Individual test 2019Foil AFS Wind 85

Individual test 2019: Foil AFS Wind 85Photo: Jochen Heitzer
Individual test 2019: Foil AFS Wind 85
AFS is the foil brand from AHD with many years of experience in foil development - the new AFS Wind 85 Carbon was able to fully convince in the individual test.

The €1299 carbon grand piano comes in a high-quality bag and has a matt finish. The prepreg carbon used appears comparatively robust for a carbon wing and not overly sharpened. On both test boards (Starboard Foil 147 and JP Foil 135), the wing was very stable and easy to control - even at high speeds. And the foil is definitely fast, the feeling of speed impressed at least our testers. Despite the very early onset of lift, it remains easy to control even when powered up and does not produce excessive lift. It is easy to steer into the jibe, even with a lot of speed and a little cornering, very similar to planing windsurfing. It does not develop an unpredictable life of its own and keeps the board in the air for a long time.

surf conclusion:

A mature, sporty-looking freeride freerace foil for beginners and advanced riders at a comparatively favourable price.

  Like the wings, the fuselage and mast are made of carbon fibre and are solidly connected with six screws. The mast is inserted into a precisely fitting mount in the fuselage. The front and rear wings are not adjustable and are fastened with two (rear) and three (front) Torx screws.Photo: Stephan Gölnitz Like the wings, the fuselage and mast are made of carbon fibre and are solidly connected with six screws. The mast is inserted into a precisely fitting mount in the fuselage. The front and rear wings are not adjustable and are fastened with two (rear) and three (front) Torx screws.

Technical data: AFS Wind 85

surf/M3085295_0104a77263317c80fdf39ef189eeef63Photo: Stephan Gölnitz

Mast length: 85 cm

Span: 70 cm

Weight: 4,7 Kilo

Price1299 Euro

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