Thank you guys!!. Great job everyone of your videos it has been really helpful to me. I’m still a beginner trying to lift my foil it’s always good to have your inspiration and support 🤙
If you’re over 190 pounds, you need a 6m wing, especially while you’re learning or if you live on a lake. Also, novices should realize that after they become proficient at sailing the board upwind, they don’t have to consciously think about how to steer the board. So one of the most frustrating parts of sailing becomes second nature.
@@josesbox9555 If you're in an area with marginal, gusty winds, and at your weight, a 7m wing would be the most versatile. I weigh 220 and I use an 8m Fone CWC, a 6.5 m Duotone Slick which has a boom, and a 5m Ocean Rodeo. They are all great wings and this covers 95% but if I just had the 6.5m, it would cover 70% of my local wind conditions when wind is greater than 12 knots.
Wow, thanks guys. This how to is actually better to understand than your first how to video. Good to explain the degree of where to go withing 90 degrees of wind direction (which was my problem, alsways going downwind). And the tip -- "you have to feel it for yourself". Love both your teaching styles.
As always: love these videos. You should do a video on with crashes, and then sit down all four stars: Damien, Gwen, Harry and Kelly to just explain how you crashed, what happened etc.
Excellent. STARTING out! (for the total BEGINNER!!!) Hi guys. Thank you! We are all trying to progress. It’s YOUR passion that brings so much joy to watching online tutorials. Outstanding!… and ….thank you for drawing attention to LOCAL shops and their guidance and knowledge of local conditions. It’s SAFETY FIRST here in the Philippines. “Kitakits SA tubig” (see YOU on the water) Mabuhay!!!
I would like to add a suggestion for protective attire for beginners. 1. O’Neill 2mm front zip sleeveless wetsuit. Not too hot but protects the shins from foil. 2. Copperfit compression socks. Can be worn under wetsuit and adds more shin protection from foil. 3. Bodyprox protective knee pads. Slips over wetsuit legs and adds comfort for taxiing on knees. 4. Mystic booties 5. Midwest Max Grip gloves (Lowes, $5.98) because you will grip too hard at first I’m 61 years old and this helped the comfort level.
@@DamienLeroyTH-cam Thank you. I never would have figured this stuff out without you guys, but finally up on foil both directions. Jibes and toe-side next. Having a lot of fun.
Terrific Video!thanks a lot! Great tips! I think of starting to wingfoil (so far i am windfoiling). Do you think ist makes Sense to just buy a Wing and Start handling the Wing on the Beach ( in Austria its quite cold now around 2-5‘ Celsius)? A 5 Meter (female, 75 kg) Wind is Most of the time around 6-10 knots- or Better 5,5 m? For windfoiling I usually have the 6,7 m sail. Best regards Renate (Greifenstein/Danube)
Damo and Gwen - you both are amazing. Such clear and useful instruction. With every detail of how to hold the Wing and get in the board ..keeping in mind the wind direction. Thank you so very much.
Thank you for all your videos about wing foiling and happy new year. It helped me a lot. I have now 12 or 13 sessions and I started to fly with confidence on flat water when the wind is strong enough and regular. I agree a lot on the importance of gear for beginners. I am above 170 pounds and I started with a foil of 1600 sq cm for my 4 first sessions. With your video and pratice on beach the Wing manipulation seems easy for an old windsurfer. I was able to stand up to take off but I felt every time. Then I spent holidays in a club. They gave me a 2000 sq cm foil and on the second session I was able to fly several seconds. On the session 5, I have done more that 500 meters in the air. I was definitivly hooked.
Hi guys. Love your videos. Id like to suggest a video from you. How about video to tell what gear to buy after beginner gear. Beginners buy big board and big foil, but what next? what size of board (yeh, it depends about ur weight) and what size and what type of foil (HA or LA). More aggressive wing or ? etc.. Something what floats you and which front wing give u speed and lift. Cheers!
Love it friend! We are on it.... I would say performance front wings we love! 120HA LIFTFOILS. 1000 or 800HA Cabrinha H series. Boards around 60L. Wing size 5m,4m. Love the idea thank you!
