Most of the tips here should help. But mainly focus on kicking the BACK foot down. If you’re using a Max then you may want to consider the HA1180 or APF1350. The weight of that unit does make it more difficult with the smaller size wings.
This day almost all rides were started with tow in assist by jetski. You can keep the pumping going as long as you have energy. Using the waves and swell lines can help you save energy and maintain your momentum. Tons of 5-10min rides this day with barely breaking waves.
Are guys using the Armstrong Wing board for actual paddling into waves / surfing ever? Or would you say most are using the Midlength board for paddle only surfing (no PWC assist ) ?
What's the advantage of the taller people on foil pump to generate more speed? On pumping technique, will taller will benefit for generating speed due to longer legs/limbs and leverage?
Yes! Very surprisingly they do. They are faster and there are some angle differences which make them better for this. I was personally shocked how much different it was.
I’m trying to figure out how to ollie the foildrive gen 2 prop out of the water and pump around on flat water. I’m using a 50 L axis foil drive board, 795 performance mast, 980 HA, tc60 fuse, and 235 Flow. I can ollie up and coast, but figuring out the pump is challenging. Any tips?
Once you are up and coasting (foil drive out of the water) quick taps down on the nose to engage the foil. Try to unweight your body a bit when the nose is coming back up before giving a quick tap down again on the nose. Learning with a larger front foil would make it easier.
Thanks! I’ll try with the 980 first. If it doesn’t happen, maybe I’ll get a bigger front wing. BTW, I’m using a blue shim with my 235 flow (the shim made it glidier), but I see a lot of guys including your group using the 180 tail so maybe I should try that.
Great Tips, it would be nice to know all the Riders weights and position of the mast in the box for each set up.
Agreed. body weight makes a big difference. Good tips in the video though.
Good point. I would like more info on mast position.
Thanks so much! You're right that is really helpful information that I will make sure to include in future reviews and videos.
Most of the tips here should help. But mainly focus on kicking the BACK foot down. If you’re using a Max then you may want to consider the HA1180 or APF1350. The weight of that unit does make it more difficult with the smaller size wings.
Awesome!
How do you guys get started?
Beachstart?
Paddle into waves!
Layman's questions : How long can that be done? How is it started?
Started by paddling into a wave like on a surfboard. It can be done as long as the rider has the endurance! Its definitely a work out.
This day almost all rides were started with tow in assist by jetski. You can keep the pumping going as long as you have energy. Using the waves and swell lines can help you save energy and maintain your momentum. Tons of 5-10min rides this day with barely breaking waves.
Are guys using the Armstrong Wing board for actual paddling into waves / surfing ever? Or would you say most are using the Midlength board for paddle only surfing (no PWC assist ) ?
Not really wing boards but the prone boards and Midlengths!
@@FoilOutlet that makes sense! Thank you for the reply 👍
What's the advantage of the taller people on foil pump to generate more speed? On pumping technique, will taller will benefit for generating speed due to longer legs/limbs and leverage?
Do the performance masts make a big difference with generating speed and pumping further?
Yes! Very surprisingly they do. They are faster and there are some angle differences which make them better for this. I was personally shocked how much different it was.
I’m trying to figure out how to ollie the foildrive gen 2 prop out of the water and pump around on flat water. I’m using a 50 L axis foil drive board, 795 performance mast, 980 HA, tc60 fuse, and 235 Flow. I can ollie up and coast, but figuring out the pump is challenging. Any tips?
Once you are up and coasting (foil drive out of the water) quick taps down on the nose to engage the foil. Try to unweight your body a bit when the nose is coming back up before giving a quick tap down again on the nose. Learning with a larger front foil would make it easier.
Thanks! I’ll try with the 980 first. If it doesn’t happen, maybe I’ll get a bigger front wing. BTW, I’m using a blue shim with my 235 flow (the shim made it glidier), but I see a lot of guys including your group using the 180 tail so maybe I should try that.
Have you managed to get pumping with the foil drive? What helped the most? @@robwolfbrandt7741
What would be helpful is to see how you start from prone. Great video nonetheless.