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Stefan

@stefbe80

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certified WWS Wingfoil Instructor
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Cofounder Foiling Bayern Community @foiling_bayern
Ammersee / Lago 😎

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My UHA870 is nearly replacing my Lightwind Foil HA1180…more Glide, less Drag and with bigger Stabilizer like Speed180 or Glide220 it has very good Low End. Just try the UHA with bigger Stabs to gain Low End! Rider weight 82kg, fresh water, MK2 100L, UHA870/Glide220, Neilpryde Firefly Pro 6.0 #foil #wingfoilgermany #surf #armstrongfoils taken in Ammersee by @stefbe80

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After a few weeks testing the new @armstrongfoils Midlength MkII, here’s my short comparison to the MkI.

I use the ML100 as my lightwind board on freshwater lakes, mainly with a max. 6.0 Wing from 7–12 knots and HA1180 or smaller. I’m around 80–82 kg.

I was very happy with the MkI, so I wasn’t sure the MkII would offer much improvement. But after riding it, I wonder if I could go one size smaller. The MkII feels more solid on the water, is easier to balance and even gets going slightly earlier.

It’s also around 1 kg lighter thanks to the new molding technology, while still being incredibly stiff. The new shape requires the foil position to be moved about 1–2 cm further back due to the different scoop/rocker line.

For the ML, I prefer UHA/HA foils. MA works too, but for more freestyle/jumping I’d choose a dedicated Freestyle or Freeride board.

It takes a little time to get used to the new shape, but the improvements are noticeable very quickly. Still loving the MkI, but the MkII definitely surprised me. 🤙 Thanks for the support @surftools #foil #wingfoiling #wingfoilgermany #armstrongfoils #midlength by @stefbe80

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2 months ago

Still tricky but getting better over the time and knee is getting also more stable. Can’t wait getting to 500+ Meters 😜💪 I really like the Naish Micro Chip 80, Super Light, stiff and direct feeling but a bit challenging in the beginning. Available @surftools #foil #pumpfoiling #surfing #foiling taken in Wörthsee by @stefbe80

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2 months ago

Unboxing New Armstrong Performance X Mast 865 - can’t wait to ride it. Feels Super thin and slim but rock solid. Thx for the Support @surftools #foil #wingfoiling #wing #armstrongfoils taken in Surftools Starnberg by @stefbe80

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4 months ago

Armstrong has just released the new UHAs and I was happy to get two of the bigger sizes that could fit to fresh Water and low Winds Like 6-15kn. The UHa870 is a great size and Lift comparable to Ha980-1080 I think. With around 10kn and ML Board it should be easy to start. It looks difficult to ride but it’s surprisingly easy as Pitch is nearly stable as the HAs and its easy to get it out of Roll Axis with no Résistance or Drag. The Glide is extraordinary, like Axis Fireballs. I also had the UHA1270 which is interesting for learning Parawing, but it was just too big for Lightwind winging. Therefore I would still recommend HA1180 for really Low Wind. Besides UHa870/1270 I will add another 670 for a bit stronger winds. For a better comparison: my weight is 82kg, riding Most of the time freshwater with 80L Wing FG or 100L ML, besides the UHA I ride Ma790/990 HA680/880/1180. My favourite Backwings are Speed180, Surf170. #foil #wingfoiling #armstrongfoils #wingfoilgermany #wing by @stefbe80

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5 months ago

New Foil Lock System from @surfinlock that locks your Foil and Board. Great First Impression, perfect for the upcoming vacation. Thanks for the super fast delivery :) #foil #wingfoiling #wingfoilgermany #foiling by @stefbe80

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5 months ago

Wet Sanding your Foil is not just for Nerds :) sanding will reduce turbulence and will make your ride smoother, especially in cold water, and even some knots faster. Just take 800-1500 Grid and sand it 1-2 times 🤙#foil #wingfoiling #wingfoilgermany #wingfoil #axisfoils by @stefbe80

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5 months ago

Great session today with 15-25kn together with @kara_boards @wingfoil_bayern crew #foil #wingfoiling #wingfoilgermany #wing #armstrongfoils taken in Ammersee by @stefbe80

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8 months ago

Foggy Session with @wingfoil_bayern crew. Getting better every day. Sometimes around 200 Meter rides and nearly 1 min 😊🤙#pumpfoil #foil #foiling #surfing taken in Froschgartl/Aidenried by @stefbe80

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8 months ago

Trying to get used to the new foils;) at least a cool sundowner 💪😊 taken in Froschgartl/Aidenried by @stefbe80

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8 months ago

Starting Season 26 - what a blast on 1st of January with @wingfoil_bayern 🔥🔥🔥 #foil #wingfoiling #wingfoilgermany #foiling #wing taken in Wörthsee by @stefbe80

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9 months ago

Another drone shot from @wingfoil_jojo from last weeks session with the @wingfoil_bayern pumpfoil crew. I am getting more and more addicted to this kind of foiling, crazy surreal to see the bottom of the lake while foiling, feels like looking into an aquarium. #foil #pumpfoiling #pumpfoilcommunity taken in Wörthsee by @stefbe80

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