KT Dragonfly DW board REVIEW
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- The KT Dragonfly is the go-to Downwind Glider of choice for any open water foiler. Prone, Sup downwind or winging on rolling swells, lightwind wing or paddle in small waves, or even flat water pop-up. From 6’6” to 8’4” there are options for all sizes and skill levels to get into this amazing new foiling experience. The KT Dragonfly has become the one board quiver for Tony.
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I've been riding the KT Dragonfly 105L for about 30 sessions now. (160lbs 71yrs old 2 yrs winging, 41 yrs windsurfing, no SUP experience) I wanted to get those sub 15mph days. I only ride the KT now. With a wing it's very stable in pitch and roll is not an issue. It works great with my 1350 Leviathan down to my 699 Medusa. 6.0 to 3.5 wings, 10 to 25+mph. I think it turns sharper, does not get stuck in the water on touch downs and pops up amazingly fast. I'm now trying flatwater paddle pop ups, I wish I would have practiced SUPen. My balance and paddle skills have a way to go before I'm up and pumping. Practice practice. I think these boards will add many more days to anyone's season, (everyday foiling is the best day.) The KT has been very sturdy, no sign of weakness. I can't recommend WingFoilProCenter enough. Gwen is the best at costumer service of all the shops. Thanks Gwen
We appreciate you Ted! Thank you for sharing! 🙏🙌
I’m about your age and weight. I currently ride a 125 L board mostly for stability reasons. I have a 114 L board and find it too unstable to wing with. The Dragonfly is a much different board so should I consider the 105 L Dragonfly or a higher volume board?
I am an athletic 95kg beginner living inland with only small freshwater river/lake available. Without this board I doubt I could have made much use of my location. This board has opened up lightwind wing plus sup popup dw preparation when windless. The 121L dragonfly was an expensive purchase for me and I have zero regrets. Standing still in flat freshwater I have about 1” of freeboard at trim waterline. This board is much more than serious tech, it is a work of art.
Great review! I'm 83 KG and I've been using the KT Dragonfly 95L 6'7" for light-wind winding for the last month or so here in SF Bay Area / Sherman Island. It's pretty amazing. Getting up on it I'm using a stinkbug technique (same as on my 75L short board). It's tippy when it's not moving, so staying low and using your wing to balance on the water is key. Once moving, though, it stabilizes and comes up to speed fast. This isn't for beginners, but it's a great way to extend your sessions once you've moved into intermediate territory. (Using Ozone Flux 6.5 wing and Axis Spitfire 1030 or Art Pro 2010 foils).
And the boards are very good looking!
Built my own light wind board (6.3ft 18.5" 100L) and absolutely love it. Way more engaging than wider boards.
I'm 100kg/220# and I bought at 7'5 x 20" x 110L. It was too small for me. It worked fine in flat water. But a one-foot chop caused me a lot of problems. Very challenging to balance on. I felt like I needed a huge wing to help me stabilize while slogging in the chop. My recommendation for intermediate riders who are starting out with a DW board, start at 25L or more above your weight, especially if your tall, heavy, or don't have great balance.
Good to know, I was thinking something similar. I have yet to purchase a board, but I am convinced (so far) that something like the Dragonfly will work for me. Currently training an a 12'ft SUP with a centerboard, in all kinds of conditions. So far getting bashed by 3 ft swells and chop has proven doable, although pretty exhausting.
Agree. 230#s @ 6 4. Ride the 130 L in all conditions. Riding smaller foils than ever. Low wind take off at 12 14 mph with a 1300 HA getting a 1500 11 12 take off ?? Great review here on Long Island the Dragonfly fly in exploding.
going 35L above my weight is the right choice to start DW in small chop conditions? thx
See my post. The way up is more foam length and width
I’m 195 and sup foil the 6,9 95l it is perfect!
I really like my KT Dragonfly 7'7" 110L what a great board to have in the quiver. I got it for SUP DW @ 160lb but I have used it for winging in all types of conditions .It's nice to ride smaller wings and foils all the time go far offshore to catch bumps and not worry about the wind dropping out. The KT can be a handfull in waves and shorebreak it's still a huge board and wasn't designed for that so I recently got a custom Jimmy Lewis 5'7"x 17.5" 75L that for winging has the same light wind performance as the KT and so much fun to wing without the extra bulk and swing weight. The 5'7" pumps like dream and is still good for surfing.
That is interesting, sounds like the future of winging boards. Displacement hulls, narrow and in the mid 5 foot range. I've always preferred a little longer board that the sub 5 footers. More stable on touchdowns and takeoffs. Thanks for the info.
