Thanks for this, I've seen a few people using them here in the Gorge already. I think it'll be a good next step from my current G 1000, which I expect will remain useful in lighter wind. I'll be picking up a 360 stab at the same time.
Thanks for the reviews! Re: lightwind, are you able to say about how much lighter you can go with various front wings? I have ptm1001 and ptm926, but am looking at 899 and wondering how much low end it gives up compared to the other two ... 2 mph, 5mph in more windspeed needed? Similarly, how much is gained from the g1000?
Hello, to give you an idea (at my weight of 188lbs), I use the G-900 in 8-15mph, the PTM899 in 14-25mph, the G-800 in 20 - 35 mph. most of our wind in Florida is 12-20 mph so the PTM899 is my most used foil. Everyone I know that rides slingshot has switched to the PTM899 it is an amazing foil with either the PS360 or PS 340 rear wing...hope this helps!
I sold mine before the test, found it quite sensitive. It had great glide but not the easiest to push through transitions. think it suits lighter weight riders.
So you think the ptm899 is easier in Transitions than the ptm930? I personaly like the speed of the 930 but i have some problems with my tack and foot switch compared to the 926. When you say lighter Riders you mean the ptm899 has more lift then the 930? Thanks for your help.
Thanks for this, I've seen a few people using them here in the Gorge already. I think it'll be a good next step from my current G 1000, which I expect will remain useful in lighter wind. I'll be picking up a 360 stab at the same time.
Thanks for the feedback. Rode it today in 15-30 mph and it behaved awesome, great glides off the wind and through transitions....its a winner!
Thanks for the reviews! Re: lightwind, are you able to say about how much lighter you can go with various front wings? I have ptm1001 and ptm926, but am looking at 899 and wondering how much low end it gives up compared to the other two ... 2 mph, 5mph in more windspeed needed? Similarly, how much is gained from the g1000?
Hello, to give you an idea (at my weight of 188lbs), I use the G-900 in 8-15mph, the PTM899 in 14-25mph, the G-800 in 20 - 35 mph. most of our wind in Florida is 12-20 mph so the PTM899 is my most used foil. Everyone I know that rides slingshot has switched to the PTM899 it is an amazing foil with either the PS360 or PS 340 rear wing...hope this helps!
Thank you for the info! Much appreciated.
What about the comparison to the ptm930?
I sold mine before the test, found it quite sensitive. It had great glide but not the easiest to push through transitions. think it suits lighter weight riders.
So you think the ptm899 is easier in Transitions than the ptm930?
I personaly like the speed of the 930 but i have some problems with my tack and foot switch compared to the 926.
When you say lighter Riders you mean the ptm899 has more lift then the 930?
Thanks for your help.