I'm 62 years old in good shape. I have surfed off and on since I was in high school. I ski and snow board. But have no kiting, or wind surfing experience. I would like to try either wing foiling or sup foiling but listening to Gwen he makes it sound so hard that it discourages me at my age. What is the easiest way to learn if you don't have a boat to learn behind. It does sound hard because you have to learn to sail and foil at the same time?? I really do like your videos and have been a subscriber for quite some time. Thank You
Gary 100% I would recommend Wingfoil. SUP foil is a little tricky to learn right off the bat as you are not in control of the swell. Still possible but harder. WINGFOIL you can learn the wing and use it as leverage to get up on a foil and you are in control. Go for it you will love it.. Get yourself a wing maybe do it on your skis to help learn the basics then you can get the foil/board and enjoy it in the water. My thoughts. We have some discounts on gear in our description. :)
6"2 and 260 lbs and 60 years old beginner equipment checklist? Wing? Board? Foil?, Mast? size, length, volume whatever. Then intermediate same or change to new equipment?
This is a great package: wingfoilprocenter.com/products/afs-access-wingfoil-pack?_pos=1&_psq=Access&_ss=e&_v=1.0 For you we recommend 7’4 Fly, 1900 foil set, 6m wing
You guys are all great and have the best videos for learning wing foiling. Thanks. Stoked to try this new sport after 12 years kiting. Just purchased gear from my good friends at Green Hat. Happy 2022!
Hey guys, I have a question. Is it possible and safer for complete beginner to start wing foiling on the board without the foil and after you progress to attach foil? Love your videos. You rock!!!
Thanks so much for all your efforts, support and great tips!! Mauruuru roa (thanks a lot) from a sailor in French Polynesia, trying to start to foil :D
You inspired me to make my channel! These are the first wing foil videos I saw before I could ever pop-up. Now I am looking for my first sponsor so I can get a new board with straps so I can start boosting.
@@DamienLeroyTH-cam Hi Damien, where is the intracoastal spot at 9:05 in video. I’ve been learning down in Biscayne bay which has been great. Looking for an inshore spot up north. Thanks!
Hi guys lover the vids, positivity . I was just at the harbor on Maui and it was very windy, people on 2s and 3s. When I got up on the board it wanted to keep going out, the opposite of where I wanted to go. I could taxi on my knees but standing up it kept trying to turn and keep going out. Any ideas?
@@DamienLeroyTH-cam Thanks, I forgot about that one. I remember watching it back before I started. With my setup, moving the mast all the way back is what finally allowed me to fly the foil in a controlled way as it provided the least amount of lift. Just like you said in the video if the board is jumping up out of control, move the mast back. I think putting the mast all the way back in the tracks is a good starting point for beginners. Place your back foot just ahead of the mast and slowly move both feet back a little at a time until the board gently lifts off. Less lift is easier for learning. That's what you want in the beginning.
It' s mid winter, so no schools or rentals here in the Netherlands, but too stoked not to get started. Bought all my gear, including 5mm neoprene all over my body and just had my second session on the lake. The air is about 8C and the water around 6C and it's wonderful being out doing this. I've been watching every video out there and of course all of your videos. It's been such a great help. I have no experience whatsoever on the water, so yes it's challenging. But boy is this fun! Thanks so much for doing what you guys do. You ROCK!
I'm learing here in Italy with some of the best wingfoil athletes and they are telling me the same info that you put in this video, you are incredibile good at teaching, and i think also you are very good people (the world need more people like these two especislly in this period) Many thanks for youre help, please continue with many videos! Greetings from Tuscany Thanks
I can't find an answer for this one, maybe you have one: What exactly happens when you take like a wing(like a 6.4m) out in high winds way outside it's range? Is it just too hard to hold on to and manipulate so you just go downwind?
Ted, It just will have a ton of drag or force on your arms and will make you very tired unless you have a harness. Not to mention will likely pull you down wind if you are still new to it.
Damien and Gwen would you try to not yell into the microphone? You have a mic on and are still very loud. It sounds like you are out of breath. I really like your videos except the audio quality. You have very good microphones try a conversational voice the next time.
Thank you guys!!. Great job everyone of your videos it has been really helpful to me. I’m still a beginner trying to lift my foil it’s always good to have your inspiration and support 🤙
Amen! Thank you! You got this!
If you’re over 190 pounds, you need a 6m wing, especially while you’re learning or if you live on a lake. Also, novices should realize that after they become proficient at sailing the board upwind, they don’t have to consciously think about how to steer the board. So one of the most frustrating parts of sailing becomes second nature.
