HelloI Wonder if the Duotone Ventis 8m normal Version is stable enough for heavy riders greater than 100 kg. As the concept is similar to F1 strike CWC which is seen as too soft for heavy riders. I wonder if that wing is doing any better.
Select to expand quoteOkkervile said..
HelloI Wonder if the Duotone Ventis 8m normal Version is stable enough for heavy riders greater than 100 kg. As the concept is similar to F1 strike CWC which is seen as too soft for heavy riders. I wonder if that wing is doing any better.
Aluula is stiff.
I am 73kg with a 7m Ventis dlab and no issues even when no wind and drifting.
I can go from 5kn with Duotone AMP 1750 foil, definitely a session saver.
I am 93 kg and used N Loft pro 8 m and very happy for light wind conditions (10-12 knots) It is very stable and wind spectrum is very good if the wind picks up. It does not roll over when I fall like my Duotone Slick. I am tired off flipping over each time when I fall when using Duotone.
Select to expand quoteSA_AL said..
I am 93 kg and used N Loft pro 8 m and very happy for light wind conditions (10-12 knots) It is very stable and wind spectrum is very good if the wind picks up. It does not roll over when I fall like my Duotone Slick. I am tired off flipping over each time when I fall when using Duotone.
Are you referring to the new 2025 Loft Pro? The 2024 one had this terrible issue of backwinding when held at too close of an angle to the wind. It was also very physical to use. However, it definitely had more grunt than an identical sized CWC V4.
Select to expand quoteOkkervile said..
HelloI Wonder if the Duotone Ventis 8m normal Version is stable enough for heavy riders greater than 100 kg. As the concept is similar to F1 strike CWC which is seen as too soft for heavy riders. I wonder if that wing is doing any better.
No.
you need the D/Lab aluula version to avoid the flappy bird syndrome of all 8m wings.
If aluula is so stiff why Duotone didn't increase the wind range for it? I also consider the nova lift But I have doubts about the low AR and the long middlestrut. I have an 2023 Gong Superpower with similar dimensions was not too happy with it.
Ideally I'm looking for very stiff wing with good top end so it can be used for racing
There are two of us with 8m ventis wings. I have the DLAB version he has the standard version. We both weigh the same and ride DW boards. I have the duotone 1750 and he has the duotone 2145.
I am up on the foil in 8knots and he does not get going before 10knots.
Thanks for all the good advice about the Dlab. But I would not buy it. Question would be more if the standard version is a no-go for a 100kg person like me. But I bought the regular version now for a good price. I will report
Select to expand quoteNiichts said..SA_AL said..
I am 93 kg and used N Loft pro 8 m and very happy for light wind conditions (10-12 knots) It is very stable and wind spectrum is very good if the wind picks up. It does not roll over when I fall like my Duotone Slick. I am tired off flipping over each time when I fall when using Duotone.
Are you referring to the new 2025 Loft Pro? The 2024 one had this terrible issue of backwinding when held at too close of an angle to the wind. It was also very physical to use. However, it definitely had more grunt than an identical sized CWC V4.
Agree spot on re the 24 loft pro had one too,my take as well.
I really like V4 CWC 7&8m wings great big guy wings V3 we're off lowend wise never tried ventis yet
Got me an 8m regular Ventis from 2025 with Long Boom nothing to complain about stiffness
Was riding the wing today in almost constant 24knot gusty wind for over 4 hours with harness. Very impressive host stable this wing is
