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SPG Missile Wingers

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Created by mikey100 6 months ago, 2 Sep 2024
mikey100
QLD, 1072 posts
2 Sep 2024 11:21AM
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Hi, any wing-foil riders of the South African SPG (Signature) Missiles who could share their riding and tuning tips? Am dialling them in, tho am not sure if I am on the right path.
Please message me.
Cheers.

mikey100
QLD, 1072 posts
5 Sep 2024 8:53AM
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mikey100 said..
Hi, any wing-foil riders of the South African SPG (Signature) Missiles who could share their riding and tuning tips? Am dialling them in, tho am not sure if I am on the right path.
Please message me.
Cheers.



Bugger. Guess I am alone in this journey.

Nikita
QLD, 217 posts
5 Sep 2024 10:41AM
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Tuning any foil is basically the same, irrespective of brand. The shim shapes vary slightly, but the technique is the same. Your 3 variables are: foil mast position in the board tracks, stabiliser angle, and fuselage length.
If you're stuggling, then start with a long fuselage and set the foil mast in the middle of the tracks. Don't use a stab shim to start with.
Ride straight and level at your typical cruising speed. You front and back foot pressure should be equal. If you're too back foot heavy, move the foil forward. Move it back If you're too front foot heavy. If you run out of track, then shim the tail.
A bit more front foot pressure usually makes gybes a bit easier.

mikey100
QLD, 1072 posts
5 Sep 2024 8:56PM
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Nikita said..
Tuning any foil is basically the same, irrespective of brand. The shim shapes vary slightly, but the technique is the same. Your 3 variables are: foil mast position in the board tracks, stabiliser angle, and fuselage length.
If you're stuggling, then start with a long fuselage and set the foil mast in the middle of the tracks. Don't use a stab shim to start with.
Ride straight and level at your typical cruising speed. You front and back foot pressure should be equal. If you're too back foot heavy, move the foil forward. Move it back If you're too front foot heavy. If you run out of track, then shim the tail.
A bit more front foot pressure usually makes gybes a bit easier.



Have been following the vids put out by Omen and Duotone regarding shimmering and mast track positioning. Your advice is interesting, yet quite different to theirs. Might just get you to mtke my board for a spin next time I see you on the water at Manly, see what you think in person.

mikey100
QLD, 1072 posts
6 Sep 2024 8:25AM
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mikey100 said..

Nikita said..
Tuning any foil is basically the same, irrespective of brand. The shim shapes vary slightly, but the technique is the same. Your 3 variables are: foil mast position in the board tracks, stabiliser angle, and fuselage length.
If you're stuggling, then start with a long fuselage and set the foil mast in the middle of the tracks. Don't use a stab shim to start with.
Ride straight and level at your typical cruising speed. You front and back foot pressure should be equal. If you're too back foot heavy, move the foil forward. Move it back If you're too front foot heavy. If you run out of track, then shim the tail.
A bit more front foot pressure usually makes gybes a bit easier.




Have been following the vids put out by Omen and Duotone regarding shimming and mast track positioning. Your advise is interesting, yet quite different to theirs. Might just get you to take my board for a spin next time I see you on the water at Manly, see what you think in person.

Nikita
QLD, 217 posts
6 Sep 2024 12:06PM
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mikey100 said..

Nikita said..
Tuning any foil is basically the same, irrespective of brand. The shim shapes vary slightly, but the technique is the same. Your 3 variables are: foil mast position in the board tracks, stabiliser angle, and fuselage length.
If you're stuggling, then start with a long fuselage and set the foil mast in the middle of the tracks. Don't use a stab shim to start with.
Ride straight and level at your typical cruising speed. You front and back foot pressure should be equal. If you're too back foot heavy, move the foil forward. Move it back If you're too front foot heavy. If you run out of track, then shim the tail.
A bit more front foot pressure usually makes gybes a bit easier.




Have been following the vids put out by Omen and Duotone regarding shimmering and mast track positioning. Your advice is interesting, yet quite different to theirs. Might just get you to mtke my board for a spin next time I see you on the water at Manly, see what you think in person.


Sounds good.



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