I'm liking this low volume mid length idea, everyone else is making these 45L+ mid lengths so they can crossover to winging but the low volume + length sounds so much better for a prone focused foiler
In the market for a new board and confused after watching some of the FD videos on “good” board characteristics with suggesting flat hull, smooth edges, and a wide tail help with planing and getting up on smaller boards with smaller foils. Can you speak some to of the design characteristics of the Kruzer and how they impact the planing and “pop up” phase of the ride?
@@JasonBeck-qp6tc so personally I think those ideas are old ways of thinking , from my experience long and narrow are better at creating board speed , and having a thin board when you have unlimited power really helps with the feel and control of the board
That makes sense and I appreciate the information. What would you recommend out of your lineup for somebody looking for a board approximately 4‘6“ long and the 30 L range? Using it on inland Lakes to flatwater start with a gen2 foil-drive to catch boat waves. I’m 70 kg and currently using an axis 4 foot 24 L pump board but chewing up a lot of battery with the flatwater starts on that board so looking for something more efficient.
I’m 86kg intermediate foiler! Should I go with the 5’4? Feel like I’m between 5’4&5’8. Pumped to test this out! Going to also use FDgen2 on it sometimes. Using Armstrong ha880/980 795Pmast w/ v tail stab. Appreciate any feedback
Was wondering if there will be a wing version of this. No footstraps just a strapless version with a little more volume but trying to stay true to this concept.
Hey Josh, (FSRL host here). Some real world feedback for the average foiler: Most of us live and foil in areas that do NOT have the conditions we see marketing products on Soc. media. Not only that but only a select few can foil at a "film worthy" level. That said, this new mid length trend is NOT a gimmick. This hull design has been around for Eons (indian canoe shape for glide and speed) What you can expect for prone or winging: 1. not only does it hand paddle fast but when you do get a little push from the wave you fly and can crawl to your feet slower. 2. Because of how narrow it is you can lay down turns much tighter than your average 26" wide standard wing board. This will help jibes, tacks and wave riding. 3. The average tracks on a prone board are 7" to 8" from the back of the board whereas many midlength tracks begin at about 15" from the rear of the board. Subtract 7" from the length and it IS like riding a much smaller board. The fulcrum point of the mast also means you won't feel a huge difference pumping. I weigh 80kg /172-175lbs and do NOT like sinker boards (too much hassle) I got a 6'7" 92L x19" wide. I hand paddle into super small waves (it's like long boarding. fun) I wing it (all conditions) . And I HAND paddle into open ocean swell. IT DOES NOT REPLACE my prone board on bigger days but it gets me on the water having fun much more often.
I'm liking this low volume mid length idea, everyone else is making these 45L+ mid lengths so they can crossover to winging but the low volume + length sounds so much better for a prone focused foiler
In the market for a new board and confused after watching some of the FD videos on “good” board characteristics with suggesting flat hull, smooth edges, and a wide tail help with planing and getting up on smaller boards with smaller foils. Can you speak some to of the design characteristics of the Kruzer and how they impact the planing and “pop up” phase of the ride?
@@JasonBeck-qp6tc so personally I think those ideas are old ways of thinking , from my experience long and narrow are better at creating board speed , and having a thin board when you have unlimited power really helps with the feel and control of the board
That makes sense and I appreciate the information. What would you recommend out of your lineup for somebody looking for a board approximately 4‘6“ long and the 30 L range? Using it on inland Lakes to flatwater start with a gen2 foil-drive to catch boat waves. I’m 70 kg and currently using an axis 4 foot 24 L pump board but chewing up a lot of battery with the flatwater starts on that board so looking for something more efficient.
@@JasonBeck-qp6tc I would recommend the Kruzer that is a touch longer 4’8 that is 29L or the one that is bigger than that
I’m 86kg intermediate foiler! Should I go with the 5’4? Feel like I’m between 5’4&5’8.
Pumped to test this out! Going to also use FDgen2 on it sometimes. Using Armstrong ha880/980 795Pmast w/ v tail stab.
Appreciate any feedback
Was wondering if there will be a wing version of this. No footstraps just a strapless version with a little more volume but trying to stay true to this concept.
so both models are great for winging however we are going to play around with a model with more volume made for the heavier guys . TBC
Where can I get one of those 5.4 delivered in France?
Best to contact Amos direct
Mention: do you need to shim the mast plate because of rocker? AND I would say go with as much volume as you can comfortably DUCK dive
Shouldnt need to, only the Spitfire has a tail rocker. They used the Raptor design to make this, which has a flat foil box relative to deck
Hey Josh, (FSRL host here). Some real world feedback for the average foiler: Most of us live and foil in areas that do NOT have the conditions we see marketing products on Soc. media. Not only that but only a select few can foil at a "film worthy" level.
That said, this new mid length trend is NOT a gimmick. This hull design has been around for Eons (indian canoe shape for glide and speed) What you can expect for prone or winging: 1. not only does it hand paddle fast but when you do get a little push from the wave you fly and can crawl to your feet slower. 2. Because of how narrow it is you can lay down turns much tighter than your average 26" wide standard wing board. This will help jibes, tacks and wave riding. 3. The average tracks on a prone board are 7" to 8" from the back of the board whereas many midlength tracks begin at about 15" from the rear of the board. Subtract 7" from the length and it IS like riding a much smaller board. The fulcrum point of the mast also means you won't feel a huge difference pumping. I weigh 80kg /172-175lbs and do NOT like sinker boards (too much hassle) I got a 6'7" 92L x19" wide. I hand paddle into super small waves (it's like long boarding. fun) I wing it (all conditions) . And I HAND paddle into open ocean swell. IT DOES NOT REPLACE my prone board on bigger days but it gets me on the water having fun much more often.