Hi Everyone,
Still relatively new to this foiling caper but I have some questions. I'm starting to wing foil with a 125L wing/SUP board and 4.5m wing. Only had the 4.5m out in 15-20knts, enough to taxi but not get up on the foil hence I have a 6m that arriving any day. I also tried SUP foiling in small surf and found it it too tippy. I'll practice some more on flat water up the creek. I recon I could probably prone surf it if I try. I surf 9'1" mal and 6'10 50L approx shortboard for 30 years and surf almost daily and would put myself in intermediate-advanced. Windsurfed in the 80's.

I'm after suggestions should I choose to buy a board specifically for prone surf foiling, what sort of litres should I be looking at? Could I get away with a cheap second hand older style or clearance low litres board?

Cheers
OJ

I'm 178cm and 96kg. I've shed 10kg since November. Aiming for 90.

I can duck dive the 9'1" mal if I need to but I'm guessing its less volume that the 125L board. Maybe 90-100L. Probably need to find some locals who might let me try, but I've only seen one guy out here, and its only been a few times.

Odgeau said..
I can duck dive the 9'1" mal if I need to but I'm guessing its less volume that the 125L board. Maybe 90-100L. Probably need to find some locals who might let me try, but I've only seen one guy out here, and its only been a few times.

Based on some volume info for long boards I'm estimating my Mal is 50 - 60L. So I should be alright with something around there about or slightly less from a short board surfing perspective. Its the control when up on the foil that's going to be the challenge.
surfshopsaustralia.com.au/longboards-surfboard-volume-guide/