How to Wing Foil: Introduction (from wing handling to first flights)

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  • @kitesurfcollege
    @kitesurfcollege  2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    TH-cam tends to recommend tutorials out of order. To watch wing foil tutorials in order you can use this playlist:
    th-cam.com/play/PL41dAinz_9ZffUYrzT9c6MiZC0PEX41go.html
    All the best, Alex.

    • @RumyanyiBok
      @RumyanyiBok ปีที่แล้ว

      Лучшее, что я видел на ютубе на эту тему. Спасибо за подробное описание всех важных мелочей.

    • @martinrybar3643
      @martinrybar3643 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Perfect tutorials, very helpful in my beginnings.....thanks Alex

  • @jimmcmaster6227
    @jimmcmaster6227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    After wasting time watching other videos, TH-cam finally suggested the best tutorial! Thanks for posting!

  • @PIXXO3D
    @PIXXO3D 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Not only are you a great wind/wing/kite surfer, you are an exceptional teacher. You have a natural gift for clear and concise explanation, ..and Whoever does the videos and graphics should get a raise, amazing. Thank you for this. I'm only as good as I am today at kitesurfing because of your content over the years.

  • @markhuston7980
    @markhuston7980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    As others have commented this is easily THE BEST wing beginners tutorial on TH-cam! Brilliantly paced and delivered. Thank you!!

  • @evamiaozkan
    @evamiaozkan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    By far the best tutorial out there... A MUST watch for all beginners both before and after first tries on the water certainly added so much to the learning process. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

    • @PIXXO3D
      @PIXXO3D 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely the best so far, true.

  • @johan-matthygreyling7366
    @johan-matthygreyling7366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    This is the best tutorial wing foiling video I've seen. Don't stop, we need more!!!! How to set up your board and foils video would be great and how to fly the foils

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Cheers Johan. Those topics are all filmed and on the way. Just need a few more hours in the day to get everything edited :-)

    • @vitamind239
      @vitamind239 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you KsC, solid community service you are making!!!

  • @fordprefect4
    @fordprefect4 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    with the help of this video I managed my first brief ride up on the foil and it felt brilliant, just as I was beginning to think this sport isn't for me. Your videos are the best I've found, thank you.

  • @BitPython
    @BitPython 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This video is far and away the most thoughtful and specific I've seen. A public service! *Thank* you!

  • @rene-denismassas7309
    @rene-denismassas7309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is an amazing and very effective tutorial, it can’t get better than that. Who needs an instructor when you have access to this kind of online support? Bravo!!!

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thankyou very much Rene-Denis, I really appreciate that. I do put a lot of effort into making a clear and information-dense tutorial and researching all aspects so that the advice contained is the safest and most useful. If I may, for the benefit of anyone reading this, I'd like to add that lessons are still very helpful for a number of reasons. For people with limited watersports experience lessons will help you learn about your local spot, and stay safe if/when you drift somewhere you shouldn't. Also they will select and tune gear to suit your level and of course a great instructor will spot and correct you personal mistakes quickly. Lessons are also helpful to experienced foilers/windsports athletes for a different reason. People with a lot of previous experience will typically progress through a couple of different board in their first few hours of winging. So lessons can help them quickly master the basics without needing to buy a beginner board, and then help them figure out exactly what type of equipment they'll need after. Best of luck with your wing foiling, all the best, Alex.

    • @rene-denismassas7309
      @rene-denismassas7309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kitesurfcollege Hi Alex, you are completely right. My point was not to make instructors redundant as they are very valuable. I come from windsurfing and kitesurfing/kitefoiling and especially with the kiting disciplines, starting without an instructor is totally suicidal. For those who have some good “waterman” practice, your videos really make it possible start on one’s own and decide later when and if they need an instructor, depending on theirs needs. Congratulations and thank you for all your explanations.

    • @vitamind239
      @vitamind239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good teacher and proper isolation/progression/instruction saves a student a lot of time and f***kry 💪🏻

    • @active9940
      @active9940 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please advise me to buy this kind board I try online but it’s not big like your board there sizes of board?

  • @lucian14000
    @lucian14000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Perfectly clear, step by step, no useless bla, bla, bla. Thank you, great job

  • @lucaangelorizzi6947
    @lucaangelorizzi6947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Definitely the most thorough video about Wing foil you can find on TH-cam. Great.

  • @craigobikes123
    @craigobikes123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I have watched pretty much every day wing tutorial video on you tube. This video and your gybe one are two of the best. If I’d seen these a year ago it would have short circuited so much pain and time. Well done.

  • @mthudon
    @mthudon 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Never in my 40 years of windsurfing, kiting (twin tip, surfboard, foiling) and now winging, have I ever been had flat water like this!

