Hi Rory - the DW foils are dependent upon the conditions you'll be riding in. Most all wings will lift riders at varying weights in the right conditions. It's more about the flexibility you want when you're riding. Where will you be riding? Best Tim

@@HALFLIFEVIDEO thanks Tim.

Hi Russ -- For me and my riding style - I prefer the Armstrong over the Phantasm in every way. That said - the Phantasm price point is lower. The flexibility in terms of variety of front wings you can build around the Armstrong setup is superior. Happy to talk through this if you'd like to have a call. Best Half-Life

Hi Gone Winging -- zero regrets. You and I are basically twins -- I'm ~180-185. 70L is a great board and super flexibility for a variety of wind conditions. Love the board. If you'd like to order through us - we'd appreciate it! Best Tim

Hi Oceanwaves -- that is the trade off for inflatables -- they sit on top of the water and can be more difficult to stand up on. Typically you'll want to size your inflatable +20-30% vs non inflatable. To ease standing up - spend some time behind a boat or jet ski to get used to how it rides. Additionally, learning when you have sufficient wind will help stabilize you. Light wind conditions are typically a bit more difficult. Best Half-Life Crew

Hi Cheri - so happy that this video helped you. Thank you for watching it!

Santiago - so thankful that you watched our video and that it helped you. We wish you many days of happy prone foiling! Send us some pics on Instagram @halflifet.5

Nothing could be further from the truth. Sky is a lifetime surfer and one of the most respectful riders you'll ever meet. I've spent many a day in the lineup and he's never had so much as a close call. All of that said - it is really important as a foil community that we give surfers space and first choice on waves given that we can chip in and pump out to the pre-critical wave. Best Tim

Goldy - Love it! Thank you for posting this. Can't wait to see what you think of our 2025 ski guide that we'll drop in October. Best Tim

Jimmy Shorts! Thanks for checking out the video. We need to welcome you to the foiling nation. We'll get you out there behind the yacht with us some time soon! Best Tim

Yes - for the foil drive two you will need longer screws to connect your Armstrong gear to the board. Sorry for the delayed response! Best Half-Life Crew

Thank you James - we really appreciate you checking out our video. All the best to you and happy Foiling! Best Tim

Hey Evan You and your boat are now famous! It's a good one so I hope you enjoy that beefy wave! Best Half-Life Crew

Hi Scott - I'm sorry for being slow on the response! thank you for checking out the video. Your best hotel is likely the Woodmark Hotel and Spa. It is right on lake washington at Carillon point. Carillon point is a very strong place to wing foil when you have north winds. When the wind is blowing from the South - you'll have a short paddle or a short walk down to a neighboring beach. You can walk with your gear over your shoulder to Marsh Beach which is good for either direction of wind. Have fun! Tim

Hi Joshua - Yep - it's super technical and is mostly about getting the right angle of attack. Shoot us some videos on instagram @halflifet.5 so we can see your progress. Best Tim

Eduardo - we really appreciate you checking out our video and hope you have killer wingfoiling sessions! Best Tim

By the way, I've bought one (5'0 70l) for my 80kg just this morning!!!!! Your review has been definitely!!!

Hi Wilkothewiz -- NO - You should NOT tow in on a 90L board (at least to material size waves). I'm sure you can but it's not my recommendation. We typically tow in on a 4 ft or 3'9 board (Armstrong WKT109 or 122). Yes - the 2400 is too large for kiting -- and -- it has been replaced. I apologize but I'm confused on whether we're talking kite foil, wing foil, or wake foil. You can reach us at 909-698-0401. We should talk so I can give the right advice Best Tim

Hi Mike - the new controller was not out. Thank you for checking out the video - these two brands are the best out there so you can't go wrong. Such a great way to spend time on foil. Enjoy the freedom! and If you end up going with Lift - we'd appreciate the order. And if you go with Flite please shoot us some video/pics on instagram @halflifet.5 Best Half-Life Crew

Air Stokley rolls ~12mph. Ballast settings are full. Best The Half-Life Crew

thanks for checking out the video Leah!

