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In-Depth Foil Guide

Rider Style Suitability Comparison
Wing Characteristics Comparison
Wing/Fuselage/Stabilizer/Mast Compatibility

Matt Scott out for a cruise with his Flyer 6.0. Photo by Bob Stawicki.  
 
What's in the guide?
The windfoil comparison and compatibility guide is a tool for windfoilers to choose their ideal foil and wings. 

After opening the guide, you may need to zoom in because there is a LOT of info!

At the top of the PDF you will find definitions of the "Rider Style Suitability' and "Wing Characteristics" terms used in the comparison graphs. Read these so you know what you're comparing. 

The guide is sorted by front wing because front wings are the biggest factor in defining the characteristics of a complete windfoil. The front wings are sorted by manufacturer and ease of use, followed by all race wings grouped on the far right.

Below every wing you will find two graphs. The first graph displays "Rider Style Suitability". The second displays "Wing Characteristics". You can easily match your rider style to the wing, then see how the wing's characteristics compare to other wings.

Below the graphs are the wing specifications.

Once you've decided on a wing, follow the table down to the compatibility section. Here you will find compatibility of the wing with fuselages and masts. A dot "●" indicates front wing compatibility with the mast, fuselage, and stabilizer listed in the left most column, while a checkmark "✔" indicates compatibility AND recommended pairing. 

An underlined checkmark "" is clickable and links to the complete foil product at Sailworks.com 



 
Click here for a PDF of the complete windfoil wing comparison and compatibility guide.
 
Dale Cook full tilt last weekend in Hood River. Photo captured by Bruce Peterson.