I love your 1:06-1:10 segment. The perspective is captivating because DD flys in from afar on a beautiful arc and exits left. I'd trim a little more and use it as your signature opener. great backlight angles too and you can see DD's eyes peering at the drone - an open invitation for a dialog. Great work Alison
Thanks for the beta, I will explore it if I still have the footage. I am as you say peering at the drone! if I didn't duck I was going to take it to the head!!
I do love spanny foils (if "spanny foils" = "gliddy foils"). I'm kind of "longboard style" vs. "slasher" though. The more high aspect I've gone, the bigger smile I get! I must qualify my answer though - I live in The Gorge, and getting upwind is never the issue. Also - I do like the "feedback" you refer to, while turning. I call it "traction". Without it, I also "get lost". Nice thought!!
our styles sound very similar. I will explore the smaller foils as i'm not a fan of having unknown, unknowns... but i'm also not up for excess punishment, so I try to be sensible. Thanks for the great message!
As someone who foils on inland lakes where fetch is really limited I love glide and spanny foils. Small bumps means the search for efficiency so I’ve got used to turning big foils and can now quite happily turn the 1201 on a tight radius (my go to foil for balance between glide and turning) with a wingtip out.
Have you tried the 1180 spitfire in those conditions? it also works very well in slower bump but needs to be ridden more efficiently than the 1201, mostly just by finishing high after turns, and generally riding high in the water column. Ive only foiled in fresh water once! How much fetch do you have?
@@downwind_drifter I’ve not tried the 1180 simply from being limited in how many foils I buy. I’m waiting for the 1300 v2 to come to the uk and then will test that the 1180 and 1401 to try and get more bottom end. My local spot is very limited in fetch 2km in our predominant S/SWdirection and 3km in a N direction. I can still make it work though and managed 1km on foil in the bumps yesterday without coming off foil(we had a big Southerly storm).
@@toms74094ts yes that’s very much lower end fetch. I have something similar in NZ when riding offshores along the peninsula. 4km fetch is when the bumps here start to feel good when it’s 15-16 kts. We have lower fetch spots too that only work when it’s closer to 25kts. It will be interesting to hear what works best for your situation. I’m imagining the 1180 will be fun when it blasts for you but that might be too few and far between. The 1300v2 could be the one for general success.
I don't love spanny foils but I will be using a parawing all winter with a wider board so that may change my opinion. In a previous video you mentioned having more leverage with a wider board so that may be what I'm looking for.
Yea a slightly wider board can be less fatiguing. I held a parawing the other day! I was pleasantly surprised by my reaction to it... I didn't have much of an opinion leading up to it. I found it quite alluring and not the gimme that I was partially expecting. What parawing have you got?
great video, I hope these proto's all make it to market. There's still the one you had a few months ago that I'm hoping comes out soon. Definitely a fan of spanny wings for DW runs but there is a point where either it's too spanny or the swell period is too tight and you can feel the wing tips getting pushed around. That was my only real complaint with the old png 1300 riding it in the gorge.
This one I believe is still being refined, the goal is to get it into production! The one from a few months back I believe has been improved upon and will be re tested. I tried another proto just recently, that had a big span but it turned freely despite it... truly amazing. You would never think to use the old 1300 again. The gorge would be fun with the spitfires! even the 1180.
@@downwind_drifter The Spitfires were definitely my go-to for DW in the gorge. I had 1180 and 1100 for most days and especially when I was feeling like being more surfy and the 1201 when I wanted to be a bit lazier and have something that would just glide from bump to bump. Looking forward to the next releases from Axis. Think you could do a video when they do get released to connect them with your past video's?
@@mphdemon if my old vids are still relevant I can link them in. The gorge looks like surfers paradise! The amazing thing is though, even a bay run is surfers paradise on the right foil! How lucky are we that just a bit of wind can give such epic terrain to foil… so blessed 🤙🤙
Great fun video , I like bigger foils as well I find I can push hard into them, smaller foils I feel as if I push them out feels like i slide the stab out, almost like sliding a skateboard .
I do. Im wondering if it's because I just don't know any better... Im going to try get to the bottom of it though. I'm at such an exciting stage of foiling, where I can start to explore more ideas and having a good starting knowledge to place the information accordingly... There are a lot of full circles happening 🤙🤙
Terrific video, humorous bits are a nice addition to an already awesome program. Was this foil as nice to ride as the PNGV2 you tested recently? It’s a big span wing with higher aspect. Not ART Pro territory performance wise, however you did like that wing.
