It’s 2 years since Shinn tore up the rule book and introduced the Model P – a revolution for learning to foil and now we’re at it again. Even now there is a chasm in terms of ability needed between beginner and true performance foils – for 2019 we aim to close that gap and introduce the Shinn K2 foil.
New for the v2 foil –
– Plate is M6 AND M8 compatible
– 40mm deep socket for the mast for strength and stiffness
– Fixing Plate/Mast is now with 3 M8 screws (before was 2)
– All fixings are now TORX to allow tighter connection and easier opening
– Fuselage has re-enfoced section behind mast this adds strength in groundings and huge amount of stability especially down wind
– Nose of fuselage is reshaped for better water entry – less turbulence = more efficiency and more speed
– All parts are now Deep Anodised (coating is 40 to 60 microns deep, normal anodising is 25 microns deep)
– Mast is post-print sprayed in a matt primer, this adds corrosion resistance, improves UV stability of anodising and print and reduces resonance (a key source of foil noise)
Mark – :
I have just learned how to foil with this 2019 Shinn K2 foil on the 90cm Mast. OK so a 90cm mast is probably not recommended for beginners but the foil is stable (ish) and I had a great time. It definitely has much more to give! I am excited to find out how much 🙂
I did also touch the bottom with it and it only has a couple of scratches so I can confirm it is well made and strong.