I think 85 cm mast is fine for para. 77cm is too, but more care on avoiding breaching is needed. 77cm is super reactive and surfy though. Narrower chords will really help with yawing the foils (especially the big ones). Titanium fuse would be cool but aluminum is still super rigid and works well ...

I really enjoyed the Army gear I rode and found the Performance masts and HA V2 foils to be massive upgrades. A soft mast is irritating and really degrades the experience of foiling especially if you're taller and heavier than average. Armstrong's system is proven (though it has its detractors) and ...

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Mint condition, $975.00



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Stabs have a huge effect and can transform a glidey foil to one that is happier to roll/turn and can make a surfier foil more glidey all within reason. For example my Atlas 960 (AR 11) with an Atlas 170 tail (similar AR) is glidey but resists sharper turns. Put a Nomad 155 tail on it (AR 9-ish) and ...

For CB, tide doesn't matter so much for foiling. You either have a shorter or longer walk to the ocean depending on what the tide is doing . Water gets deep enough for the foil regardless; just watch for the short sand bar that's in front of the launch. Otherwise you're good to go any tide.

KUS wrote: Sun Jul 20, 2025 2:56 pm So did you sell all your windsurf gear, Chris?

No, I can't seem to let it go! If I lived at CB, Tofino, Oregon, etc, I'd still be windsurfing a ton. I miss jumping, looping, and smacking the lip a lot. My brother may take my windsurfing gear and put it to use.

I live in Sooke by the basin and want to start windsurfing as a new hobby
I have a lot of surfing experience but looking for an off season sport and windsurfing is really interesting me lately. Looking for a cheap package with everything to get out on the water. I have a wetsuit stuff already ...

Thanks everyone!

Wow, lots here to digest! Thanks so much for taking the time, Ian! We'll be visiting other places too, but Paros sounds like the best bet for wind. Very much appreciated!

Looking for recommendations for best spots with swell/waves/strong wind in Paros, Greece. Looking to rent gear. Thanks!

Nice, Kus! Footage looks like it was from a pretty classic CB day too. Love the slow motion beach starts

I've read that some people are getting good results using crossbow bags off amazon for foils that are mounted one piece to the fuse, then pad/bubble wrap the heck out of them.

Hey Dane!

See the "Sharkmethfest 2024" thread. You'll see the plans unfolding there.