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I had a good day using my Mikeslab Bullet 6 yesterday with my first time over 29 knots. It still felt very stable and in control.
Pretty amazing. What are the water surface conditions where you're hitting these speeds?
Thanks. Super flat water (offshore wind) in Portland harbour, UK.
However I've done 26knots quite comfortably in short onshore chop. But it might be hard to get 29.
I also have the Mikeslab 700. This is fast too but nothing like the Bullet. (I only had that at 26 knots on Sunday).
The odd thing about the Bullet 6 is that it has a short fuselage (tip to tip is 58cm) so you would expect it to be very unstable, but it isn't.
It also has a massive stabiliser (and is quite low aspect) which you might assume would make for a slow foil (based on all the hype about smaller thinner stabs being faster).
Select to expand quoter0d said..
Thanks. Super flat water (offshore wind) in Portland harbour, UK.
However I've done 26knots quite comfortably in short onshore chop. But it might be hard to get 29.
I also have the Mikeslab 700. This is fast too but nothing like the Bullet. (I only had that at 26 knots on Sunday).
The odd thing about the Bullet 6 is that it has a short fuselage (tip to tip is 58cm) so you would expect it to be very unstable, but it isn't.
It also has a massive stabiliser (and is quite low aspect) which you might assume would make for a slow foil (based on all the hype about smaller thinner stabs being faster).
That makes sense. I'm mostly riding in onshore conditions where chop is big. In the one flat spot, I was able to hit 24 knots, but the runway is so short that I'm just getting up to speed when I have to turn. Otherwise, I generally cap out around 22-23 knots in chop. I'm planning a speed session day at an offshore spot the next time it lines up properly. I've got a 340 so I figure I should be able to get in the upper 20s with that one. Amazing foils
Wondering how these are in low wind conditions? Thinking of an 1150 as the 825 needs usually more wind then I have in Muskoka. But when it is windy it's an epic ride. Just get ready for things to happen 30 percent quicker then HA Armstrong gear
Had my 700 out in about 10-14knots today. You need a puff to get it going (6.5 PPC) but then it flies through lulls.
I clocked a max 2s of 27.9knots today.
Does anyone have any info on the upcoming Cabrinha/Mike's Lab foils soon to be released?
Sooooo I am a new ML rider. Ride lots of Armstrong. What you get with ML is 30 percent more speed smoother ride more glide and a rear pump quick pump to get around turns even when the wind drops. If you want an intense adrenaline filled ride go with MIkeslab. I feel Armstrong has a slower surfy feel but the efficiency of ML is next level. So darn expensive. With a light carbon board and solid wind you get an intense experience! Addictive feeling.
