Slingshot's Wyatt Miller said on Bigwinds TH-cam video, "Winging Vs. Windsurf Foiling: A Windsurfer's Guide to Wing Ding" that it is possible to learn the basics of winging on a ~ 120 litre windsurfing foil board set up and that could be a slightly cheaper way into winging; save your money to go straight to a full on 90 litre winging board rather and an intermediate winging board. Well hear what he says at 3.30 to 4.30 on that video. Some amazing conditions shown on that video to tempt you to try.
Just my $0.02 on wing size. A beginner rider can figure out how to deal with being overpowered. Just let out some air and kinda hold it overhead. But being underpowered is the worst. That’s when you get dragged down wing trying to get up. I’m a beginner and I’ve managed to handle a 6.5M wing in 20-25 knots. It wasn’t fun. But it was possible.
Hi Sam, where do you launch from in Langstone Harbour? I'm local to Portsmouth and want a safe place to learn. Great videos, thanks for the brilliant content. Cheers
Hey Sam, as someone progressing from beginner kit this was useful. How much do you weigh? Useful for comparing your kit choices. I'm 80 kg and trying to work out if I can jump from 1800 to 1200 and high aspect, or if I need a 1500 lower aspect step. I've kite foiled so everything seems big, but might be over confident :)
I went from a 100L to a 50L and it’s nearly impossible especially with the wind we have. Ideally I’d have gone 65+ I think? As fun as that small board COULD be, it’s useless if you can’t get up. I’d rather wing and surf my big heavy board than paddle my tiny board.
Thanks for the video. I want to buy gear, 85 kgs living near a small lake with not so much wind often. What should I buy?? 125 liter with a 8 meter and a 5 meter or so?
Thanks, I’d have a 930 if I was only having one setup, the 825 is too small for lighter winds. Check out the new G series as well which is a range off the back of the 926. The G900 is similar lift to the 926. You could have a G800 as a one foil quiver as it sits in between a 926 and 825
@@scp8412 The G900 is the old PTM926. I have kite foiled for years, the PTM 926 now the G900 is too big and too wide. I'm 80 kg and 6'2" I love the G800 for winging but I don't think it would be ideal for kiting. It would work but there will be a compromise. I kite the PTM730 or PTM684 and wing the G800, Ive winged the PTM926, PfI730(not much glide)turns great, I've kited this wing alot, still get over 20 knots. Short answer there isn't 1 perfect wing for both.
I was not successful at windsurfing but can sail a catamaran and smaller dingies. I haven't tried kiteboarding. Is this something a 70 year old do safely?
They aren't necessarily 'better' I've used the Slingshot Javelin, and own Duotone and FOne wings. The javelin, for me I found the least forgiving wing, although its wingspan does help with handling a larger size wing. My others, the Duotone slick, and the FOne strike, defiantly find the Strike the easiest to use, the Slick sits somewhere in the middle.
@@SamLight I have always been a big Fan of Slingshot products - well designed and built. Although to be fair most brands produce good gear these days - it is about trade offs. I am tempted to try winging but I am still trying to master air gybes on my kite foil so dont want any distractions.
@@granthore2259 oh defiantly, never seen a sport like this where people will all swear by a different wing,foil or board as the best, so much personal preference involved.
01:26 - WINGS
01:49 - FOILS
03:02 - MAST LENGTH
03:28 - BOARDS
Thank you for explaining what gear we should get 🙌
looking forward to this series Sam - please include the pros/cons of inflatable boards ! thanks
Another great vid from Sam. Many thanks.
Slingshot's Wyatt Miller said on Bigwinds TH-cam video, "Winging Vs. Windsurf Foiling: A Windsurfer's Guide to Wing Ding" that it is possible to learn the basics of winging on a ~ 120 litre windsurfing foil board set up and that could be a slightly cheaper way into winging; save your money to go straight to a full on 90 litre winging board rather and an intermediate winging board. Well hear what he says at 3.30 to 4.30 on that video. Some amazing conditions shown on that video to tempt you to try.
