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So glad to hear that, my friend. Thanks for sharing the stoke! Good winds to you! -Aaron

Yeah, some B-Roll of that technique in action would've been good to have, right? 🤙🏽 Good winds! -Aaron

Not sure exactly when North will drop that one, but we'll likely know more around late summer. 🤙🏽 Good winds! -Aaron

yes ,flat water is helpful. I'd say 10-20kn is ideal for riding without a foil. -Tucker

It depends on the volume of the foil and mast choice. The lower volume foils and aluminum masts will sit vertical, the larger volume wings, especially on the carbon masts will float horizontal.

It's lighter and both have a good signal using the foil drive. The Appleslice have more hull in the nose so they are smoother through rough water. -Tucker

Tough call on that one. It would depend on the rider and conditions. For raw power, the Loft Pro is best in class. The CWC V4 has more top end range and upwind ability. The CWC is best for riders who want to build speed and apparent wind. The Loft Pro is best for riders who want to get on foil easily, especially on smaller boards. -Tucker

Thank you for sharing the stoke, my friend. 🤙🏽 Good winds! -Aaron

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Depends heavily on the wing design, foil size/shape, and rider experience. As an experienced rider who enjoys small boards and foils I'm not pickup up the 4.8m until about 20kn. I can ride it in as little as 14kn with a large board and foil but I prefer to have more power and speed. -Tucker

@@MACkiteboarding Got it, that sounds great, thanks Tucker

Amen @jakekelsick ! I'll put it on my bucket list. We'd love to show you around some fresh water sometime as well. Maybe North can send you up "north" for KOGL Test Fest this year? -Tucker

For sure. I could get that at some point but it's also a bit misleading metric as the wingtip shape, handle position, and dihedrial has a lot to do with it as well. -Tucker

Yes, I would size up on this model. You'll want to fly these wings powered and they have a massive top end range. I was riding the 4.8m up to 30mph yesterday. -Tucker

@@MACkiteboarding so still knock off 0.5 like with the mode pro? Or more like 1m for original mode? I'm using the 7 mode as a 6 at the moment (feels like)

@@danielpugh2752 I'd say 0.5 but also depends on which wings you are comparing. For a really grunty wing I'd size up 1m just to be sure I have proper power for maximum performance.

@@MACkiteboardingmainly compared to my more generic ones (north nova, ensis score V2 are my main go-to wings. Aiming for a 3 wing quiver - mode 7 (like 6) mode pro 5.5, and then either mode pro 4.8 or 4.2. for the lower end ive felt overpowered on a mantis 4m, but only in winter storms

Good point Greg, I would have liked to see that on this wing as well. Yes, you'll want to roll this wing. People who leave the strut inflated will be excited to hear it fits into the storage sock while the strut is inflated. Less pumping and more shredding! -Tucker

Hey, Dude-I'm right there with you. 🤙🏽 As a wakeboarder, it's really hard to understand riding with two wimpy little straps on your board, right? Took me a long time to get used to that too. I've not ridden Hyperlite Systems, but I think they would work great for kiting. Good winds to you, my friend! -Aaron

You can use almost any rope length but beginners do better further back so the motor doesn't aerate the water as much. You want to stay out of the prop wash for the smoothest ride. -Tucker

I think there is a good chance they will. It's been well received. -Tucker

Tough call, they are both really nice wings and equally suitable in my mind. The CWC is a little more expensive and I like the Ozone handles better so I guess I'd go with the Ozone Liteforce personally. -Tucker

​@@MACkiteboardingthanks ❤ which one has the best low end (vs cwc 4)?

@@Wingsurf Similar low end. I can get the same out of these. I guess the Liteforce is a 7.7m and the CWC is an 8m so technically the Liteforce has more low end/area. -Tucker

Yeah less drag. With double canopy upwind and speed are even better.

Depends on the wing but typically, yes. The Aluula frame is stiffer which translates to a more consistent air foil and power transmission. Because it's so much stiffer you can also build it with narrower bladders for less drag through the wind and more effective canopy efficiency. -Tucker

They have similar low end but the D/lab will have a little more top end range. -Tucker

Sorry and other thought. What’s it like for transitions, tacks etc?

