Big guns - Testing the 7.2m Naish Wing-Surfer

First go on the 7.2m Wing-Surfer in ridiculously light winds.

long vid, sorry, bit of talking throughout. This thing is off the chart powerful.
conditions, WSW-SW near still-10kn gusts max. Riding Hover 110 and Jet 1240HA.
enjoy,

ride safe,

JB

That big 7.2 looks awesome..

I'd love to be able to get out there foiling with the windfoilers with their big 9 and 10m sails..

My 6m isn't quite there for me with my 100kg body weight.. I want a 7.2

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warwickl said..
4.6 and 5.3m at 76kg covers most for me but have a 3.6 and 6m for back up.

The 3.6m is awesome in that 20 knot and above range.

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pitbulldoug said..
JB any idea of the weight of the 7.2 be curious in relation to my 6m S25? doesn't look that big really compared to the SB/ airush 7m was starting to wonder if a 7.2 was ever going to be released been riding my 6m S25 seems like 4 months now already.I actually bought the SB/ airush 7m as the 7.2 was not available and quite happy with with it has exceeded my expectations but being a longtime,close to 20 yrs Naish kite flyer this has certainly got my eye. wish they woulda released this earlier can't understand why it was released close to 6months after the rest of the S25 wings?the 6m S25 is tad lacking in the low end range for myself at 225lbs but sure shines in the higher range.Can you elaborate a bit more about your thoughts of the 7.2 certainly like to hear more beside the impressive low end of video.

Hey PBD,

I will weight it later today if I get a chance. When flying even in super light wind, it feels light. Easily as light as the 6m, maybe lighter. I think the new outline (sigma/"M") works really well at dispersing weight and area over the given length.

The 7.2m Has been out for a little while now. Numbers were limited in the first shipments, however stores that ordered them should have them in stock (unless sold already).

The 7.2m we wanted to get right first go. We did not want to have a large wingspan, as this would inhibit the usability of the wing. It is hard enough use a big wing in good wind let a lone light winds with big spans and wingtips. Naish spent a little extra time ensuring the design worked perfectly. I am pretty amazed at how good it feels.

Above the amazing bottom end, I was surprised at the fell of the handling. Hard to explain, but I felt really comfortable with my hands in close together (more so than on the 6m). As I got more wind, the wing just kept feeling better. I am sure it will hit a top end relatively low, but only had it out in about 10kn max, in which it felt awesome. I was doing 31+kmh in under 10kn, which was impressive.

Jibing and tacking was super easy. As you all know bigger wings gets lots harder to jibe and tack, however at just 3m wing span, then 7.2m was no harder than the 6m.

Unfortunately the weather has been shocking, and I have not had another session. But as soon as i get something decent I will get some more video supporting top end, jumping.

All up very impressed. Once I work out the top end, I will decide my quiver. At them moment it is 7.2m, 6.0m, 3.6m (might drop the 6m if I can)

Ride safe,

JB

That really is impressive.