Foil options for a beginner

Had my first session !

Pinnaro Point - 12-13 knots.
Not choppy by any means for fin windsurfing, but still choppy enough to interfere with learning.

Hoped for a bit more wind. Many times almost up, the front being out, the tail still on the water.

Then up, all the way out , and the foil brached, crashed.

More struggle, then the board came out, and everything went quiet

Lasted for 10-15 seconds, then a wave touched the nose, and it was over. Still happy I got up.
A bit of a walk of shame back up wind.

I learned this:
The flight was effortless, everything else was exhausting.

The front footsteap interfering as I couldn't use it, and it was in the way. I think my front foot was too much forward because of it, so it was harder to lift the board.
Took it off until I get comfortable with my front foot.

Need to find some flat water. The chop makes the control more difficult.

Haven't uphaul a sail for a looong time. It's unpleasant.
Managed to waterstart most of the time, otherwise it would be even harder.

My leg touched the foil twice. Luckily I had the wetsuit on - thanks for the advice.

I agree, if you can waterstart you can get away with a smaller sail, it will make it easier to fly steadily and uphaul.

Thanks
I was thinking the same, although I could waterstart only in gusts, I felt it wanted to come out, except that I could not move the front foot back due to the strap.

I think I kept the weight too far forward.
Should be easier now that there is no strap.

Also, definitely need some flat water.
Should be Melville next.

Congrats on your first session. If you were able to foil for 10 seconds in your first go, you should call it a success. Be sure that the fuselage is in the right position. The way you set it up (you posted a pic) puts the foil way too forward and that fuse was not designed to be used in that position so your chances of breaking/bending the fuse are extremely high. This is what mine looked when I used it the last time (a while ago):


Please note how close the mast is to the front wing (the difference between B and C position is only a couple of inches max).
I agree that you don't want any foot straps for the first few sessions. No need to use harness yet. Everything is extremely exhausting. If you were able to fly for 10-15 seconds, I am pretty sure you will progress fast. After your set up is somewhat dialed in, don't think too much; most of the problems will be you so keep practicing ;)

I started with a formula board, infinity 84, and sails from 8m to 3.7. I had a blast. I am still windfoiling; it's the best.

Thanks guys. Agree the Pinnaroo Point not being a good spot to start.
Melville may be safer, as the setup doesn't like going upwind when not on the foil.
Not sure where I may end up at the Peli Point.

I sorted out the C position by inverting the fuse. It looked much better afterwards. Thanks for the photo.

The i76 may be on the smaller size for me (100kg) on this formula board, but that's what I have now.
A bit more wind, should be ok.
A bonus of the extra wind is being able to waterstart.

A B C D X whatever. What matters is the position of the front wing relative to your feet. Since most formula boards have the deep tuttle box far aft, the C position is often, but not always, the choice. You have to balance the front wing under your feet, and then set the sail mast base position to accommodate that balance. Years ago I made a youtube about this. Even with modern equipment, this still applies today.