Its a loooot more robust and will last a lot more… saw the ultra last week and it’s a beast, pick it if you can even for just freeridin

Really nice. Very clean into the wind with no downward pressure or nose dip. -Tucker

SImilar. Flux has a little more top end speed and upwind ability. Strike is a bit lighter and more surfy. -Tucker

Definitely ! On Boston and direct-connect valves, your electric pump has to provide a bit of extra pressure to open up and push the flow past the 1-way valve in the plug. When air is pumped through the hose, there'll also be a slight pressure drop along the hose, proportional to the flow rate. At the start, with the pump blasting in high-flow blower mode, there's probably 2 or 3 psi pressure drop between the pump outlet and the air inside the wing's bladder. Running in higher-pressure displacement mode, the air pressure could be 8 psi at the pump outlet, 7.9 psi at the hose-valve connection, and 7.7 psi inside the bladder. If there's a tiny leak in your pump hose or its connections, once the pump hits the set point and stops, the 1-way valve should close ( at the set pressure ) and the pressure in the hose and pump ( and likely the pump's gauge ) will slowly decay. The advantage of an H-R type valve is the valve adapter's pronged end that depresses and opens the spring-loaded 1-way valve in the H-R valve nice and wide, so there's much less restriction and pressure drop at the valve, and after pump-shut-off the 1-way valve stays open until you remove the hose, so your pump gauge will decay much slower. Hope this helps understand what's happening and why.

@@GreKno63 …Thanks for your response. I understand the reason why it happens. I find the backflow pressure on the boston type valve that North uses is around 1psi, which is the point at which the puffer pro switches between low pressure high flow and high pressure low flow. To overcome this I just select the pump modes manually. First world problems.

Still working on the Evo review. It's a great foil. One of my favorites in the AFS lineup. 950 is a great do-it-all size for me. -Tucker

I'd go Mode Ultra as a heaver rider in high winds. The new canopy is a lot tighter, quieter, and will last longer. Price upgrade is pretty marginal for the upgrade in performance. -Tucker

@@MACkiteboarding thanks for the recommendation would you say go for the 4.8m?

@@funkymonk8952 Yeah

Great question Scott! I find the M1 has more grunt and the frame is stiffer which makes it more physical to fly. The Mode Ultra is unquestionably faster, better upwind/VMG, and comfortable when powered. Depends what kind of wing you are looking for. Both wings are a lot of fun. -Tucker

@@MACkiteboarding Thanks, great insight right there!

Yes, this would be comparable to an F-one Strike CWC. This is a little lighter but does have a slightly wider span. If you are a shorter rider, you may prefer the CWC. -Tucker

Winging in light wind is not great if they’re no swell. I would stick to kite foiling

Thanks for your thoughts Ben. I've communicated the feedback to the North design team so hopefully we'll see some change on that in a year or two. -Tucker

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@@MACkiteboarding Great review, but don't agree with your recommendation for wide adoption of Halkey Roberts valves. It's too heavy, and requires the additional weight of a LE access zipper. IMO Ocean Rodeo/Slingshot/Cabrinha valve and OR's elimination of the access zipper are best.

@@GreKno63 Cabrinha wing valves are same bulky. And hard to unscrew. Naish has something like Halkey Roberts.

@@mm74forums7 - Agree H-R quarter-turn plug is faster and easier, but have a look inside the LE or strut at how much plastic ( and metal spring ) is inside on an H-R style valve, a ton more bulk, just hidden inside the LE & strut. OR have shown no need for an EVA or neoprene "top-hat" that many brands put over their Boston and simpler direct-connect valves [ OR / Cab Airlock 2 / Slingshot ( before they went to H-R's ). Skip the tophat and Velcro that secures it and most of the bulk and snaggy Velcro hook goes away.

Depends on your conditions, ability, foil model. I find I like boards at least 5'6" for versatile performance with a wide range of foils. -Tucker

Just ordered this wing & boom from you, thanks. Could you link the windsurfer type harness rope please, i like it?