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Light weight Wings, what are the advantages?

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Created by jonysan > 9 months ago, 29 May 2022
jonysan
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29 May 2022 1:57AM
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With the introduction of Aluula material, I can see the advantages of having a more stiff / firmer airframe, but I can't see the advantage of a lighter weight WIng.
In Kitesurfing, I can see the advantages of a lighter Kite, to help it stay aloft in low wind speeds, but in Wingfoiling what are the advantages ?

DWF
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29 May 2022 2:20AM
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A wing that lifts all the time, or is lighter, is easier to jibe and tack. A wing that is always falling down is awkward and horrible doing just about everything. FYI, not all wings lift during simple handling maneuvers.

Jeroensurf
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29 May 2022 3:26AM
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When correctly shaped an lighter wing is less prone to drop when flagged while downwinding or riding waves.Next to that a better handling in lightwind. When its windy the difference between a light and heavier wing are less noticeable.

NicoDC
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29 May 2022 4:04PM
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jonysan
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29 May 2022 9:46PM
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Thanks for the replies, I hadn't thought about the earlier 'tail drop' of a heavier wing.

Very interesting video, NicoDC



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