Jimmy Lewis custom board sounds great. Do you have pictures of it?
yes lots of photos the board is awesome ua-cam.com/users/shortsCKQ_ohx8vR4?si=915l481GqA4JfcVG
Yes I can see that if you use it for winging only, a smaller volume would be nice. Your custom board seems awesome! We can arrange custom board design at our shop as well with KT so if you even want another design we are here to help! 😁 wingfoilprocenter.com
Found your vid, thanks!@@ozoneflysurfer9491
Great review! Thanks guys. If you just wanted a board dedicated to light wind winging, what size would you go with at your weight?
Thanks! Reach out to us through our shop and we will help you with the right size for you: wingfoilprocenter.com 😁
What wind speed were you using 2.5m wing in. I have KT 8’4” and want to use smallest wing possible. I have 4m and am considering buying a 2.5m
hello Damien, I live in Wisconsin and after watching your videos for so long, I really want to get into the sport. which package do you recommend for a beginner? (I used to surf and skate, so decent balance). don't have much money, so limited budget also. ,thanks a lot!!
Send us a message through our shop and we will help you there 🙏🙌: wingfoilprocenter.com
Hi thanks for this review. I am a bit puzzled as I am looking for a light wind board such as the Dragon Fly but would like also this board to be my learning board for SUP and ultimately downwind. Should I consider a longer size to have width or not? I weigh 160. Thanks
Reach out to us through our shop and we will help you pick the right size: wingfoilprocenter.com
Great video ,
Hey Gwen , how do you find the AFS 1000 for light winds ?
The Pure 1100 is amazing, the glide is insane, and the speed for this size is next level. Only tricky part is that the because of its thin profile, the pumping to get up has to be pretty gentle otherwise you make the foil stall pretty quick. So I found myself actually preferring the 1050 Silk for light wind because of its lower stall speed, it is super playful for a 1050, and the top speed is crazy.
@@DamienLeroyUA-cam thanks for taking the time to reply buddy 🙏
Does the rounded bottom on the KT make it more tippy or harder to stand up on versus a more "traditional" flat bottom DW board?
I also thought it would be but it's actually very stable and fast through the water
A rounded bottom is not as stable as a flat bottom, but it does release better at take off than a flat bottom, so it depends what you want to prioritize. That being said, a lot of people find the Dragonfly stable enough
But surely, it's all about the foil, once you are on foil, what disfference does the board make in the air, is it because of the swing weight or something. For example I ride a Sky Style 85lts with AXIS 150 and in 8knts of wind I pop up and I am on foil. (My weight 85kg) So I am trying to understand what the board brings to the table for me. Is it because it will move faster on the water with a smaller wing and then pop up? So I could say not use the 8m and maybe smaller front foil in lighter winds, I am so confused ???
The take off requires the most power because of the drag from the board. So in light wind, a board that is fast through the water, very efficient, will help with the take off. Once you are up, it is mostly the foil for sure
I started with a 7‘10“ 21 inch 127 L downwind board fiberglass I wasn’t able to even stand on it to be quite honest. I’m 72 years old. I’m 91K and I have body problems like everyone else my age. 60 years of surf snow and skate So I sold it to a guy who could stand on it, and rip on it both paddling, and on the wing And I’m just about to receive my new 8’8“ 26 inch wide 151 lboard of the same shape. It’s a pointed board like it Ginsu or Baracudda but just has a lot more volume to it yet. It’s not a pig.
Thanks for sharing your experience, I'm sure it will help many! 🙏🙌
Update on the 8’8”. I’m now able to stand while stopped and carefully up haul my new Nova II 6m wing. In 7-10 mph winds I can slog 200’. I’m just starting to feel speed but not on the foil. I’m days away from flying. Yes, mine is a flat bottom with standard heavy chime. Weekend warrior here in light wind San Diego. The process is extremely hard.
Your on the home stretch enjoy the learning process. @@henryhester1897
Nice video, thank you. Note that I can't save this video to watch-later. I watch many video's on the go, and if I cannot add the video to watch later, I might not watch it because I do not have the time.
To me they look way better in the water.
From my experience sharp corners of a board can damage a wing in some situations.
This sharp nose and tail look dangerous :)
Also sharp foils are dangerous😜
You literally have a razor sharp foil strapped to your board, are you not worried about that????
@@walkerhendricks4533 it is weird logic - if there is a sharp foil so it is ok to have board with sharp corners.
The foil is deep under water, the board is where the wing is moving back an forth when I jibe etc.
Sharp foil and mast have its purpose. I do not see any purpose in pointy nose and sharp corners at stern.