Wondering what you guys think of using small front wings for higher boardspeeds.
For 15+ mph winds only, my Naish WS-1 covers light wind.
Specifically the 600 sq cm KS-2, which is the same wingspan and 1/2 the lifting, and drag area.
The mounting screws seem compatible in pictures.
Short answer - yes. As an example, the Starboard slalom wing is 550 and the smaller wing of the standard teamset (vs the 800). Going down a wing size is not only faster but often an easier way to "rig down" than changing sails.
Longer answer by someone a lot smart than me at the pointy end:
Nicolas Caillou of Zeeko discussing the Damien Le Guen's 32.4 kt max and 30.9 v500 on a Zeeko aluminum foil
(translation by Google)
orig: www.windsurfing33.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=118927&p=849337
Hi,
for info Damien this week was in gear 100% series, except the small vertical fin which was a 7cm instead of the 4cm provided with the foils.
Its set up:
Exocet board Freefoil 132
Sail XO sail slalom 6.3
Foil Alu: Mat 90cm, front wing of 380cm? speed which is standard (sold in spare part)
Fuselage and stab of series
Stabilizer with 0 shim
Connection Deep tuttle
He had already realized a close perf with the wing of race 540cm ? at the beginning of July (V max 32nds)
I find this perf rather exceptional and encouraging because it seems that there is still a margin of speed and that we can surpass ourselves with gear at good value for money (what we had already noted during foils-oriented compiles course without big close).
The different data recorded with the mast and kite speed wing, let us think that there is still a little margin (at least 35nds) but to reach these speeds, it takes training and of course the commitment, not nagging it is clear but all in finesse, it is the secret of such speeds.
It is also very positive to see windfoil's max perfs which is similar to the kitefoil perfs configuration.
Good ride.
Nicolas
As well as small wings, is the technology out there to lean off the mast any further? Are they as skinny as you can go with carbon composites? I'd think that whatever the construction, engineering-wise they should taper down toward the fuselage? Extruded aluminium masts are a bit of a compromise in that respect. And I'd think small wings would be less inclined to snap masts with asymmetric loading. Speed masts to go with your speed wings! Any engineers to confirm that?
