Hey ,not sure there's going to be a big difference between the 2 rear stabs (420 and 460 ) but i am running the 101 and 90 cm front wings for wingdinging ,on standard fuse with 82cm mast and a 440 rear stab. I would like to get a bit quicker and help my turns so looking to purchase a new rear stab. I understand there's heaps of variables to this answer . However if any one can share their thoughts thats used them both I would be very grateful.

Cheers Alysum. Demo does makes the most sense .

420 is very low drag so it is fast and glides well. There is much less front foot pressure when you accelerate. Takes some getting used to but not difficult at all.

I have recently acquired a 460 tail. Paired with the 900 or 910 wings it feels like i have found extra gears, the speed and flow is off the charts compared to the 370 and 440 stabs i have been using

J Foz said..
he pointed out that quicker foils also reduce some of the stresses on the shoulders. This is good news also. Cheers again jeff

That's interesting I never thought about this. You still have to hold the wing and control power with the back arm

Hey Thatspec, a mate sanded back the sharps on his Conrad rear foil after he put it through his wing on its maiden voyage, super annoyed at himself ! I think you would be going well to ride one sanded and pick the difference. Make it safe mate. Can you let me know what you make of the new stab .
In addition (unrelated just high on the stoke ) ive just had a fantastic session in the canning river south of canning bridge at the manning boat ramp. It collected a heap of wind from the tonking south wester and i was buzzing around like a mad thing. Cheeks are hurting from the constant smiling.

Thatspec said..
Has anyone sanded the tips back on the 420 just for safety (could you feel any difference)? Just unboxed it and well... it's a fair bit sharper than the 390 I'm used to.

I sanded mine just a tiny amount. It still works the same.

Hi the 420 stab arrived yesterday , I was able to have a 40 min session on the swan river prior to night shift . Remembering I've been on a 440 rear . The wind was gusty 10 to 18knots at a guess, so I coupled the 420 with the 101 front and a 5m Takuma v3 wing ride. Its fast real fast by comparrison and a bit twitchy , however over the 40 mins sesh i settle down, relaxed and found its super fun . The 420 seemed far more efficient to pump in the lulls ,( this was unexpected ) . Turns through transitions evenly and smooth. Unwind maybe better also due to the added speed allowing for an agressive Angeles. I was thinking I could ride the 101/420 and the 900 /440 combo to produce a cosistant feel , the 900 /420 would be real quick , I will see if I am up to it in the near future . I did the cursory wet and dry sand of the winglet tips , so sharp ! Thanks for all your imput , senseable stuff, that helped me with my choice . I feel it was money well spent , that increases the fun and enjoyment factor. Cheers Jeff .