  • @leonewebstudio2447
    @leonewebstudio2447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best sports tutorial I've ever seen. Detailed, precise, easy to understand. TOP

  • @chucktrier
    @chucktrier 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the best tutorial ever. Probably watched this a 100 times :-)

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for supporting my channel and I'm glad my video helped. All the best, Alex

  • @vprojects7662
    @vprojects7662 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really nice use of vectors in your videos, which make the motions you are trying to describe much more evident than others that don't have these vectors. Thanks!

  • @adamosgood
    @adamosgood 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I grew skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, sailing, flying, and later on surfing. This looks right up my alley. Thank you for this wonderful tutorial!

  • @asfdoth
    @asfdoth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing video! The importance of showing the wind drection arrow on the water is extremly helpful.

    • @vitamind239
      @vitamind239 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wind direction error!!! - pointer to all those hotshot kids that just yap nonstop. 🤐🤐

  • @paulsmith4053
    @paulsmith4053 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Clearest video on this topic I’ve ever seen! More please!

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Paul, working on more right now :-)

  • @MrBastrider
    @MrBastrider 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi, I just discovered this tutorials playlist. I watched many videos on wing foiling and these are the clearest and most detailed videos I have seen. The work on the diagrams and arrows is impressive and helps to better understand everything.

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, I really hope that playlist will help a lot of new wing foilers.

  • @penguinista
    @penguinista 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is a really great vide! I am going to have my second lesson tomorrow and I _really_ wish I had seen this before my first one! The explanations are so clear and the footage is so well matched, it is easy to see how things work. Great job and thank you so much!

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your kind words, I'm happy to have helped. Good luck with your lessons.

  • @cristianoabreu6959
    @cristianoabreu6959 ปีที่แล้ว

    Indubitably the best wing foil beginner tutorial I've seen and I've watched quite a few, until I'll finally manage to part the cash to get the necessary gear to initiate at the sport. Concise and thoughtfully explained. Very helpful graphics as well. Great thanks.

  • @paulp1204
    @paulp1204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was an awesome intro, and really make better sense to me than the other beginner vids I've watched. I really found the diagrams and technical points great.
    Thanks heaps.

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Paul. We put a lot of work into making the most useful tutorials possible.

  • @Schlittern07
    @Schlittern07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I started wingfoiling last year and have watched countless videos since. I wish I had found your videos sooner. This is the best I have seen so far. thnx a lot and keep on!

  • @pumitriii6160
    @pumitriii6160 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow, finally found a proper wing foiling tutorial. Thank you so much!

  • @Puffintrading
    @Puffintrading ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best how to wing foil video I’ve seen yet. Nice work and thank you!

  • @fraz3188
    @fraz3188 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent. Clear, concise and great use of dynamic diagrams. I’ve watched quite a few introductory videos and this is by far the best. This is the only one I keep coming back to. Thank you!

  • @DartWinger
    @DartWinger 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of if not the best tutorial yet! Thank you for this!

  • @louise8752
    @louise8752 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very helpful for me after my first few times on the water with the wing/board/foild but far more detailed than just an intro. Thank you, I'll keep watching over and over and focus on the specific parts I need as I progress.

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Louise.

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hope this excessive intro helps you improve :-)

    • @louise8752
      @louise8752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kitesurfcollege Thank you!! I'm heading back out tomorrow on my lunch break from work, gotta break up the daily grind ya know :)

  • @jeremywootton8343
    @jeremywootton8343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video and nicely broken down into segments, thank you. I am on my third foiling session and really appreciate the comment about sheeting out once on the plane, cannot wait to try this out to restore some control to my foiling! Thanks again and looking forward to the next video.

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Jeremy and good luck with your winging.

  • @ermanakbay
    @ermanakbay ปีที่แล้ว +1

    kitesurf college as always made the best tutorial on this subject too

  • @danielbinisti1913
    @danielbinisti1913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm not really attracted by wingfoiling but watched this video because I was very curious about it. This video is cristal clear- as always. Thank you so much for the quality of your vids. It probably took a lot of time to build, but what an outstanding result.
    You re the best, by far.

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your feedback Daniel, it's nice to hear that.

  • @johanbergkvist8834
    @johanbergkvist8834 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video has helped me immensely when learning to foil! Thank you so much for providing it on YT.

  • @toddpburton
    @toddpburton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best tutorial video so far, keep them coming!

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers, will do Todd. We've already filmed a few more wing foil video, so they're on the way.

  • @carloschang6279
    @carloschang6279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've watched a ton of videos and this is by far the best!

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much, I appreciate that. All the best, Alex.