Thank you Jake! The 8m F-one is also incredible for the lighter winds
@@DamienLeroyTH-cam yep. It’s given me many more days on the water.
I’m around 230 ish….would I just get an 8?
@@josesbox9555 6,7 or 8m will all be great, The board will be key! Lot's of Volume will make the magic happen!
@@josesbox9555 If you're in an area with marginal, gusty winds, and at your weight, a 7m wing would be the most versatile. I weigh 220 and I use an 8m Fone CWC, a 6.5 m Duotone Slick which has a boom, and a 5m Ocean Rodeo. They are all great wings and this covers 95% but if I just had the 6.5m, it would cover 70% of my local wind conditions when wind is greater than 12 knots.
Wow, thanks guys. This how to is actually better to understand than your first how to video. Good to explain the degree of where to go withing 90 degrees of wind direction (which was my problem, alsways going downwind). And the tip -- "you have to feel it for yourself". Love both your teaching styles.
Great to hear that means we are getting better! Yewwwwww We appreciate you!
Merci les gars! Enfin une video pour les nuls...J'irai essayer tout cela demain...
Lots of people go kiteboarding when the wind picks up a lot and do wing surfing only when the winds are light or moderate.
As always: love these videos. You should do a video on with crashes, and then sit down all four stars: Damien, Gwen, Harry and Kelly to just explain how you crashed, what happened etc.
Its a great idea! Thank you
Excellent. STARTING out! (for the total BEGINNER!!!)
Hi guys. Thank you! We are all trying to progress. It’s YOUR passion that brings so much joy to watching online tutorials. Outstanding!… and ….thank you for drawing attention to LOCAL shops and their guidance and knowledge of local conditions. It’s SAFETY FIRST here in the Philippines. “Kitakits SA tubig” (see YOU on the water) Mabuhay!!!
philippines must be nice for wing!
I would like to add a suggestion for protective attire for beginners.
1. O’Neill 2mm front zip sleeveless wetsuit. Not too hot but protects the shins from foil.
2. Copperfit compression socks. Can be worn under wetsuit and adds more shin protection from foil.
3. Bodyprox protective knee pads. Slips over wetsuit legs and adds comfort for taxiing on knees.
4. Mystic booties
5. Midwest Max Grip gloves (Lowes, $5.98) because you will grip too hard at first
I’m 61 years old and this helped the comfort level.
Great info thank you!
@@DamienLeroyTH-cam Thank you. I never would have figured this stuff out without you guys, but finally up on foil both directions. Jibes and toe-side next. Having a lot of fun.
@@Imjustsayin99 So epic this makes our day! So pumped for you!
Terrific Video!thanks a lot! Great tips! I think of starting to wingfoil (so far i am windfoiling). Do you think ist makes Sense to just buy a Wing and Start handling the Wing on the Beach ( in Austria its quite cold now around 2-5‘ Celsius)? A 5 Meter (female, 75 kg) Wind is Most of the time around 6-10 knots- or Better 5,5 m? For windfoiling I usually have the 6,7 m sail. Best regards Renate (Greifenstein/Danube)
What!? Awesome, Thank you for your video
Thank you so much!
Excellent video! As always very informative and entertaining to watch. Keep the videos coming! Cheers Russ
Thank you so much friend!
Damo and Gwen - you both are amazing. Such clear and useful instruction. With every detail of how to hold the Wing and get in the board ..keeping in mind the wind direction. Thank you so very much.
Thank you Friend!
Yea boys! Great tips!
Thank you so very much!
Thank you for all your videos about wing foiling and happy new year.
It helped me a lot. I have now 12 or 13 sessions and I started to fly with confidence on flat water when the wind is strong enough and regular.
I agree a lot on the importance of gear for beginners. I am above 170 pounds and I started with a foil of 1600 sq cm for my 4 first sessions. With your video and pratice on beach the Wing manipulation seems easy for an old windsurfer. I was able to stand up to take off but I felt every time. Then I spent holidays in a club. They gave me a 2000 sq cm foil and on the second session I was able to fly several seconds. On the session 5, I have done more that 500 meters in the air. I was definitivly hooked.
Thanks for your info to help others and happy 2022! We appreciate you!
I like how Gwen says “beach” 🤣
Hi guys.
Love your videos.
Id like to suggest a video from you.
How about video to tell what gear to buy after beginner gear.
Beginners buy big board and big foil, but what next? what size of board (yeh, it depends about ur weight) and what size and what type of foil (HA or LA). More aggressive wing or ? etc..
