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All-in-1 boards
« on: April 20, 2018, 03:49:18 PM »
So from an average joe weekend warrior with a background in surfing, paddling and windsurfing that is looking to get into foiling the new do-it-all boards seemed like a dream. Sup, sup-foil, windsurf, windsurf-foil all in one, thin out the quiver while adding foiling. F-One, Naish, Fanatic, Starboard, etc., etc. all make one. All around 7’6-7-11” and 120ish ltrs. seems though(especially after reading the recent  production foil board thread) that designs are still changing fast. Looking for advice from folks already with the foiling bug. Are these boards to good to be true? Instead of buying a do it all board will I be getting a do nothing, compromising on everything board? Maybe wait a bit until foil tech settles down a bit?
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Re: All-in-1 boards
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2018, 05:28:50 PM »
Aloha Mil-Surf,
There's no reason to wait for foil tech or design to settle down...it's already game on...

I designed my Mallet SUP model back in 2014...and, quite a few of the new convertible board offerings from many companies look fairly similar...especially, those that are actually designed for Joe Windsurfer to comfortably uphaul a sail rig on...which is a necessity if you use it in light winds which is the sweet spot on these type of boards...

We build custom multi-sport boards here in the USA...and, can build one at any rider's desired dims...graphics...etc...with Deep Tuttle or twin Futures One Shot tracks...

http://blog.surfingsports.com/2015/01/mallet-sup-2.html

http://supsports.com/standup-paddle-boards/hammer-series/

Obviously prone foiling in the surf and kite foiling are quite a different sports...and, a dedicated prone foil surfboard or kite foil board...or, convertible variant... would be recommended...




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Re: All-in-1 boards
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2018, 06:43:22 PM »
Hey Wardog, yes and your designs as well!! Been drooling for a while now. No kiting for me(would never allow myself as a long time windsurfer)and days of prone mostly out due to ongoing injuries which is why I paddle.  Mostly looking to get into foiling on a budget. I can totally justify a new board if I could foil windsurf it in light winds, foil paddle surf in crappy/choppy waves and paddle surf when it’s good. I would have my bases covered without having to add a bunch more equipment. Biggest question is foil boards look like they are getting smaller/beveled rails and all and changing pretty rapidly. Windfoil boards seem to be a bit less drastic but much different shape than the all-round boards. And as far as SUPing goes would probably be a bit wider and floatier than I’m used to, probably a smaller wave board. I’m ok with a bit of compromise but would I be wanting more foil specific boards for a particular purpose in a couple months leaving the all-around board gathering dust? Should I just maybe get a specific set up and see how that goes that I won’t outgrow and then maybe add something else later on? Sorry  for the ramble guys, just trying to justify buying more stuff😀
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Re: All-in-1 boards
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2018, 01:08:00 AM »
I'd say convert a board first. Look at Beasho. Then you will know if you want a dedicated rig. Seems like most folks start with that and progress.

The rocker, tail, and rails look different enough now that it seems that if you like it, you'll get a board for it.

 


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