Does anyone use this set up ? As mast is very close to wing should I have mast foot all the way back ? Also does anyone know how this board would compare to the starboard foil x 140?
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Does anyone use this set up ? As mast is very close to wing should I have mast foot all the way back ? Also does anyone know how this board would compare to the starboard foil x 140?
I have not used it, but one of my sailing mates uses this combo supercruiser and JP 135. He seems to be doing great on it. Not sure where he has the mast foot, but most of us have to adjust mast foot and front strap position (and foil mast position if there is a track which the 135 does not) over a few sessions to find the optimal balance.
I'm not familiar with how the mast and Wing distances are on the super Cruiser but have really enjoyed this board over the past year with my slingshot foil and infinity 76 in B position. It usually works best with the mast base in the back 1/3 of the track because I'm usually using it in light wind(<15kts) wind I even had it covering vent screw sometimes in really light wind. But had it all the way forward in 25kts the odd time not as comfy. Great board, Probably could be a one board quiver since its so versatile being able to use large sails as well small sails. But since I'm a swell riding Junkie I got a smaller board as this board starts to feel too big for carving tight turns down a swell with small sails and the straps are a bit outboard for this. But works great for freeriding and just mowing the lawn type foiling.
I have been using this combo for the last few months and it works well together. The mid point of the mast track and the stabiliser set to about the middle of its adjustment is a good place to start. I have my footstraps in the rear holes and outboard. Outboard probably isn't ideal but I also use a gtr foil in this board and I'm too lazy to change the straps. I have only put the mast base all the way to the back once and hated it there, the rig felt way to close to me. In light wind I place it only a couple of CM rear of centre and in strong wind can go quite far forwards. In light wind give the stab a little more angle and in strong wind flatten it right off. I haven't felt the need yet to give the stab it's Max angle as it pops up easy enough at about 75% and it's stall speed is ridiculously slow. The supercruiser has been a revelation in improving my gybe's and I now make about 90% on it.
Though starboard don't promote it there is a smaller wing option. The 1300 wave wing fits on the fuselage. It only comes with one hole so all you need to do is drill straight through to the other side and countersink both holes. A two screw connection is plenty strong enough. Only used it a couple times so far and in not ideal conditions. It's a bit faster and way turnier if you do want to do a bit of carving.
I have just invested in a 105 but will be keeping the 135 for sure.
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