just got my 1st duck after watching you video a cupple of days age , today i already got a few planning ones , now im realizing that i didnt even watch the hole video but im glad i watched it now, i think that it will help do the duck on the side that im not getting them , i wish i wached the hole video when i was starting to practice duck jibe a few weeks ago , the fault analysis is just what i needed ! thanks
Best explanation and demos of duck gybing I have seen in years, inspirational and encouraging. I am sure there are many of us here that would love to attend one of your clinics.👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
Go for it! I haven't windsurfed in ages (switched to the 'dark side') but wish I'd had these videos (even youtube) when I learned. I'm trying a hand at wind-foiling and Cookie's got some good vids on that too, but back when I started making duck jibes I felt like king of the world! Keep at it and you will too - good luck!
@@Cookiesports Next time!! I got demolished by shore dump for about an hour with dead on shore winds and 6s wind chop on a board far too small for me so next time with more favourable conditions I'm onto it! 😎
Very good explained. I think a Duck Gybe is basically easier than other varaints due to its modular composition, as you mentioned. The speed at the entrance can be scary, especially overpowered. What helped me most: 1. Pressure on the front foot and look at the center of the circle you are drawing - not at your feet (as with every other gybe), 2. Shift the sail at broad reach, 3. Stay in the front footstrap at least until new broad reach (you can't stay in it too long), 4. NEVER lean back. Meanwhile, I prefer the Duck Gybe in everything (even in wavesailing) but very choppy conditions. Cheers, Claus.
Thanks for watching and commenting. One question…. “Look at the centre of the gybe not at your feet ***like you would with other gybes”…. ….Never look at your feet in any gybe?! I love a duck too- but maybe this is why you prefer not so much more- because you’re look at your feet in the other ones?!
Great video. Watched it from The Bar down the beach from you. Gonna make it my focus for today. Will try to stay up near the mountain for flatter water.
Hi Cookie, great video! I have been learning duck gybe, and get the sail ripped from me after the flip. Now I know I am either ducking too late, or bearing away too much. very useful tips! i found your channel a couple of months ago and became hooked, the ride along concept is really good to hear and watch things happening at the same time! Kudos to you, you will get copied by everyone else in no time!
Man, that's really great! I haven't messed around with duck jibes in a while but this inspires me to give them another go! For me what works with duck jibing is to do as you say: duck the sail early. I try to do it while there's still pressure in the sail, but not too early like some of your students in the video. I try to wait until just before I get to the point in the jibe where I'm going dead downwind very fast, matching the speed of the wind. Having some pressure in the sail helps the mast swing around the front, and if you wait until just before the dead downwind point, the sail will kind of "backwind" itself back up into your hands. That is, if you do it right, which I don't always do.
Great video , one of my favoriete moves, only can do it one way. Try it on land will surely help me do do it both ways. Just one question: could you do a video on the duck jibe “Robby Naish style” ? Meaning a really radical turn probably on a wave board. I am sure you know it from youtube. Really enjoy your video’s!
Great video (as always) - I'm definitely on that carve gybe plateau you described so will give this a try. Worst case scenario is that the crashes look fun 😂
Really good video. I've just started trying to duck gybe after way too many carve gybes. Getting the sail ripped out of my hands which I know now is ducking too early. Thanks for that! Would love to do a clinic. Maybe when the covid madness is behind us.
Thanks for another awesome video… very inspiring to make me give it a go! Also love that you always seem so effortless in shorts t-shift cap and sunnys… do you ever fall in!?! Would love to see a fun cookies best wipeout collecting 😀
Great video, but can you clarify what position the board should be in, relative to the wind, when you duck the sail? Is it just before the board is straight downwind? How much before? I think this is a critical point that needs more emphasis. It seems that most people duck too late rather than too early, but where's the sweet spot? Also, as sail size increases, duckability decreases, right? Is it feasible to duck a 7.5? Thanks!
It’s not a specific point of sail as such- hence the fault finding bit. However, it can be narrowed to between a broad reach and a run! Sucking on 7.5m and larger is definitely possible- but much harder. Practice loads on the land! 👍👍
Fantastic video as always, great visuals, keeping it simple, very nice, it makes it easier to formulate the technique in my mind. I'm consistently almost planing out of my carve gybes now so seems like it might be nice to give this a shot today, I'm about to head out we have 20-25knots today, perfect!! Its actually really helpful to see the "fails", when you see the perfect move all the time its not always easy to work out what you're doing wrong, so yeah, the fails are very helpful.
@@Cookiesports I decided it was a bit choppy for trying duck gybes for the first time, but had an epic session anyway!! We have a Southerly tomorrow which means flat water, I'll try it then!!
