WING FOIL: Pump Take Off - Part 2 

Thanks very much

Cheers Pete

Thank you

Hi Bernhard. I just use the standard fanatic and duotone masts and a several others in the past but haven't experimented with mast widths. I've never had issues with feeling too much drag from any of my foil masts (I only really notice big drag and speed limit changes when using large front wings made for beginners or light wind). If I were into racing or speed records however I bet it would be extremely important. I know when the masts are thinner you get wobble/vibration, and of course a higher chance of snapping the mast with heavier riders or when jumping etc.

Hi Alan. I prefer it for a few a reasons. I use a fairly short wing leash, and the attachment on the handle allows a little movement. Also, if I drop the wing while foiling (perhaps foiling a wave and passing the wing behind my back) then pulling in the leash leads to the handle (without even looking). Also, I've heard you can rip off the little loops made for the wing leash.

@@kitesurfcollege those are pretty good points (maybe not the last one, given the loops are designed for that purpose, while the handles aren't). And to add one more, I imagine it's also easier/faster to attach the leash there than the tiny loop. Interesting. Thanks!

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