Great video, including your part 1. You are a great teacher, and showing Chloe learning more from a beginners perspective (even if she is not one), was helpful as well. Thank you for your video(s). Much appreciated. Also huge point to you for not running a terrible background music in your videos. So much more professional, as opposed to the quasi professional who tries to make their videos seem professional by adding terrible annoying music to video which is ultimately distracting. A bonafide 10 star video!
From your knees... "Push up with your BACK leg." Why was I trying to stand up using my FRONT leg. I was challenged standing up to Goofy. Great Tip! (Sky Wing 5'8" and 4+6M Ozone Wasp)
I've seen thousands of Wing videos to learn this new sport and this is one the best so far. Congrats! I would suggest to make one explaining about the best Foil position in the the fin track for different sizes of board, ie: should we position forward or backward and what should be the leg position in the board when sailing...
Good on you Alan, A great progressive video, what a great camera you have, the audio is so clear as well. The narrative is top rate Alan, loved the professional demeanor throughout along with playing the plan in consecutive steps.Anyone could learn from this, maybe with a little coaching from you at Kanaha!
Echo just bought Why is Echo discontinued I bought a boom, but I didn't want it to be needed anymore It's not a clothesline, it's expensive. Is there no compensation for this? I bought a boom, but I didn't want it to be needed anymore Echo just bought Why is Echo discontinued I bought a boom, but I didn't want it to be needed anymore It's not a clothesline, it's expensive. Is there no compensation for this?
Hey mate, I started wingfoiling not long ago with the same board. I'm having some trouble finding the best position for the mast on the foil track. Do you remember if you had to adjust much depending on wind conditions? Thanks
One more comment. I agree with all the compliments below. Great camera work, great instruction, great natural instincts on how a beginner or skilled waterman/woman would make corrections, and great pointers. I have seen all the other videos out there , and yours is no question -- the best. Thanks again. ( I have background in Surfing, , skiing , waterskiing, sailing, skateboarding, wakeboarding, kite surfing, flying, gliding, soaring, etc etc- so its easy for me to learn, and I STILL see how your instruction would do so well for ANYONE whether or not they already have any of those skills).
Thank you for that very nice review. I truly appreciate it. Since Covid 19 has suspended our water sports school here on Maui I have been sharing some of what I have learn so far about this very addictive sport on tube. I posted a new video last night and have more in the pipeline. Please subscribe to my channel. ALAN CADIZ Aloha from Maui.
@@alancadizwingfoilinginstru2926 smart sharing your experience online. It makes people like myself listen and want to attend your water sports school (there is always room for improvement). You are a class A teacher and your video demonstrates that. Whether intentional or not, you video will bring more people to your school FOR SURE. I directed a couple of people to your video (one of them is a friend who was a pro windsurfer MANY years ago) and each of them said it was by far the best and you were a great teacher. I 100% agree. Eventually when pandemic is over, will take a trip to Maui and attend your school, take a private lesson from you, etc etc.
Great instructions. I love your no nonsense, no pandering, not pushing your channel, fake love bullshit. Just get straight to the point instructions and advice. Thank you
Amazing! This is what I've been looking for. Really helpful video with some great tips. I've shared it with a friend who's just starting and it'll save me teaching him!
What a great video what a great instructional video. Thank you so much for all the effort you put into that! "I'm trying to keep the camera dry" cracked me up! oh my gosh, you just put forth so much effort thank you very much!
Superb video Alan. I have put everything you said into action and I'm now up and running. Can I ask what camera you are using and what mount? Nice and smooth and seems to be level all the time? Thank you.
Quality instruction as on your HST, Jibing with Alan Cadiz on Maui DVD. Excellent video tutorial!. Same hat, same voice. Older windsurfer learning to windsurf foil. This wing thing has caught my interest. Thanks for the tutorial.
