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Horue H10 EVO windfoil
Info : www . horue . fr / produits / gp / h10-evo Price : From € 799
WORDS : WINDSURFING UK PICS : JAMES JAGGER
AS WINDFOILING ADVANCES MORE AND MORE AFFORDABLE PRODUCTS – IN PARTICULAR FOILS – ARE APPEARING . ANOTHER FRENCH BRAND INVOLVED FROM THE START HORUE HAVE SPENT A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF TIME DEVELOPING THEIR H10 EVO ENTRY LEVEL ( 100 % FRENCH MADE ) WINDFOIL . COMING IN HYBRID LAY UP WITH FRONT AND BACK CARBON WINGS , STAINLESS STEEL DISMOUNTABLE FUSELAGE , CARBON WRAPPED STAINLESS STEEL MAST AND SOFT / FLEXIBLE NOSE AND TAIL IT ’ S AN UNUSUAL LOOKING FLY TOY WITH ITS REVERSE ANGLE OF ATTACK FRONT WING – AN INTRIGUING TRAIT THAT ’ S FOR SURE
Fitting to standard deep tuttle box boards , like most foils manufactured for windsurf hydro foiling , the 78.8cm mast is slightly cantered forwards for increased lift in low winds . It should also be noted that the H10 EVO ’ s rear wing has a thrust adjuster allowing for angle alterations dependant on wind strength . A word of warning ; both wings and trailing edge of the Horue ’ s mast are super sharp ! So much so that you really need to avoid kicking when swimming in the water .
Once afloat the H10 EVO begins lifting with decent power in the rig . You may need to tune you sail for more low end grunt , depending on how consistent
( gusty ) winds are – it likes a bit of oomph to get flying initially . Once up , however , the control of the H10 EVO is tangible . With a steady breeze there ’ s little undulation and it ’ s a relatively easy exercise for riders to find the sweet spot and sustain flights . If the wind should pick up then you may have to change down sail size as it does overpower quickly .
Gybes require concentration and focus as there ’ s a degree of push back from the foil . With time an efficient turn can be nailed down though . One particularly fun aspect of the H10 EVO is the foil ’ s ‘ spring ’. If you ’ ve got aspirations of sending your windfoil gear skyward then you ’ ll be happy to hear the Horue is an easy foil to boost with . This fits with the brand ’ s image of performance products . ( If you haven ’ t seen any of the Horue Movie vids , with high wind aerial antics being performed , then check them out online ).
Conclusion
All in Horue ’ s H10 EVO windfoil is a user friendly product that ’ ll get riders involved in flying without breaking the bank . Fixtures and fittings are solid with the foil having a welcome addition of tuning via the rear wing ’ s thrust adjustment shim . Riders may need to spend an initial amount of time getting to grips with what sails work best in different wind strengths and understanding the foil ’ s sweet spot . Aerialists will be rewarded with a flying machine that ’ ll aid further skyward boosts . As an affordable foil from a brand who know a thing or two about foils Horue ’ s H10 EVO will fit the bill for many .
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