Just got off the water, first ride on my new 100L downwind board. I’ve been learning on 105L Quatro wing drifter. Wing day number 13, and I was riding in 10kn this evening. I’m a true believer in the downwind boards for wing. I rode out my first gybe tonight. I’m on inland lakes and my 100L downwind will give me so many more days on foil. So glad I pulled the trigger on it.
Hi, I've got the same 105 Quatro. Looking at DWs. The Quatro takes a lot of work under 15knts, as you know. Just curious, which DW did you get? And a few other details: your size/weight, foil used, Wing used. Cheers!
I'm 155lb. For light wind riding I currently use slingshot hoverglide infinity 99, big low aspect with tons of lift for easy starts. Turns slow and rides a little like a tank but good lift in light wind. I also use the quantum 100 but currently enjoying the low stall speed of the infinity 99 to escape through lulls on those light wind days. DW board I went with is the 100L KT Ginxu Dragonfly, love it. Only dagger board I've been on but stable enough to balance on to get going. 1-2 pumps and up on foil in light wind I never dreamed of being on the water in the past. less kite foil days now and way more wing.
Sorry, for wing I have a 5.5m f-one strike v2 and 7m f-one strike CWC. If I’m using DW board and big front wing I am able to downsize to the 5.5m wing. With more time on water, I’m hoping to be able to downsize even more for active ride. Big gear has helped compensate for lack of skills especially with light wind. If it’s cranking, I still prefer kite twin tip.
Hi Dominic, this video is quite old so I hope you see this comment as I wanted some advice please. I am getting close to my Amos Sultan Wing entering production (ordered October...) and so need to do a final confirm on the size. I learnt on a 95l Naish Hover and use this in winter on light days currently because I can stand on it and lift the wing without any wind at all so good for getting home when light wind becomes very light wind. My day to day is an 82l though (I weigh 77kg) and TBH I can almost do the same with that now but with more wobble. I had initially thought to go to 95 on the Sultan Wing but seeing your video I am thinking that the 85l will still get me home when the wind drops but will be much more fun generally. For reference my current preference is to size up my wing in light winds so I can use higher aspect smaller foils and still have some speed. I'm hoping the Sultan Wing will assist that. So... what do suggest sufficient please 85 or 95 for back up volume... Many thanks
Great video! Looking at the thickness of the sultan wing, where you comfortable ride with the 95cm or would you have preferred a shorter mast? Thanks!!
Hi thanks for this review. What size would you recommend as a Sultan wing considering my weight? I am 70kg. It seems that the 5.5 is short vs. the 5.10? What would be your thoughts? Thank you
Have you downwinded the 80L board with your foil assist yet? If so do you prefer that over the bigger board? I have a 5'10 105L Fanatic DW board using foil drive to get onto swells. Have been considering going longer and narrower but ti be honest i think the shorter board is better with an assist. So id be keen to know which board you prefer with assisted DW i.e using no sail.
Hi Did you test the Amos Shapes Sultan - Prone /Advance Wing I am realy interested to use this kind of board for winging as sinker board or close to. I am 1.88 and 85kg.
I'm 85kg plus gear and am on a 83l and am fine. More liters does help, but the length gives you so much... more testing across the industry is needed. I've tested an 83l 4'8"x26" and hated it. An 83l 5'3"x22" and am happy with it. One month out on my custom 6'3"x20" 83l and am hoping to be super stoked on it.
Just got off the water, first ride on my new 100L downwind board. I’ve been learning on 105L Quatro wing drifter. Wing day number 13, and I was riding in 10kn this evening. I’m a true believer in the downwind boards for wing. I rode out my first gybe tonight. I’m on inland lakes and my 100L downwind will give me so many more days on foil. So glad I pulled the trigger on it.
Nice work! I’m 100% with you mate.
Hi, I've got the same 105 Quatro. Looking at DWs. The Quatro takes a lot of work under 15knts, as you know. Just curious, which DW did you get? And a few other details: your size/weight, foil used, Wing used. Cheers!