Suggestion ... video about starting to turn, in taxi mode but powered. Most video, if so, show turning when on your knees or when standing up but stationary turning the board with your feet a d then powering up again. Most jump to turns when already being able to be on foil. Also most only show the jibe but when beginner you don't want to loose ground each time when turning. Lucky I now manage to go upwind (most of the time) but when I fall and need to get back on the board, find balance, flip over the wing, and by doing so I loose too much ground.
Yes, your windsurf skill will help you learn the wing quickly. Start on a big board, learn the wing, then move to a high volume foil board. Wear vest and Helmut.
What a fantastic video, you are great at talking through the steps and what to do, many thanks for sharing your skills, I take my hat off to you and hope I can do what you do at your age, cheers.
Thanks, Alan. You’re videos are really appreciated. BTW, I ran an International Windsurfer Sailing School back in the 70’s. The dry land trainer we used then (a truncated windsurfer mounted on a rotating base) works great for teaching wing and board handling skills, turns jibes, etc. on dry land. Aloha, Joe
I am unfortunately aware that rookies like me sometimes fail to see dangers in new sports. I torn my ligaments in big wave SUPing and years ago hurt my ankles with windsurfing straps. I think it would be useful to the extent that you have the opportunity to share with us good habits (apart from wearing an impact vest, helmet and wetsuit). I am particularly concerned with the foil itself. It seems that you jump leeward when you reach the shore which is probably a very good idea to keep the foil away from the sail but I am worried that the wind may bring the foil back onto you (has that ever happened?). Typically in windsurfing or surfing I would prefer to jump windward. Also, any tips for entering or exiting when there is a large shore break? Many thanks for sharing your experience.
In light wind, I think a reach because in light wind the further you head off the wind like a broad reach the lower you wind speed. Like an airplane, taking off into the wind increase your apparent wind speed. But there are other factors too, your foil size and ground swell direction. However this sport is still so new the rules and boundaries have not been set.
Alan Cadiz thanks 🙏👍. Personally I’ve been finding it helps to go broad reach to gain speed but not consistently and I’m still progressing and have very little success get foil up in less than say 15 knots which ever technique I try, even with big foil wings.
Thanks Alan for all your videos you are a very skilled wingfoiler and instructor. I'm having my first tries next week on Fuerteventura with the right gear but unfortunately wavy water conditions, hoping for suitable winds. I think your tips will help me a lot. I was on Maui 35 years ago and appreciated seeing Spreckelsville, Lahaina, Paia, Northshore, the djungle around the Haleakala, seven pools and many other beautiful places. You, your dog and your daughter send warmhearted vibes to Germany, thank you for that as well.
Great video. thanks for sharing. I am a windsurfer from "back in the day" and I am super keen to give this winging and foiling a go. Cheers from the Isle of Wight, UK.
Thanks Rob, Please check out Patreon.com/AlanCadiz for my best work. Instructional wing foil video for beginners to jibing, so far. More each month. Alan
Hello Allan, I followed your pointers many years ago with primarily windsurfing. For 30 years I've windsurfed, kiteboarded, kite foiled and this year I'm finally going to start Winging. I'm 148 pounds and purchased a 99L board. I noticed at 140lbs you are on a 140L board? Wow. I hope I can do this. Excellent video
reminds me of my learning windsurfing days..be light footed and sensitive for the switching of feet in the foiling. now just with I had a foil...wish wish
Great instructions and video. I'm using the wing on a SUP but the goal is to get on a foil, this video will help a lot to buy one (they are so darn expensive). Thank you for your effort!
Thanks Alan. I kind of remember you from my windsurfing days (1990-2000). Lot of this looks so similar to pumping onto a plane, "water starting " etc . A lot of windsurfing elements. I mainly cable wake at this point but was just saw this is Puerto Rico. Ready to jump back in the pool and wing foil . Thanks as your videos are DIY and awesome for us disenchanted with kiting ! How much yoga do you do to stay flexible ?
