Airush Nitro Wing Hookipa Review 

Thanks Malcolm, will do. The Ginxu is a unique beast. Really fun board but requires some special techniques for knee starts due to the volume distribution and compact shape. More on that during the review. Stay tuned - Tucker

@@MACkiteboarding your appreciated comment reflects my first theoretical expectation when having a look at the volume distribution from the side. They do offer huge sizes volume wise nevertheless and what you had under your feet looked quite wide as well compared to the appletree. Big question is how this board behaves on gusty inland lakes. Once having left the water, there are lots of boards out there which perform. Thx for your work, I´m living in the alps and do have a long winter period as well - but without icebergs on my waterways ;)

Yep, I did the same. -Tucker

Yes, the canopy is a bit deeper through the middle of the foil shape, so there is more loose canopy material. Thankfully the frame is stiff so it still pumps well with a long/deep pump technique. When the canopy has power it rides well without much flutter but it is a bit noisier when flagged. -Tucker

Exactly, it's saved my Gopro a few times in hard crashes :) - Tucker

This is the Jazz model. I'll have a review at some point but probably not for a few months. Really excellent construction just like the Appleslice v1 and v2 boards. Just a few different shapes.- Tucker

@@MACkiteboarding Cool! How is the slice v2 compared to the Fanatic Skywing?

@@bennis123 Slice v2 is less stable but a little lighter weight. Both are excellent boards. -Tucker

Yes on foil wingspans over maybe... 89cm, I like to have my stance offset to have more leverage into turns for more immediate response and harder turns. As long as your front and rear foot are offset similar distances respective to the centerline you balance is still "centered" over the foil's center of lift. I don't like riding with my weight offset to the heelside unless I'm just cruising for a long distance. Sometimes you can accomplish that with a more "open" strap so your rear foot is more offset to toeside but ideally I prefer a strap insert at that location. Not many brands offer it sadly but you can always add on some NSI stick on inserts wherever you want.-Tucker

Yes, plenty stiff for me at 200lbs. No ventilation issues for me thus far. Big fan of the NoLimitz mast. -Tucker

@@MACkiteboarding thanks

Yes and yes. I've been riding the 1000 and 1200 a lot and I'm a big fan. Short and sweet.... Great speed range, glide, stall speed, and breaches really well. - Tucker

I would if I had ridden one. Sorry Renaud. -Tucker

Thanks Felix, Compared to the Strike V1... It's stiffer, similar luff/balance, less ergonomic due to the handle placement. Not as much lift but more forward speed. -Tucker

Hey M, thanks for the feedback and good vibes! I'm using the NSI Minimalist V2 harness. The wing leash is just cuffed to the front belt. www.mackiteboarding.com/nsi-minimalist-waist-harness-v2/ The Gopro mount is a Flymount Aero on a Black 9 with max lens. www.mackiteboarding.com/flymount-aero-le-camera-mount/ -Tucker

@@MACkiteboarding Ok cool thanks for the info. But if you attach the wing leash to the front belt does that not get in the way of the sliding hook?

@@Mickfoil1 sometimes but not as frequently as you might expect. If you have a dedicated line without a cuff, you can connect that to the front attachment loop on the harness which is less cumbersome but I don't usually take the time to switch the leash. - Tucker

Anytime Daniel, Excellent wing with a few adjustments. -Tucker

Yes, Exactly. But it's easier to remedy on this wing. -Tucker