He explains why the Nova Ultra is “our lightest wing… under two kilos for 4.8”, how Aerotech and NT90 materials deliver stiffness and weight savings, and why North is moving toward a more minimalistic boom setup.
We also dive into the redesigned SF V2 with Matt Aiken (North American general manager) its new split fuselage system, improved stiffness, reduced drag, and full compatibility with all previous North masts thanks to the GeoLock interface.
As Matt says, “this new foil is compatible with any North mast we’ve ever sold.”
Later, we explore the clever new Spring Nuts system that keeps hardware aligned, making foil mounting faster and easier.
And finally, Clinton Filen walks as though the new Midi Pro, a glide‑oriented mid‑length board optimized for winging, parawing, downwinders, and foil‑drive setups, featuring “Foil Drive signal optimized” construction and a streamlined bottom shape for smooth touchdowns.
CONTENT
00:00 – AWSI Hood River Intro by Matt Aiken
00:10 – Meet John Lindeboom, Foil Director at North
00:19 – Nova Ultra Wing Overview
00:30 – Aerotech Canopy Material
00:44 – NT90 Carbon Leading Edge
00:55 – GripLock vs ShiftLock Boom Systems
01:12 – Longer Center Strut Explained
02:20 – Introducing the SF V2 Foil Series
03:14 – Split Fuselage System
04:34 – GeoLock Mast Compatibility
05:33 – SF V2 Performance Improvements
07:11 – Spring Nuts Hardware Upgrade
08:44 – Midi Pro Board Introduction by Clinton Filen
09:47 – Efficiency & Glide Characteristics
10:27 – Bottom Shape & Foil Drive Signal Optimization
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Thanks Carl Spiess from Launch Pad Windsurf/Wingfoil academy for recording this interview.
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