BIG wing dilemma, pt 2 (Ventis)

here we go again, part 2 in the process of finding a new light wind wing. I'm currently testing a 7m Ventis, this is my first sesh on it. I'm not sure if I'll do a full review of this wing, it depends on how much time I have with the different projects I have coming up. I own a v2 6.5m Unit and I already prefer this... yes it's for light wind but it's def got performance so I'm sure I'll be grabbing instead of the 6.5m in most situations. I'm pretty stoked, but more to come... I haven't figured out my ultimate light wind wing yet!
Gear used this session:
7m Duotone Ventis
75L Armie FG board
HA925 foil
795 mast
60 fuse
180 speed tail, 1.5 degree shims
I'm riding at 77kg.

[@windski2]

Nice shape. Great colors

[@OCEANBOUND1]

Agreed! This is a sexy wing fo sure.

[@bioni76]

looking good there Jeremy - hope all is well! 🤙

[@OCEANBOUND1]

Yeeeooowwww thanks bud! All be great, I wish you an awesome weekend!!

[@lnbadi]

sick jumps! Especially with such a big wing in your hands :D

[@OCEANBOUND1]

Thanks bud! It’s a good jumper! That buoy is gonna kill me one of these days… 😂👊👊

[@boardmaverick]

Sick dude! Nice freestyling. And those horns 🎺🎺🎺 !!! Based in ATL now. Love how diverse foiling has become. Catch you on the flip 🌊 🛹🏃‍♂️

[@OCEANBOUND1]

Yeeeoooowww! Thanks bud! Where is your one spot on ATL? Agreed, it’s awesome to have a fresh mix of people, all stoked on something new. I love it. We are lucky to be at the frontier!

[@boardmaverick]

Still setting up shop, doing a lot of running 🏃‍♀️ and long-boarding 🛹 to learn nbhd (hills) and meet the locals. I’ve heard Lake Lanier (

[@AdamsHadEnough]

I love that the handle gap isn't right over the wing's center of pressure so you can one hand it without the packdown PITAs of a boom.

[@OCEANBOUND1]

100% agree! this is a nice wing! I hear the Units next year will have the same handles, it's everything you wanted boom-wise, without the boom... SCORE! I wish I could try the 8m but I think the 7m will replace my 6.5m Unit, and I'm totally happy with that. thanks for the comment and I wish you an awesome weekend!

[@jjmc4]

I've got an 8m Ventis in the box ready to go. I can't wait.

[@OCEANBOUND1]

Yes!! If an 8m was available I would have snagged it. The 7m is really sweet, it’s both easy and powerful, kinda like a cross between a Unit and a Slick? Let me now what you think of the 8m!

[@jjmc4]

@@OCEANBOUND1 Flew the 8m today. It rocks. I have a 6.5 slick and the 8 wingspan isn't a problem. That strut is looong though. Felt tight, powerful and really pretty fast. Ciao.

[@IINoisesII]

The long hard handles seem really nice. 👍

[@OCEANBOUND1]

Oh so nice. I’ve wanted booms to work, but the diameter has always been an issue for me. This extended front handle is the answer. I hope all their wings end up doing it.

[@IINoisesII]

@@OCEANBOUND1 But maybe one complain, with the CWC V2, when I hold the wing with both hands all the way in the back of the handles, I can have both arms completely stretched out and the wing is almost fully powered, i dont know if thats possible with hard handles.

[@christomo]

Pure Awesome 😊

[@OCEANBOUND1]

Hahah thanks bud! I loved this one too. It’s gonna be hard to top it 😜👊👊

[@youdigsurf]

the north loft has entered the room 🤯

[@OCEANBOUND1]

Oh no you didn’t!?!?! Is it really that good? I’m not sure if I can get my hands on one before I finish this series, but it’s on my list. What are your fav parts?

[@youdigsurf]

@@OCEANBOUND1 no i didnt but i've jsut seen it and the north wing are pretty good i've been studying their gear ...! the north mode , mode pro and the loft, best part is hookipa like on bladder, sturdy canopy with special textile they are using , xply windows if i remember. Best quality price durability on the market period, and it's light as well ! they got pretty good review from a lot of people that are owning them.

[@Fjordjumper]

Love your reviews. What were you checking to get the wind speed report in the car afterwards?

[@OCEANBOUND1]

Aww thanks bud! I’m using iKitesurf on my phone. They have a meter right at Pleasure Bay that’s mostly accurate.

[@mattjskelly66]

Love it. Just bought this wing but haven’t tried it yet. The wind speed you quoted mph or knots or km/h?

[@OCEANBOUND1]

Sweet bud! I love the Ventis, I hope you do too! I usually always speak in mph unless I specifically state otherwise. I wanna get more metric in my life but my mind still thinks the other way 😜 let me know what you think!

[@DaveSails7]

Thanks for the review! So does the Ventis have the upwind ability of the Unit? Also wondering does it have the instability issue flagged out like the Unit 3?

[@OCEANBOUND1]

Sup bud! Hard to say, due to limited time I’ve spent on the v3. I could do a comparison of the 6.5 v2 unit I have, not sure if it will be relevant. If more people start showing up with more v3 Units I’ll totally try them back to back.

[@DaveSails7]

@@OCEANBOUND1 Sounds good, better upwind than the strike v2 and v3 you think?

[@sailarchy4204]

Keep ripping dude

[@OCEANBOUND1]

Weeeee! Thanks bud, I wish you an awesome weekend!

