Foiling UFO-join the invasion

[@dougstandal5371]

How much wind do you need to foil? I'm a 215 lbs. guy... THX

[@hankmoody5514]

That drone is incredible

[@ethanbrown876]

Ur seriously taking about a drone

[@dougmaverick3287]

Just curious, have you considered making the hull out of carbon fiber, how much lighter would it be, and how much quicker it would fly over the water?

[@FulcrumSpeedworks]

Considered it. An extra knot of windspeed is free. A carbon hull is thousands of dollars more and actually negatively impacts durability while massively reducing the number of people who can afford it. So if being poorer and alone is worth flying a knot sooner, it's a huge win.

[@untitledswed1661]

can it be used as a normal dinghy aswell?

[@janl5947]

So can it tack and jibe?

[@dylanstarratt6137]

Liked that beginning narration, for the thing really being sought... - the feeling of freedom.

[@johnfarrugia7198]

Hello how much it cost

[@captainsirjackchucklebutty6147]

Inspiring.... But whatever happened to sailboarding? I was literally flying shortboards back in the 1980's....

[@tedpenn]

Beautiful video. What are the drone and camera?

[@BOT-qg4lq]

afterburn probably

[@jamesday5636]

how does it do in the Atlantic in 3-4 seas?

[@dgeorge852]

Is it easy to learn, and once your flying, how hard is it to maintain it there or to come about.

[@yokehuatgoh]

"... our customers are as diverse as humanity itself." 👍

[@jaysparc]

Why isn't it about speed??? I wanna go FAST! I was thinking of buying one, how fast does it go?

[@josephhagen4493]

jay w it’s not that fast, don’t buy it.

[@toxicacromatic881]

@@josephhagen4493 how fast does it go?

[@josephhagen4493]

Toxic Acromatic around 18 MPH on like 35 knots wind, not that good. Maybe buy a cat 16 or 14 they are faster

[@josephhagen4493]

Also, to get them to foil, you need an insane amount of wind, if you are for foiling, just buy a foiling windsurf, not this. Overpriced. Too heavy. Slow. Me and my son can go much faster on my RS Cat 16 on the same wind, we raced, and he won on his cat, I lost on my UFO.

[@josephhagen4493]

Also, once you foil, you lean so much, unless the wind is like 30knots, so the foil is so short.

[@7markshark]

Hiw much us this and where can I buy that

[@FulcrumSpeedworks]

$7930. Built in USA but it ships factory direct to literally anywhere on the planet.

[@AsaLeighton]

I realized that you are building these in the same building that I studied composite construction in! Awesome area and great product I wish you success. Also do have a DIY version for us composite guys ? LOL

[@jsamc]

Wow he threw the wheels on the shore and the Foil was right there waiting for him LOL !!

[@SloanZurnToto]

How much windspeed to get up on the foils?

[@FulcrumSpeedworks]

8 knots

[@howyahangin]

Dave after a fun time in Annapolis looking forward to getting back on the water again after my body mends. Awesome Video!

[@letsgobrandon791]

I need this in my life. Sorry hobie, you’re soo 1980’s

[@andtothewestamerica]

@Bernardo Hagen Umm, I think that's his point?

[@letsgobrandon791]

Bernardo Hagen who cares????

[@letsgobrandon791]

Bernardo Hagen I’ll compare it to whatever goddam pleases me. None of your goddam business. Miserable prick

[@letsgobrandon791]

Bernardo Hagen this coming from a jack wagon who gets worked up because someone compared a foil to a catamaran? To the point he felt it necessary to throw a “goddam” into the statement. Who’s the child? People in glass houses buddy. You’re obviously one of those snobby clubhouse know it all assholes that look down your nose at everyone. Whatever justifies your life though

[@denisbrandonmee-lee2587]

What would it be like to kite-power this foil cat? Has someone tried?

[@fabioprb3538]

Just.... Amazing! I think that by training and get confident it is not so difficult like 49er or foiling on moth or a wasp either. It should be just a quest of momentum and balance to foil the ufo.

[@FulcrumSpeedworks]

That's correct. We find that the thing differentiating the UFO vs other performance boats is that you can START learning it from almost any skill level, wheras you normally need a pretty high skill level to start learning moths, 49ers etc. Check out this girl sailing a boat for her second time ever: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2rKf4ahpt5jm80

[@jaysparc]

I really like the concept, in terms of speed, how does it compare with a moth?

[@x2move]

Cheaper, easier to rig & launch, simpler design, less dramatic and less damaging to the body when you crash.... I could go on for a while:)

[@spoont9544]

sail1313 I think he meant speed

[@chadmansit8530]

A moth is just a higher performance boat in general so it is faster

[@ilovewindex487]

UFO goes about 20 mph

[@jaysparc]

@@ilovewindex487 where would I see this. Every video I've seen it looked like about 12 maybe 14

[@guyj1002]

Was going to literally going to buy a Melges 14 tomorrow am .......Not Any More !!!!!!!

[@wakeyzany]

It puts it all in perspective - playing bigger!

[@jleus4928]

Finally, a video worthy of the incredible sailing machine you created. Way to step up your game! May you sell many more (and hopefully to me too one day!).

[@FamilyKern]

Exceptional video! Outstanding boat.

[@Bohonk212]

Could you make that a bit more dramatic?

[@egoimaufyoutube5113]

I mean the boat is cool and all, but the voiceover is so cringy. Just give us music and show how well it sails

[@williamclark8864]

Gotta get one of these

[@davidvarela8739]

I like the product , regarding the advertisment that keep chasing me : "meet the u f o the foiler for you it's playtime" . I like the video, muted.

[@FulcrumSpeedworks]

Lol! We're sure in the same situation, you would also have avoided wasting money on a professional voiceover.

[@davidvarela8739]

@@FulcrumSpeedworks for sure I would;) I love the foiler really, I would like the voice just to be natural. Anyway I understand the situation don't worry the key thing is you have a really good product , keep on man.

[@FulcrumSpeedworks]

Joel Hutson we’ll take our chances.

[@conorgorman8664]

It is about way too many “It Is Abouts.” I couldn’t watch the whole thing. From what I saw, looks great, but the commentary was just too much. I think we get it. Sorry, just had to give feedback on why a viewer was lost. I NEVER comment either. The product should speak for itself. That is what it is about for real.

[@ottodemuth9735]

Nice

[@stevevukich8958]

what was it about? mute

[@williampriebe9518]

I really really want one of these

[@oceannesailor]

This is the most ridiculously narrated piece of nonsense ever

[@davidclark7730]

You wouldn’t be saying that if you’d sailed one

[@oceannesailor]

I hear you. Think I was getting impatient watching...ready to get to the sailing part