Great video! I actually tried the packdown already 3 times. 1st time: got sea sick during the packdown. 2nd time: it was way too windy, 30+ knots, smacking the wing with the paddle on to my barracuda, fighting oncoming steep bumps, almost impossible to jibe. 3rd time: everything went well, but found out that the extra 10 lbs on my back changes the balance, popup, pumping and turning in a big way. Of the 10 pounds, half of it is water, so I measured. So for sure I need a better way to pack down my wing. Your video might motivate me to try again with the packdown improvements.

Diagrams, more videos of actual riding would have been more useful for real beginners. Not deep enough on technique. Thanks for the video

Great Video ! I still dont understand what is the difference between shimming and moving mast. If for example my nose wants to go down , why shim it positive and not move mast forward? Thank you in advance!

that's a very very good looking wing

Did you have signal issues with the foil drive?

No match for the Ozone Fusion double surface wing.

Really great review!

Hi thanks for your review, if we check wind range in in North website it seems that Ultra has a better lowend compared to the Mode pro, do you have different feeling? I have Mode pro 4.2 and 5.5. and I can confirm those ranges

Honestly. You are the best reviewer out there. Hands down. Nobody speaks that openly about the cons. And you have no problem stating what you don’t like in a very open manner despite, I assume, being a North dealer. You are the person I would buy gear from, because what I get from you it’s the pros and cons which will allow me to decide whether that is a suitable wing for my style. Thank you. Lots of respect for guys like you.

When you say - you preferred mainly 5.5, what were wind conditions /how many knots/. And for your weight, how many knots you think you'd need to feel comfortable with 4.8?

Absolutely loving my Nova Pro. However the Mode Ultra looks amazing. Interesting to see if North will incorporate Shiftlock on any future wings or if it's a once off on the Nova Pro.

Good tips! 100 pc agree.

Nice review and info. Could you show how controller fits on and operates with a SUP paddle. I’m mostly in waves but really dreaming of DW.

Question: I owned a Lift efoil with the folding prop with the intention of powering off and riding swell, but I never could get past the abrupt stance change needed just as you power-off the propeller. Does the foil drive feel smooth transitioning from powered to off?

Great Review. 1) Do you feel the extra weight when carving 2) When you use it for dw do you use it also to go upwind first 3) How long does it take to put it on and off your foil ? 4) What is the maintenance needed? Thanks

Good vid. Curious how a Gen2 Max kit would fit to the bottom contour of board- specifically mounted further forward on tracks

Hallo …… greetings from GERMANY… I Like your Movies … Great !,, My Question : is it a big Differenz by Downwind And flatwater Foiling .. Betwin 82 cm or 75 cm Mast …. Which Mast ist better for beginner Thanks for answer …… Friz

Dis you hurt your collarbome doing watersports? 🥺😱

Thank you for this video! I have a question for you: I kiteboard, surf, and wakeboard, but I've yet to wing, and my wife is a complete novice/beginner (no watersport experience). I'm trying to figure out a setup that will work for both of us to learn on. I know it's not ideal, but I'm trying to save some money. I'm 6'0 190lbs (86kg) and she is 5'4" 120lbs (55kg)... This is the setup I have in mind: Board 90L, Foil 72-75, Front wing 1850, wing 5.0... Conditions at our spot are deep water and wind 10-20 knots. Thank you in advance

Can you now reveal which north frontwing did you refer to at @1:56?

I love my Gen 1 and I do wish I had the readies to buy a gen 2

Hi, just bought one to progress my DW journey. Arriving soon. Did you do your first sessions to learn with a paddle or just prone ?

Great video! I just purchased an HA980 for winging and I’m wondering which tail you think would pair nicely with that for winging swell and connecting bumps? I’ve only ridden it once so far and used the 235 flow. I’ve not tried any shims with it yet, but I was thinking of trying a blue one to get a little more glide. Before purchasing the HA980 I was using MA1225 (and MA1000 in higher winds). Thanks!

Come to the retreat!!

Thanks for making this video. Funny, I have the same complaints about the f-one foil covers (no covers on the masts, and the foam rips on the stabs!). Appreciate you sharing your experience.

Yes! He's been converted, so impressive to see you downwinding Botany with broken collar bone.

Assist max or Assist slim. I cannot get my head around compromising a board designers efforts to maximise the hydrodynamic efficiency by then strapping a rectangular bulky box to the bottom of an efficient structure. I am riding an Assist plus on my KT Dragonfly installed behind my back foot. Still seems to me to be the better option, providing you are using bigger boards?

I use stoke. It's quick to install and you can freely choose the propeller position. It's half the price of FD. Why FD?

Did you have any connectivity issues with the Armstrong carbon fiber boards?

Surprising to see you using the Foil Drive after your glowing Stoke assist review video

Yet here you are 9 months later and not even selling f-one brand items anymore?

Thanks for the tips. I am 65kg and have been winging for 2 years I plan to start with Duotone DW air 105l and F one Seven Seas 1300. Is it a good setup to start with? Thanks

How does it go compared to the armstong new ha's and the north sf for pump, glide, turning and stall speed? Cheers

this video was incredibly helpful, thanks!

Great tips 👍

Hi Gavin, as always your videos are a fantastic resource. Well done! I’d consider buying an Armstrong dw board but I’m using f-one foils. Just wondered what your thoughts were on their compatibility. Cheers

I believe you said you tried the North DW front wings (and related stabs) Will you be doing a video review of those like you did with the SF? Or are you a bit tied up now with Armie goodies? Get better soon! & Thanks for all the great and valuable content!

really good review.... thanks for making the effort. Was looking at the FD for Wingfoil assist in light winds, but this seems to be better value and still quality and reliability at a lower price and more simple and compact quick attachment.... 3 minutes assenbly is impressive..... i need more for the wetsuit

Thank you guys for your advice😊👍

Which setup with longest mast would you recommend for kitefoil in range 30-40knots?

Thanks for the video, your advice is very precious and essential to approach this discipline in the correct way. I am 54 years old, I weigh 82 kg and I am a sportsman. I started learning about foiling with the kite 3 years ago, then the following year I learned the wing. I currently have the Armstrong foil ma 1225, 1000, 800 fusolage of 60 and a performance mast of 865. As you recommend, I will purchase the APF 1675. Do you think it is also appropriate to reduce the length of the mast from 865 to 795. If so, what are the advantages? If I started with the 865 tree, what additional difficulties would I encounter? Thanks for everything. Philip

Hi I new in dw. 90-95kg I want to use board for lw wing and to learn the downwind. I tought about the 128l but somebody said the 140 will be better for me. what do you think ? Thanks

When switching from the gen1 Armstrong DW board to this, do you recommend the same liters or should you go bigger or smaller due to it's stability or glide? Thx

Great Video and review! Love your videos.

i really like armstrong gear the only issue It's yearly recurring costly purchase. at least with the amount of new gear they put on the market recently it's has been and i cant keep up so i sold at least tried to sold what i had.

Just what I needed to hear. Thank you!

Nicely done

Good video!

Starting my first foray into Winging next week on 2nd hand gear. HS1850, 60cm fuse, 85cm Mast on a 99L Armstrong board. I'm 68 kg, with a deep history of windsurfing, kiting, kite foiling.

One of the best presentations, thanks!