I'm 155lb. For light wind riding I currently use slingshot hoverglide infinity 99, big low aspect with tons of lift for easy starts. Turns slow and rides a little like a tank but good lift in light wind. I also use the quantum 100 but currently enjoying the low stall speed of the infinity 99 to escape through lulls on those light wind days. DW board I went with is the 100L KT Ginxu Dragonfly, love it. Only dagger board I've been on but stable enough to balance on to get going. 1-2 pumps and up on foil in light wind I never dreamed of being on the water in the past. less kite foil days now and way more wing.
Sorry, for wing I have a 5.5m f-one strike v2 and 7m f-one strike CWC. If I’m using DW board and big front wing I am able to downsize to the 5.5m wing. With more time on water, I’m hoping to be able to downsize even more for active ride. Big gear has helped compensate for lack of skills especially with light wind. If it’s cranking, I still prefer kite twin tip.
Hi Dominic, this video is quite old so I hope you see this comment as I wanted some advice please. I am getting close to my Amos Sultan Wing entering production (ordered October...) and so need to do a final confirm on the size. I learnt on a 95l Naish Hover and use this in winter on light days currently because I can stand on it and lift the wing without any wind at all so good for getting home when light wind becomes very light wind. My day to day is an 82l though (I weigh 77kg) and TBH I can almost do the same with that now but with more wobble. I had initially thought to go to 95 on the Sultan Wing but seeing your video I am thinking that the 85l will still get me home when the wind drops but will be much more fun generally. For reference my current preference is to size up my wing in light winds so I can use higher aspect smaller foils and still have some speed. I'm hoping the Sultan Wing will assist that. So... what do suggest sufficient please 85 or 95 for back up volume... Many thanks
Dominic!!! haha, wrong UA-cam channel I'm afraid.
Great video! Looking at the thickness of the sultan wing, where you comfortable ride with the 95cm or would you have preferred a shorter mast? Thanks!!
Yes, for me a shorter mast is better. 85 for winging
Thanks!
Great review! I may have missed it, what's the weight coming in at for the sultan wing boards?
I'm not sure actually. I'll get it on the scales and get back to you. The feel very light to pickup!
@@hydrofoilacademy can't wait to hear!
Hi thanks for this review. What size would you recommend as a Sultan wing considering my weight? I am 70kg. It seems that the 5.5 is short vs. the 5.10? What would be your thoughts? Thank you
I think the 5’10 would be best 🤙
Have you downwinded the 80L board with your foil assist yet? If so do you prefer that over the bigger board? I have a 5'10 105L Fanatic DW board using foil drive to get onto swells. Have been considering going longer and narrower but ti be honest i think the shorter board is better with an assist. So id be keen to know which board you prefer with assisted DW i.e using no sail.
I have not done this yet but fully intend on doing so. Hopefully this week. I'll let you know how I go!
@@hydrofoilacademy cool interested to see how you go.
Hi
Did you test the Amos Shapes Sultan - Prone /Advance Wing
I am realy interested to use this kind of board for winging as sinker board or close to. I am 1.88 and 85kg.
Unfortunately, we are all sold out right now. Will have more stock coming soon.
could you please make a video more about shape of WING board. How you starting it in light / medium winds?
Sure, will do
Great video, but woukd be good to hear both of your views
Noted!
How does the 85L handle in string wind ?
I have not used the 85 in more than 20kts. I then go to my smaller 50L board.
Hi - i am 95 kg - isn‘t the 95L board to small ? Is the 95 L the largest board of the Sultan Wing ?
I'm 85kg plus gear and am on a 83l and am fine. More liters does help, but the length gives you so much... more testing across the industry is needed. I've tested an 83l 4'8"x26" and hated it. An 83l 5'3"x22" and am happy with it. One month out on my custom 6'3"x20" 83l and am hoping to be super stoked on it.
Yes, in this range that is the largest they do. I've asked this question to Amos and he said the standard DW board at 110 would be the one to go with.
@@hydrofoilacademy thank you
The foil mast is a bloody big stabiliser. The narrow one might be OK for beginners.
That’s true. Definitely going to try it with our students and see how they go.
Enough talk. Show us what the board can do. 🙂
haha, sorry. More action next time.