So if i have a 6m (Duotone Unit in my case), im assuming for a cost effective 2nd smaller Wing purchase i should take the 4m?
The dutone blurb says 6m 10-19kts, and 4m = 15-25kt
(i find the 6m Unit has a great bottom end but feels like it maybe doesnt "breath" at the top end as much maybe as other wings (Naish) and a run of stronger winds receently has got me thinking i need something smaller to practice gybes etc when its a solid F4+)
FYI im 90kg and learning with a Naish 110, 2000cm wing.
Many thanks!
4+6 is the most popular 2 wing quiver so you can't go wrong.
A 4m does require a lot of wind go get going until you become proficient though. So forget about using it under 20kn at least initially.
Seen 90 kg rider on i99 and 4 meter Duotone get up and flying in 14 knot breeze, when I'm windfoiling with a 5.5 and 1220 foil.
I did have 3/4/6 spacing for quite a long time and this worked pretty well (13 knots up to 35 knots).
Select to expand quotenorthy1 said..
So if i have a 6m (Duotone Unit in my case), im assuming for a cost effective 2nd smaller Wing purchase i should take the 4m?
The dutone blurb says 6m 10-19kts, and 4m = 15-25kt
(i find the 6m Unit has a great bottom end but feels like it maybe doesnt "breath" at the top end as much maybe as other wings (Naish) and a run of stronger winds receently has got me thinking i need something smaller to practice gybes etc when its a solid F4+)
FYI im 90kg and learning with a Naish 110, 2000cm wing.
Many thanks!
I use the Ozone Wasp 4m, 5m and 6m. I am so glad that I dont just have just the 4m and 6m as the 5m is an awesome size and for sure fills in the gap between the 4m and 6m. The 5m naturally has more grunt than the 4m and feels a lot more nimble than the 6m. While the 6m can be used up to 20kts I tend to use mainly for the sub 14kts. The 5m I prefer to use from 15-22kts and the 4m , 22kts-35kts. I would guess the same could be applied for the Duotone wings in your situation.
It's all good to say what works best. But can be a bit confusing if no one states their weight & maybe height, board size_volume & foil size.
I have 6,4.5,3.5. But think I need a 2.5 too as getting worked on the 3.5 as autumn starts.
However, changing your foil set up makes a big difference to wind range with ur Wing.
mike
Select to expand quoteSeajuice said..
It's all good to say what works best. But can be a bit confusing if no one states their weight & maybe height, board size_volume & foil size.
In Northy1's situation he gave his weight, foil size, board size and his initial wing option 4m and 6m. I feel that based on his setup... a 4m and 6m will work nicely but having a 5m as well will likely give you the best coverage. Seajuice, I wouldnt get too confused or dwelling on the fine detail of my recommendation. Based on my experience adding a 5m wing to his quiver (4m and 6m) would ideal. Speaking of extra wings, have you added another wing option to your 4m Naish V1 to get you out in lighter winds? Also hows that NP XL foil wing working out for you?
Select to expand quoteIWB said..Seajuice said..
It's all good to say what works best. But can be a bit confusing if no one states their weight & maybe height, board size_volume & foil size.
In Northy1's situation he gave his weight, foil size, board size and his initial wing option 4m and 6m. I feel that based on his setup... a 4m and 6m will work nicely but having a 5m as well will likely give you the best coverage. Seajuice, I wouldnt get too confused or dwelling on the fine detail of my recommendation. Based on my experience adding a 5m wing to his quiver (4m and 6m) would ideal. Speaking of extra wings, have you added another wing option to your 4m Naish V1 to get you out in lighter winds? Also hows that NP XL foil wing working out for you?
I haven't had many chances to get on the water. The winds are either too strong like 35 knots plus at the moment. Like strong enough to blow outside furniture around. Haa! Or too weak.
But still trying on my heavy stable board to get more confidence. It am using the NP XL foil but not up & running in up to 15 knots.
But yet have to try my much lighter JP 6ft 8 x 26 wide board soon I hope.
