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It is a great point and to elaborate a bit further... Basically if/when you fly a wing you have most likely noticed if your "front hand" is shorter than your "back hand" the wing does not generate the same power as if your front hand is longer or more extended than your back hand. So the reason why your hands or arms (depending what word you want to use) have different flexion while pumping and/or riding to optimize the position of the wing to capture as much wind as possible while riding/pumping.
@@charlesosterlund7303 till now my experience (with a non extended front arm) was that the front of the wing goes down to water, especially in light wind conditions. and I always had to compensate this movement with my back arm. with your tipp this problem doesn`t accur anymore. I´ve never read about this tipp before...
Surface area is in cm squared, not cubed. Projected area would actually be more correct, relating to lift, but those numbers are pretty close and I'm not sure which one the manufacturers are providing. Aspect ratio and thickness are two of the other important design elements when comparing foils.
@charlesosterlund7303 Looking forward to more content related to technique and teaching. Maybe have your script or materials reviewed by someone with some technical understanding, to avoid propagating incorrect information. Thanks!
Nice but no way would I attempt to attach the leash in chop, my friends pinkie went through the leash loop board twisted and pop, end of the finger gone. 😢
make your stomach hard and make your legs stiff and push the board forward with your legs... kinda shove the board forward to build momentum and lift off..... Well said good job! please keep making vids
You know how it's done! Like the profile picture. We will continue to make videos and any video you want us to create send in ideas as we want to create video content that is relevant to the community both specific and generic.
Hi, great video! I'd like some help if possible regarding the gear selection. Im 75kg with some experience on kiteboarding, and Im thinking on a 5.0m wing, 110L board and my real doubt is about the front wing size. In my classes ive been using a 1850 front and still havent been able to foil for long, but for the gear Im buying I think it might be smarter to go with a 1500 so it can last longer. Do you think the 1850 is "easy to outgrow", so to speak? If I get the 1500, will I make the learning process a lot harder? Thanks!
Hello there and thanks for the information. One part of the information that is good to know is your general riding conditions. What is the wind like on an average day and water conditions as this affects a good amount? 110L Board + 5M Wing an either an 1850 or a 1500 sounds "normal" though the other information helps put it all together. If you are riding primarily lighter conditions you will benefit from having either a larger wing or larger front foil. If you are riding average wind conditions lets say 15~ knots than your 1500 should work down the line though it will take you some time to get comfortable riding it (could be in 1 day and/or various days). Position of the foil also will affect the lift you receive from your foil. To far forward and/or to far forward might make things harder.
@@IntlWingfoil Thanks for the response! Where I ride we have mostly 10-18 knots with some days of stronger wind. Im inclined over the 1500 front wing mainly because I want something that will last and that I wont need to change a few weeks after I started foiling. But if this means having "hard times" when wind is in the 10-13 knot range (which happens quite often) Im not so sure. Do you think that the 1850 might be a little big once you start to get some riding experience or it should feel similar to the 1500?
@@matota85 glad we can be a source of help. Do you have the option to rent where you are at or other riders? Most likely with a few sessions under your belt on the 1800 you can cut down to the 1500. Another option is going on 1500 though having a 6m... I totally understand your logic and where you are coming from though either way you go about it - it will work out. If you the chance to get wingfoiling frequently you will progress faster as well then just someone who can ride 1 a month. This is another factor. Sorry I cannot just give you a flat out "THIS IS THE ANSWER" as the reality is there are various variables and factors. You could do the 1500 though also it could be a struggle (not sure your level of athleticism) if you are able to work the wing and board then you could make it happen in lighter conditions though 10-13 even with 1850 might be tricky and having a larger wing could help.... It is hard to have a 1 size fits all solution-
A few good tips there thanks. If you do another one on this topic you need to cover trickier environments. Where I foil it’s quite rocky in places and depending on the the tide there can be a gully you can suddenly drop into and if that coincides with a wave it can get nasty quickly. Also I wouldn’t just let my board float in on its own when there’s a rocky bottom waiting to eat my beautiful foil.
Yep! You are 100% right that it would be great to cover various different conditions. In winter time here in Cabarete we will have more swell where we can show trickier situations with larger shore breaks both going in and out... Both alone and assisted entry/exit.
hard to say..the easy answer is you leaned too far backwards but also looks like you pointed upwind too early in the pre flight and didn't have enough speed or wind in the sail to counter balance/correct. Maybe a big board like that also requires a more forward stance shifting hips once foil is engaged..🙅♀ As an intermediate rider I tend to stay in a slightly downwind pointing position while pumping until the foil is truly flying and then shift the hips forward and point upwind all at the same time.
Aiming downwind to accelerate to get sufficient speed especially in "lighter winds" does help to get on to the foil. There were couple "mistakes" done in the video that you can see which affect the riding. It is important as you know when learning to try and be as aware of possible of what is "best practices" and what practices to "avoid". In the end when you put it all together foiling is quite simple though sometimes it is so simple things are either under or over done!
@@IntlWingfoil I'm just starting to lift the foil and I'm in the air for a second, but then I lose my balance and fall into the water. Any tips at this stage would be appreciated. It can be very frustrating! I think I maybe have a problem with the positioning of my feet 🤔
Thank you for this video! I have a question for you: I kiteboard, surf, and wakeboard, but I've yet to wing, and my wife is a complete novice/beginner (no watersport experience). I'm trying to figure out a setup that will work for both of us to learn on. I know it's not ideal, but I'm trying to save some money. I'm 6'0 190lbs (86kg) and she is 5'4" 120lbs (55kg)... This is the setup I have in mind: Board 90L, Foil 72-75, Front wing 1850, wing 5.0... Conditions at our spot are deep water and wind 10-20 knots. Thank you in advance
Hey Dan, Charles from the video here. My opinion is going up to a 110L unless you are okay struggling in beginning. The 5.0 will work nicely in that sweet spot of 12-18 knots above might be full power and below underpowered. Foil wise 1700-1900 is a good range with mast 70-75. It is just important when compromising on finding gear that works for both as well to learn with it is really tricky. Ideally you get lessons and work your way down. Most start on 110 up to 130 and sometimes more. The wing is adjusted to the wind of day and rider as well as foil set up. If you enter this with an open mind and are okay with whatever time it takes then give it a shot though just beware it is tricky. A finally time might be aim for stronger wind days so the wing actually helps you get lift and going, if it’s to light and equipment to small you will struggle overall. Make sure wear helmet and impact vest and have fun. Regards Dan, CO
I didn't see a shore break to conquer in this video it was just an easy paddle out next time please show the paddle out in challenging conditions and what to do with the wing.
@@Stanton_High there are definetly more "hardcore situations" though already transitioning from riding in a flat lake spot to a place with ocean swell, reef breaks, shore breaks can be intimidating.
I'll leave my board upside down in waist or shallower depths and push it forward from the fuse when coming in and out. Way easier than carrying and you can actually control it better if not too dumpy
Great to see you guys on here. :) As a beginner (getting up on the foil) choosing a wing big enough so that you dont need to pump it will help you a lot. Im on the larger side 220lb and found the 6 - 8m wings helped so much in light to moderate winds. ( I was originally told a 4 is all i would ever need 😲) Come and visit Jonny and Cathy in Holbox México. We're both certified IWO instructors and work for IWO centre Holbox Kiteboarding. We'd be stoked to guide you through your learning progression.
Very true! Riding a larger wing that has sufficient power to avoid much pumping in beginning helps out the progression! In the future people can size down though it is better to size up to smoothen the learning curve. Keep rocking in Mexico!
