Other videos make this seem too simple and therefore frustrating when you struggle. The precision required is brilliantly well explained here. Can’t wait for #3.
Something that helped me a lot and isn't always mentioned, is mast placement on the board. I moved my mast 1/2 an inch back from center position on the track and it made a huge difference in foil control once on foil. My feet suddenly felt equally balanced and I was able to fly much much longer and felt very much in control. Where as before I felt I was rising much too fast and felt it was hard to keep the nose down.
Thank you - really helpful video! I've watched several and this is the best I've seen for this step in the learning curve. Details such as how wing position ties to shifting weighting of the feet are extra helpful. Please keep the series going.
Fantastic explanations of the subtleties of getting up on foil. I realize that actual experience is ultimately the key, but as an experienced windsurfer I totally understand why you are describing what is going on.
In addition to the great explanations offered here, what turned out to be key for me (and it retrospect is obvious) is REALLY FLAT WATER. Most (but not all) instructional videos are flat water, and nobody mentions it. In rough water, its difficult to get the board up to speed, and when it does, its often in strong wind and unexpected. In flat water, the board can accelerate under control and you can slow down the transition to being up on foil when there is just slight drag from the bottom of the board. At this point you can adjust your balance, adjust pitch and roll, prepare to sheet out, and make that last upward movement on your own terms when good and ready. Offshore winds where I could touch bottom totally solved my problems.
These videos are worth watching repeatedly while learning to wing foil. With so many tips packed in to the videos I’m getting more and more each time I watch them. Much appreciated content.
Thank you for dedicating an entire video to getting up on the foil. This is where I am struggling right now and the little details you cover for this are very helpful and often overlooked by other videos on foiling. I have been taxiing for some time and now that the winds are returning, I'm anxious to put the foil to use and not get thrown to the water.
Nicely done. And in interest of full disclosure, this is not from someone who has done foiling; sailing, yes. And the US Presidentially appointed Admiral ( mentored by the Father of the Nuclear Navy) who served on three Boards of companies I led since the 90s, had a company I knew well, that created the core technology which ultimately also helped the very first Wing Sail winner of the Americas’ Cup do so, but that’s another story. My nicely done comment comes more from extensive time I’ve also been blessed in teaming closely with top training experts as well as top messaging and also film, TV and documentaries productions experts; repeated regional Emmys Awards winners included; so I picked up at least a few insights - thankfully - over all that extensive teaming quite a number of times, since the early 80s. So again and as this is about you and your artfully crafted, clearly very thoughtful work here; Nicely done!
A better explanation is not yet available online, and I love you! Thank you for all the good work and sharing the Love. Looking forward earing more of juu! Magnifique, merci bien!
fantastic and very professional video: thank you both for existing! Precision is a very important thing even if everyone doesn't appreciate it enough. Thank you!
Very well explained and shwon. Many thanks, will try to follow your teaching. (I am "stuck" in the phase of crousing nicely with the wing, but not beeing able to get on the foil... (2200 size wise)
it worked!!! Yesterday, everything 'clicked' and all your tips in this video came together....I got on foil with minimal effort and stayed on foil for the longest runs ever!! Thank you!!! Keep the videos coming....
Great video! first time I heard about the push wing forward tip to help stop the climb and stabilize - will try tomorrow if enough wind - can't wait for episode 3 on pumping! when are you planning to release it?
I’ve been trying so hard not to get blown downwind, I’m rarely getting on foil, and when I do I think it’s when I inadvertently turn downwind. (My inland lakes are not suited for walking back) Super excited to turn downwind and loose some ground now, this will help me no doubt!
Thanks guys, @ 4.17 that was me yesterday, I'm pretty dialled in with the board and hand wing, but getting up efficiently on foil is so far a sticking point. But to be fair I've only had three short sessions. Wingfoiling is incredibly frustrating, but I'm sure worth the pain..👍
Aloha Christian and Karine, thank you for a very informative video. As another below noted, I too am stuck in the cruising off-foil stage (some say "taxiing" I think). I am unsure if it is simply lack of skill, equipment vs environment mismatch or technique. My size: 80 kg. My equipment: board 120L, front foil 2000 cm2, mast position middle of box, wing either 5.3M or 6.0M. Environment: prevailing trade winds of 10-14 knots side-onshore wind. I can sail close hauled either goofy or regular (with regular my dominant surf position) and go out and back with the ability to regain the ground I lost trying to get up on foil. Questions: 1. do I need more wing? (more wind is not really an option...it seems that I have to work on the few days when winds are stronger...but there are plenty of others winging in the same conditions) 2. is the point of sail that you note for acceleration comparable to a broad reach (~135º off wind) or a beam reach (~90º off wind)? What is the best mast position for this process of foiling without pumping? Thank you for any input you might have.
