Pairing foil front wings with tails

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2655 Posts The 503 METAL

Like Sir Mix-a-lot. I seem to like big tails. How small a front wing can I go and still keep a 197 on the back?

Sasquatch · Since 09 Mar 2005 2112 Posts PNW Bigfoot

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2655 Posts The 503 METAL

Where Hein when I need him.

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1324 Posts Possessed

here I am.

I don't mind a swim from time to time so I ride stupid small.
mid 30L boards, HA480, 50cm fuse, dart 120 or surf 130
sold my speed180 but kinda wishing I still had it to go with
UHA 570 in lighter winds.

wait on a gust...then don't drop off foil

All the best,
Hein

Wind Slither · Since 04 Mar 2005 2655 Posts The 503 METAL

So Hein, it looks like your tail areas are generally 30% of your front wings.

Would you say that's a good rule of thumb?

That would mean I could (should?) pair my 270 tail with my 850.

Maybe it's the case that as your front wing size goes down, your tail to front wing ratio goes up?

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1324 Posts Possessed

Never considered tail to front foil as a ratio. Interesting and makes sense to me. I like the speed and maneuverability of smaller foils/tails and a short fuselage. Tighter turns in swell is more fun for me but does take some effort & aggressiveness.

Singlemalt · Since 21 Jun 2015 493 Posts White Salmon Obsessed

Lose the fuselage, lose the stabilizer, lose the drag. Skate feel, super tight turns.

Triton T-1 for kites, and various X-1 models for light wind kiting or winging.

I don’t know if I’ve seen anybody trying mono foils with parawings.