  • @aschwa5
    @aschwa5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You're awesome. I'm on session 4, wish this had been published two weeks ago 🤣. Thanks for all the great advice; two things that helped me a lot were looking at the horizon for balance and holding the wing over my head for standing up. Thanks as always... I just started sitting while kite foiling thanks to you 👍👍👍

    • @czapkofan
      @czapkofan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, good that you mention it, they should probably add a note to "not look on your bike wheels" :D I also still often forget it, but when I do remember and look ahead instead of on the equipment, it immediately improves my levitation stability *a lot*. Another unrelated thing that would be good if they could talk about, is stance. I seem to be flying with my "ass sticking out", in a "low position", and was recently advised by a teacher to work on standing more straight. He said it took himself quite a lot time to get a good hold of that.

    • @vitamind239
      @vitamind239 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How would you “stand more straight”? Any pointers?

  • @joaovieira5628
    @joaovieira5628 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great video! I can tell it take a lot of work do it. Every step is very well explained. Congratulations

  • @teresaromairone4150
    @teresaromairone4150 วันที่ผ่านมา

    clear, simple, concise and correct!! best tutorial

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks so much. All the best with your wing foiling. Cheers, Alex

  • @nicolasboudet9302
    @nicolasboudet9302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very good explanations as usual. It is the first time I see such a clear detail of the difference between taxi and fly and this seems a key point to start with wingfoil without too much issues! I practice a lot of Kitesurf but not kitefoil , and I am more than interested with wingfoil to practice on a small lake where wind just goes up and down so much that kite is really intractable !🥺

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Nicolas. Yes definitely, wing foiling opens up lots of new spots compared to kiting, or means you can go out for a blast when the wind is not ideal. You can ride quite easily even in gusty wind once you've got the basics.

  • @TheItaloman
    @TheItaloman ปีที่แล้ว

    Really appreciate your work. Help me a lot to increase the foiling time fastly. Good job!!

  • @PS-yl9de
    @PS-yl9de 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All i know about kitesurfing, strapless, hydrofoiling I ve self learnt here. Keep going guys, great job! As for me time to try wing foiling too ... :)

  • @curlyandbald
    @curlyandbald 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This tutorial is the best I've seen yet! Thanks a lot!

  • @kurtjansen239
    @kurtjansen239 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks!

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      you're welcome, thanks for supporting my channel. Cheers, Alex

  • @omars247
    @omars247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the first video I’ve seen that really explains the basics properly. Good job!

  • @fabioid
    @fabioid 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So grateful for this tutorial.
    Thank you a lot , I’ll try to follow all of your tips this weekend …
    It’ll be the first time with my new wing sup table and foil…
    Greetings from Sardinia…

  • @6936309
    @6936309 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of the best videos for begginers 💪

  • @gulfsurfco
    @gulfsurfco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent and well paced. Also the graphics are very helpful!

  • @davidbaltar6322
    @davidbaltar6322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best wing foil tutorial ever

  • @carlosensenat8618
    @carlosensenat8618 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best and most professional lesson ever.
    Thank you , very much appreciated .
    Mauicarlo.

  • @corymcbride7584
    @corymcbride7584 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Crazy helpful. Massive thank you for making this video!

  • @obsurf3
    @obsurf3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much for all the effort you put into making this fantastic tutorial. I learned a lot!

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Ed, I'm glad it was helpful

  • @laurencesapille615
    @laurencesapille615 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree : the best tutorial I saw until now.

  • @v.nicolagalante6893
    @v.nicolagalante6893 ปีที่แล้ว

    the best tutorial ''ve ever seen and studied

  • @LS-ij9eq
    @LS-ij9eq 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    best tutorial. I'm doing a course and this helps me a lot because the teacher and the others are too fast for me.

  • @boulevardurbain
    @boulevardurbain ปีที่แล้ว

    jESUS ! MEC T’ES TROP FORT , ENFIN DES TUTTOS CLAIRS PRECIS, UNE REVELATION !!!!!! MERCI COMME JAMAIS

  • @ArmenKassabian
    @ArmenKassabian 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the best video and breakdown! Thanks for sharing this gem!

  • @Louardoul
    @Louardoul 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best tutorial I've seen up to now

  • @someoneinmyhead
    @someoneinmyhead ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're very good at explaining

  • @os2378
    @os2378 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent, thanks ! I’m about to start learning and glad I found this 1st. The best I’ve seen 😀

  • @psykoheiko9715
    @psykoheiko9715 ปีที่แล้ว

    You helped me so much in my learning and understanding process. Thanks.

  • @lifeoftopher00
    @lifeoftopher00 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    very detailed, I need to be this attentive to details in my tutorials

  • @cousinvinn
    @cousinvinn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Phenomenal tutorial for beginners, the wind arrow really helped! After windsurfing for years it's so challenging to learn this but thank you for helping!

  • @BrianWagener
    @BrianWagener 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So I am starting to learn this sport, and am still at the taxi on knees stage. One thing that stands out in this video is how much control he has on his knees. And also how much wind there seems to be, even though the water is almost flat. What is the wind speed shown here? In my local when it is 12knots, it seems I don't have enough power to control correctly with my 5m yet, but also at 12kts there is already some chop which makes it hard.