Hi There, check our video on mast position, you shouldn't really need to move it for conditions, more set it for a balance point on the board. If more wind isn't an option, then it is going to be tricky, a 6m should be enough to get you up, especially with that foil size and larger board. The tricky bit is getting the board up on the foil, once it's up then the lift of the foil will kick in and you'll need less power. I don't think a 7m will make it any easier, it will just be bigger and harder to handle and pump. The best thing you can do is forget 10knots, that is too light to learn, or be prepared to practice your on water technique when it is light. When you do have stronger winds, even towards 14 knots that's the time to really try and get up. Watch for gusts on the water, learn to feel them and use them to your advantage. With such a low wind available you are really going to have to master pumping, it's a whole boaddy approach with the legs and arms combining, pull power in with your arms as you push with your legs to put that ;ower to the foil. Try pushing forwards with the legs too to generate forward momentum. If you had 16-18knots to play with it sounds like you would be up and flying with ease, when learning more wind is the key, then as you master it you can go in lighter and lighter winds...
You are both such clear communicators. It's already made a difference for me, trying to maintain my dynamic position. One day I will fly instead of swearing😂. So you have any recommendation for wetsuits? Something for tropical water with knee protection...still spending some time on my knees. Keep up the great work with the videos.
Very happy to see this video! Your first one brought together the best techniques and tips I've seen clearly and concisely. Thanks so much for this. What's the get out of jail card at 6:20?
Thank you for this excellent video . I can get up on Foil already but to be balance and stay on foil is the problem. Do you have some advice . How ist the weight distribution on both feet. How ist the of Position of the Wing. What I have to do Wehen Theo Board Start to stall. Could you make some new Video? N.Ebert
We'll be making more vids for sure, speed is your friend here, once you get up the faster you go the more stable the foil becomes. Once up try pumping the wing and few times and pushing energy through your legs to gain speed. Once you have that momentum it will all start to feel more locked in... Feet you should have evenly distributed...
Depends on a lot of factors, like previous experience and local conditions. Best bet, have a word with your local shop who should be able to advise, even on used equipment, and have a couple of lessons:)
Piece of cake, no worries: #1: Learn to surf. #2: Learn to sail. #3: Learn how to fly above the water on a foil. #4: Mind the wind direction, look out for sharks, stay out of the way of boats, climb onto the board with the wind at your back, while simultaneously holding the wing in one hand to assist, precisely position your front foot, stand up, get balanced, cross your hands to position the sail to catch the wind just right, and off you go (for a few meters before falling off)! Repeat this step, until completely knackered. GOT IT! Only wish I wasn't a 70 year old fart. 😜
Other videos make this seem too simple and therefore frustrating when you struggle. The precision required is brilliantly well explained here. Can’t wait for #3.
Thank you Mark:)
Learning wingfoil, i've watched a lot of tutos. Yours are the best. You talk about importants points like no others.Thank's from France.
Thanks Thierry, we're delighted they help:)
Tired of so many failed foiling attempts, I think this is just the video I need. Thanks!
Metoo#
Hope it helps Carlos:)
@@kivexa69 Like wise, hope it helps:)
Something that helped me a lot and isn't always mentioned, is mast placement on the board. I moved my mast 1/2 an inch back from center position on the track and it made a huge difference in foil control once on foil. My feet suddenly felt equally balanced and I was able to fly much much longer and felt very much in control. Where as before I felt I was rising much too fast and felt it was hard to keep the nose down.
Thank you - really helpful video! I've watched several and this is the best I've seen for this step in the learning curve. Details such as how wing position ties to shifting weighting of the feet are extra helpful. Please keep the series going.
Thanks Rikk. For sure, we have plenty more in the post:)
Fantastic explanations of the subtleties of getting up on foil. I realize that actual experience is ultimately the key, but as an experienced windsurfer I totally understand why you are describing what is going on.
In addition to the great explanations offered here, what turned out to be key for me (and it retrospect is obvious) is REALLY FLAT WATER. Most (but not all) instructional videos are flat water, and nobody mentions it. In rough water, its difficult to get the board up to speed, and when it does, its often in strong wind and unexpected. In flat water, the board can accelerate under control and you can slow down the transition to being up on foil when there is just slight drag from the bottom of the board. At this point you can adjust your balance, adjust pitch and roll, prepare to sheet out, and make that last upward movement on your own terms when good and ready. Offshore winds where I could touch bottom totally solved my problems.
Hey David, spot on, the flatter the water the more time you have to concentrate on the job in hand.
These videos are worth watching repeatedly while learning to wing foil.
With so many tips packed in to the videos I’m getting more and more each time I watch them. Much appreciated content.
