Drift Stopper experience

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marco
marco
WA
332 posts
WA, 332 posts
21 Oct 2020 10:31pm
Hi,

Did anyone try the Drift Stopper from ION? Would be great to use on a SUP and the kids could cruise around. I tried to find some review, but no luck.

Thanks Marco
MdG71
MdG71
16 posts
16 posts
21 Oct 2020 11:33pm
I used them to learn Winging on our family inflatable SUP board.
It worked great and i still have them for the moment another family member will try to Wing surf.

I got them from Duotone but they are the same as the ION one.I can recommend them for just cruising around and still have a upwind session.
Paddlezz
Paddlezz
101 posts
101 posts
22 Oct 2020 3:59am
Leeboards have been used successfully for centuries.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeboard
marco
marco
WA
332 posts
WA, 332 posts
22 Oct 2020 3:51pm
Thanks so much guys, I might get one for my kids.
LeeD
LeeD
3939 posts
3939 posts
22 Oct 2020 11:24pm
Slingshot offers a huge single fin glue on for 100 bucks.
MProject04
MProject04
665 posts
665 posts
23 Oct 2020 3:05am
I bought the drift stopper installed it on a slingshot X breed sup in an effort to turn into a windsurfer for kids (to function as a central fin or dagger board)

They don't stop the drift at all.
LeeD
LeeD
3939 posts
3939 posts
23 Oct 2020 3:41am
Hmmmm.
Triple the fin area, and little effect?
Perhaps some forward speed is needed.
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
VIC
17570 posts
VIC, 17570 posts
23 Oct 2020 8:25am
LeeD said..
Slingshot offers a huge single fin glue on for 100 bucks.

$180 here in Oz

slingshotaustralia.com.au/products/sup-winder

11 posts
23 Oct 2020 8:46am
The Slingshot is a better way to go IMO. The drift stopper is over engineered. To many parts and it's prone to breakage. Have used both and prefer the Slingshot.
Charli07
Charli07
1 posts
1 posts
29 Oct 2020 12:02am
To stop drifting DW it's best to place the drift stopper in front of your feet / standing position. Jibing and tacking will be easier by changing your feet fore- or backward.The big advantage of the drift stopper is that you can change the position easiely. Play a little bit around and you'll find the best compromise.
marco
marco
WA
332 posts
WA, 332 posts
15 Dec 2020 11:02am
Anyone selling a Drift Stopper as they all sold out in Australia?
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