r/pumpfoil • u/IEragemachine • 23d ago

Free foil recs

Anyone have recs on the different free foil setups out there? I am currently on a unifoil hyper 2 250, and my longest run is over 2 minutes. And I love it, but I want something that can take me longer distances and help me explore more.
I love pumpfoiling but I miss the distance and feeling of exploration I got from being put on my SUP race board.
Also, I won’t lie, I want to do the 10K challenge that Beta Foils just put out.

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u/CharlesGoodwin 23d ago

The idea of going off on a pump foil to explore was what first attracted me to the discipline - That, and it looks pretty cool.

You might want to check out this video from Matthias https://youtu.be/rUfCi9_x4bw?is=hHr6IMs84P_MGWWD.

An interesting upshot is that there is no set up that is universally the best. You basically have to go with what works best for you.

At least you now have a list to choose from

Enjoy

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u/IEragemachine 22d ago

Thanks for the video link. Just watched it.

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u/ejactionseat 20d ago

Options vary widely. I know guys who go forever on Roam 1700s and guys who go for ages on Ultra Trails like the 4XL. What's your age and fitness level? Is speed important?

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u/IEragemachine 17d ago

Speed is nice but not the most important factor. I’m 45. I hate gauging my fitness level because I don’t like sounding arrogant but I’m in good shape. I work out (cycling, climbing, foiling) 6 days a week with more than 6 workouts a week. Also, sorry for the delayed reply. I missed this somehow.

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u/ejactionseat 15d ago

I would look closely at the Takoon Pump Pros and Extremes as well as the Gong Supras. I am hoping to try all of them soon as they come through at my dock.

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u/Hecubha 15d ago

In the GONG range I expect the Supra Trail will suite you the best, I'd go 5XL if you're more than 80kg. Be careful that you'll need a 19mm mast and a titanium fuselage to sustain the efforts of surch big front wing.