Wingboarding... Is an Inflatable wing board for you?

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IWB(Inflatable Wing Board) are these boards for you? How they ride and what size.
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@mitchikuchiyadayada 8 ай бұрын

You answered all the questions in my head. Thanks!

@maluhiasurfer 11 ай бұрын

Jeff, probably the most important thing that I did not hear you mentioned was that inflatables are super forgiving to the knees. Especially for the beginner.😂

@Pensivata 6 ай бұрын

you mean while riding - or do you mean when straddling the board?

@anthonysears871 2 жыл бұрын

Ok. So one of the most clear infornational videos ever! 👏

@coloradokiteforce Жыл бұрын

Great video Jeff!

@AkSeapilot 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making the video - new subscriber from ketchikan Alaska.

@fabioid 2 жыл бұрын

Thanx a lot for your exhaustive review. I already bought a naish cross hover but I need a little one right now , I’m 165 lbs and not a beginner , I think I ‘ll get the 100lt asap …

@motogpslider 2 жыл бұрын

definitely this season

@plecavalier Жыл бұрын

Interested in getting into the sport. Very informative videos. I think you convince me to go inflatable.

@davidhmws Жыл бұрын

The inflatables are a bit more difficult to initially get up on foil when you are brand new to foiling. Super flat water and strong wind helps. A beginner hard board with shaped bottom seemed to get up to foiling speed faster and smoother, but then you are stuck with a big beginner board.

@buenacloud 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. The question about inflatable Boats is popping up very often in different forums. One thing I still miss is small inflatable Board. Like 4'5" for example.

@wiepkejan 2 жыл бұрын

Look at gong wing boards, they may even have a cheap v1 in a smaller size.

@mikeb1039 7 ай бұрын

Numerous brands with boards that size.

@davidhmws Жыл бұрын

In terms of initially learning to get on foil, I felt that a longer hard board taxi'd better and got up to speed smoother for those initial controlled flights. Side by side the long hard board was better. I can see this advantage disappearing very quickly after attaining some skills and that the weightlessness up front will feel great for easy control. Obviously, for optimal performance, the hard boards are going to be better, how can they not be if you can manipulate every aspect of the shape.

@jeanbedo Жыл бұрын

Great!

@targadave 2 жыл бұрын

Very Nice! But I think Gong definitely has the lead with its new HIPE pro line up, and they ship them everywhere. A hipe pro 4’8”/80l shipped to my door for $650 USD. They doing some intense freestyle jumps with these board now. Great to have dealers but also nice to have direct sale options as we plow our money into this sport🤪

@cliffh3495 2 жыл бұрын

You started to talk about rocker and water tension, but then only talked about water tension. How about rocker? How are inflatables on touchdowns vs. hardboards? Thanks!

@CaKiteboarding 2 жыл бұрын

Can you kitefoil on them? I guess if you put a small front wing? Thanks

@surfertbone4333 2 жыл бұрын

Can you ship to the Philippines?

@timstrang3385 Жыл бұрын

Is the shorter board more difficult initially

@haraldbartikowski9955 2 жыл бұрын

great video - thanks! Would you say the slingshot is more beginner friendly because much more volume in the nose of the board?!

@kiteboardingcom1 2 жыл бұрын

I would say that they are both good for a beginner.

@pete3036 9 ай бұрын

@@kiteboardingcom1ist it possible to a beginner with 75 kgs to start with a 105 Liter inflatable other is better to go bigger?

@TheItaloman 10 ай бұрын

Hi… Great Service! I’m 100 kg and old windsurfer. How many Liter do you suggest me. Are 140/150 right? Wich ist the stable inflatable in this segment? What about water rail on the back?

@ptcapc Жыл бұрын

How hard are they to pump up?

@billwhite6997 3 ай бұрын

What would you say are the top 3 ?

@tommylandrix6070 2 жыл бұрын

Where are they actually made though?

@dferrerll 5 ай бұрын

Hi... If i learned on a 100L and I am a 80l is the 105 good formme or best the 90?

@freddycarignani601 7 күн бұрын

Hi I’m looking for a new board but I can’t decide between a 78lts inflatable or a 98lts rigid one. My actual board is 110lts inflatable, I would say my skills level right now is intermediate and my weight it’s around 85kg. What advice could you give me?

@ppanet Ай бұрын

What are the downsides of an inflatable wing board?

@bmrbca3658 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend an inflatable over a composite as your first board to learn on?