Thanks for sharing this great tutorial, driving the force through my front leg made a huge difference and take off was way smoother. Thank you
Excellent, really pleased it makes a difference:)
Thank you for dedicating an entire video to getting up on the foil. This is where I am struggling right now and the little details you cover for this are very helpful and often overlooked by other videos on foiling. I have been taxiing for some time and now that the winds are returning, I'm anxious to put the foil to use and not get thrown to the water.
Excellent, hope it helped:)
Nicely done. And in interest of full disclosure, this is not from someone who has done foiling; sailing, yes. And the US Presidentially appointed Admiral ( mentored by the Father of the Nuclear Navy) who served on three Boards of companies I led since the 90s, had a company I knew well, that created the core technology which ultimately also helped the very first Wing Sail winner of the Americas’ Cup do so, but that’s another story.
My nicely done comment comes more from extensive time I’ve also been blessed in teaming closely with top training experts as well as top messaging and also film, TV and documentaries productions experts; repeated regional Emmys Awards winners included; so I picked up at least a few insights - thankfully - over all that extensive teaming quite a number of times, since the early 80s. So again and as this is about you and your artfully crafted, clearly very thoughtful work here;
Nicely done!
Thanks so much Steve, really appreciate the feedbac:)
Joining the list of thank yous! The key is practice and watching your videos over and over! Finally up on foil thanks to your beautiful video!
A better explanation is not yet available online, and I love you! Thank you for all the good work and sharing the Love. Looking forward earing more of juu! Magnifique, merci bien!
Merci, happy to share the love and the stoke:)
fantastic and very professional video: thank you both for existing! Precision is a very important thing even if everyone doesn't appreciate it enough. Thank you!
Haha, thank you Andrea, we appreciate your positive feedback:)
Bravo j’adore l’accent français…continuer ainsi.
I love you guys! What wonderful words - you spin poetry while teaching clearly and succinctly!
Haha, thanks so much. Language and sport, to be loved in equal measures:)
Fantastic! Perfect! Exactly the help that I’ve been waiting for. I can’t wait to go out and practice now!! :-)
Brilliant! Hope it helps Paul:)
Brilliant video thanks guys
Amazingly good instructional video, thank you!
Thanks for the feedback Lynton:)
Very well explained and shwon. Many thanks, will try to follow your teaching. (I am "stuck" in the phase of crousing nicely with the wing, but not beeing able to get on the foil... (2200 size wise)
We hope this helps Doron. Your cruising skills will come in handy:)
Thank you! I am at this point right now and these tips are invaluable! I will be on the water tomorrow to try them!
it worked!!! Yesterday, everything 'clicked' and all your tips in this video came together....I got on foil with minimal effort and stayed on foil for the longest runs ever!! Thank you!!! Keep the videos coming....
Great video! first time I heard about the push wing forward tip to help stop the climb and stabilize - will try tomorrow if enough wind - can't wait for episode 3 on pumping! when are you planning to release it?
Hey Jan, thanks:) Hope the wing forward helps.. Pumping to come, but we have something else for the next episode - out soon!
I’ve been trying so hard not to get blown downwind, I’m rarely getting on foil, and when I do I think it’s when I inadvertently turn downwind. (My inland lakes are not suited for walking back) Super excited to turn downwind and loose some ground now, this will help me no doubt!
Excellent, hope it makes the difference.
Thanks guys, @ 4.17 that was me yesterday, I'm pretty dialled in with the board and hand wing, but getting up efficiently on foil is so far a sticking point. But to be fair I've only had three short sessions. Wingfoiling is incredibly frustrating, but I'm sure worth the pain..👍
Worth every penny of pain and effort for sure:)
Awesome you 2. In Cabarete learning and this has given me much to ponder. Feliz Navidad
A tad tardy, but hope it went well Jackson:)
Aloha Christian and Karine, thank you for a very informative video. As another below noted, I too am stuck in the cruising off-foil stage (some say "taxiing" I think). I am unsure if it is simply lack of skill, equipment vs environment mismatch or technique. My size: 80 kg. My equipment: board 120L, front foil 2000 cm2, mast position middle of box, wing either 5.3M or 6.0M. Environment: prevailing trade winds of 10-14 knots side-onshore wind. I can sail close hauled either goofy or regular (with regular my dominant surf position) and go out and back with the ability to regain the ground I lost trying to get up on foil. Questions: 1. do I need more wing? (more wind is not really an option...it seems that I have to work on the few days when winds are stronger...but there are plenty of others winging in the same conditions) 2. is the point of sail that you note for acceleration comparable to a broad reach (~135º off wind) or a beam reach (~90º off wind)? What is the best mast position for this process of foiling without pumping? Thank you for any input you might have.
Hi There, check our video on mast position, you shouldn't really need to move it for conditions, more set it for a balance point on the board.
If more wind isn't an option, then it is going to be tricky, a 6m should be enough to get you up, especially with that foil size and larger board.