Hello Cookie! You are always very clear and your teaching methods are very easy to understand and traslate it to practice!! Do you have any plan for clinics in Athens or Paros?
Once again spot on, sir! One question on rig flip timing, is it that you duck as soon as the rig starts to feel light? Will be seeing you next week so hoping to have nailed this move by the time I leave.
If you can get the rig to feel light then great. I didn't mention in this video as a lot of the time people don't feel it go light... until often it's too late and they're too far round the gybe! See you next week!
I love the simplicity of the modular steps, best part “smile as you exit the gybe” 😆
Always have to smile! ;-)
Really appreciate the troubleshooting section, it so hard to know what the mistake is and just end up repeating it. 👌
Think they enjoying making the final edit too! ;-)
best duck gybe lesson I have seen so far! especially the fault analysis was key!
Thanks!
I’ve been killing myself wiping out on fast gybes. THIS. May be just what I needed. Thanks.
Go and try some! 👍👍👍
THE BEST TUTOR ON LINE!!
Thank you! 🤩
just got my 1st duck after watching you video a cupple of days age , today i already got a few planning ones , now im realizing that i didnt even watch the hole video but im glad i watched it now, i think that it will help do the duck on the side that im not getting them , i wish i wached the hole video when i was starting to practice duck jibe a few weeks ago , the fault analysis is just what i needed ! thanks
Great work- happy to hear! 👍👍👍
Best explanation and demos of duck gybing I have seen in years, inspirational and encouraging. I am sure there are many of us here that would love to attend one of your clinics.👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
Thanks! 👍👍👍
Another great video Cookie! I like the idea of trying something new when the carve gybe is stagnating…as it has been for a while. Thanks.
Do it! Either the duck, or even mixing up strap-2-strap and step styles.
I will be giving this my first attempt today! You have me inspired to give it a go! thanks again for these excellent tutorials
You got this! Let me know how it goes! Don't skip the land bit!
Go for it! I haven't windsurfed in ages (switched to the 'dark side') but wish I'd had these videos (even youtube) when I learned. I'm trying a hand at wind-foiling and Cookie's got some good vids on that too, but back when I started making duck jibes I felt like king of the world! Keep at it and you will too - good luck!
@@Cookiesports Next time!! I got demolished by shore dump for about an hour with dead on shore winds and 6s wind chop on a board far too small for me so next time with more favourable conditions I'm onto it! 😎
Where are you windsurfing?!
Very good explained. I think a Duck Gybe is basically easier than other varaints due to its modular composition, as you mentioned. The speed at the entrance can be scary, especially overpowered. What helped me most: 1. Pressure on the front foot and look at the center of the circle you are drawing - not at your feet (as with every other gybe), 2. Shift the sail at broad reach, 3. Stay in the front footstrap at least until new broad reach (you can't stay in it too long), 4. NEVER lean back. Meanwhile, I prefer the Duck Gybe in everything (even in wavesailing) but very choppy conditions. Cheers, Claus.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
One question…. “Look at the centre of the gybe not at your feet ***like you would with other gybes”….
….Never look at your feet in any gybe?! I love a duck too- but maybe this is why you prefer not so much more- because you’re look at your feet in the other ones?!
@@Cookiesports Sorry - expressed wrongly. I meant: no matter which gybe, you should look at the center of the gybe, not at your feet or board.
@@segelsegler35 Phew! In that case - I fully and 100% agree with you! 😜
Great video. Watched it from The Bar down the beach from you. Gonna make it my focus for today. Will try to stay up near the mountain for flatter water.
Great plan! Pop on up for a clinic during the week if you have time?
Hi Cookie, great video! I have been learning duck gybe, and get the sail ripped from me after the flip. Now I know I am either ducking too late, or bearing away too much. very useful tips! i found your channel a couple of months ago and became hooked, the ride along concept is really good to hear and watch things happening at the same time! Kudos to you, you will get copied by everyone else in no time!
Ben Profitt already has copied it! That’s for watching, really appreciate it! Many more good ideas still to come! 👍
Very nice video, great classic & stylish move.
Great job well done
A timeless classic! 👍
Thanks for watching!
Your videos are not only good, they keep getting better!
Wow, thanks!
Brilliant video. I’ve been ducking and carving at the same time - now I know what I have been doing wrong - for years!
Hope it helps next time your out!
Man, that's really great! I haven't messed around with duck jibes in a while but this inspires me to give them another go!
