Is the SS Gamma 68 as fast or faster than the i76 and i84 or slower? I understand that the 68 is for winds in the upper teens on up, but was just curious about the speed difference.
Still leaning towards the i84 for my larger front wing choice by the way. Thx everyone!
As for the 68 and the 84, my average max speed from sessions on the 68 were about 27km/h, and my 84 is about 25km/h. That said of all the sessions I looked at on these wings, my single fastest speed on the 84cm was 31km/h vs. 29 on the 68. The 84 is all around more fun to swell ride, handles breaches better, and keeps flying in lulls. I had one session on the Moses that is similar to the 76cm and my top speed was 32km/h which felt way faster than the other two foils despite still being slow. I am no racer obviously, I just like riding swells and exploring upwind.
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As for the 68 and the 84, my average max speed from sessions on the 68 were about 27km/h, and my 84 is about 25km/h. That said of all the sessions I looked at on these wings, my single fastest speed on the 84cm was 31km/h vs. 29 on the 68. The 84 is all around more fun to swell ride, handles breaches better, and keeps flying in lulls. I had one session on the Moses that is similar to the 76cm and my top speed was 32km/h which felt way faster than the other two foils despite still being slow. I am no racer obviously, I just like riding swells and exploring upwind.
This is good stuff. Again, thanks for all your great advice!!
My experience is the H2 (Gamma) and I76 have a lot of overlap. Enough that if I was buying again I'd get the I84 instead.
My goals aren't speed though.
