Tech Talk | Foil whistle remedy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqhgp2ouP4A
Have you heard your foil whistling? This video is going to help get rid of that noise and give your set up an even quieter and smoother ride. So next time these no wind or swell take 5 minutes to tune your foil and get it silent.
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If you have been experiencing foil whistle then this video is for you! 3 easy sanding techniques to remedy. You will need a firm sanding block, 320-400 grit wet sand paper for stage 1 and 2, and to finish 600-800 grit wet sand paper.
* Do note that the video is a guide, more effort and sanding needed than shown in video to achieve the edge finish required!
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00:00 – Intro
00:11 – Cause of Whistling
00:20 – Step 1: Sand the trailing edge at 90 degrees with 320 – 400 grit wet sand paper with a couple of passes only.
00:37 – Step 2: Bevel sand the trailing edge on the at 30 degrees with 320 – 400 grit wet sand paper on the Bottom side of wing when in use. Note that for filming the board is upside down.
00:58 – Step 3: Polish sand the trailing edge at 30 degrees with 600 – 800 grit wet sand paper, by hand, with paper folded 3 times until trailing edge sharpness/dullness suits..
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