A wing is characterized by its length (span), chord (width) and surface area. The ratio aspect is the relationship between these elements, which gives a coefficient that enables wings to be compared with each other.
For example, between a Carver 1700 (AR=5.5) and a Flyer 1300 (AR=7), the latter has less string compared to its length, so its aspect ratio is higher. So the more aspect ratio you have, the more span you get!
The higher the aspect ratio of a wing, the less drag it will have in relation to the same area. For example, if I have a Carver 1500 and a Flyer 1500, the latter having a higher aspect ratio, it will drag less and therefore perform a little better in terms of speed.
A wing with high aspect ratio will also have what we call better glide ratio. Once you stop giving it speed, it will take longer to fall back. It’s like a glider compared to a fighter plane: once you cut the engine, the glider takes much longer to land. On the other hand, Carver-type wings with more moderate aspect ratios will allow you to evolve and turn much more than a Flyer-type wing, which will have better glide and flight.
In windfoil, there is a search for lift in light airs. It is therefore necessary to work with higher aspect ratios to minimize drag and have maximum lift. In slalom, we’re looking for forgiveness and maneuverability, so we have to work with slightly lower aspect ratios. For wingfoil, it’s exactly the same, you want to make a wave a Carver will be perfect, you can take it in all directions, it will never stall. On the other hand, for pumping on flatter water or for slalom winging, a Flyer will be perfect, with a higher aspect ratio. Less drag than lift, so more speed and longer flights.
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