Eight fin boxes are a record. On the other hand, the weight of the Indiana board in carbon sandwich construction is perfectly acceptable. The full-width board is very relaxed when bobbing - whether with sail, wing or paddle - and the flat rocker line also accelerates very quickly in all sports. As a windsurfing base with the powerful Indiana foil (Frontwing 920 H-AR), the strap positions (right at the back) fit well, the set-up seems a little more nervous around the transverse axis in the lower speed range, but then stabilises with increasing speed. Then the board - which tends to fly flat at slower foil speeds - can also be edged well and can be pushed up very effectively. The Indiana 920 H-AR used tends to be a fast, sporty wing with which you should always be a little careful. A somewhat tamer front wing, such as the Indiana 850 S, would probably harmonise even better with the all-in-one board. Nevertheless, we were still able to accelerate well in the test set-up and enjoy the eternally long-lasting lift in the gybe, which carried us safely through the bend and also through wind holes. Crashes with nose dive are quite harmless. Instead of a foil, you can even mount a normal fin in the tail plus a centre fin for your first attempts with the wing (or as a children's windsurfing board).
In the wing set-up with the 1100-P wing, the Indiana Foil required a slightly wider stance to control the rather lively behaviour. However, the stance position is relatively central and the board is perfectly suited for first wing attempts as well as for cruising in light winds, even if you will sometimes miss the secure feeling of a loop connection. With a paddle and three fins in the wave, the board accelerates even better than the JP after paddling into the wave and holds speed well in flatter waves. More attention is required when paddling out due to the flat nose and the wide tail and flat rocker require more pressure for turns.
surf conclusion: A successful compromise for three disciplines in a classy design with lots of visible carbon fibre - which is rare.
Four disciplines possible
Wingfoiling only without loops
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Technical data Indiana All in One
- Weight: 9.5 kg*
- Length: 233.7 cm
- Width: 80.0 cm
- Volume: 135 litres
- Fins: 8+8.5"+2xFCS
- Price: 1749 Euro
*surf measurement