  • @rodrigosjourney
    @rodrigosjourney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such an amazing tutorial video!!! Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @guillaumec7516
    @guillaumec7516 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic tutorial! Thank you!

  • @pino_7428
    @pino_7428 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had my second session with a 98L board 😂😂😂 I’m having the time of my life 😂😂. Is much harder than I expected 😅

  • @tome4785
    @tome4785 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much! Excellent tutorial!

  • @mredinson3568
    @mredinson3568 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really good tutorial! 🎉

  • @malamutemo
    @malamutemo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent tutorial, many thanks for the effort you put into it

  • @yobrojoost9497
    @yobrojoost9497 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good tutorial! I'd love to get one of these.

  • @marticon9286
    @marticon9286 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial thanks! Picked up loads of great tips.

  • @jflat2438
    @jflat2438 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent - and very clear.

  • @lookingforplaces
    @lookingforplaces 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    very interesting video, big like! Greetings from Italy

  • @mattonm
    @mattonm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Shows me what I'm doing right and what I'm doing wrong. I've been trying to get up on foil in 11kt winds, but no success. I think my front foot is too far forward. I'm going to try shoulder width stance next time.

    • @kitesurfcollege
      @kitesurfcollege  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks Michel, let us know how it goes. This video was filmed in light wind 7 to 12 knots. In 11 knots you do need light wind gear i.e. big wing 6m2, large foil front wing 1750 to 2500cm2, and plenty of volume in your board.

  • @raydatkis9041
    @raydatkis9041 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an awesome tutorial production. God sent! Yes more please. Wind direction indicator helps a lot, so is the pointer and narration?

  • @cirniman
    @cirniman 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    dear Alex, you make it look like a walk in the park but many many thanks for your effort in creating this tutorial. For beginners like me it's pure gold. May I ask, where are you teaching? greetings from Zürich, Dominik

  • @ben3989
    @ben3989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is a great tutorial.

  • @curtis4curtis
    @curtis4curtis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic explanations!!

  • @keremsan42
    @keremsan42 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great video👍 thanks so much🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🤟🏼

  • @christinamattosomaia4991
    @christinamattosomaia4991 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations your videos are very good!!!!

  • @nx9537
    @nx9537 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do I pre-order 2 new rotator cuffs!! 😂 Excellent tutorial as always.

  • @axxis001
    @axxis001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect tutorial

  • @holandaque
    @holandaque 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wauw Great Video!!!!! Thanks So Much!!!!!!

  • @rstarr
    @rstarr ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent tutorial, thanks.

  • @psykoheiko9715
    @psykoheiko9715 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing good Tutorial. Thanx! ❤

  • @josephk.1842
    @josephk.1842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys rock.

  • @gusbean
    @gusbean ปีที่แล้ว

    Video is the real deal. Excited to get on the water! As far as the handles, there such a thing as a wing for left handers?

  • @skidogbill
    @skidogbill 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid!

  • @thedoron2
    @thedoron2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    very well done. Thanks

  • @afirmacoespositivas9081
    @afirmacoespositivas9081 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was so good. thx

  • @christopherbillingslea5682
    @christopherbillingslea5682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video thanks

  • @swift2721
    @swift2721 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lets gooo another helpful video

  • @bobmm184
    @bobmm184 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Estupendo , parece fácil, jajajajaja. Muy buen curso, enhorabuena .

  • @ladymoriarty1349
    @ladymoriarty1349 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great tutorial....

  • @Tobeon2
    @Tobeon2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you.. Thank you as always l!!! 🥰😍

  • @MrJoefoefrombuffalo
    @MrJoefoefrombuffalo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good video. Thank you. Looking for words of wisdom on possibly a wing foil. I'm a long time "decades" long boarder to give real I idea what use/enjoy i have/had since 1993 a equipe xr2 an a phantom 377 since 2015 that like 377 better with it's advantages. Use 8.5 ezzy lions on both for decades with my local given conditions of 10-20 knots when I can sail June to September. I'm getting old 58 having a harder time transporting dealing with all on water with age becoming a issue. I'm 5.7 tall 170 lb like being able to hook into my harness enjoy the ride 10-20 knots. I'm looking for a long board alternative to keep me smiling on the water for many more years that I can transport an physically be able to enjoy. Wings to me seem like they would be physically demanding in comparison to be able to hook in the harness in comparison to longboarding in similar weather. Please give words of wisdom wing.. or...👍👎

  • @DavidLuger
    @DavidLuger 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    details are good.

  • @markmalekian4383
    @markmalekian4383 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    SOOO GOOD!

  • @edwinlieven147
    @edwinlieven147 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks this video is fantastic

  • @johnschukei1708
    @johnschukei1708 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    enjoyed!