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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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 Retailerwww.mackiteboarding.com
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
America's Largest Kiteboarding Retailerwww.mackiteboarding.com
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?
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.I have the same question
but for that price could be a whole set for under $1000
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 Retailerwww.mackiteboarding.com
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 !![]()
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 thoughNo 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.
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.
How often are you doing it?PS: I also have a Naish 90 liter board & a DuoTone 5.5 Wing I'll be selling soon. Just not this week. Maybe in the next 2 weeks or so.
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 !![]()