TL;DR - Just tell me what to buy.

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The Foil Kook's recommended beginner setup:

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• Foil: Uni-Foil Progression Series - Complete Setup

  • Front wing:

    • Riders under 70 kg - go with the 140

    • Riders over 70 kg - go with the 170

  • Mast: 

    • Super shallow / rocky surf? Go with the Katana 750mm​

    • Sandy / deep surf? Progression 800mm

    • On a budget? Complete 750mm Aluminum

  • Fuse:​

    • Katana or Progression mast? Go with 2 bolt medium fuse​

    • Aluminum mast? Go with the medium aluminum fuse

  • Tail:​

    • I recommend just starting with the 14.5 carbon tail as it's more stable and pumps better. 

  • My foil setup at 150 lbs / 68kg :

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• Board - Amundson Nubby V2

  • Strong paddler with a surf background? Go with the 4'6 or 4'10​

  • Want to make it easier on yourself? Go with the 5'0 (I did)

  • Here's what John Amundson has to say about his Nubby model:

    • "The Nubby is a very stable performance design, meaning, the Nubby can be the first board (beginner) but can also be appreciated by the high level rider. The wider outline and steeper rail bevel give the rider stability when paddling, jumping up to their feet and a smooth feeling turn. The wider tail block gives a breaking or broken wave something to push on when taking of."​

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