Have ridden the Kuji 1095 with a Pedigo tail a lot, very loose set up. Love it but switching from other foils I have to get used to it every single time. That said when conditions demand more control, I rather take my 720S..
@@raymondwitvoet good info, thank you. Can you elaborate, what are you meaning when you say - conditions demanding more control and the 720 being your solution vs the kuji. I’m interested in your thoughts 🤙🤙
@@downwind_drifter Talking about winging here. If the waves get bigger I want to avoid making mistakes and crashing. The 720S has more stability and is more precise. It helps me having (the feeling of) control.
@@raymondwitvoet excellent, I understand. It’s actually pretty scary being out with just a wing for me now, especially in big conditions. The wing is just so fragile! One tumbling board 😬
@@mathewmacpherson857 wing span(ny) High aspect foils are long and skinny and often termed as spanny, especially if its a big foil. An Albatros wings spread out would be classed as spanny, a chicken… not so much 😁
@downwind_drifter I'm a Columbia River Gorge, Oregon rider. 1 year into DW. I've been on Axis for four plus years and moved thru all the series. I'm currently on the 1201 with a skinny Stab. I'm 210lbs and that snap back at me feeling let's me know I'm alive.
I love your 1:06-1:10 segment. The perspective is captivating because DD flys in from afar on a beautiful arc and exits left. I'd trim a little more and use it as your signature opener. great backlight angles too and you can see DD's eyes peering at the drone - an open invitation for a dialog. Great work Alison
Thanks for the beta, I will explore it if I still have the footage.
I am as you say peering at the drone! if I didn't duck I was going to take it to the head!!
I do love spanny foils (if "spanny foils" = "gliddy foils"). I'm kind of "longboard style" vs. "slasher" though. The more high aspect I've gone, the bigger smile I get! I must qualify my answer though - I live in The Gorge, and getting upwind is never the issue. Also - I do like the "feedback" you refer to, while turning. I call it "traction". Without it, I also "get lost". Nice thought!!
our styles sound very similar.
I will explore the smaller foils as i'm not a fan of having unknown, unknowns... but i'm also not up for excess punishment, so I try to be sensible.
Thanks for the great message!
Love the creative intro. Great video as always.
Thanks
I had fun with it! Thanks for commenting.
As someone who foils on inland lakes where fetch is really limited I love glide and spanny foils. Small bumps means the search for efficiency so I’ve got used to turning big foils and can now quite happily turn the 1201 on a tight radius (my go to foil for balance between glide and turning) with a wingtip out.
Have you tried the 1180 spitfire in those conditions? it also works very well in slower bump but needs to be ridden more efficiently than the 1201, mostly just by finishing high after turns, and generally riding high in the water column.
Ive only foiled in fresh water once! How much fetch do you have?
@@downwind_drifter I’ve not tried the 1180 simply from being limited in how many foils I buy. I’m waiting for the 1300 v2 to come to the uk and then will test that the 1180 and 1401 to try and get more bottom end. My local spot is very limited in fetch 2km in our predominant S/SWdirection and 3km in a N direction. I can still make it work though and managed 1km on foil in the bumps yesterday without coming off foil(we had a big Southerly storm).
@@toms74094ts yes that’s very much lower end fetch. I have something similar in NZ when riding offshores along the peninsula. 4km fetch is when the bumps here start to feel good when it’s 15-16 kts. We have lower fetch spots too that only work when it’s closer to 25kts.
It will be interesting to hear what works best for your situation. I’m imagining the 1180 will be fun when it blasts for you but that might be too few and far between.
The 1300v2 could be the one for general success.
I don't love spanny foils but I will be using a parawing all winter with a wider board so that may change my opinion. In a previous video you mentioned having more leverage with a wider board so that may be what I'm looking for.
Yea a slightly wider board can be less fatiguing. I held a parawing the other day! I was pleasantly surprised by my reaction to it... I didn't have much of an opinion leading up to it. I found it quite alluring and not the gimme that I was partially expecting.
What parawing have you got?
great video, I hope these proto's all make it to market. There's still the one you had a few months ago that I'm hoping comes out soon.
Definitely a fan of spanny wings for DW runs but there is a point where either it's too spanny or the swell period is too tight and you can feel the wing tips getting pushed around. That was my only real complaint with the old png 1300 riding it in the gorge.
This one I believe is still being refined, the goal is to get it into production!
The one from a few months back I believe has been improved upon and will be re tested.