Excellent, efficient video! Thank you!
Just my $0.02 on wing size.
A beginner rider can figure out how to deal with being overpowered. Just let out some air and kinda hold it overhead.
But being underpowered is the worst. That’s when you get dragged down wing trying to get up.
I’m a beginner and I’ve managed to handle a 6.5M wing in 20-25 knots. It wasn’t fun. But it was possible.
Great video. Ty
Cool vid dude! Might consider trying that wing-thing soon
@2:50 Location ? Cool wavespot
very good video
Finally a simple guide to wing foiling gear. Cheers Sam.
Btw remember me ?
informative thanks
Hi Sam, where do you launch from in Langstone Harbour? I'm local to Portsmouth and want a safe place to learn. Great videos, thanks for the brilliant content. Cheers
Hey Sam, as someone progressing from beginner kit this was useful. How much do you weigh? Useful for comparing your kit choices. I'm 80 kg and trying to work out if I can jump from 1800 to 1200 and high aspect, or if I need a 1500 lower aspect step. I've kite foiled so everything seems big, but might be over confident :)
Hey, great to hear. I weigh 80KG as well, I think 1800 and 1200 would be an ideal setup. 1800 in light wind and 1200 in stronger wind / waves👌🏻
@@SamLight thanks Sam - looking forward to the rest of this series :)
I went from a 100L to a 50L and it’s nearly impossible especially with the wind we have. Ideally I’d have gone 65+ I think?
As fun as that small board COULD be, it’s useless if you can’t get up. I’d rather wing and surf my big heavy board than paddle my tiny board.
Thanks for the video. I want to buy gear, 85 kgs living near a small lake with not so much wind often. What should I buy?? 125 liter with a 8 meter and a 5 meter or so?
Nice one Sam! Would you kite foil a ptm825 or 930? Trying to have only one foil setup.
Thanks, I’d have a 930 if I was only having one setup, the 825 is too small for lighter winds. Check out the new G series as well which is a range off the back of the 926. The G900 is similar lift to the 926. You could have a G800 as a one foil quiver as it sits in between a 926 and 825
@@SamLight your the man! I did see the sweet new Mid aspect G serie. Your right that 900 looks like the ticket for a everything wing.
Cheers
@@scp8412 The G900 is the old PTM926. I have kite foiled for years, the PTM 926 now the G900 is too big and too wide. I'm 80 kg and 6'2" I love the G800 for winging but I don't think it would be ideal for kiting. It would work but there will be a compromise. I kite the PTM730 or PTM684 and wing the G800, Ive winged the PTM926, PfI730(not much glide)turns great, I've kited this wing alot, still get over 20 knots. Short answer there isn't 1 perfect wing for both.
I was not successful at windsurfing but can sail a catamaran and smaller dingies. I haven't tried kiteboarding. Is this something a 70 year old do safely?
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How much better are Slingshot wings compared to other brands?
I haven’t tried other brands so can’t comment, but I do really like my wing craft and the V2 is a big step up from V1
They aren't necessarily 'better' I've used the Slingshot Javelin, and own Duotone and FOne wings. The javelin, for me I found the least forgiving wing, although its wingspan does help with handling a larger size wing. My others, the Duotone slick, and the FOne strike, defiantly find the Strike the easiest to use, the Slick sits somewhere in the middle.
@@SamLight I have always been a big Fan of Slingshot products - well designed and built. Although to be fair most brands produce good gear these days - it is about trade offs. I am tempted to try winging but I am still trying to master air gybes on my kite foil so dont want any distractions.
@@Xfuera Not sure if Chris Dickinson was talking about the wing or the foil. still best to demo as much as you can of either.
@@granthore2259 oh defiantly, never seen a sport like this where people will all swear by a different wing,foil or board as the best, so much personal preference involved.