Something what floats you and which front wing give u speed and lift.
Cheers!
Love it friend! We are on it.... I would say performance front wings we love! 120HA LIFTFOILS. 1000 or 800HA Cabrinha H series. Boards around 60L. Wing size 5m,4m. Love the idea thank you!
I'm 62 years old in good shape. I have surfed off and on since I was in high school. I ski and snow board.
But have no kiting, or wind surfing experience. I would like to try either wing foiling or sup foiling but listening to Gwen he makes it sound so hard that it discourages me at my age. What is the easiest way to learn if you don't have a boat to learn behind. It does sound hard because you have to learn to sail and foil at the same time?? I really do like your videos and have been a subscriber for quite some time. Thank You
Gary 100% I would recommend Wingfoil. SUP foil is a little tricky to learn right off the bat as you are not in control of the swell. Still possible but harder. WINGFOIL you can learn the wing and use it as leverage to get up on a foil and you are in control. Go for it you will love it.. Get yourself a wing maybe do it on your skis to help learn the basics then you can get the foil/board and enjoy it in the water. My thoughts. We have some discounts on gear in our description. :)
Isn't it about swithing parts of the foil as you progress not getting another complete mast with foil
6"2 and 260 lbs and 60 years old beginner equipment checklist? Wing? Board? Foil?, Mast? size, length, volume whatever. Then intermediate same or change to new equipment?
This is a great package: wingfoilprocenter.com/products/afs-access-wingfoil-pack?_pos=1&_psq=Access&_ss=e&_v=1.0
For you we recommend 7’4 Fly, 1900 foil set, 6m wing
Guys, you are awesom. It looks so easy!!!
I think I know already how to wing foil after just watching your video on my coach. :))))))
😄😄😄
Awesome! Thanks for the kind words!
You guys are all great and have the best videos for learning wing foiling. Thanks. Stoked to try this new sport after 12 years kiting. Just purchased gear from my good friends at Green Hat. Happy 2022!
Thank you friend! We appreciate you!
Thanks for this great introductory video. What are your thoughts and experiences on starting wingfoiling with an inflateable vs. hard board?
People love the inflatable! The both will work 100%
yep, 'you're gonna crash'
Un vídeo muy completo. Muchas gracias. Dentro de una semana me inicio en este deporte y ya os contaré!!
Thank you!
Thanks guys! I'll try your advices and let's see if I am able to improve :D
You got this friend!
Damien and Gwen, great video and insightful tips to start wind-foil! I am considering after seeing this video. 🙏
Yea buddy! You will love it!
Great turtorial, guys......best i'll ever seen...thx. :-D
Thank you!
Great video, thank you for all the details!
Klaus, Thank you!
Hey guys,
I have a question. Is it possible and safer for complete beginner to start wing foiling on the board without the foil and after you progress to attach foil?
Love your videos. You rock!!!
For sure you can! 100%
I started on a wavestorm!
Lots of people are using boards with much more volume because they are so much more stable and forgiving.
Nothing wrong with this Raphael just makes it easier to learn. Makes the learning process faster.
I agree. I can't imagine beginners struggling with a small board with little flotation.
Great videos. Lots of detail and fine points. Thumbs up
@@zenflare Not ideal! :)
@@zenflare Thank you very much!
Thanks so much for all your efforts, support and great tips!! Mauruuru roa (thanks a lot) from a sailor in French Polynesia, trying to start to foil :D
Thank you Gwen and I appreciate you!
the best place to wing, have a hinano for us
thank you guys for this complete process , its very helpfull👍
Glad we could help!
Merci Damien et Gwen. Super videos sur votre chaine. Je suis en train d’apprendre. Pas facile, mais vos vidéos aident bien ! cheerz
Thank you friend! Gwen and I appreciate you!
Great video and tips. Do you guys do not wear helmets?
We recommend them for anyone learning! As you get better it is the choice of the rider. th-cam.com/video/vMHloO8NrTE/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for sharing this. Really very useful for me as starter.
Thank you Maarten! Happy to help!
Great job guys. The best beginner tips I’ve seen. Dwight
Means a ton coming form you brother! Thank you
Hi guys, loving watching you improving my wingfoil skills but also my english level 🙂 Less than 8°c yesterday but was on the water. Merci les gars
Yewwwww we love it!
thats cold
Gracias!!!!!!
