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Do smaller wings become more flighty

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Created by richw 4 months ago, 20 Apr 2024
richw
NSW, 98 posts
20 Apr 2024 2:14PM
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Hi guys My smallest Wing is a 3:5 metre smik v2 it is inflated to the correct pressure .But is like a cat on a hot tin roof when it isn't loaded when foiling .My next size up is. 4:5 metre unit and it is totally different is this the norm with smaller wings cheers Rich

BWalnut
365 posts
20 Apr 2024 12:25PM
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My 2.5m Ocean Rodeo Glide A sits beautifully when flagged out. 3m Glide AA is also parked with no issues.
3m strike v3 jumped all over.

hilly
WA, 7317 posts
20 Apr 2024 1:04PM
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richw said..
Hi guys My smallest Wing is a 3:5 metre smik v2 it is inflated to the correct pressure .But is like a cat on a hot tin roof when it isn't loaded when foiling .My next size up is. 4:5 metre unit and it is totally different is this the norm with smaller wings cheers Rich


Depends on the wind and wing, if consistent wind most wings are good. Gusty conditions some are better than others.

richw
NSW, 98 posts
20 Apr 2024 3:31PM
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Cheers thanks for info ????

hilly
WA, 7317 posts
20 Apr 2024 2:35PM
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richw said..
Cheers thanks for info ????


Try 8psi in it may smooth things out a bit. The V3 and V4 are much better in overpowered conditions. If you are talking about flagging on a wave you will not get a better wing for that. Everyone here bitches about the unit turning upside down when flagging.

richw
NSW, 98 posts
20 Apr 2024 4:47PM
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Thanks mate I had 8 in it today it was gusty ??

Surfing Uk
118 posts
21 Apr 2024 12:12AM
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I had an Ensis 2.5 and now a v3 strike 3m (strike feels better) but I do feel they are a bit more flighty in stronger winds. I do find that once over around 25-28knts the wind at my home spot gets gusty so that may be the main cause.



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