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Reply in Topic: F-one Frigate v2
RolfB
RolfB
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18 Oct 2026 4:21pm
eppo said..

zdash said..
Ash, how would you compare the Frigate V2 vs. the Hatch V2? It seems you liked both of them. They appear to be targeting a similar all around riding style.



I know this isn’t for me - but i did fly the hatch V1 and it was terrible in all aspects. Actually it packed down okay. Not sure on the V2. Was touted as this awesome para but I fckn hated it in every way
compared to ozone’s PR V1.


Can you explain why you hate the Hatch v1? IMO the Hatch v1 (4.3m) is better than the PRv1 because more responsive steering, better packability, upwind almost equal and most important: the wet lines don't tend to stick together while redeploying! The only negative thing I experience is the flapping tips when you get overpowered.
RolfB
RolfB
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42 posts
2 Oct 2026 11:26pm
Thanks everyone for the replies. I just ordered a Takoon Escape Pro 100l. 7'8x17". Looking forward to give it a try next week🥳.
RolfB
RolfB
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29 Sep 2026 11:50pm
bigtone667 said..


RolfB said..

- Larger front wing ..... Yes
- Narrower/longer board ...... Yes
- Bigger parawing ..... Yes





You could buy a 1750 AXIS, Gong 3XL, Duotone Amp 1750/1800 ,, they are all low end monsters with a $3k+ price tag





A long long thin board like a Armstrong 8'11, North 7'6 ,, that will help enormously getting you initial forward speed on the water for foil engagement @ $3k





Or a bigger parawing like a Cloud 7.5 L1 or PT,Skin 7.3 ,, they do make a difference at a $1.5-2k price tag.





All three will help your bottom end, just a question of how much you want to spend and your general conditions.





East coast of Asutralia in summer usually gives us 10 to 15 knots in the early afternoon for a few hours before ramping up to 20+ knots. Always nice to get more time on the water during that 10 to 15 knots.




Thanks B667! You say a long thin board will help 'enormously'. Does it mean that it's the best way to improve out of this 3? The foils you mention are huge. I'm afraid it's not much fun to ride anymore.







RolfB
RolfB
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42 posts
28 Sep 2026 3:01am
The low-end of wings is still superior to that of parawings. I am 88kg and I use a KT Dragonfly surf 100l with a Slingshot Flow 1000 for light wind. With my 5.5m wing I can get on foil from 9 knots. With my PT Skin 5.4m I need at least 3 knots more. I would like to improve the low-end for parawinging. What would be the best way to improve the low-end?
- Larger front wing
- Narrower/longer board
- Bigger parawing
Reply in Topic: Naish Hatch V2
RolfB
RolfB
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42 posts
27 Sep 2026 5:28pm
Youngbreezy said..
I would be interested to hear your feedback. I have the 5.1 hatchv2 on my list as a replacement for my 5.4 pt skin. Got a few wings I’m considering and I like the look of the hatch


I am still very happy with my PT Skin 5.4. What makes u wanna replace it?