Aloha,
Newbie here with an upgrade question. I am currently running the Starboard foil 1700 (got used at a good price) on a 6'7" WingBoard (I'm 87kg). I can get on foil only when it's near 20 kts. My local dealer has a 2000 wing on sale and is holding it for me. Just wondering if it's worth it to pay some $ for the bigger wing so I can get up sooner and in lighter winds.
Thx,
Starboard are releasing new wings so unless desperate there may be a better option coming, or a better price on what's out there.
Are you using the Supercruiser long fuselage and big tail? I only winged that once but I found it almost too pitch stable to pump effectively. Their wing setup uses a much short fuselage and smaller tail.
Select to expand quoteGoofcat said..
Aloha,
Newbie here with an upgrade question. I am currently running the Starboard foil 1700 (got used at a good price) on a 6'7" WingBoard (I'm 87kg). I can get on foil only when it's near 20 kts. My local dealer has a 2000 wing on sale and is holding it for me. Just wondering if it's worth it to pay some $ for the bigger wing so I can get up sooner and in lighter winds.
Thx,
Goofcat, the Starboard Ocean Surf 2000 or Stype 2000 front foil wings are both great options to compliment your Starboard 1700 Wave front foil wing. Both options of the 2000 foil will give you better low end and stability. The Oceansurf has a thinner profile and slightly wider wing span over the Stype 2000 which makes the ocean surf feel slightly faster, and has a drop less lift and low end performance. Bother work great in the surf and flat water. When it is sloppy and confused i really like the 2000 Stype or Ocean surf for that added control where the 1700 wave is a bit more sensitive. The Ocean surf feels smaller for its size as you can engage a pretty aggressive turn for a tight arc. For maximum light wind performance getting the 2400 wings are the way to go. I have the 2400 Ocean surf... Only really use for the very light conditions.
I have the same foil and it is terrible for lift, just not enough thickness and shape. I ended up getting a second-hand custom 1700 cm? foil which has a far better low-end. At 75 kg, I've never felt the need for a bigger foil.
Just a thought:
Gong wings fit on my Starboard fuselage. The holes don't line up perfectly but its really close on one of them. They are a lot less expensive, especially in Europe.
Thx for all the responses. Sound like the S-type 2000 will be an improvement over my current 1700, especially in the choppy, ocean conditions I normally ride in. Would love to get a 2400, but none are available right now and no one know when they will be.
So I went ahead and got the S-Type 2000 wing. Tried it out yesterday in low winds, below the speed I would be flying on my 1700 foil. I got up on the new foil during a gust, it was super stable, I was able to shift my feet around to find balance and even look around some before de-powering the wing (I was running out of space). It was the longest ride of my young foil life! So money well spent. Thx everyone for your feedback, now can't wait to get back out.
How many of you using SB Ocean surf 2000 for windoiling? My 67cm fuselage got broken in front of mast connection. When it happened wing folded like car hood up, than shoot up damaging front edge of mast, made it flat 2mm and then hit board bottom, made good crack. Was with 7.0m sail. Stabilizer was used 370.
Maybe those 2000 or 2400 intended for sup wing only, not for windfoiling. I'm weight 162lbs, I mostly used in high wind 15-35mph wind and sail range 3.7-8m. Mostly 3.7-5m. Bellow 15mph wind speed going with starboard race foil and big sails.
I like 2000 a lot for swell, wave or even flat water play. Max. speed I got on this wing 20mph, not going more, average flying speed 15-17mph. Very fun to blast on waves, just using wave energy.
Tried couple times front screw position in beginning, to much lift on waves for my weight.
Does anyone tried 87cm fuselage vs. 67cm
Shorter would be more turn and pumpable. Longer would be better for lighter wind?
I have pictures, but can't post it for scam purposes. 1st post