For me what works with duck jibing is to do as you say: duck the sail early. I try to do it while there's still pressure in the sail, but not too early like some of your students in the video. I try to wait until just before I get to the point in the jibe where I'm going dead downwind very fast, matching the speed of the wind. Having some pressure in the sail helps the mast swing around the front, and if you wait until just before the dead downwind point, the sail will kind of "backwind" itself back up into your hands. That is, if you do it right, which I don't always do.
Thanks for watching!
Great videos! I watch one after the other.
Yesterday I tried all they long and now I know why I failed! I was ducking and carving at the same time.
👍👍👍👍
Great video , one of my favoriete moves, only can do it one way. Try it on land will surely help me do do it both ways. Just one question: could you do a video on the duck jibe “Robby Naish style” ? Meaning a really radical turn probably on a wave board. I am sure you know it from youtube. Really enjoy your video’s!
Thanks! I’ll have a think on how to film that one! 🤩
Awesome! Thanks for the little extra at the end for team Cookie :D
No problem 😊
Thanks, like always great job! Best regards from Poland :-)
Thanks!
Great video (as always) - I'm definitely on that carve gybe plateau you described so will give this a try. Worst case scenario is that the crashes look fun 😂
Superman duck gybes are always a fun part of learning! 👍👍👍
Really good video. I've just started trying to duck gybe after way too many carve gybes. Getting the sail ripped out of my hands which I know now is ducking too early. Thanks for that! Would love to do a clinic. Maybe when the covid madness is behind us.
Exactly right with the sucking too early point. All being well I’ll be in Vass 2022, hope to see you here! 👍
Thanks for another awesome video… very inspiring to make me give it a go! Also love that you always seem so effortless in shorts t-shift cap and sunnys… do you ever fall in!?! Would love to see a fun cookies best wipeout collecting 😀
I fall in a lot, but not much when I’m filming TBH. I’ll start collecting a crash reel!
Thanks for all the videos 🤙. Any plans to do on pumping, please?
Thanks, and YES, soon!
Great video, but can you clarify what position the board should be in, relative to the wind, when you duck the sail? Is it just before the board is straight downwind? How much before? I think this is a critical point that needs more emphasis. It seems that most people duck too late rather than too early, but where's the sweet spot? Also, as sail size increases, duckability decreases, right? Is it feasible to duck a 7.5? Thanks!
It’s not a specific point of sail as such- hence the fault finding bit. However, it can be narrowed to between a broad reach and a run!
Sucking on 7.5m and larger is definitely possible- but much harder.
Practice loads on the land! 👍👍
Fantastic video as always, great visuals, keeping it simple, very nice, it makes it easier to formulate the technique in my mind.
I'm consistently almost planing out of my carve gybes now so seems like it might be nice to give this a shot today, I'm about to head out we have 20-25knots today, perfect!!
Its actually really helpful to see the "fails", when you see the perfect move all the time its not always easy to work out what you're doing wrong, so yeah, the fails are very helpful.
Hope it went well! Thanks as always for watching!
@@Cookiesports I decided it was a bit choppy for trying duck gybes for the first time, but had an epic session anyway!! We have a Southerly tomorrow which means flat water, I'll try it then!!
Hello Cookie! You are always very clear and your teaching methods are very easy to understand and traslate it to practice!! Do you have any plan for clinics in Athens or Paros?
No plans just yet, maybe 2022 but who knows right now! I’m a manager of a surf school in Vassiliki so traveling and leaving can be tough!
Awesome video once again and awesome I just watched and am hitting the water in abt 2 hrs! ☺️👌👌
You got this! Let me know how it goes. Don't skip the land practice!
fault anylysis is great !
Thank you!
clear and precise! love it
Thanks
Thx nice one, especially the clips when ducking from the angle below I think help a lot, I think I always used the wrong hand 😅
Happy to help!
Great video as allways !!!!
Thank you!
Once again spot on, sir! One question on rig flip timing, is it that you duck as soon as the rig starts to feel light? Will be seeing you next week so hoping to have nailed this move by the time I leave.
If you can get the rig to feel light then great. I didn't mention in this video as a lot of the time people don't feel it go light... until often it's too late and they're too far round the gybe!
See you next week!
Where you windsurfing at?
This summers videos are filmed in Vassiliki, Greece.
@@Cookiesports nice i also surf in vasiliki.
Great video!
Where did you film this?
Looks like Rhodes..
Thanks for watching. It's filmed in Vassiliki, Greece.
Is there no Goose gybe but only the duck ?
Ok then. 🫠
Tnx from Chile 🇨🇱Cookie. You rock 🤘🏻👏👏👏
Thanks!
Thanks for this one! Looks alot smoother and faster than a normal gybe?
It can be with just a little practice!
It's way cooler... 8-)
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Damn I'm early
Hope it helps!
My wife tells me that all the time! :-D