ZeroR2 wrote:BigD wrote:I'm about 220-225 before a wetsuit and harness.
I have the Dialer 145 which I would definitely recommend for you
https://www.slingshotsports.com/Dialer-145-Foil-BoardI was talking to Tony Logoz the Slingshot guy and he was telling me that it's pretty overbuilt. I guess they were scared of stuff breaking initially so overbuilt the earlier Dialer boards. The new boards are lighter so I guess they found that they're not as fragile and don't need all the reinforcement. That and there is no nose to crack!
I have about 15 sessions on mine and have 0 concerns about durability. Super easy to uphaul and with the longer nose I usually just skip off the water even when I foil out at the full 90cm. Rarely have I sunk the nose and gotten launched.
As for wings..
I only tried the 76cm infinity briefly and it was my first time foiling so I sucked. I definitely want to give it a shot again.
I bought the 84cm wing with the larger 48cm rear. It works great in 12-25knot. I also have both the long(regular) fuselage and the shorter SUP fuselage. If you go with the 84cm I would say
42cm rear wing -> long fuselage
48cm rear wing -> short fuselage
See discussion here:
https://www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Windsurfing/Foiling/Slingshot-Hover-Glide-Infinity-84-wing-review?page=2The large rear wing with the long fuselage is stable but difficult to turn.
I'd check out this deal:
https://www.slingshotsports.com/Hover-Glide-FWIND1-Dialer-145-PackageOnly the paint job is different from the current mast and fuselage. It all works with the new infinity wings.
Then add:
http://www.windance.com/HG-INFINITY-84CM-CARB-F-Wing/44211/Full setup for $1129+ $529 = $1658usd
Less than most boards even though you will probably never use the older wing.
Or add the 76cm so I can borrow it to test
You think I would be ok with 245 lbs? On BigWinds website it states that the recommended weight up to 170lbs. What kind of sails have you been using and the largest one you think you would use? Very interesting!
The 170 or less recommendation is for the 130L Dialer, have a look at the slingshot website. The Dialer 145L is for 170+ and having ridden it all summer I can say it has a ton of flotation so you will have no problem uphauling or stopping for a nap.
I plan on trying the 145L with a Tuttle fin but I'm having too much fun foiling. I think it would work just fine. My 9yo daughter and 7yo son use it as a SUP with the tuttle fin and it works great for them and should for a few more years. Not super efficient for SUP since it is a bit wide but totally useable. I can SUP it as well but it is a bit challenging. I also put the protective tape on the sides to protect from paddle scratches, there is alot of paint transfer from the paddle so I'm glad I spent the $30.
Honestly for the price I think you can't beat the Slingshot sale. That is a smoking deal with board and foil. My buddy has the Fanatic Blast 145L, he took it out with a tuttle/5.3 but is just learning to foil so I didn't really see it airborne. It's a very nice board and lighter than the Dialer but I had more fun!
I could see myself upgrading to a Wizard and possibly adding a 76cm wing for higher wind foiling in a couple of years but for learning I sure am glad to have the nose. Who knows I might even just cut the nose off the Dialer and fiberglass it up to make a custom Wizard.
As for sails I bought a Sailworks Flyer 7.0 which works in stupid light wind, 12ish knots. Mostly I've been using my 5.3 , 4.7 and 4.2 Naish Forces. It's crazy how little sail you need to get going with that big wing.