You inspired me to make my channel! These are the first wing foil videos I saw before I could ever pop-up. Now I am looking for my first sponsor so I can get a new board with straps so I can start boosting.
Yea buddy you made our day! Gwen and I wish you all the luck in the future with your new channel brother!
Super Tutorial for beginners
Thank you so much!
¡Gracias!
Excellent
Hi Damien, where is your spot? Looks perfect. Regards , Gerrit
Juno Beach, Jupiter FL
@@DamienLeroyTH-cam Hi Damien, where is the intracoastal spot at 9:05 in video. I’ve been learning down in Biscayne bay which has been great. Looking for an inshore spot up north. Thanks!
@@brianpowell1706 Stuart Causeway
Hi guys lover the vids, positivity . I was just at the harbor on Maui and it was very windy, people on 2s and 3s. When I got up on the board it wanted to keep going out, the opposite of where I wanted to go. I could taxi on my knees but standing up it kept trying to turn and keep going out. Any ideas?
Awesome! Great learning video!!
Thank you!
Thanks!
VERY HELPFUL 👌
BIG THANKS
Thank you!
You need to do a video on mast placement and foot placement for beginners.
We made this video a while back, hope this helps: th-cam.com/video/NXaJJqqaGCY/w-d-xo.html
@@DamienLeroyTH-cam Thanks, I forgot about that one. I remember watching it back before I started. With my setup, moving the mast all the way back is what finally allowed me to fly the foil in a controlled way as it provided the least amount of lift. Just like you said in the video if the board is jumping up out of control, move the mast back. I think putting the mast all the way back in the tracks is a good starting point for beginners. Place your back foot just ahead of the mast and slowly move both feet back a little at a time until the board gently lifts off. Less lift is easier for learning. That's what you want in the beginning.
@@awareness556 Thank you friend great info!
Great video guys.Tempted to give it a try.
You should, you will love it! We apprecatie you.
Love your videos, so helpful!
Thank you so much Justin! We appreciate you!
Great video and spot on.
Thank you and glad we could help!
😂😂😂😂 luv how Leroy mess with the French guy! Glad you guys are not too uptight for Vlog. It makes it fun!!
:)
It' s mid winter, so no schools or rentals here in the Netherlands, but too stoked not to get started. Bought all my gear, including 5mm neoprene all over my body and just had my second session on the lake. The air is about 8C and the water around 6C and it's wonderful being out doing this. I've been watching every video out there and of course all of your videos. It's been such a great help. I have no experience whatsoever on the water, so yes it's challenging. But boy is this fun! Thanks so much for doing what you guys do. You ROCK!
Thanks for sharing Harry, you made our day! Enjoy the process!
Radiculo!🔥
very comprehensive!
Thank you we are trying to help as best as possible!
Happy New year, Bonne année Damien!!!
Happy New year!
Thank you guys…..😌😌😌😌
Thank you!
👍👍👍👍👍
I'm learing here in Italy with some of the best wingfoil athletes and they are telling me the same info that you put in this video, you are incredibile good at teaching, and i think also you are very good people (the world need more people like these two especislly in this period)
Many thanks for youre help, please continue with many videos!
Greetings from Tuscany
Thanks
You are very kind! We are so thankful for you and will keep them coming. Much love form Florida!
This videos really help. Thanks
Well, done! You guys, Rip, thanks for sharing the stoke!
Enjoy the process friend, it's an amazing sport!
Great vid guys....full of tips and aloha🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
Thank you friend!
I can't find an answer for this one, maybe you have one: What exactly happens when you take like a wing(like a 6.4m) out in high winds way outside it's range? Is it just too hard to hold on to and manipulate so you just go downwind?
Ted,
It just will have a ton of drag or force on your arms and will make you very tired unless you have a harness. Not to mention will likely pull you down wind if you are still new to it.
@@DamienLeroyTH-cam Thanks! 🤙
Great video..
Thank you Pete!
you guys rock! such good ambassadors for this new and magical sport!
So kind of you thank you!
Thank you for making these videos!! They are super helpful !
Really happy we can help! Thank you for the kind words!
Thanks!
Thank you so much! Gwen and I appreciate you!
Damien and Gwen would you try to not yell into the microphone? You have a mic on and are still very loud. It sounds like you are out of breath. I really like your videos except the audio quality. You have very good microphones try a conversational voice the next time.