New Dawn and End of an Era
Some exciting news. Windsurfer International will cease production as Publisher Brian McDowell joins12th July, 2012
Tuamotu Travels
3 video episodes of Manu Bouvet and Carine Camboulives' dream trip aboard the 'Sauvage' with photogr10th July, 2012
PWA Pozo Guide
All you need to follow the 2012 PWA POZO WORLD CUP wavesailing event on Gran Canaria.2nd July, 2012
JP Freestyle 2013
JP Australia release 2013 freestyle board line. Check out the clip from their annual Maui shoot feat29th June, 2012
AHD Light Wind Range - AFS-1
Here's the launch PR
Searching for wind, in the future?
Fly into the windsurf foiling era
Target 0-15 knots- The answer is in the air
Innovation, pure performance, sensations, balance, magic
Strong words: still they can't describe the rider's feelings when he flies, well above water, close to 3 times faster than the wind, from 7 knots of wind speed upwards.
Years of test and tweaking now allow us to present a progressive board which will allow you to learn and live unique sensations!
What is Airfoil Surfing?
This is a different way of expressing oneself on the water. This is sailing well above the sea, with different references, a different feet stance and totally different toy.
It's a game of concentration and balance
Who's that for?
The AFS-1 can be mastered by any experienced windsurfer who knows how to get a standard board on a fast plane and jibe it (mastering all funboard techniques).
Still, they must accept to take the time to learn « foiling » step by step.
How?
The AFS-1 board is a" progressive" concept.
Its 112 liters volume is average, and allows getting quickly onto a plane.
When flying, there is very little pull from the rig into the arms. Concentration, anticipation and balance between both feet positions are the keys to exhilaration. .
There are two foil boxes in the board, in order to facilitate the rider's progresses:
Phase 1
The first box, the forward one, is to be used surfing strapless.
It shall allow learning and discovering the foil, then mastering it.
Phase 2
The second box, further aft, is to be used with feet in the foot-straps.
Feet must be spread apart as much as possible, when remaining in a comfortable position.
From 7 knots of wind speed, the AFS-1, with a 7.5 sqm sail, has the potential to fly above water!
Construction:
- The AFS-1 board
This board has a « window-opening » in the nose.
This will allow researching a maximum foiling speed without letting the wind put you out of balance during the flight.
Built in Full K Carbon
Length: 238cm
Width: 67cm
Volume: 112 litres
Weight: 6.5 kg
The Foil
This is a concentrate of the latest composite technologies,
Manufactured at « Florian Madec Composite » a specialist of high-tech yachts and aeronautical products.
It is made of hollow and seamless components built of autoclaved carbon pre-preg.
Nothing on the AHD website yet but there could be from Monday 6th.
Weight: 3 kg
Concept and development
Bruno ANDRE at TRIDENN
Final Design
Philippe ROULIN-PYD
Board shaping
Pascal GERBER at TRIDENN
Photo credits: Loic Anavelvor and Julien Ogor
Issue 29 - Read it Now!
RIDER PROFILE
Dany Bruch
OLYMPIC ARMAGEDDON
A Fresh Start for Our Sport?
STORM CHASE
RedBull Bring it Back
Dany Bruch
OLYMPIC ARMAGEDDON
A Fresh Start for Our Sport?
STORM CHASE
RedBull Bring it Back