Yep - there's no room for Kleavoring!

Right? I completely agree. I'm thinking 10-20,000

Thanks for the laugh! I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

99% of the time that is because of two things: 1) foot position. Make sure you're athletic center of your foot is centered on the board. You can identify the center by the footstrap holes or markings on the board. a 1/2 inch can make all the difference. 2) Posture - it's natural for folks coming from wake surfing to be very back foot heavy. Remember....foiling is 60% front foot so double check your stance. String from crown, shoulders on hips, hips over feet. We do virtual lessons if you can't make it to seattle. email: [email protected] Best Tim

Hi Jennifer -- PFD is certainly your decision and if you'd like to wear one definitely do so. Especially when you're learning - a PFD and a helmet is a good idea. Cheers, Tim

Hi Robert - you can certainly kite foil with this wing. However - you may enjoy the MA800 a bit better given you ride the 925. The MAs ride a bit bigger than their size due to design. You always may absolutely love the HA880. Hope the Kite Foiling summer has been great to you! Best Tim

Hi Jen -- I sure wish I meant $1,200....but no....$12,000. When you add up the carbon (all carbon board plus mast, foils), the engine & controller, case, batteries, etc you get up there pretty quickly. There are some off brands but we just have seen reliable performance so for now -- Lift and Fliteboard are the two best products. If the price is too steep - we recommend to hold off as opposed to going with one of the less expensive models. Foil Drive is an option but really it's best for folks with an ocean break as opposed to trying to use it on a lake. Hope this helps. Given you're in PDX you might like this video we did where I rode the bridges of PDX: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m17Vo6avqpWrjJo Best Tim

Hi Alexioflexio -- you may be missing the subtlety of foil comparison. That said, Flite has great packaging, rides well and is a great product. Both Lift and Flite are head and hands above the rest. You can't go wrong with either. I hope you get one and enjoy the freedom of foiling! Thanks for checking out our video. Best Half-Life Crew

Except those pesky interchangeable wings. Oh and that aluminum mast... oh and the noisier motor... well and the nose happy attitude. hmmm maybe still chasing Lift.....

No -- And - you can ride through any prop exposure. Just because the prop comes out of the water doesn't mean you breach. In fact, the prop placement allows you to put adapters on the mast (custom fuselage) that allows you to make the most of your quiver from other disciplines. For example for prone, wing, tow-in foiling we use Armstrong. We have a custom fuselage that we put on which allows us to use the full Armstrong quiver we have. What a blast. You can not do this on Flite.

Hi Alang -- Excellent! Thank you for watching our videos and congratulations on the progress you've made so far! At the time we shot this video we had a Mastercraft X23 (this is a surf boat) and a Malibu Sunsetter LXI (tournament ski boat) and we foiled both. The infinity 76 is ok for a ski boat but you'll have much better luck on the 84cm slingshot. If you're insterest in Armstrong Foils (we are a dealer for Armstrong) -- the S1 1550 foil kit would be great for where you're at. For reference in the videos -- I weight 180lb -- so we're pretty close in size. Feel free to call us 909-698-0401 if you'd like to talk through it. Best Tim

Hi there -- thank you for checking out the video and for the comment. It's been hard to make the stocking decision on ML boards given our conditions here. I'll try to get my hands on one so we can review for you. Hope you're getting some great winging days in Best Half-Life Crew

Interesting point. Either the mast or the fuse. I'm guessing Armie had a reason. When I rode it -- it was solid. No vibration or downside to the design choice. We typically would feel any looseness in the first 10 turns -- didn't happen. Solid. Thank you for checking out the video! Appreciate it! hope you have a great foiling summer Half-Life Crew

Hi Gorillam2 -- Thank you for checking out our videos and I'm glad you're safe. You can find our full 'how to foil' playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLX8JNpzm5TVstDxHuWvSRyza-2_HtVmZG This should give you a great resource. Just drop us a note if you need any additional help. Best Tim