[@secondlife7976]

Nice! Will you be able to try new North Loft pro ? By the way, where i can find this swimsuit ?)

[@OCEANBOUND1]

Sup bud! I would love to try the North Loft but I’m not sure if my wing dealer will be getting them. Fingers crossed! And lol look for the Oceanbound Autumn beachwear collection, hitting a major department store close to you!

[@wingfoilingsimssee]

Hey man! I just got my 8sqm. Love it. Coming from the CWC 8.0 this thing is much easier to handle in maneuvers against the wind due to its design and not only because of the lovely handles. I bet they provide the 2024 unit with a longer front handle. The ventis pumps great, jumps great, feels a bit heavier I’d say as well but only if the wind is simply not enough. The only minor issue with the ventis is the packing. I only manage to pack the wing inverted what I don’t have to with the new units. Btw: staying with f-one foils I changed to duotone units completely and love the handling! I could easily go from 8 to 5.0 when the wind picks up. The 6.0 feels a bit heavy in my hands. It pulls a bit to hard but not in a forward momentum way. Do you feel the same on the 6.5? Maybe I simply have to get used to. I needed a few moments to adapt to the rigid handles but love them now. Stoked as you are. Hang loose bud 🤙🏼

[@foilsurfmachines]

Yes, 2024 Unit’s get the Ventis handles. The 2023 big Slicks are better than the 2023 big Units. The Slicks pull you forward instead of downwind.

[@wingfoilingsimssee]

@@foilsurfmachines hi Dwight. Makes sense with the ventis front handle. Feels like a boom without having a boom. The pull feel is only on the 6. Down from 5.0 it feels perfect.

[@OCEANBOUND1]

Yeeeoowww awesome bud! I totally agree with all of that. I wish I had an 8m to try, that’s the true lightwind test for me, there just were not any available. The 2024 units are gonna be great if they go with these handles. That’s gonna be quite a decision year! Stoked you are still riding FOne foils. They mentioned they may send me some to review… if they send the right ones… who knows what happens! I do love Armie but I’m always looking for something better. Fingers crossed. Thanks bud and I wish you an amazing weekend!

[@OCEANBOUND1]

@wingfoilingsimssee the 6m… is that a strike or a Unit? The 6.5m I have is a v2, kinda apples and oranges but it feels light for sure. That was a good year.

[@wingfoilingsimssee]

@@OCEANBOUND1 I meant the 2023 unit 6.0. But @foilsurfingmachines said the slicks in bigger sizes have a better forward pulling design than the units. But I’m not the boom guy. Tried but it always felt like I have a boom and then the wing in my hands. Simply no direct feel for me. And the diameter of the boom is thicker anyway. Had a nova 1.9 from north out these days in 45kn wind. Felt really good and like the round and not oval rigid handles even more than the duotones I must admit.

[@matija3791]

Hi, don't your glasses fog up when falling into the water? I just got brand new sport glasses with all the anti-fog and stuff, but it still doesn't work at all when using them for winging. First time i fall into the water, I can't see anything anymore because of the fog on the glasses. Pretty annoying as I payed 500€ for those glasses :(...

[@OCEANBOUND1]

sup bud! they fog! it's so annoying. I don't use glasses much because of that... and the fact I've lost many pairs over the years that it seems pointless to keep using them. I also just can't stand the water droplets in my vision. I've never found a pair that truly works well. that's why I'm using a hat more often these days. but if I wear glasses, it's usually on chill days and I try super hard not to fall! good luck my friend. I wish you an awesome day!

[@matija3791]

@@OCEANBOUND1 thank you! Keep on with your channel, it's great!

[@OCEANBOUND1]

@@matija3791 no prob, and thank you! will do!!

[@bobkowalski4153]

Maybe add the Takuma RS 7.2 to your search if you can. It's a truck.☺️

[@OCEANBOUND1]

dude love that idea! not sure how easily I can source one but I'll look into it. thanks for the time and have an awesome day!

[@mtumix]

Maybe u need 7 cams on board and one more on your feet? That would ne nice... 🤣

[@user-cd5oo9xu3w]

Hi, cool video, can you recomend me, i want to start wingfoiling, wat size will be better fo 88 kg. (185cm) 40 years))) want to preorder 2024 wing) I have good kite expirience,

[@OCEANBOUND1]

go big! a 6m is probably a great size to start with, and a second wing could be like a 4m or 4.5m. if you have lighter winds in your area, you could consider a 7m but it will act differently, the Ventis is a great 7m, other brands are more floppy in the canopy. Let me know what you end up getting!

[@mh3530]

Wow HA925 for light wind…why not just take a bigger front wing? 😅 Just kidding, What’s the biggest front wing you still own?

[@OCEANBOUND1]

Lol I never said I always make good decisions! I really wanted it to work. The other 7m demo vid I did last week was on the same setup. Both situations I thought it would pick up later. But doing the lightwind thing on the 925 was a good test, weird things happen out there and not I know. I have a HA1325 for my light wind wing. Good lift but fast, so good for small groundswell. I’m borrowing a 1525 right now and that gets me out even lower. I imagine I’ll do a big MA if I get into DW.

[@mh3530]

@@OCEANBOUND1 try the APF1675 with a glide or speed tail. I’ve tested it yesterday and acceleration from dock start is surreal. Couldn’t try it winging yet though

[@mtumix]

Drugs?

[@OCEANBOUND1]

Part of my origin story for sure 😂👊