How does the Windfoil Crossover 131 differ from the 125 and 145 Hover Windsurf?
The 131 is much more compact (202 x 77.2 centimetres) than the more traditional 125 and 145 shapes. Shorter with plenty of width, which also extends into the tail and bow. In comparison, the rider needs a little more experience, but gets a compact board with less swing weight.
What type of surfer do you see as your target group?
Windsurf foilers who don't want to foil with huge sails (up to around 7.5 square metres) and who are thinking about getting into wing foiling. The board offers loop positions that are ideal for windsurf foiling and another option for wings.
Where is the focus?
I find the board ideal for fun windsurf foiling and as a very good beginner board for wing foiling. The compact shape suits both applications very well.
Is the set-up suitable for windsurfing with all foils or only with Naish foils?
If the foil has a foil plate and no tuttle box, the board offers all the options for riding with foils from other brands. The longer "Foil Track Box" makes this possible. And we have provided enough adjustment range for the straps. The same concept can also be found in the loop positions, which are designed for wings.
Which Naish foil do you recommend for windsurfing only?
For this I would recommend the Wind Wing 914 set. To do both sports with one foil, I would recommend the Jet 1650.
How does the difference become noticeable when windsurfing?
With the 914 set, you ride with the straps and the foil far back in the board. Tip: Balance so that the rear foot is exactly above the foil mast. The Jet 1650 set-up would then be ridden for windsurfing approximately in the centre of the foil boxes and the rear foot would be just behind or slightly above the front edge of the foil mast. To tack with the Jet 1650, you would push the foil all the way forward and now use the front and more central loop positions.
Where would you classify the board between manoeuvre - freeride - freerace?
I think it sits right in the middle of these three categories and is well suited for everything except foil racing.
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