Collapsible wing

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Bennis123
Bennis123
67 posts
67 posts
25 May 2024 1:30am
Is this the future of downwinding for those of us too lazy to learn SUP downwind?

www.instagram.com/reel/C7KVq4uLRXT/?igsh=MTNheGF6djFtb3cxeg==
JuriM
JuriM
116 posts
116 posts
25 May 2024 2:26am
It looks very clunky compared to this:
MidAtlanticFoil
MidAtlanticFoil
858 posts
858 posts
25 May 2024 2:58am
A buddy of mine just ordered a 5M pocket wing. He's on the sup struggle bus and looking for a cheat code. Requires strong wind to have a chance to get back up if you come down though. With a paddle you can get up without wind if bumps are leftover and good technique...
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VIC
621 posts
VIC, 621 posts
25 May 2024 1:38pm

www.facebook.com/groups/1236922456327712/permalink/8070932359593320/?These look very promising too, some more pics in the comments. Carbon tubes and battens would keep the weight down too.





Roy
Roy
VIC
152 posts
Roy Roy
VIC, 152 posts
25 May 2024 2:28pm
Old is new again

felix1111
felix1111
87 posts
87 posts
25 May 2024 7:25pm
Yep.
Just the foils added
Gwarn
Gwarn
250 posts
250 posts
25 May 2024 9:20pm
Hwy1North
Hwy1North
221 posts
221 posts
26 May 2024 1:08am
Downwind foiling post knee replacement...
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VIC
621 posts
VIC, 621 posts
28 May 2024 4:17pm
Wow, these rigid wings seem to be a thing now. This one looks super light yet rigid.
61 posts
28 May 2024 2:45pm
Hwy1North said..
Downwind foiling post knee replacement...


Is it just me or is that thing a giant knife? Free fish fillet machine.
Stretchy
Stretchy
WA
1054 posts
WA, 1054 posts
28 May 2024 9:22pm
Relapse said..
Wow, these rigid wings seem to be a thing now. This one looks super light yet rigid.


Definitely the way I'd like to see things head. Got to be cheaper than the current high end wings. Easier repairs. Will still float, but won't blow away readily
miamiwngr
miamiwngr
92 posts
92 posts
29 May 2024 10:31am
I'm hoping for some real innovation in this area. Getting rid of the massive inflatable leading edge on current wings must be huge for performance. Things like a modular frame with different size and material canopies should be trivial. I suspect the current big companies are not very interested in this though as their current business model is built around releasing new wings every year where the customer has to buy the whole thing in every size. Current manufacturing is also dialed in on the inflatables from kite days. Hopefully some small independent player will invent a superior product and the big brands will be forced to follow
6u1d0
6u1d0
133 posts
133 posts
29 May 2024 5:27pm
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Wow, these rigid wings seem to be a thing now. This one looks super light yet rigid.


Back to the future !

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Grantmac
Grantmac
2388 posts
2388 posts
30 May 2024 3:15am
The BRM looks extremely flat and very unstable. I think some sort of tensioned batten will be required.
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