Material: (1) Cleat Style Out-haul Part (2) 5ft Orange Line – 4mm (1) 6ft Thin Grey Line – 3mm (1) 3ft Black Bungee – 4mm (2) Small Blocks – Ronstan RF15101 Hot Knife Directions: Using a measuring tape, measure the appropriate lengths for your 3 lines Mark your line for accuracy. 3. Cut to theContinue reading “How to Make an Adjustable Out-haul”
Category Archives: Foiling
Windsurfing Mast Base Buyers Guide
The mast base, or mast foot is the piece that attaches to the board (and attaches the sail to the board). Most boards today have the same style of mast track Which may be shorter or longer depending on thesize and type of board: This requires a standard type of base thatattaches with a brassContinue reading “Windsurfing Mast Base Buyers Guide”
Olympic Class Starboard IQ Foils
The Olympic Class Starboard IQ Foils are here! The new 95 cm carbon mast has a higher grade of carbon so it is going to be stiffer than the regular 95 cm carbon mast. This helps with more stability in reaching and going upwind and downwind, allowing you to go faster with more control. InContinue reading “Olympic Class Starboard IQ Foils”
Windsurf Foiling in St. Petersburg
By now you’ve seen the pictures and videos, maybe there is even someone at your local sailing spot who has one. Foils are the trendy new thing on the windsurfing scene…but is it going to last, or is it just a fad? We believe that foils are the future of windsurfing (and other water sportsContinue reading “Windsurf Foiling in St. Petersburg”
Starboard Foils E-Type & S-Type
When wing foiling choosing the proper wing makes all the difference. When choosing between the E and S-type wing sets here are a few key things about each of them. The E-type: the E is for efficient, it is fast, has maximum glide speed and is efficient with pumping and flying. The S-type: S isContinue reading “Starboard Foils E-Type & S-Type”
Review: Severne 2021 Foil Glide 2
This sail is meant for a small sail in a lighter wind and it is the junior IQ foil sail. It is not a race sail, however it is a foil sail meant to get you moving. This sail has five batons and three cambers which enables more low-end grunt. It can also have aContinue reading “Review: Severne 2021 Foil Glide 2”
What The Foil #3: Front Wings
This week is all about getting high. Let’s talk about front wings and how they provide lift to get you flying. Front wings come in all different sizes, shapes and profiles which change the foils performance or application. Changing your front wing is one of the easiest ways to completely change the way your foilContinue reading “What The Foil #3: Front Wings”
What The Foil #2: Parts of a Hydrofoil
This week we’re covering the basic parts of a hydrofoil. Each piece has a very specific function, and subtle changes of these components can greatly affect the foils performance or application. Foils consist of a mast, fuselage, front wing and rear wing. Most of these components are available in aluminum or carbon, and come inContinue reading “What The Foil #2: Parts of a Hydrofoil”