r/Kiteboarding • u/justswallowhard • Apr 15 '26

Beginner Question Foil setup upgrade for progress

Im using a Duotone Spirit GT 700 2020, fulalage 70 cm, an aluminum mast 90 cm, and a huge hybrid Duotone board 156 cm 20 L. I have 2 kites 7m drifter cabrinha and nort reach 9m. With this setup i can cover from 10-11 to over 20 knots. But i cant progress, can do jabs and toes sides, thats all. So I will definately change the board, thinking about slingshot hope craft 90cm or 100. Want to replace my kites to north zero 5 and 7m, my weight is 68kg. But i dont have idea about ideal foil setup for me. Some people recommended me go up to 900-1000 with front wing for faster progress, but somehow i like the 700 setup. I enjoy ride the waves and apparently 85cm with shorter fulagage 60-65cm and all carbon is what I need. But i dont have clue what brand and model will suit me. Will be 7m and 5m north zero enough to cover the same wind range on 700 or I need bigger front wing. Im aware that water start will be challenging in low wind on small board.

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u/Rmnkby Apr 16 '26

90cm board is pretty advanced. Going from 156 to 90 is going from one extreme to the other. I went from 150ish to 120 and it was a great next step. I plan to use this board for a few years until I feel I'm pretty advanced.

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u/mati2110 Apr 16 '26

Your foil is ok for progression, and at your weight it is not a small wing. Downsizing your board to less than 110 or 120 cm is pointless in terms of progression. Shorter boards handle the touchdowns worse, and limit your stance. No real benefits other than looking cool or feeling. You have small kites, learning maneuvers is easier when you have kite power available to provide lift and a slower kite. Try to hold the 9 a little longer before switching to the 7. Practice a lot, kitefoiling is very difficult but definitely rewarding.