Sabfoil 899 Balz

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BritWinger
BritWinger
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109 posts
28 Oct 2021 8:23pm
Has anyone used this yet?

I have the 799 and love it in about 13-14kts upward. I also have a W1100 as my light wind foil, but thinking that maybe the 899 could replace it.
Jameos
Jameos
26 posts
26 posts
28 Oct 2021 11:53pm
I have. In fact I did exactly what you are planning, keeping the 799 and replacing the 1100 with the 899. You might lose a knot on the low end, but it's much more agile than the 1100 and you can jump without worries...
However, as the 799 is so good for its size in light wind, you'll find that the 899 does get going earlier, but not massively so.
Jeroensurf
Jeroensurf
1131 posts
1131 posts
29 Oct 2021 3:14am
I love my 799 but what makes me doubt on the 899 is the thickness, thats almost oldskool thick. I,m waiting for the 1110 but a friend gets the 899 so I hope i can try/borrow it soon.
Jameos
Jameos
26 posts
26 posts
29 Oct 2021 12:05pm
Jeroensurf said..
I love my 799 but what makes me doubt on the 899 is the thickness, thats almost oldskool thick. I,m waiting for the 1110 but a friend gets the 899 so I hope i can try/borrow it soon.


Right, that had me worried, too, but surprisingly it isn't really noticeably slower than the 799.
Jeroensurf
Jeroensurf
1131 posts
1131 posts
29 Oct 2021 7:15pm
But extra lift on a wave?
Jameos
Jameos
26 posts
26 posts
29 Oct 2021 9:40pm
No idea, I only use these in flat water. 799 was ok in waves but I liked 945 better...
polykarb
polykarb
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30 Oct 2021 5:49pm





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