Learning to Ride Waves with the Foil Drive
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.ค. 2024
- This video was posted to assist the beginner that wants to take their Foil Drive into the surf for the first time. If you have tips, corrections, or another way to do it, please post your solutions in the comments section below .
Foiling is inherently dangerous activity. Please use proper safety gear. The only sure way to avoid injury is to abstain and therefore following this instruction is done so at your own risk
00:00 - Proceed at your own Risk!
1:53 - #1 Protective gear/safety gear,
3:40 - getting in the ocean,
4:56 paddling out,
7:09 getting on foil in the ocean
09:27 - a bit on duck dives and finding alt paths out
12:36- Entering and riding waves
14:46 - Riding and staying in a Wave
19:21 - getting back out- Efoil, paddle, or powered prone
25:22 getting out with deep troughs and shore pound!
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Super long video. Here are the chapters to help you navigate to what you need
00:00 - Proceed at your own Risk!
1:53 - #1 Protective gear/safety gear,
3:40 - getting in the ocean,
4:56 paddling out,
7:09 getting on foil in the ocean
09:27 - a bit on duck dives and finding alt paths out
12:36- Entering and riding waves
14:46 - Riding and staying in a Wave
19:21 - getting back out- Efoil, paddle, or powered prone
25:22 getting out with deep troughs and shore pound!
Zero surf experience?!? You are showing me that I can definitely do this. Your videos are rad, bro. Thanks for all of the helpful info.
thanks! You can definitely do it! learning how is the fun part. 🤙
As always Bill, solid straight information. The shore break is what I think is the hardest part. Looking for part two.
Thanks Joe!
Excellent commentary and explanation! I’ve surfed for 25 years but your descriptions helped connect things for me to use Foil Drive in the surf.
thank you! Much appreciated!!!
Very informative video especially for beginners!
Another great video. Keep them coming!
They are getting easier to produce, with less takes each time. in other words, more long format videos are coming. When are you getting the new Axis/Foil Drive collab boards? That would make for a great review video if you guys want to sponsor a video by loaning me one for a few weeks. That said, I cannot guarantee it will come back as pretty 😄🤙.
Nice video, Bill! 💪🔥
Thanks!
Great vid, Please post your gear & weight in video info (board/foil/etc)
Great question, but I was on a few different setups in various clips. Most of the time I ride either a 44L or 30L Axis Pump board. I ride the Axis Ultra Pro Mast and typically ride Spitfire 900 or 1030 or the Art Pro 1201 or 1401 foils. I always ride a Skinny 358/35 tail. I weigh 84kg. I am on a Foil Drive Gen2 Max with a three blade Prop using the Max Power battery. 🤙
Just getting into this any chance of doing a close up how you get up on the board please
Thanks for the comment. I was just thinking it was time to make a playlist of some of the videos I have made doing just that. Check it out: th-cam.com/play/PLz4NBWv6MhrDQS3gt3NX-Gq9TOa-5wlnv.html&si=6gZRxd7fcfbAzVRU
@@foilfanatic thanks for the clips, literally my first day yesterday on the foil drive. Swinging my leg thru was problematic (I’m 54)…need to work on my hip flexibility!
@@markgransbury8377 I started foiling at 48 and my flexibility and overall health and well being have all greatly improved since those first days. Bigger boards make getting up easier.
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awesome video! 210lb rider, experienced in flat water FD. What Axis front wing would you recommend to start surfing with FD? TY!
Depends on the waves. Generally, you will be able to go down smaller in size as you get better and are able to use the waves to get on foil. I would start with the smallest or the 2nd smallest foil you use in the flats. My 1030 is my go to in the flats on the 44L but the 1201 is the wing I use on the 33L if I don't know if their will be waves. I have to size up on less efficient boards.
I thought about this question a bit more. I think I might dedicate a full video to the topic. Chosing the equipment for wave riding is not exactly an easy subject. Skill and body weight are as important and foil size, board shape, foil A.R., and board volume. I try to strike a balance with all these to match my energy level and difficulty of the day.
great vid. what height mast are you using most?
800mm is my go to. Love the Ultra Pro from Axis. It is a luxury. I have a collection of masts that are collecting dust after getting this one. No other mast is a reasonable substitute now that I have it.
What about an emergency locator? Is there a device, I can wear while offshore, that can transmit my location, [in case of emergency] that will lead rescuers directly to me? And lastly, are they reliable?
Great Idea Pete! A waterproof distress beacon can be picked up starting at around $200 US.
@@foilfanaticExcellent! Thanks!! 🙏🏼
Which cable is best for learning? I have a 25 cm but I read a 15 cm would be better for learning ride waves because you have more mast space to go off motor.
The 25cm cable is much easier in chop and forces you to learn how to ride with the foil near the surface in order to keep the motor out. The 15cm will let you drop lower without dragging the motor. I prefer the 15 or 20cm and both have their advantages. It is more technical to ride a 15cm in small chop. 🤙
Thanks for your answer. I’m based in Lisboa, Portugal and just starting now with FD. My background is sup surf. Really seeing and studying your videos because I think my expectations were wrong! I think I will need a lot of practice to learn both coiling and coiling with FD!