Wingfoil ,Review Curve H, and Curve 2023, after 4 months

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ต.ค. 2023
  • My thoughts on these Gong wings, and Grant chipping into some swell and flagging go on lad
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  • @joshuasurridge52
    @joshuasurridge52 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks great video

    • @christomo
      @christomo  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much it's appreciated ☺️ 🙏

  • @kenholmdal
    @kenholmdal หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thanks for your opinion about gong curve. the same opinion I had when I bought an xxl 104 and you confirm my assumption 👌🤙

    • @christomo
      @christomo  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No problem 👍
      Just bought a ypra xl for the higher winds a thinner foil for more glide and speed in high winds

  • @TonesAdventuresHD
    @TonesAdventuresHD 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    sounds like good information on choosing which curve. Glad to hear the winds pick up for you guys! Great session!

    • @christomo
      @christomo  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks buddy for watching 👀 have a fab week mate

  • @jeromesurffoil7033
    @jeromesurffoil7033 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your insight is much appreciated!

    • @christomo
      @christomo  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks hopefully will help a few people out there is only so much info from none affiliated people . Even less in English and just my view from a big guy weekend warriors.
      Thanks for 👀

  • @OCEANBOUND1
    @OCEANBOUND1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nice vid Chris! great job explaining how different foils work for different conditions. I have a foot on either side of the HA and MA line. def love them both and they both have their time and place. but the mids are so much more fun in waves. awesome, can't wait to see the next one. have an awesome day!!!

    • @christomo
      @christomo  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching. Yes I can see the potential of the ha wings, but I'm heavy-handed, so I would need to practice more on them with a lighter touch
      Have a great week, speak soon, mate 👍

  • @windaddict
    @windaddict 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice video! The gear discussion in wingfoiling is just endless, isn't it? 😂 Too many options and so many different conditions they can be used in.

    • @christomo
      @christomo  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks buddy, yes and I think local conditions budget and rider size and what you want to do plays a big part that's what makes it so interesting. Thanks for commenting. Have an awesome week 😀

  • @user-oy4dv1cz4d
    @user-oy4dv1cz4d 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video again Chris, thanks for posting 👍.

    • @christomo
      @christomo  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much Dan glad you enjoyed it mate have a great week 😀

    • @user-oy4dv1cz4d
      @user-oy4dv1cz4d 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@christomo …. ordered a curve v2 large foil yesterday, also been using the large pro curve stab / short fuselage with the old large curve-T….works well, found I had to move the mast back 10mm or so.

    • @christomo
      @christomo  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@user-oy4dv1cz4d nice combo 👌

  • @maksymskoryk3784
    @maksymskoryk3784 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Chris! Thank you for the insights! I have a guess that higher aspect wings feel twitchier because of their span, so they require stiffer mast. I experienced it with Fluid XXLH and Sirus XXL wings. I tried to ride them with aluminium mast and it was a nightmare, I couldn't find a balance and the twitchiness drove me crazy. However, everything changed completely once I switched to carbon HM mast. With this mast I felt a lot of control.

    • @christomo
      @christomo  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes I certainly would agree with you on that one,I would guess that with the xxl size wings it would make it somewhat twitchy depending on the wingspan and agree maybe to much movement in the mast for some people . Personally don't go above the 120cm wing span that gong recommends with the alu mast and find it stiff enough for me and unfortunately i would struggle justify the funds for a hm85 mast . However i don't find the curve XL H at all twitchy at 105cm wide the High aspect i tried was 102cm wide as it was a windy day so went on a smaller foil so not to bad, and it was on a carbon mast but the twitchiness for me that i'm thinking off is due to needing a lighter touch and skill-fully using the foil as a big 95kg guy i like to have a foil i can really push into when riding It's just what feels good to me . i'm sure the performance may be better the glide sure will be it's all a matter of taste .
      thanks so much for watching and your thoughts i think it is all so valuable helping each other with first hand information and help .
      good winds bud speak soon

  • @stephens.9748
    @stephens.9748 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    forgot to mention I also have the Fluid XLH. It's got tremendous speed but not very nimble. Tried it in lighter winds but it does not lift like the Fluid XXLT does.

    • @christomo
      @christomo  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A few people have said the same about the fluid h range the curve h seem to have way better bottom end and better turning capability Thanks ate have a good day

  • @stephens.9748
    @stephens.9748 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Chris. I ride Gong Fluid XXLT (1950 sq cm) been riding about a year. I also have the Curve XL (1900). Looking for a foil when I am a little more lit. I find the XXLT is great in light to medium conditions but as soon as I am too powered up keep breaching off the swell and I can gybe almost everytime from heelside to toeside but really struggle with riding toeside to heelside. almost always fall. I weigh about 190 pounds by the way. Which size front wing would you recommend? thanks

    • @christomo
      @christomo  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The new 2023 curves are good for higher winds. I have the Large.And im 200 pounds
      Tip for learning gybe both ways is don't think about easy side and hard side visulise the move, I belive your body needs to just learn , its muscle memory and you probably enjoy the side you can do and be frustrated with the other side . And probably give yourself a hard time on your weeker side dont . All just Time on the water
      I often have music playing to stop myself over thinking and let muscle memory take over . A waterproof mp3 can be bought for 30 euros/ pounds and helps me not overthink these moves. You can get them cheep on eBay . Don't have it so loud you can't here mates shouting tho lol
      . Also, try running yourself through the move off the water when you're making a cup of tea .
      Have a look at my footswap video .
      Have a great week, buddy. I hope it helps some

  • @samo-nx2pl
    @samo-nx2pl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Chris, I am 70kg. Tell me if Curve H-L will be good for me also for light winds? Or I need XL?

    • @christomo
      @christomo  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm 95kg and can get going on the curve xl about 15 mph no problem . The top end is goid as well I've had mine out gusting to 40
      So your choice should be made on the usual wind strength of your area . If average is medium winds 20 to 30 go large if average is 12 to 25 go xl .
      Good rule go with the size you currently use the most 👌

  • @sparky6612
    @sparky6612 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Chris, really enjoying the video footage. What size masts are you and the rest of the guys riding in the video out of interest and what is your go to size mast size?

    • @christomo
      @christomo  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Always 85 cm is a great size for wing enough height for choppy sea good all-rounder.
      For sup prone a shorter mast and kite a longer one but I think everyone at our spot is on 85cm or very close for wing.
      Thanks for kind comment 👍 😀 good winds Bud

    • @sparky6612
      @sparky6612 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@christomo Cheers Chris👍

  • @youdigsurf
    @youdigsurf 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    interesting chris , i hope you will try the fone eagle of your friend 😅, today i rided my 7 seas in prone foil and it's felt so sluggish compared to my sk8 950 . those new foil and ratio are crazy good.

    • @christomo
      @christomo  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes I will try his eagle for sure he is crazy fast on it for the wace I think the fone sk8 is the sweet spot for maneuverability just like the other mid aspects across different brands . Just my opinion. Like you when I go back to the 7 aspect it feels sluggish so I just use it for the big very windy days when I want a slower foil . Thanks for watching 👀 have a great week bro