Yes! Get a shorter mast. Typical for wake foiling is 72cm or so. We ride a performance 795 mast from Armstrong but that's as long as we would recommend. If I remember right I'm on the 84cm front wing....but it could be the 99 - regardless - slow moving. For the 76 infinity - about mid track should work depending upon your size. Here's a video of Jeff and I talking slingshot that may be helpful for you: Mast Position - Half-Life: kzbin.info/www/bejne/boDSYYmkdtmtiac Jeff mcKee of Slingshot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6apfHiNZ5iXo7c Hope this helps! Feel free to reach out to us [email protected] Best Half-life

This video will help you out. Yeah - it gets confusing between the 84 and the 76cm. Here's Jeff (Slingshot) and I talking about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6apfHiNZ5iXo7c

Interesting feedback - thanks. It really depends upon your skill level - happy to talk you through it. Best Half-Life Crew

Thanks Giroux - absolutely agree. Thanks for checking out the latest video. Best Tim

Thank you for checking out our video. I had to use Google Translate for that one. Happy foiling! Half-Life Crew

haha -- yep - - pretty amazing. Fun to ride as well - but expensive. It's a great fit for the right circumstances. We get a kick out of riding them. Best Half-Life Crew

Thank you! We appreciate the feedback and you checking out the video. Happy riding! Best Half-Life Crew

@powderproject13 -- feel free to email [email protected] or call us (909) 698-0401 to discuss if you'd like. I don't like making general recommendations before understanding your wake, ability, and typical conditions. In general -- the HAs ride a bit big. So - without knowing your particulars - I think you're good on the HA680 or HA780 depending upon the factors above. Look forward to hearing from you. Best Tim

Yes - prone foil surf boards are different from what you will wakefoil with behind the boat. Here's our Armstrong prone foil surf boards. Give us a shout if you want to talk size trade offs. Although it says 'sold out' - we regularly get new inventory in so just let us know if it hits the mark for you. www.halflife.live/products/armstrongwingsurf Best Tim

@@HALFLIFEVIDEO Thanks for the info!

Lol - I hear ya - it's not for everyone. You certainly can get more family members on to a Jet Ski at once! That said - 100% different experience. The e-Foil really is for those who want to enjoy the sensation of flight on the water. Hope you find a good jet ski and have a great summer. Thank you for checking out our video. Best Half-Life Crew

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Hi Richard - thank you for checking out the video! Glad you're having a good time out there foiling. A couple ideas for you: 1) Add a 50cm fuselage to your quiver -- fun for HS1250 and the HS1850. 2) Add a V200 tail to ride with your HS1850 - it will loosen the ride up 3) Be sure to increase your pump cadence when you go to pump the HS1250 -- its a quicker cadence and keep it high! Now....to answer your actual question. Yes - the MA1225 (I like it with the V200 tail) is very responsive and has more glide than the 1250. Just remember to move it up in the mast track compared to the HS. You could also go with a MA1475 but it sounds like you'd like a looser ride. We have it all in stock so if you'd like to buy from us (which we always appreciate) just drop us a line -- email [email protected] or call us at (909) 698-0401 Best Tim

Hey Brian -- we can help you with that. Roll from the tips of the wing - always being careful not to 'crimp' the leading edge. Once you roll from either side - I typically fold in three. If you'd like we can do a instagram video Insta: @halflifet.5 If you decide to follow us - drop me a note and I'll do a quick video. Happy Winging! Tim

Tim, I think that’s what I’ve been doing but it’s still too long for the bag???

@@HALFLIFEVIDEO Hey Tim, did you ever do a video on how to roll up the XPS lightwind?

This video will give you the full low down on the various foil drive batteries -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/paDHlJZ-irqbmNU Thank you for checking out our video. Best Tim

Hi Denzel - please give the team at Gerk's a call for this one -- (425) 270-3061 Best Half-Life Crew