I tried another proto just recently, that had a big span but it turned freely despite it... truly amazing. You would never think to use the old 1300 again. The gorge would be fun with the spitfires! even the 1180.
@@downwind_drifter The Spitfires were definitely my go-to for DW in the gorge. I had 1180 and 1100 for most days and especially when I was feeling like being more surfy and the 1201 when I wanted to be a bit lazier and have something that would just glide from bump to bump.
Looking forward to the next releases from Axis. Think you could do a video when they do get released to connect them with your past video's?
@@mphdemon if my old vids are still relevant I can link them in.
The gorge looks like surfers paradise! The amazing thing is though, even a bay run is surfers paradise on the right foil!
How lucky are we that just a bit of wind can give such epic terrain to foil… so blessed 🤙🤙
@@downwind_drifter absolutely! I am just as happy riding 1-2 foot waves at the beach as I am riding head high swells in the gorge.
Baaaaahahaha “reverse metamorphosis” hahaha this is gold best way to start the day is with your vids 😂🌟🌈👍
@@zenji1 bless! 🤙🤙
Great fun video ,
I like bigger foils as well I find I can push hard into them, smaller foils I feel as if I push them out feels like i slide the stab out, almost like sliding a skateboard .
@@christomo this was a fun one to make 😁
I wonder if there’s a solution that can be found, as far as foil feel… im looking into it 🤙🤙
Great intro! Sweet video.
Thanks, I had fun doing it!
Definitely like the turn, but it’s a feature that has grown on me, at first it feels to challenging to deal with
I do. Im wondering if it's because I just don't know any better... Im going to try get to the bottom of it though.
I'm at such an exciting stage of foiling, where I can start to explore more ideas and having a good starting knowledge to place the information accordingly... There are a lot of full circles happening 🤙🤙
Terrific video, humorous bits are a nice addition to an already awesome program. Was this foil as nice to ride as the PNGV2 you tested recently? It’s a big span wing with higher aspect. Not ART Pro territory performance wise, however you did like that wing.
@@drbfitk366 😁
Completely different ends of the spectrum, this one is far more racey. I don’t think I could begin to compare them.
Have ridden the Kuji 1095 with a Pedigo tail a lot, very loose set up. Love it but switching from other foils I have to get used to it every single time. That said when conditions demand more control, I rather take my 720S..
@@raymondwitvoet good info, thank you.
Can you elaborate, what are you meaning when you say - conditions demanding more control and the 720 being your solution vs the kuji.
I’m interested in your thoughts 🤙🤙
@@downwind_drifter Talking about winging here. If the waves get bigger I want to avoid making mistakes and crashing. The 720S has more stability and is more precise. It helps me having (the feeling of) control.
@@raymondwitvoet excellent, I understand.
It’s actually pretty scary being out with just a wing for me now, especially in big conditions. The wing is just so fragile! One tumbling board 😬
Being the newbie that I am, could you please provide a definition of “spanny”?? I am yet to learn the new language of foilspeak!!! Thanks in advance.
@@mathewmacpherson857 wing span(ny)
High aspect foils are long and skinny and often termed as spanny, especially if its a big foil.
An Albatros wings spread out would be classed as spanny, a chicken… not so much 😁
That intro.... almost got me
Me too believe it or not! It gives me a chuckle. Thanks for commenting
great
@@wasserwasser5555 🤙😎🤙
A very promising species indeed :)
Yet to be seen if it will survive... The mating ritual, waiting with face in the water, could very well be problematic!
4:23 lmao
@@NeuralEngin33r 😁
Yes and no?
Waiting waiting maybe 🤔
@@michellesong1582 the wisdom is palpable 🧘🏽♀️🧜🏽♀️🦋
@@downwind_drifter waiting for that David Attenborough moment!
Revers Metamorphosis 😂😂
@@NeuralEngin33r 👐
yes
Yea nice.
What are you riding?
@downwind_drifter I'm a Columbia River Gorge, Oregon rider. 1 year into DW. I've been on Axis for four plus years and moved thru all the series. I'm currently on the 1201 with a skinny Stab. I'm 210lbs and that snap back at me feeling let's me know I'm alive.
@@503Foil “That snap back at me feeling let’s me know I’m alive” powerful stuff 🤙
Thanks for sharing!
Have you tried the 1070 fireball?
@@downwind_drifter not yet.
@@503Foil ah exciting, try to not wait too long, they are awesome!
😆
@@velocityprodns 🤙😁🤙