What's the smallest front foil wing you use?

I learned on the i99 which was great and stable but reallllllly wanted to try something new. I went with the Axis 1060 wing, about 1800 sq cm. I'm loving it and it gives plenty of lift and is crazy fun. Definitely happy I went with a good all around wing. I'm 90 kilos.

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Windbot said..
I have been riding a Slingy Infinity 85, and it's been great at 2066cm2, but it is slow. I have a Slingshot H5 from kiting but it is small at only 707cm2. I am 185lbs. Is it worth me giving the H5 a try in the rare high winds we get where I live.

With small foils you lose lift and glide but gain speed and control in steep waves. I am 105kg and have gone down to 1050 which is amazing in steep waves but not so good riding small wind chop or bay reforms. You need the right balance for your conditions, light winds and small waves stay larger. I have settled on a 1500 wing for most conditions as I like the easy glide and linking bumps, not being so reliant on the wind allows me to use a smaller wing. But if there is solid swell I use a 1200 foil for control.

Give the H5 a go on a windy day and see how you like it, nothing to lose.

Thanks for all the replies everyone. I'll give the H5 a go when I finally get some steep swell and high wind conditions.

All the best!