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Formula board or foil

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Created by CRUZIN > 9 months ago, 16 May 2015
CRUZIN
WA, 55 posts
16 May 2015 7:26PM
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Have been thinking about getting a formula board for a while, however while thinking about it foils have really taken off
any advice on which way to go would be appreciated.

ps been kiting for around four years and windsurfing before that I'm 86 kg

Thanks

JohnnoKeys
WA, 551 posts
19 May 2015 8:11PM
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IMO - foil is easier in every way - apart from the first 2 months getting set - once you get the skills foil riding is a perfect session very time and is on a different level to formula - some say chugg it out and learn first on a formula to learn tacks and gybes as easier and I agree - BUT I reckon just go foil and dig deep dude

Foil just s gets better and better with every session

PS you will take a lot of big crashes but within time you move through the progression of skills necessary to ride a foil with ease and comfort

Go an easy free ride foil first & hook up with the local foil riding crew and bug them for every tip and you will improve way faster -

CRUZIN
WA, 55 posts
19 May 2015 9:48PM
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Thanks for your reply, appreciate it
Any suggestions on equipment You would suggest to start on




oldbones
QLD, 114 posts
20 May 2015 10:55AM
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When I was learning I tried sword, liquid force and KFA. Found KFA to be easiest and bought one. Liquid force good going slow, but level control difficult at speed. Sword too loose downwind. KFA pretty good all round.

JohnnoKeys
WA, 551 posts
20 May 2015 11:00AM
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as above - also spotz 1 free ride wings also pretty easy to learn on

dusta
WA, 2940 posts
12 Jun 2015 10:09PM
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CRUZIN said..
Thanks for your reply, appreciate it
Any suggestions on equipment You would suggest to start on






head down to attadale tommorrow arvo if you are perth based . there will be a kfa mk3, spotz2 ,spotz1 and pilotpete has an arrow foil . plenty of us willing to chat about which one is best :)

btw i own a kfa and it rocks




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