Air Chair Advice
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Printed Date: May-04-2024 at 1:46pm
Topic: Air Chair Advice
Posted By: Delta Greg
Subject: Air Chair Advice
Date Posted: June-28-2017 at 12:57am
Just bought a used Air Chair for $250 from Craig's List. I think it's the Stealth. The graphic is a gorilla and it's got an aluminum seat with a polished aluminum foil. The rear wing on mine is curved up like a U-shape. I read online that there were two wings available- one flat wing for beginners and one curved wing for experts. I've rode these a couple of times and I think I rode one similar but with the flat wing. The flat wing seamed to be way easier to fly around on. On the chair I just bought I can taxi just fine, but as soon as I try to fly it, I just keep porpoising until I face plant. I realize there's a lot of technique that I need to learn, but it seems like I had an easier time the few times I tried before on other chairs.
Is the curved wing going to be way to hard to learn on? Is there a way to tune it to make it easier to get the feel for? Do I need to get the flat wing? Does anyone have an old beginner wing for the Stealth that they are looking to let go for cheap?
I can't really justify spending $170 direct from Air Chair for my $250 chair, especially since I'll only use it occasionally.
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Posted By: fanofccfan
Date Posted: June-28-2017 at 8:59am
Hydrofoiling is expensive. Lots of fun but initial,cost is way up there. There is also a big difference in foils and the skis which they make fly. Newer ones are much lighter and smoother. With all that being said yes you can tune the curved foil you have. Make sure it sits flat on the mount. Some are shimmed up to give more flight. If it's the one I'm thinking of forward facing is more advance than the wing facing rearward. I'm no expert by any means but they sure can be a good time. You tube or their websites are awesome for learning new stuff.
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2004 196 LE Ski 1969 Marauder 19 1978 Ski
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Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: June-28-2017 at 9:47am
That wing will have a much steeper learning curve than the standard wing for sure, Check the FoilForum for a used replacement or possibly some riding and tuning tips. The SkySki is going to be the most user friendly foil out there,
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Posted By: Delta Greg
Date Posted: June-29-2017 at 12:23pm
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Thanks for the tips. I registered for FoilForum, but even after I registered, it wouldn't let me make posts.
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Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: June-29-2017 at 2:02pm
you're probably not going fast enough. Try 30-32.
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Posted By: fanofccfan
Date Posted: June-29-2017 at 10:25pm
^^^speed may be a factor but I don't know about 30-32 mph! But hey I haven't tried high speed sky skiing! 😂😂😂
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2004 196 LE Ski 1969 Marauder 19 1978 Ski
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