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The ZU Hydrofoil project !

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Created by TheZu > 9 months ago, 31 Mar 2013
TheZu
VIC, 186 posts
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31 Mar 2013 1:56PM
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Fun little project !

We spend 5 min on the net doing our research on hydrofoils on windsurfboards and came up with some solid engineering, let us know what you think !

Is it going to be hammering down the bay or is it going to explode on us on it's maiden run !

Looks like we'll be taking it for a spin later today, we'll keep you posted !












TheZu
VIC, 186 posts
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31 Mar 2013 2:15PM
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Big thanks to Tom Rosoman for donating his board !

Sputnik11
VIC, 972 posts
31 Mar 2013 2:30PM
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good luck with that

the surfers have done it . ..


Sputnik11
VIC, 972 posts
31 Mar 2013 2:47PM
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even the kiters have done it


Sputnik11
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31 Mar 2013 2:49PM
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looking forward to your video boys . . . . .


Marty1970
NSW, 154 posts
31 Mar 2013 6:32PM
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Sputnik11 said...
looking forward to your video boys . . . . .





Hi Sputnik,
is it hard to handle?
Thanks, Marty

Sputnik11
VIC, 972 posts
31 Mar 2013 8:26PM
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Marty1970 said...
Sputnik11 said...
looking forward to your video boys . . . . .





Hi Sputnik,
is it hard to handle?
Thanks, Marty


Hey Marty - looks like it! This isn't me - just found some YouTube clips.

moondo
VIC, 134 posts
31 Mar 2013 9:35PM
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Will it work? I'm sure it will once bolted in the right position. But more importantly..... Will it loop??

TheZu
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1 Apr 2013 11:21AM
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Hydrofoil session one ended in a epic fail, looks like we need more than 10 knots !

surffoils
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1 Apr 2013 9:14AM
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Does the foil need to go forward more ?

sflack
VIC, 574 posts
1 Apr 2013 2:10PM
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surffoils said...
Does the foil need to go forward more ?


Yeah this is what we were thinking. When we drew on the board the idea was to have it a little further forward...

I dont think it will matter unless your using sails under a 6.0.

But then again, i have no idea!

Sputnik11
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1 Apr 2013 2:46PM
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TheZu said...



Hydrofoil session one ended in a epic fail, looks like we need more than 10 knots !


at least you're out there having a crack

keep us posted

ginger pom
VIC, 1746 posts
1 Apr 2013 3:37PM
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Just saying.....if he sails into the beach with that on the back of the board please can you share the video

surffoils
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1 Apr 2013 4:55PM
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sflack said...
surffoils said...
Does the foil need to go forward more ?


Yeah this is what we were thinking. When we drew on the board the idea was to have it a little further forward...

I dont think it will matter unless your using sails under a 6.0.

But then again, i have no idea!

Having no idea is the best way to start I reckon, no preconceived ideas to muddle your progress, soon enough you'll crack it on your own. It can be hard earned knowledge but then you become an authority rather than just a copier.
I'm sure there's a measurable relationship between the position of the mast foot, the foil and your back foot.
Where'd you score the Scarfini foil from ?



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