{"product_id":"kt-instinct-2200-beginner-foil","title":"KT Instinct 2200 - Beginner foil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container-fluid text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text dt\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2200 cm².\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fulltext\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll new Front Wing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large, forgiving front wing designed to make first flights easy. Stable and fun, while supporting long term progression and even proving playful for intermediate to advanced riders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReflexed airfoil for pitch stability. Soft, rounded tips for forgiving surface interaction. Increased tip camber for ventilation resistance. Lower aspect outline for stability and playful turning. Designed to pair with large tails and short masts for learning and smaller tails and shorter fuses as riders progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginner Wing Foiling, Beginner Tow Foiling, Beginner Foil Assist \u0026amp; eFoil, learning and progression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginner to Intermediate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-book\"\u003eThe Instinct series is designed for beginner to intermediate foilers and wingers looking for safe and easy progression. These foils have a solid, controlled feel underfoot and offer predictable pitch stability from longer chord lengths and larger tails. The refined, balanced airfoil delivers a smooth, positive feel for stable and effortless flight. Rounded wingtips make the Instinct safer than other models, ensuring user-friendly flight to quickly build confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2200.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-book\"\u003eIts large surface area provides early lift and low speed flight, while the reflexed airfoil reduces pitch sensitivity and keeps the foil settled through weight shifts and learning mistakes. Soft, rounded tips and increased camber near the tips improve ventilation resistance, which is especially important for beginners riding short masts where the foil operates close to the surface. This helps prevent sudden drops when a tip catches the surface. The lower aspect outline keeps Instinct playful and easy to turn, making it fun for Foil Assist sessions, towing, and learning to paddle up on a SUP. As riders progress, the wing adapts well to different fuselage lengths and tail sizes, allowing the same front wing to remain useful and fun well beyond the beginner stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fulltext\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2200 cm².\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fulltext\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Instinct 2200 was designed to get people into foiling on a system they can grow with. Affectionately called the “Beluga”, the focus is on easy predictable takeoff, soft flight behavior, and exceptional pitch stability, allowing new riders to learn with confidence instead of fighting the foil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around forgiveness. Large surface area, a reflexed airfoil, and soft tip geometry keep the foil calm when ridden at low speeds and close to the surface, which is common for beginners using shorter masts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes Instinct 2200 especially effective for first wing sessions, beginner towing, Foil Assist, and eFoiling. Despite its size, Instinct is not just a straight line learning foil. Its lower aspect outline keeps it fun and turnable, helping riders learn carving, jibes, and control early in their progression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"simg\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShape.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fulltext\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2200 Outline. Large, low aspect outline with soft, rounded tips. Prioritizing stability, gentle roll behavior, and predictable lift, while still allowing smooth carving and directional changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2200 Geometry. Reflexed airfoil with increased camber toward the tips. Geometry is optimized for pitch stability, low speed lift, and ventilation resistance near the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2200 Performance. Instinct performs best at low to moderate speeds where stability and forgiveness matter most. It maintains a calm, predictable flight path and recovers cleanly from surface contact, weight shifts, and learning errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairings.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fulltext\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2200.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended by Kane de Wilde\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1st Flights: 50 Alu, 63 Fuselage, 300 Instinct\u003cbr\u003eBeginner: 70 or 77 Alu, 63 Fuselage, 250 Nomad\u003cbr\u003eIntermediate: 77 Alu, or Carbon, 63 Fuselage, 181 Atom\u003cbr\u003eAdvanced: 77 Apex, 63 Fuselage, 141 or 161 Atom\u003cbr\u003ePro: 77 Apex, 56 Fuselage, 141 or 161 Atom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element cmplz-video embed-responsive-item cmplz-processed cmplz-activated\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x0F0-DHgPPI?si=BXO46rFZ23O8ldSF\" title=\"YouTube video player\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KT Foiling","offers":[{"title":"Front Wing: Instinct 2200","offer_id":47406746730652,"sku":null,"price":793.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Back Wing: Instinct 300","offer_id":47406746763420,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Complete foil pack 2200\/300- 77cm Alum mast\/ 63cm fuse","offer_id":47406746796188,"sku":null,"price":1799.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0425\/0497\/8588\/files\/instinct-desc-shape_2x_0ac51c03-965c-4456-a2f4-c84b415cb5a9.webp?v=1786753089","url":"https:\/\/www.dirtymermaidwatersports.ca\/products\/kt-instinct-2200-beginner-foil","provider":"DIRTY MERMAID WATERSPORTS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}