineup is the newest generation of foil. The mast is good. The connections are very robust and it's built to last. Probably an 850s if you're learning in the surf. Then augment from there after you are comfortable catching waves and know which way you want to go next. (stick with the S series unless you're going to go into SUP downwind)
people are sleeping on the cab foils. tried this set up the other week winging and its pretty smooth, easy take off, smooth turning, gets some speed, stable. its a steal. mast a bit short though
Listed my stuff on CL if anyone is interested:
santabarbara.craigslist.org
Armstrong A+ HS Foil Set-up - sporting goods - by owner - sale - craigslist
Armstrong A+ all carbon & titanium High Speed gear for sale. Includes the mast, fuselage, 4 front foil wings, 2 rear stabilizer foil wings, and the bag, plus all screws, wedges, etc, etc,...
Go pretty often - at least twice a week at present. Was just out there today. Winds were 13-20 mph up north of us.
Foiled for 3 hours. Had a ball. Keep a Garmin watch on when I do it and had a sub 4 minute mile today replete with plenty of turns. Averaged a hair over 15 mph. The speed is addicting AF and there's nothing like catching a swell and surfing it while on foil. [Admission: I haven't yet prone foiled. I plan to with the new board.]
New board arrives in a bit under 2 weeks, but I'll be in Biarritz (hopefully scoring surf - never been). Anyway, I'll be selling the Naish when I return. Likely selling the DuoTone at the same time.
Foiled for 3 hours. Had a ball. Keep a Garmin watch on when I do it and had a sub 4 minute mile today replete with plenty of turns. Averaged a hair over 15 mph. The speed is addicting AF and there's nothing like catching a swell and surfing it while on foil. [Admission: I haven't yet prone foiled. I plan to with the new board.]
New board arrives in a bit under 2 weeks, but I'll be in Biarritz (hopefully scoring surf - never been). Anyway, I'll be selling the Naish when I return. Likely selling the DuoTone at the same time.
i'm a huge fan of Axis gear and the spitfire front foils in particular. very forgiving and easy to ride. work very well in the ocean.Thinking about pulling the trigger on this thing. I started foiling right when it went mainstream on one of those low-aspect heavy ass Naish wings (maybe second generation). Just as I was starting to feel some confidence on it, I wrecked myself pretty good and it scared me off. That was a few years ago now and I'm starting to get the itch to try again...
How much of a difference do you think a newer, high aspect wing make on the learning curve? I don't have access to boats or e-foils, so I'm going to have to re-learn/progress the hard way for the most part.
One last thing, I'm not that concerned about cost, so I'd be open to suggestions for other types of wings if you think they might make learning/progressing easier. Thanks !
are you wing foiling or prone?