The tricky bit is getting the board up on the foil, once it's up then the lift of the foil will kick in and you'll need less power.
I don't think a 7m will make it any easier, it will just be bigger and harder to handle and pump. The best thing you can do is forget 10knots, that is too light to learn, or be prepared to practice your on water technique when it is light.
When you do have stronger winds, even towards 14 knots that's the time to really try and get up. Watch for gusts on the water, learn to feel them and use them to your advantage.
With such a low wind available you are really going to have to master pumping, it's a whole boaddy approach with the legs and arms combining, pull power in with your arms as you push with your legs to put that ;ower to the foil. Try pushing forwards with the legs too to generate forward momentum.
If you had 16-18knots to play with it sounds like you would be up and flying with ease, when learning more wind is the key, then as you master it you can go in lighter and lighter winds...
Hey, apologies for the slow reply. Yes accelerating onto a broad reach is key. You'll get maximum speed, water flow and lift...
Top-notch !!
Best video that I've found on this, thanks much.
Brilliant, thanks for the feedback:)
Great tutorial..thank you
lots of great information, lots of skills to master. just hope some day i can make it look easy!
Thanks John. Enjoy the journey:)
This video is helping me a lot 😊 Thanks
You are both such clear communicators. It's already made a difference for me, trying to maintain my dynamic position. One day I will fly instead of swearing😂. So you have any recommendation for wetsuits? Something for tropical water with knee protection...still spending some time on my knees. Keep up the great work with the videos.
Than you Steph, appreciate the feedback:) Wetsuit wise you could get a thin long John. Won't be too warm but will cover your knees.
Very good Video… Best I ever seen, thank you very much
This learn to foil series of videos are great and very helpful!
Excellent, glad they help Chris:)
Such a great lesson, thank you!
Pleasure, glad to help:)
Which camera setting do you use to film your content? Would like to record my steps to wingfoiling
Very happy to see this video! Your first one brought together the best techniques and tips I've seen clearly and concisely. Thanks so much for this. What's the get out of jail card at 6:20?
Hey Daniel, our pleasure. The get out of jail card - getting the wing forward to save you from any not too balanced take offs:)
Great video, very helpful
Brilliant, great to hear:)
Thank you for this excellent video . I can get up on Foil already but to be balance and stay on foil is the problem. Do you have some advice . How ist the weight distribution on both feet. How ist the of Position of the Wing. What I have to do Wehen Theo Board Start to stall. Could you make some new Video?
N.Ebert
We'll be making more vids for sure, speed is your friend here, once you get up the faster you go the more stable the foil becomes. Once up try pumping the wing and few times and pushing energy through your legs to gain speed. Once you have that momentum it will all start to feel more locked in...
Feet you should have evenly distributed...
Great explanation..
Any comment about where to locate the mast for beginners. Back or fwd? Appreciate your answer.
Edy
Hey Edy, start in the middle or a touch back and you'll get a feeling for it. Enjoy.
Very good videos, I am learning a lot from these series. What do you mean at 1:55 when you say “keep the board trimmed “ ?
Thank you:) By trimmed we mean keeping the board flat both nose to tail and rail to rail, so that it can glide and plane with least resistance.
Thank you, really clearly explained I can’t wait to put it into practice!
Brilliant, thanks Ian. Give it whirl:)
Thanks. Very helpful
Thanks, great to hear Danny:)
What size board and type? Also foil wing size and mast, do you recommend for wind foiling?
Hey Phillip, it really depends on your location. However a floaty board and large front wing will make life less difficult to start with.
Hi I'm starting to wing foil surfing wat equipment for beginners you guys recommend
Depends on a lot of factors, like previous experience and local conditions. Best bet, have a word with your local shop who should be able to advise, even on used equipment, and have a couple of lessons:)
Great vid thanks
Thanks Duncan:)
Fantastic
Really super didatic vids.
Thank you miky de Leucate french l’an congratulations
:)
This is the hardest thing I ever tried in my life.
Keep at it, it'll be worth it:)
@@CKPerformancetv bro, 4 hours in the water, 500$ cost, and didn’t stood up once haha, but I will try again, wish it was less expensive tho.
Realy don't understand the French lady
Her English so bad
Haha, sorry Ali:)
Piece of cake, no worries:
#1: Learn to surf.
#2: Learn to sail.
#3: Learn how to fly above the water on a foil.
#4: Mind the wind direction, look out for sharks, stay out of the way of boats, climb onto the board with the wind at your back, while simultaneously holding the wing in one hand to assist, precisely position your front foot, stand up, get balanced, cross your hands to position the sail to catch the wind just right, and off you go (for a few meters before falling off)!
Repeat this step, until completely knackered.
GOT IT! Only wish I wasn't a 70 year old fart. 😜
Worth giving it a crack, you'd be surprised:)