F-One Strike V3 | On-Water Review

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Жыл бұрын

In this video, Tucker presents an in-depth review of the F-One Strike V3 wing. Tucker delves into the various enhancements and modifications made to this wing, including the upgraded canopy materials and reinforced trailing edge, which significantly improve durability and rigidity.
As a heavier rider who enjoys riding overpowered, Tucker expresses his enthusiasm for this version of the Strike, considering it the best one so far. He particularly appreciates the revised handle orientation, which offers a more balanced feel, and highlights the independent inflation system that allows for individual PSI settings and ensures backup in case of bladder failure.
Tucker emphasizes the wing's exceptional stability, speed, and responsiveness, praising its outstanding performance in both freestyle and surfing. He mentions the wing's lightweight and packable design as additional advantages, while acknowledging that some riders may prefer hard handles for better grip.
Overall, Tucker wholeheartedly recommends the F-One Strike V3 as an excellent choice for freestyle and wing surfing enthusiasts and predicts its popularity in the upcoming year.
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@ianbisson9669 Жыл бұрын

Love my 5m strike 3 so far - I swapped back from the duotone Unit V3 hard handles and absolutely love it! Best flagging wing i've ever had. So comfy to ride and stable entering the water, walking up dodgy wind beaches in cross off winds etc. etc. The duotone wings would flip about 10 times before you've even waded out through the shorey! PLUS you don't need to be an origami specialist to pack them up either! ha ha No windows ands no battons is a dream.... Nice review man, I can tell you are pumped on it. I love the sideways give the handles allow - torqs the wrists alot less I find being a manual therapist but they still remain solid in the pump. Amazing refinement - superb job F-ONE

@MACkiteboarding Жыл бұрын

Agreed, It's a great wing!

@franpinyol8500 Жыл бұрын

great review ! thanks

@MACkiteboarding Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement Fran -Tucker

@harryhalfmoon Жыл бұрын

Thanks! For the algorithm!

@MACkiteboarding Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the stoke, my friend. 🤙🏽 Always appreciate feeding the algo! 😂 Good winds! -Aaron

@shaunwest3964 Жыл бұрын

Had several hours on the 5m I have on demo. It’s a big change from the v2 and mostly for the good but the one area I think is a backwards step is the lack of low end for pumping, probably due to the flatter profile. For me I reckon it feels 0.5m less powerful than the v2. Disagree with comment “legendary strike grunt on the low end” made in this video. Otherwise agree with the review overall, especially for flag out stability.

@MACkiteboarding Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback Shawn. I agree it doesn't feel as "grunty" on the low end pumping, but you do build speed and aparent wind more quickly so I was able to get up in the same low wind I would on the V2. Now, if you are riding a 40L board and small foil, you might miss that stump pulling lift but for people knee starting on appropriate low wind gear and decent technique, I'd say the low end ability is the same. - Tucker

@ashleydavis614 Жыл бұрын

@@MACkiteboarding I'd have to agree with Shaun on this one - swapped from a Unit 5m to the Strike 5m V3 on the water today and whilst the Unit is a lion for pumping onto foil the Strike v3 is a kitty cat. You pump until your lungs are hanging out and it just doesn't build speed like the Unit does in the same conditions. The Strike V2 was much better on the low end, I ran those all last year in 5.5, 4.5 and 3.5 and was quite happy with the low end, I would not buy a V3 based on what it showed to me today on the low end. Everything else in your review - yep, agree with that but they really dropped the ball on the low end pumpability. If F-One is your thing then I suspect a lot of people will switch to the coming Swing wing as that from what I hear is coming with more belly to the wing and a much better low end.

@Mickfoil1 Жыл бұрын

@@ashleydavis614 you can't have a perfect wing or foil. Always have to sacrifice something to have another. Just needs a bit better technique and skill /practice to get that low end. If you want something with more low end maybe the swing is your answer.. M

@jensomatdreitausend Жыл бұрын

Hi Tucker, great review. Thanks for that. Could you go deeper on the new appropriate pumping technique? I’ve heard that the v3 likes to stall when pumped the traditional way. So what do you have to do to exploit the same low end like the v3? Thanks for your time!

@MACkiteboarding Жыл бұрын

@@jensomatdreitausend Shorter faster pumps in a rotational motion works well for me. This video link should help explain... www.mackiteboarding.com/news/wingsurfing-light-wind-pumping-techniques/ Be sure to not oversheet the back handle since the handles are more balanced for 2023. - Tucker

@northyvids Жыл бұрын

hey Tucker - thanks for taking the time as ever to do these reviews - the best on the web! Q. Do you think this is THE best wing at the moment for flagging out, eg gliding or riding waves off the front handle, super stable, and light? If not, which other wing would compete with it you think?

@MACkiteboarding Жыл бұрын

Great question! For our sideshore/onshore conditions, Yes I'd say it's the best I've tried. If you have frequent offshore conditions I'd say there are a few more options which are faster/cleaner "into" the wind. But, not many locations offer those conditions. -Tucker

@northyvids Жыл бұрын

@@MACkiteboarding Thanks Tucker! We often get cross off winds - what others would be in the mix?

@MACkiteboarding Жыл бұрын

@@northyvids Cross off this wing would be great. If you get those howling offshores where you need to ride directly into the wind the North Mode and Ocean Rodeo Glide wings have less drag into the wind slowing you down. -Tucker

@northyvids Жыл бұрын

@@MACkiteboarding Thanks Tucker thats great!

@MACkiteboarding Жыл бұрын

🔥Find the F-One Strike V3 right here → www.mackiteboarding.com/2023-f-one-strike-wing-v3/

@MatthiasKoch Жыл бұрын

great review as always :) how would you compare this wing just for going fast on a lake for a 72kg rider? so no freestyle or waves over here. just free racing. Is it the best choice or better with a Nor Nova 2023 or COre XC =

@MACkiteboarding Жыл бұрын

This wing loves to go fast and the V3 is a big improvement over the V2 in that reguard. However, if you want true "Race speed" and upwind angles you might consider a North Mode or Ocean Rodeo Glide Aluula. -Tucker

@secondlife7976 Жыл бұрын

What is the wind range for you weight you can handle with this wing? For example 5.5 or 5?

@MACkiteboarding Жыл бұрын

I'm 195lbs, and riding the 5m and 4m. The 5m has a range of roughly 15-30mph if you want to push it. For "techinical performance" like freestyle I'd say probably 18-24 mph. -Tucker

@jbsmith991 Жыл бұрын

One of the attributes of the V2 was that it was a forgiving wing. One that is good for the beginning intermediate. The V3 frame design sounds like it favors the expert.

@MACkiteboarding Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your opinion, my friend. 🤙🏽 Good winds to you. -Aaron

@MACkiteboarding Жыл бұрын

I'd say the v3 favors beginners as well. You might want to size up 0.5m for an easier start but you gain it on the top end since it doesn't get overpowered as quickly as the V2. -Tucker

@Mickfoil1 Жыл бұрын

@MACkiteboarding exactly!!

@flyingfootage Жыл бұрын

Great review ,thanks for sharing 👍🏄🏼‍♂️