My favorite setup so far. I feel like a rocket with that setup, but still able to ride for a long while without being too exhausted! Also the NCX is incredible when overpowered, it still feels comfy. I was able to switch directly from my 6.5 to my 4.7 over the weekend without going with a 5.5. Also, would love to hear/see videos about the setup to learn freestyle, like things to keep in mind for beginner freestyle. Always a treat to see you freestyle in Avon, and I still have troubles (although getting much better) riding with the foot straps inside. I find it particularly difficult to pop if I don't have my heel on the edge of the board.
I'm glad you are liking the setup! For Freestyle, the Psycho is the way to go for the board. With outboard straps, you can jump, but you can't pop.. when popping the board durning a trick we're standing up straight as opposed to leaning back against the sail for a jump. More like a skateboard or snowboard. Ocean Air has Psychos in the demo fleet to try out. VERY different board from the Fox though. Happy to provide some freestyle entertainment for you :-) It's such a blast and an incredible feeling to land a trick clean. I always like a new challenge and wih freestyle, the next challenge is always waiting for me. Rip it up! Mike
How do you decide between the NCX and the Moto? I've always liked the effieciency of at least a few cams. What sizes would you recommend for 22-30 kniots when I'm not foiling? Cheers Rich.
Hi Rich, Both sails have very good speed and similar low end. The Moto is a bit more controlled and locked in at the top end. While I'm reaching similar top speeds with both the Moto and NCX, I can hold that top speed longer with the Moto. The Moto has better speed upwind. With the Moto, it's always turned on, meaning it always wants to keep pushing similar to a full PWA slalom sail. The NCX is easier to depower without the cams which some people like. The NCX seems to power up quicker exiting the jibe without the cams needing to ratate first. NCX is easier to rig. Just downhaul and outhaul. Go withe the Moto if you want an easier handling and lighter PWA sail like the Mach. Fastest from point A to point B. Go with the NCX if you wanr easier handling sail that can be immediately depowered if something gets a bit out of control, and better jibing. Still, it will be a close call as the better sailor will likely win the drag race or slalom course on either sail. These are both very fast sails built specifically to blow past everyone else on the water. How much do you weigh? That will help determine the sail sizes. I'm 195 lbs and use my Moto 6.8 starting at 18-20 mph and can hold it down into the upper 20s. 22mph is perfect for me with the 6.8. 5.8 would be my sail for 24-28. 5.4 when it's 30 mph. Depends on your weight and ability. How much power do you really want to hold down? The overall wind range is insane between the point where you can get planing and the point where it's no longer possible to control the rig. Hope that helps, Mike
@@severnewindsurfingnorthamerica Mike. Superb advice and review. Thanks! I'm 170 pounds and have just purchased a 5.5 (2023) and 6.5 (2022)NCX's. I have only used the 5.5 and am completely in awe of the speed and efficiency of the sail. I have found it likes to be rigged with maximum suggested downhaul and outhall. I have found even these slightly old versions to be crazy fast. I have never gone upwind with such efficiency. I have only used the 5.5 in 20-30 knots and definetely want to drop down in size at 30 ish knots. I'd love to try a Moto but feel the NCX is pretty stunning. Thanks for the great reviews and evaluation.(Melbourne Australia)
@@richardmatison3591 I'm glad to hear that you are just as stoked as I am on the NCX! Yes, the NCX likes downhaul. I owned the previous generation as well and it has incredible speed as well! You are correct, tune the sail with lots of downhaul like a slalom sail. Rip it up!
Hi Pierre, it was the 7.2 in the video. It's the only NCX size that I have. Would have chosen 1 size bigger if I had one, but the feelings in the gusts with proper power was incredible. After thd camera person packed up, the wind picked up a bit. That's when I was really able to feel the top end.
My favorite setup so far. I feel like a rocket with that setup, but still able to ride for a long while without being too exhausted!
Also the NCX is incredible when overpowered, it still feels comfy. I was able to switch directly from my 6.5 to my 4.7 over the weekend without going with a 5.5.
