Slingshot 76 for SUP foiling

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Hooksey
Hooksey
WA
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WA, 558 posts
11 May 2021 5:47pm
AloHa,

Just checking if there is any feedback on using the Slingshot 76 Infinity for SUP foiling? too big, too small?

Welcome some feedback?
WildHak
WildHak
QLD
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QLD, 3 posts
11 May 2021 9:54pm
Hooksey. Have u got one or thinking of buying? I learnt on one behind a boat and then sup foiled it. I know ppl prone them too, as did the guy I brought it off, and also ppl wing foiling on them, all seem to go well. Needs some water flowing to engage lift... FYI 70 kg on a 6"6 smik slab for supfoil.

WH
Twimby
Twimby
WA
483 posts
WA, 483 posts
11 May 2021 8:57pm
A few of the guys I tow with started on them and went well.
LeeD
LeeD
3939 posts
3939 posts
12 May 2021 12:59am
Plenty of lift for medium to lightweights, you 100 kg strongman might look for bigger foils.
kobo
kobo
NSW
1111 posts
NSW, 1111 posts
12 May 2021 7:26am
There is a B setting you can use if you have the switch fuse which places the mast further back on the fuse and will give you heaps more lift on the sup if needed.The 76 is the best allround foil it's has a great range.
martyman
martyman
WA
369 posts
WA, 369 posts
12 May 2021 11:42am
We used those for sup and prone foiling. Worked great everything-excellant range
LeeD
LeeD
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3939 posts
12 May 2021 11:49pm
Size is around 1550 sq cm.
Bigger foils, like 2450, foil up much sooner and capable in 2-3' surf.
Smaller foils, like 600, will need 8' waves to get enough boardspeed to lift rider and board up.
Grantmac
Grantmac
2399 posts
2399 posts
13 May 2021 10:37am
One issue is they are extremely fragile, far worse than other options of a similar price and capability. Less of a concern for winging or windfoil, but for SUPfoil most locals here have trashed at least one wing before moving onto other brands.
martyman
martyman
WA
369 posts
WA, 369 posts
13 May 2021 1:47pm
The issue with the 76 has since been rectified. SS had a couple bad production runs that made the wing split under hard impacts. I was one of the folk who had a waranteed wing, but if you have one go for it it's a fun wing.
Hooksey
Hooksey
WA
558 posts
WA, 558 posts
14 May 2021 11:40am
thanks everyone for the input here. I will give my SlingShot foil a go for SUPing.

Now just need to decide which board to go with. I have an option on a SMIK 115 L x 6.6 x 29 sup foil board.

What does the brains trust think of this combo?
Bender
Bender
WA
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WA, 2236 posts
14 May 2021 11:57am
A great combo. That's exactly what i learnt on.
Hooksey
Hooksey
WA
558 posts
WA, 558 posts
17 May 2021 3:21pm
after a bit of deliberation ended up with a Sunova 6.3 x 28 1/2 x 115 and hoping to get out later this week.

What is the thinking re the 76 Infinity mast setting on the SL switch fuse. I think most use the A setting for SUP foiling or?
kobo
kobo
NSW
1111 posts
NSW, 1111 posts
17 May 2021 7:14pm
A for prone or kiting, A or B for SUP , C for windfoiling.
Hooksey
Hooksey
WA
558 posts
WA, 558 posts
19 May 2021 4:33am
kobo said..
A for prone or kiting, A or B for SUP , C for windfoiling.


Thx and will give it a go :-)
clayisland
clayisland
20 posts
20 posts
19 May 2021 5:09am
Similar thread going on the zone:
www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php/topic,37246

My understanding is slingshot came out with the switch fuse to accommodate multiple disciplines and the foot placement requirements.
My board didn't have the track box location for A position to work. I found that b position (mast closer to front wing) gave more performance or looseness, and c (mast further from front wing) dampened it a bit making it easier when learning as the foil is not as reactive, but need the track box travel (plate further back on board) to sup foil in c position.
martyman
martyman
WA
369 posts
WA, 369 posts
20 May 2021 10:56am
Dude, dont overthink it eh. Throw it on A or B and get out there. Ya got a real solid combo!
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