So I started on a 6ft prone board. Foiled for about 6 months and got comfortable. Could cut back, and even pump back out. Today I took out a new 4'8 and got my butt whopped. Literally like day 1 all over again. The board would just blast off, could not keep it in the water. Could not get to my feet before it would launch.
Any tips on making this transition? Ive been on tuttle but also have tracks installed in this board so I'm considering getting the adapter to be able to move the foil back.
For reference I was on a 63 liter 6'0 and now on a 55 liter 4'8 (im a big guy at 275)
Excited for all the lift but need to figure out how to control it, and successfully catch waves without the board lifting and either pushing me out the back or launching me to kingdom come.
Thanks for any advice!
Any tips on making this transition? Ive been on tuttle but also have tracks installed in this board so I'm considering getting the adapter to be able to move the foil back.
For reference I was on a 63 liter 6'0 and now on a 55 liter 4'8 (im a big guy at 275)
Excited for all the lift but need to figure out how to control it, and successfully catch waves without the board lifting and either pushing me out the back or launching me to kingdom come.
Thanks for any advice!