@mikeb1039 Жыл бұрын

Oh god yes! no bruising! ;0) and as he says, much more stable for a given liter rating. My composite gets nicks and marks from every impact however small. I have 5 year old inflatables that look like new that i ride mostly in a very rocky reservoir where it hits rocks every time out. They are amazing.

@andreaskranz8619 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Question: i have a 110 L Naish hard board… so do you think i should go smaller on the inflatable, let's say 90 L?

@josephsterling264 Жыл бұрын

I have the Naish 110 l hardboard 5'10"..also the 100l inflatable at 5'..the small size and lightness feels like a much smaller board but floatation and stability are high...It is my travel board..fits in my old kitesurfing travel golf bags....with 2 wings and a pump and 2 Armstrong foils...

@czankzoltan 2 жыл бұрын

HI! I vill try the sink/ water start on a smaller volume inflatable board. Do you think it is a good idea? I think i need footstraps also. What do you think? I ride on a 110L hardboard at this moment.

@marcomessina 2 жыл бұрын

Which one and size do you recommend for a beginner $165 lb? Do you have a package including the foil?

@kiteboardingcom1 2 жыл бұрын

The 100L would be good for your weight. The

@abelmurua6980 Жыл бұрын

Awsome video, the one I was looking for. I am a beginner, and I have a question for you. Shuould I get a 80 lts or 110 lts if my height is 1, 90 mts and wing 5 meters ? I know that the smaller the better for transport, do you think I am risking it too much if I go with 80 lts ? I really dont want to get stuck with a 110 lts board if then I have to change it.... I would appreciate your comments, thank you!

@davidhmws Жыл бұрын

At your size, the floatiness of 110 L board will help a lot with the early stages, and unless you learn really fast you will not outgrow the board for quite a while. Much of the volume in an inflatable is due to the thickness of the board, the outline of the board is similar to hard boards 10-20 Liters smaller. A large board can be a keeper even if you downsize later on for fluky or light winds, better than swimming. There is no difference transporting different size inflatables when they are deflated.

@abelmurua6980 Жыл бұрын

@@davidhmws thank you this really helps a los. Knowing I could just keep it If I go with a smaller one in the future.

@wmedlinmd 2 жыл бұрын

I assume you leave these pumped up unless need to deflate for travel? How is that going to be in Utah where our temps swing so wildly? If I'm pumped ok for a day 60 degrees on the water, is it going to be damaged at 100? I am assuming yes. If so, then how much time am I going to spend pumping these beasts? (want one, but it may only be for travel...)

@kiteboardingcom1 2 жыл бұрын

If I am not using mine for a day or two, I will generally let a bit of air out and keep it inflated, just not at max pressure.

@bille6596 11 ай бұрын

Biggest question i have: are they servicable? Can small puncture or leak be effectively repaired or is the board trash?

@kiteboardingcom1 11 ай бұрын

To be honest, we have not seen one need repair at all so this is not something we have tested. That said, this type of material has been around for a while in the SUP and Rafting worlds and has proven to be very resilient and repairable.

@ben3989 2 жыл бұрын

Seems like the naish would have a lighter feeling front end.

@davidhmws 2 жыл бұрын

Old windsurfer new wingfoiler here, I have slingshot 120, there seems to be no weight up front, weight is definitely concentrated in the back. The board is very short, I think whatever extra volume is up front might help with bow-stern stability for a beginner (me).

@gabrielpacca988 9 ай бұрын

Anyone think I can use as standu up Paddle board without foil in flat days? Or at least my 10 years old son?

@kiteboardingcom1 9 ай бұрын

You will most likely go straight down wind.

@canolando3499 2 жыл бұрын

Have you kitefoiled with this type of board?

@kiteboardingcom1 2 жыл бұрын

No, while you probably could, I do not think it is a good match for a Kite.

@wiepkejan 2 жыл бұрын

There is a video with a guy who kitefoils withan inflatable fanatic air premium. He is enthousiastic about it

@wiepkejan 2 жыл бұрын

Video kitefoiling: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rJh7oNiSyLeaYHk.html

@HaSzabi 2 жыл бұрын

I've bought a Gong Hipe 4'8" (48L) for winging but used it with my kite a couple of times and I can tell you it is fine! Obviously, it won't be as light and small as a tray-style board, but great to have a board that I can use with the wing and the kite. I'd highly recommend it as a freeride kiteboard as well!

@waterbaby299 2 жыл бұрын

I gotta tell you.,.

@jimmycricketlopez2746 6 ай бұрын

Avoid any gong inflatables... Terrible. 2022 and 2023 boards seams split in very little time. Also air valves break. I've had a nightmare. Gong customer care don't care at all