This has been an enormous help, Pete. I couldn’t believe how easy this was, the first time that I tried it. I nearly burst out laughing! Thanks so much!
I tried this method today with my new 75L 4'5" JP X-Winger board, (I am 75kg, so it floats but without forward movement to gain stability from the foil, I can't static balance stand on it). It worked very well, up in no time, much better than my previous method of getting to my knees first then lifting the wing. Many thanks fir taking the time talk this through! Cheers from New Zealand.
Nice job Pete! Thanks for sharing. Using the wing as a leverage point in an "a-semitrical" way (one tip in the water and the leading edge on your head or shoulder and your hand in the front flying loop already gives Increased>>> *leverage, *fulcrum bracing, *stabilization *Pre launch positioning It also is quick!!! Outstanding!!!! I am new to this. I was laying my wing flat on the water in an attempt to stabilize my self as I attempted to climb on board then lift the wing by the front/neutral handle, then in a hurry lift and grab the correct handle, & unfortunately in the knuckle up position (setting my self up for fumbling) .... My way requires more steps to get underway. Your way is much better, Your pre launch steps are already accomplished before playing with the power. Thank you Sir! Very slick technique.
Thanks again James, I have created a follow-up video which has a modified method to the one you describe, you may find that easier again, will be good to hear your thoughts. Cheers!
Interesting. My second board I made, simliarly I need to immerse about 20 litres of me to sink no further. However I designed it with a deep kneeling cavity so my knees start aligned with the board's long axis. It was much easier getting up than I thought it would be. I wouldn't start on mine with my knees across because I'd loose the low COG advantage I built into it.
@@PeteJonesF6 It flushes out very fast when I get a bit of wind power but until then the only thing it does is let the outsides of the board lift a bit around me.
Definitely not 'Childs Play' when going from kneeling to standing position when your in cross waves .5 - 1 m high and a 5 second period in the location we typically WingFoil in. Great video expaining all the steps!
Hi! A smaller board gives you greater control over the foil, as there's less board to swing about. Also lighter and smaller so better for more radical manoeuvres.
I’m curious on your thoughts what the advantages of a marginal sinker are to a full sinker? A bit faster start, but seems almost like the full sinker would be easier in chop especially? Great video, thanks
Hello! interesting question. A marginal sinker can be used in less depth for sure, which can be important in some locations. Having the ability to be able to kneel on the board makes things a bit easier I think, and you do have that extra bit of 'buffer' when the wind drops or when you're starting due to the extra flotation.
This has been an enormous help, Pete. I couldn’t believe how easy this was, the first time that I tried it. I nearly burst out laughing! Thanks so much!
Awesome Geoff, great to hear it :)
I tried this method today with my new 75L 4'5" JP X-Winger board, (I am 75kg, so it floats but without forward movement to gain stability from the foil, I can't static balance stand on it). It worked very well, up in no time, much better than my previous method of getting to my knees first then lifting the wing. Many thanks fir taking the time talk this through! Cheers from New Zealand.
Great to hear! Thanks for letting me know 😊👍
Really like your teaching style, precise and confident, looking forward to watching more.
Nice job Pete!
Thanks for sharing. Using the wing as a leverage point in an "a-semitrical" way (one tip in the water and the leading edge on your head or shoulder and your hand in the front flying loop already gives
Increased>>>
*leverage,
*fulcrum bracing,
*stabilization
*Pre launch positioning
It also is quick!!!
Outstanding!!!!
I am new to this. I was laying my wing flat on the water in an attempt to stabilize my self as I attempted to climb on board then lift the wing by the front/neutral handle, then in a hurry lift and grab the correct handle, & unfortunately in the knuckle up position (setting my self up for fumbling) ....
My way requires more steps to get underway. Your way is much better,
Your pre launch steps are already accomplished before playing with the power.
Thank you Sir!
Very slick technique.
Thanks again James, I have created a follow-up video which has a modified method to the one you describe, you may find that easier again, will be good to hear your thoughts. Cheers!
Excellent work Pete! We'll share that!
Interesting. My second board I made, simliarly I need to immerse about 20 litres of me to sink no further. However I designed it with a deep kneeling cavity so my knees start aligned with the board's long axis. It was much easier getting up than I thought it would be. I wouldn't start on mine with my knees across because I'd loose the low COG advantage I built into it.
Thats a nice idea, if you can keep that bit dry, it will actually give you more volume/floatation too!
@@PeteJonesF6 It flushes out very fast when I get a bit of wind power but until then the only thing it does is let the outsides of the board lift a bit around me.
Will try it,thx!.
Definitely not 'Childs Play' when going from kneeling to standing position when your in cross waves .5 - 1 m high and a 5 second period in the location we typically WingFoil in. Great video expaining all the steps!
Yeah, I can imagine! once you're at that point you've got the hard bit done though, as you should have stability from the foil and wing
Thanks.
Cheers from Algarve, Portugal
Great tutorial! Thanks for creating and sharing! Can you share what type of foilwing you have used ?
Hello! Thanks :) Its a Shinn Resurector 6.0m i'm using in this video.
Great Video and tips! One question. I have a 85ltr board and my weight is 85kg. What benefits will a gain by getting a 65ltr board?
Hi! A smaller board gives you greater control over the foil, as there's less board to swing about. Also lighter and smaller so better for more radical manoeuvres.
Great video! Just wondering what’s the lowest wind speed your able to get up and going on this sized board?
Probably 10 knots with a 6m wing. Although the pros say they can go much lower.
I’m curious on your thoughts what the advantages of a marginal sinker are to a full sinker?
A bit faster start, but seems almost like the full sinker would be easier in chop especially?
Great video, thanks
Hello! interesting question. A marginal sinker can be used in less depth for sure, which can be important in some locations. Having the ability to be able to kneel on the board makes things a bit easier I think, and you do have that extra bit of 'buffer' when the wind drops or when you're starting due to the extra flotation.
Thanks for the great info and love the birds in the background