Neil Pryde - GLIDE SURF foil
Neil Pryde have been servicing the windsurf foiling trend for a year or so now and the Newly anticipated 'Glide surf ' foils are about to drop .
Andy Chambers of Neil Pryde popped by The SUP Hut to show us the foil .
First Impressions - A lightweight hybrid foil with a super stiff aluminium mast and fuselage and G10 wings. Featuring a really nice inter changeable board mounting system so no matter which system you prefer (track mount or Tuttle) you're sorted for fixing to your board. The NEIL PRYDE GLIDE SURF Large has a 1600cm2 front wing which is fantastic for Surf foiling for the heavier rider or for lighter riders who may want to try SUP foil downwinding. Titanium bolt hardware, whats not to like ......!
The NP:GLIDE SURF is an exceptionally durable high-performance modular Aluminium/ G10 surf foil designed with emphasis on control, stability and early take-off.
Available in 3 wing sizes Small / medium and Large at 1612cm2.
Large wing 1612cm2
Medium wing 1225cm2
Small wing 1032cm2
We will have stock of these and a demo - the pricing is also very competitive for a large foil wing (1612cm2) with this setup and features .
To order you Neil Pryde glide surf foil click here BUY NEIL PRYDE GLIDE SURF FOIL
In our opinion these are some of the best priced foils on the market for what you get ...Definitely worth considering !
Hydrofoil FAQ
So you’ve been doing a little research and now you’re utterly confused as to what might be a suitable foil for your entry into this new incarnation of ‘I must now fly on water’
Getting the right foil might be a simple decision such as ‘how much you can afford’ but making sure the foil you do decide on reflects what you want to do with it.
If you are a heavier rider 90kg+ wanting small wave performance you’ll want to look at hydrofoils with bigger front wings , have a look at the pictures below.
These detail a Particular brands biggest wing of the previous year to its biggest production model of 2018 (quite a difference )
In fact if downwind swell catching/riding are your thing …the bigger the better so you can literally soar like the Albatross.
Size
Wingtips
A hydrofoil which mimics the classic aeroplane wing will generate the most speed and lift, however lots of foils have downturned wingtips in the front wing.
Downturned wingtips mean the foil loses a little lift and speed but aids the wings turning radius without risk of breaching the surface or ‘ventilating’ (nerdy technical term) like a flat wing can do. Therefore most of the guys you will see surfing on foils will tend to favour downturned wingtips but this is not always the case.
You may note how thick some foils are , this aids in smooth lift at low speeds (ie you paddling into a wave)
This is why you will see lots of brands using similar designs in the front wing (wide depth and curved down wingtips). Some wings will have more depth (low aspect ratio) and this will characteristically mean very good lift at lower speeds, however the turning will effect pitch and roll. A mid aspect ratio wing delivers stability in both pitch and roll, which is vital for confident wave riding but a little harder to get going at lower speeds if the wing is not thick.
Tail stabilizer wing
Most people think that the front wing is the most important and you may disregard the rear stabilizer as not being particularly important however it is what most brands are working on the most.
Depending on the stabilizer profile, shape, angle, size, your foil can react completely differently with : speed, pumping, accessibility, manoeuvrability and stability.
We hope you found this post informative and don’t hesitate to get in contact if you’re thinking seriously about joining the SUP /surf foiling crew in your area and maybe blazing your own path !
We have foils and boards available and install boxes if you choose to retro fit to an existing board which your local shaper can help you with .
Foiling wing sizes explained
I thought I would take the opportunity to start to build a library of front wing sizes for quick reference. As foiling advances forward riders are wanting different performance characteristics and therefore most brands now offer a selection of wing sizes.
The first foil you buy is important as it has to be suitable for your use...like deciding on the right size surfboard.
Quick guide – remember this is based on a starting wing size for the appropriate weight in kg being pulled by a boat at 7 knots minimum – 10 knots maximum or surfing waves in the 2-3ft size range. As you progress and want to venture into bigger or even smaller conditions the wing size can change dramatically.The bigger the wing size, the more lift is generally achieved but a bigger wing has more drag than a smaller wing so bigger is not always better . There will be times when you could feel ‘over winged’ and the foil generates too much speed and lift and vice versa – foiling therefore requires careful riding and trimming to avoid wing breaches and wipeouts !
Bigger waves/ speed = smaller foils
Smaller waves/ speed = larger foils
This is a general size guide for those looking to get into surf or SUP foiling
Rider size 50kg - 1000cm2 + average wing size
Rider size 70-80 kg - 1200cm2 + average wing size
Rider size 90-100 kg - 1400cm2 - 1800cm2 average wing size
Rider size 100-110kg + 1600cm2 - 2000cm2 +average wing size
Naish Thrust M : 1032cm2 Naish Thrust L : 1235cm2 Naish Thrust XL : 1572cm2
KENALU 580 : 1084cm2 KENALU 775 : 1496cm2 KENALU 970 : 1994cm2
GOFOIL : 1200cm2 Kai GOFOIL : 1600cm2 Maliko GOFOIL : 1800cm2 IWA GOFOIL : 2000cm2 Maliko GOFOIL : 2800cm2 Maliko
Takuma V50 : 1004 cm2 Takuma V100 : 1245cm2 Takuma V400 : 1389cm2 Takuma V900 : 1968 cm2
AXIS 102 - 2051cm2 actual area / projected 2013cm2
AXIS 92 - 1852cm2 actual area / projected 1816cm2
AXIS 82 - 1528 cm2 actual area / projected 1443cm2
Cloud 9 P27 : 1406cm2
Cloud 9 S24: 1126cm2
Fanatic S1 1024cm2
Fanatic Aero 1500cm2
For Downwinding in ocean swell and depending on your experience the bigger the better for beginners, whereas as yo progress you can get up and foiling with a smaller wing.
Happy foilers taking a coffee break on one of our foiling clinics
MAST SIZE
For beginners a shorter mast is advisable and a wider board also more stable especially if learning behind a boat in choppy conditions , for slower speeds learning on bigger wing of 2000cm2 + will generally get a 95kg rider up in 5-7knots …perfect for learning the basics.
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Thanks – Matt
If you are interested in Foiling I would highly recommend getting in contact with us as specialist Foil suppliers. Give us a call on 01792 446511
Learning to Foil
We love foiling and have developed plenty of knowledge on how best to introduce newbies to the sport.
If you are keen to get amongst it but have held off because you've seen the cost of the equipment or heard frightening stories of "its dangerous'' !
Using a flat body of water and with help from our Straight line cable wakeboard system we can help you get to grips with how the Hydrofoils work and
demo some of the equipment coming to market from (Go Foil , Takuma concept, Axis, Naish , Neil Pryde, Ke Nalu and Fanatic)
No matter what discipline you are wanting to eventually master - Surfing, downwinding or flat water foiling, at our Llanelli facility @gowakeboarding
we can make a start !
More information on Booking for our 2 hour clinic is here LEARN TO FOIL
