I came back in and swapped out the SK8 to the Spitfire 840/375P
The Spitfire 840 is just over 1000 sq cm, while the SK8 950 is 950 sq cm.
But here's where the difference is - the Spitfire is pretty flat, while the SK8 has a lots of shape.
And here it is all ready to hit the waves. The mast stays in the same spot as the SK8 950.
This foil is quite different than the SK8.
It is a lot more dynamic - I actually have to stay super alert when using this foil because there are a lot of shifts happening. This isn't a bad thing, just different.
This foil setup is noticeably heavier than the SK8.
This foil setup is like a shortboard - hard carves in tighter radius turns is what this foil excels in.
I spent the most time with this foil today and it really is a blast to use. Another benefit Axis has over F One is the ability to change up nearly all parameters - different fuselages, stabilizers both lead to multiple ways to setup the foil. This can be confusing - especially if you are just starting pick up Axis equipment - too many choices.
The waves were probably best during this outing. There was a longboarder in the line up (my personal opinion is that it was way too windy to be surfing).
So - with the dynamic and vigorous response of this foil, I did end up falling more while pushing to see how far this foil would go.
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