RRD DOLPHIN1, Manual

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TAKE OFF 40 TOUCH & GO 65 FULL FLIGHT 90
‘RRD Aviation Academy’ package
(optional)
To reduce the learning curve and make Kitefoiling accessible to everyone, we also offer two
different additional mast lengths to the standard mast as an optional ‘RRD Aviation Academy’
package for schools and beginners; the standard 90cm ‘Full Flight’ mast is included, and the
optional 40cm ‘Take Off’ and/or 65cm ‘Touch & Go’ masts are available as spare parts.
One of the most important things is having a wing and fuselage that allow the perfect balance in
between your feet. This balance will provide a progressive entrance to foiling, not a difficult one.
The front wing, fuselage, and rear wing, enable the foil to rise out of the water progressively
and smoothly at the right speed, increase stability, and allow it to easy go down-wind which is
essential. Starting with a shorter mast length will also aid to the progressive entrance into kite
foiling.
Our really short, 40cm mast (‘TAKE-OFF’ level), is designed to develop the necessary skills to
come out of the water, to get the feeling of a foil under your feet, and the way you position your
body on to the board. The reaction to the foil is also exactly the same as the full height mast
and will allow you to come out of the water, but not at an intimidating height. Once this stage
is mastered, it is time to move to a new level, which is the 65 cm mast that allows more of a lift
above the water.
The 65cm mast (‘TOUCH & GO’ level) provides the full foil feel for the first time without being
too intimidating. This stage of the progression process can last anywhere from 2 days to some
weeks, depending on your personal skills and available time. Once comfortable with the foil in
many different conditions without issues, it is time to progress to the full length 90cm mast.
Optional ‘RRD Aviation Academy’ package (mast only)