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Getting some flight on my Wavechaser

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Created by Abdillam > 9 months ago, 7 Oct 2019
Abdillam
VIC, 226 posts
7 Oct 2019 10:13PM
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Wind dropped by the time I got out so only managed a little bit of flight...

Youngbreezy
WA, 938 posts
7 Oct 2019 7:46PM
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Please let us know what you think of your Wave chaser board?
Build quality, performance etc.
How is it holding up?

I had seen them pop up online previously and didnt think much of them but I just went on their website and they have some cool new sizes and decent looking boards.

I think they are pretty unknown to most, it would be interesting to hear your thoughts.

Abdillam
VIC, 226 posts
8 Oct 2019 3:35PM
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Hey mate. So far so good on the Wavechaser. I've had it out only twice so far. Unfortunately wind has been marginal but did manage some flight. At 5'10 (180SF) this board is super stable when in the water making it easy to start or after a stack. Once flying the short length makes it very maneuverable. Build quality looks solid and I can't see any issues. Looking forward to some decent wind. I'm a newbie to foiling and I can't pump as yet so I'm relying on wind speed to get me going on the foil. It does though pop up very quickly once moving...

pohaku
NSW, 833 posts
9 Oct 2019 10:14AM
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I like them. Iv got the 6'2 with the 5'10 on the way. I like how stiff the board is, the rails, where the mounts are positioned. Pretty stoked with them so far.




JEG
VIC, 1469 posts
9 Oct 2019 2:20PM
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I had the 6'2" carbon approx 7kg as my 1st foil beginner board, was a prototype board and I'm sure it will be better now than production model. Criticised if I may = was somewhat stable enough as a beginner 80kg to stand on, the deck pad wasn't that grippy even though with those cool looking gap cutouts and somewhat smooth once wet and didn't have that rough sticky feel like the other deck pad had. I feel like the construction could be better because it can get easily be damage and its hard to tell how good the dual track US foil box are constructed at long term abuse. I sold my board as I wasn't ready for that foil advancement feel.

Abdillam
VIC, 226 posts
12 Oct 2019 6:32PM
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JEG said..
I had the 6'2" carbon approx 7kg as my 1st foil beginner board, was a prototype board and I'm sure it will be better now than production model. Criticised if I may = was somewhat stable enough as a beginner 80kg to stand on, the deck pad wasn't that grippy even though with those cool looking gap cutouts and somewhat smooth once wet and didn't have that rough sticky feel like the other deck pad had. I feel like the construction could be better because it can get easily be damage and its hard to tell how good the dual track US foil box are constructed at long term abuse. I sold my board as I wasn't ready for that foil advancement feel.


I've found the grip more than sticky enough. No problem with it when wet

Abdillam
VIC, 226 posts
12 Oct 2019 6:36PM
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pohaku said..
I like them. Iv got the 6'2 with the 5'10 on the way. I like how stiff the board is, the rails, where the mounts are positioned. Pretty stoked with them so far.





Nice mate. The 5'10 180SF is incredibly stable. Haven't tried to surf foil it but loving it with the wing... I fitted the side stabilizer fins yesterday. Gave good straight line power and direction for those few times I wasn't up on the foil. Felt like it popped up on the foil earlier too




hairybear01
SA, 32 posts
13 Nov 2019 2:04PM
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Any more recent feedback on these boards, Sup and Prone?
I see on their website there are new 2020 carbon Sup foils on the way. Size and price looks good at under 6 foot and $1300 Aud.

RichJam
WA, 237 posts
15 Nov 2019 6:23AM
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I've liked the look of these for a while.
Great price point. Seem on the heavy side though.
Any one in WA have one?

hilly
TAS, 7195 posts
15 Nov 2019 11:07AM
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RichJam said..
I've liked the look of these for a while.
Great price point. Seem on the heavy side though.
Any one in WA have one?


WASurf/West Oz looking at becoming a dealer. www.wasurf.com.au/pages/contact-us

Youngbreezy
WA, 938 posts
15 Nov 2019 10:34AM
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I would like to hear some feedback on long-term durability etc.

The price is certainly attractive and the designs look good. They are an interesting company, based in Cronulla and they also build a range of watercraft which makes me think they aren't just a cheap knock off company and have some solid design credentials . They make a really interesting sailing cat that planes l like a windsurfers!

AlexF
484 posts
16 Nov 2019 6:47PM
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How do you like the Moses foil?

Abdillam
VIC, 226 posts
17 Nov 2019 6:08PM
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AlexF said..
How do you like the Moses foil?


Yep lovin the Moses 873. Heaps of lift and really stable. Feels quick too. I've also got the 633 but as yet haven't tried it with the wing foil

hairybear01
SA, 32 posts
20 Dec 2019 9:44PM
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Any reviews on the new boards?

ausiet
WA, 63 posts
21 Dec 2019 6:56AM
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Ive recently purchased the 5'8" carbon.
I am 65kg, using a Axis S set up with either the 102 or the 82 wing with a 440 tail.

So far it has been awesome. Have used it for wing foiling in very choppy water and has been easy to stand up on and get balance prior to take off.
The foot placement holes are in the correct spot for strap option also.
What I noticed most is the ability to get flying, the other boards Ive used have taken a fair bit of technique and pumping but the WC takes a quick push down on the nose then up it pops.
It seems the distribution of floatation is slightly further aft which makes it easier to stand when not flying and reduce the swing factor when the board is up.
Pumping is natural and not difficult.
Cant speak on the longevity of the board yet but seems solid enough at the moment.

Cons- Not sure about the 'all black' colour. It heats up very quickly when not in the water so I cant put it on my roof. (..there's something else about "all black" that makes me sweat...cant put my finger on it )
-When paddling it tends to shimmy on the water, my board does not have the side fins.

Over all, in the week that I've had the board my foiling has improved dramatically, my turns are much easier and Catching the down with swell/chop is increasingly more fun.

Hope this helps.



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