Also, would love to hear/see videos about the setup to learn freestyle, like things to keep in mind for beginner freestyle. Always a treat to see you freestyle in Avon, and I still have troubles (although getting much better) riding with the foot straps inside. I find it particularly difficult to pop if I don't have my heel on the edge of the board.
I'm glad you are liking the setup! For Freestyle, the Psycho is the way to go for the board. With outboard straps, you can jump, but you can't pop.. when popping the board durning a trick we're standing up straight as opposed to leaning back against the sail for a jump. More like a skateboard or snowboard. Ocean Air has Psychos in the demo fleet to try out. VERY different board from the Fox though.
Happy to provide some freestyle entertainment for you :-) It's such a blast and an incredible feeling to land a trick clean. I always like a new challenge and wih freestyle, the next challenge is always waiting for me.
Rip it up!
Mike
@@severnewindsurfingnorthamerica Excellent, super helpful info, the skateboard pop as opposed to leaning back makes a lot of sense!
@@vyleart4488 our pleasure! Always happy to give some freestyle tips on the water! Just ask!
How do you decide between the NCX and the Moto? I've always liked the effieciency of at least a few cams. What sizes would you recommend for 22-30 kniots when I'm not foiling? Cheers Rich.
Hi Rich, Both sails have very good speed and similar low end. The Moto is a bit more controlled and locked in at the top end. While I'm reaching similar top speeds with both the Moto and NCX, I can hold that top speed longer with the Moto. The Moto has better speed upwind. With the Moto, it's always turned on, meaning it always wants to keep pushing similar to a full PWA slalom sail. The NCX is easier to depower without the cams which some people like. The NCX seems to power up quicker exiting the jibe without the cams needing to ratate first. NCX is easier to rig. Just downhaul and outhaul.
Go withe the Moto if you want an easier handling and lighter PWA sail like the Mach. Fastest from point A to point B.
Go with the NCX if you wanr easier handling sail that can be immediately depowered if something gets a bit out of control, and better jibing.
Still, it will be a close call as the better sailor will likely win the drag race or slalom course on either sail. These are both very fast sails built specifically to blow past everyone else on the water.
How much do you weigh? That will help determine the sail sizes. I'm 195 lbs and use my Moto 6.8 starting at 18-20 mph and can hold it down into the upper 20s. 22mph is perfect for me with the 6.8. 5.8 would be my sail for 24-28. 5.4 when it's 30 mph. Depends on your weight and ability. How much power do you really want to hold down? The overall wind range is insane between the point where you can get planing and the point where it's no longer possible to control the rig.
Hope that helps,
Mike
@@severnewindsurfingnorthamerica Mike. Superb advice and review. Thanks! I'm 170 pounds and have just purchased a 5.5 (2023) and 6.5 (2022)NCX's. I have only used the 5.5 and am completely in awe of the speed and efficiency of the sail. I have found it likes to be rigged with maximum suggested downhaul and outhall. I have found even these slightly old versions to be crazy fast. I have never gone upwind with such efficiency. I have only used the 5.5 in 20-30 knots and definetely want to drop down in size at 30 ish knots. I'd love to try a Moto but feel the NCX is pretty stunning. Thanks for the great reviews and evaluation.(Melbourne Australia)
@@richardmatison3591 I'm glad to hear that you are just as stoked as I am on the NCX! Yes, the NCX likes downhaul. I owned the previous generation as well and it has incredible speed as well! You are correct, tune the sail with lots of downhaul like a slalom sail. Rip it up!
Hi Mike,
What size on the video? 8.2? 7.8?
Pierre (from France)
Hi Pierre, it was the 7.2 in the video. It's the only NCX size that I have. Would have chosen 1 size bigger if I had one, but the feelings in the gusts with proper power was incredible. After thd camera person packed up, the wind picked up a bit. That's when I was really able to feel the top end.
Wow, very impressive!@@severnewindsurfingnorthamerica