The Wing Forum
DISCUSSIONS => WINGFOIL => Topic started by: JBo on May 04, 2020, 04:59:53 pm
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Windsurf stuff (board, mast, sail, boom, extention, harness) will be way more expensive.
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Sorry I meant getting 2nd hand windsurf gear is cheaper as there just is not so much 2nd hand wingsurf gear around (yet).
But you are right with the new windsurf and kite gear.
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Gong sells packages Wing+Foil+Board for 1273,00€
Windsurf stuff (board, mast, sail, boom, extention, harness) will be way more expensive.
Of course you are right, 1273 is a lot.
But compared to kiting or windsurfing it is cheaper.
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I am also new to this sport (got my wing october last year) this might not all be true but just my thoughts.
Wing: Many new Wings are coming out this year, so I have already seen cheaper prices for last years gear.
AND get in touch with your shop, I asked for a discount for the bundle of wing, boom, leash --> got 100 Euros knocked off.
Board: One idea I had was to cut a bit off my old windsurfboard. Drill 4 holes and then attach the foil. Maybe an additional board to make it stiffer. Certainly not great looking but has been done (at least I found some pictures of that somewhere). I also have the idea that I could build a board myself, wooden skeleton with something floaty inside.
Foils: sorry no idea about that, but they are around longer than the wings so you could maybe find some used ones.
AND if you search for "build a foil" you can find a kit for a DIY foil.
But you are right - learning windsurfing would be cheaper :)
Wing 600 - 700$
Board 0 - 100$
Foil DIY 450 $
1250 $ ?
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After searching online I have found this sport to be very costly as compared to kite foiling. Just the idea of learning on a beginner rig for a few sessions then turn around and upgrade to higher performance gear. I do not have the denaro to splurge on new equipment and we only have 2 wingfoilers at our home spot so no used equipment for sale. A typical starter Naish Hover 125L + 2000 Jet + S46 priced out to retail $3500+ USD. Please note I am not throwing shade at Naish just using this as an example as all the other brands are similar. I love to learn this sport but the cost is a big turnoff. Maybe there is no other way around the cost. Just have to go get a 2nd job ;). I would love to hear your experience.