Thanks onnion63, There is a lot of crossover from both windsurfing and kitesurfing. You will like it! I have more in-depth instructional wing foil video's at Patreon.com/AlanCadiz. Check them out. Yoga, not enough but I just finished some core exercises. I try to get on the water at least three or four times a week. Stay young and learn to wing!
great video, very educational, too bad I can't come to Hawaii this year, I would have liked to improve myself with a session with you . 🤙🤙👍 Vincent Michel
Thanks Vincent, Next year hopefully. In the mean time I can save you some money. Check out Patreon.com/AlanCadiz. I just posted an instructional wing foil jibe video.
Thank you. This is an excellent video. I watched this and following your advice I managed to use the wing to go upwind (instead of the usual swim). Greetings from a small lake up here in Canada.
Thank you Johannes, If you like this video please check you my Patreon.com/AlanCadiz channel. My best instructional wing videos are there. Please support my effort to make more. Thanks
Thanks for your insightful upload, much appreciated Alan. You are a great teacher. I keep coming back to your video. As I progress I get more and more out of it. Thanks for the Stoke, Aloha! Robert
@@robertzeeland Aloha Robert, Thank you! You can see my PayPal link at www.patreon.com/AlanCadiz This is my premium instructional wing foil site. Scroll till you get to "About Alan Cadiz" then scroll to the bottom of that info and you will see "One time donation". But if you want access to my best work you will have to join the Patreon team. Either way, I appreciate your support. Alan
Aloha Martino, Thank you. Since filming and editing these videos, I have made a series of detailed instructional wing foiling video from beginner through jibing. I add more each month. You can find them at Patreon.com/AlanCadiz
Thanks Alan, for that perfect video and all your efforts. Which kind of wing do you prefer? With a boom or a fully inflatable. And why? I'm gonna use it from a boat and getting rid of all hard stuff would be great.
A 55ft power boat. It has a bathing platform which is pretty convenient. Nevertheless a very limited space. I'm an old windsurfer and tried the past two years windsurfing from the boat. But rigging with mast, boom and all the other stuff is, due to wind and waves always problematic. So I'm looking for an alternative.
@@stefanknorsch Sounds nice. I like the boom because of my windsurfing background. The wing is the easy part. Your board and foil will be cumbersome. fortunately they break down for storage. But easier than a windsurfing kit.
Thanks for your answer and your advice. As I have also a long windsurfing background, starting back in 1981, I think I will opt for the boom. I saw you the last time in 1993 on Maui. Long time ago. 😂 Wish you all the best and thanks for your great contributions here on RU-vid. 🙏🏻
Sensational video, great tips...you are a natural teacher mate I’ve just purchased the duotone echo 5m, and still to decide on a board and foil? I’m coming from a slalom windsurf background, fine with switching feet, any recommendations for board size and matching fin? I don’t wish to regret that expensive decision. Feel I could get to a medium to advance level relatively quickly. Love your vids mate.
@@myphilippineslife1804 Thanks. I think you will end up on a board around 75-80 liters. although its possible to get up on a sinker you want a board that will float you as long as your moving ahead at the slowest speed. However it very difficult to learn on a near sinker board. Possible but slow. When you learned to windsurf the board was not on the same as your slalom board, correct? A good learning size for your weight? 110-140 liters? The fin, you mean Foil. Bigger is better for learning. Thats is the current thinking with this sport. Keep me posted on your progress.
Alan Cadiz thanks Alan. So when you say a smaller foil when more advanced, are the foil parts swappable? (Trying to save some cash!) ....as 2 boards looks the likely biggest outlay over time. Yeah, I learnt on a 135ltr free ride board, then ended up on a 99 free ride. But My slalom racer is 116, really stable, fast.
@@myphilippineslife1804 Most brands the components are swappable but confirm that before you buy. Is reselling your learning board an option in your area?
Another valuable tutorial video. Great video set-up to understand what you’re describing. Thanks a lot for putting such efforts. Keep on sending them. Cheers.
