Super Video! So smooth.. I saw you ride the old and the new Mode as well the Loft. Can you recommend the mode 6.8 for lower winds 10-18knots also for a 70kg rider in a more beginner stage or would you say Loft and/or e.g. Nova is way easier to handle? I liked the mode to be lightweight but i am not sure if it is much less lift.. Thanks in advance! 🤙🏼
Get the mode pro, you won’t be disappointed. Having said that, if you are buying new, then consider the 6m Aqueous which I now use instead of the 6.8m North.
Hey - thanks for the answer! I really appreciate! Never heard about Aqueous before - looks amazing 😮 - but for now I have to save some money and there are good offers for the Mode on the market.. Thanks a lot for your recommendations and I am looking forward to see some new videos on your channel! 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Wind range is 8kts - 22kts depending on your foil choice. With my middle size foil (ML 800) I would use the 6.8 from 12kt - 16kts before thinking of dropping to the 5.5m. The board is made by Groove Kiteboards (fly Groove). It is called the G-Race America 75L. They also do an 85L version too. Their website is not up to date, so message them directly for more info or you can DM me too. The board is available with tracks or Tuttle or both and colour scheme of your choice. www.groovekiteboards.it/ fb.watch/nTrFvq0hta/ instagram.com/groovekiteboard?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
- There isn’t a massive difference between the Mode Pro and Mode, which is good as I really liked the the 2023 Mode. Having said that, every small change they have made is positive. It’s also worth noting that I did not experience any significant bagging out with the previous model and used mine quite a bit. - Power wise, it’s very similar. - It’s faster to inflate as the LEI and centre strut are smaller in diameter. - It goes up wind a little higher (probably because of the smaller LEI diameter) - Frame seems very ridged and canopy material is defiantly stronger and a little flatter. Negative: - The windows are not an optimal position, nor where the ones on the previous model. - I’m not a big fan of the valve connection as you have to pre twist the hose so it doesn’t pop off when pumping (same as previous model) - it’s a pity you can’t buy just the silicone seal inside the valve (these can sometimes go missing, so be careful when deflating). If you loose the silicone seal you must buy a new valve! - Too early to say at the moment, but with the original Mode too many punctures to the centre strut where experienced by myself and other users I know of (probably caused by the handle mounting plates pinching the bladder during storage/transport)
In this video I am using a Mikes Lab 700cm2 on a 72cm mast. I also use the ML 1300, 800 and 540. I find the best all round foil from Mikes Lab to be their 800.
