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Windows? Yes or no!

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dejavu
dejavu
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dejavu dejavu
825 posts
4 Mar 2021 2:26am
From a safety point-of-view I think windows are a good idea, however many claim that windows are basically useless so why bother. I found a video of someone winging and from the camera angle (mounted on his helmet) the windows give a clear view of what's downwind. Maybe the location of the windows makes all the difference. What do you think? Here's the video.

hilly
hilly
WA
8132 posts
hilly hilly
WA, 8132 posts
4 Mar 2021 2:37am
Basically they are useless to see where you need to see. The leading edge and strut blocks that view. Frequent lifting and looking behind before you gybe covers most angles better. They add weight, flex and are a weak point.
airsail
airsail
QLD
1604 posts
airsail airsail
QLD, 1604 posts
4 Mar 2021 4:51am
Useless extra weight
Goofcat
Goofcat
272 posts
Goofcat Goofcat
272 posts
4 Mar 2021 2:58am
Helpful in crowded areas. Can always lift to check, but having more options are better.
foilthegreats
foilthegreats
809 posts
foilthegreats foilthegreats
809 posts
4 Mar 2021 3:30am
I like them on the Armstrong A-Wing and have actually used them. I like to ride my wing low so can usually use them without shifting the wing. I agree as durability and weight come into the equation you're probably better without. I do think beginners should be encouraged into getting windows for safety.
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
VIC
17570 posts
DavidJohn DavidJohn
VIC, 17570 posts
4 Mar 2021 7:02am
I use my windows all the time and I think they are important and nessesarry..





foilthegreats
foilthegreats
809 posts
foilthegreats foilthegreats
809 posts
4 Mar 2021 4:04am
DavidJohn said..
I use my windows all the time and I think they are important and nessesarry..






Great example!
eppo
eppo
WA
9793 posts
eppo eppo
WA, 9793 posts
4 Mar 2021 8:05am
Don't need them.
dejavu
dejavu
825 posts
dejavu dejavu
825 posts
4 Mar 2021 8:23am
Cabrinha offers a choice with their new wing (window or no window) -- maybe that's the solution.
paul.j
paul.j
QLD
3381 posts
paul.j paul.j
QLD, 3381 posts
4 Mar 2021 12:00pm
No windows, I had a wing with windows once and never used them so really didn't see the point. Now we make our own wings and we went with no windows and have never needed them.
Definitely no need way out in the ocean for DW and in the flat just lift it up as others have said easy as!





hilly
hilly
WA
8132 posts
hilly hilly
WA, 8132 posts
4 Mar 2021 10:06am
paul.j said..





Does that say FU
paul.j
paul.j
QLD
3381 posts
paul.j paul.j
QLD, 3381 posts
4 Mar 2021 12:07pm
hilly said..

paul.j said..





Does that say FU


Would you expect anything else from us?
Gorgo
Gorgo
VIC
5125 posts
Gorgo Gorgo
VIC, 5125 posts
4 Mar 2021 1:39pm
hilly said..
....


Does that say FU



I'll wait for the next version, FU2.
paul.j
paul.j
QLD
3381 posts
paul.j paul.j
QLD, 3381 posts
4 Mar 2021 12:53pm
Gorgo said..

hilly said..
....


Does that say FU




I'll wait for the next version, FU2.


I feel i should get my pen and paper out and write some of this down for future model ideas, it could get messy through!!
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