I got to ride the new Swift 85 liter light wind board and was shocked how it pumped so easy, got up on foil fast and turns great. For light wind with the 1300 mk11 front foil light wind will be at a new level. I rode the 100 liter on a 4 meter mantis 850 front foil with it blowing 17 ( I am 190lbs) and was overpowered and switched to 85 liter and 3.5 mantis and was still powered up a lot. The board being shorter than downwind boards makes it buoyant , nose doesn’t stuff and another guy rode the set up and he is 205lbs. The surprise was later( no video) this board rips in the waves! Light wind option, smaller length and waves…game changer! More to come in the waves and light wind. Specs in thumbnail photo. The new Mantis handles both leading edge and strut are shaped for great hand position and more angled grip. Low end power, and stable when you put it behind you as the front handle is now solid. More to come!
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