I've been using the standard Redwing package 1400/350 on an Alien 125 with 5.0-7.0 sails and getting to the point where I can gybe on the foil. I had been planning on getting the 1000/250 at this point but I now see the range has been increased to include 1200/800 wings and 300/250 stabs. Should I just go ahead with ahead with the 1000/250 or should I consider any of the other sizes?
I have tried the 1000 with a 250 stab but didn't like the 1000. It is faster but for me didn't give any other advantages. I ran with the 1400 for a couple of years with the 250 stab and that is a great combo. I got the 1200 end of last year and had a few sessions on that. That is all I use now. To me the 1200 is an improved 1400 in a number of ways, faster and manoeuvrable. It does stall a bit earlier than the 1400 but you soon get used to it. By the way I'm 83Kg and I use a Predator. Largest sail I ever use is a 5.8 and go down to a 4 with that setup. Hope this helps.
All feedback is useful! If weight is a useful thing to know, I was 93kg last time I foiled last summer in the UK but I have since dropped to 78kg
Out of curiosity, with the standard redwing being 1400/350, why did you have the smaller 250 stab with the 1400 wing? Was it recommended or was it just what the shop had?
