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How to take off in a Wing Foil?
To take off in a crosswind, you first need to build up speed before attempting to fly. The weight of the body must be placed above the front foot. In flight, you need to keep the board balanced longitudinally so that the foil stays in the water, and conversely the board stays in flight.
What size wing for Foil?
The foil’s smaller front wings, 1500 cm² or less, offer a more tangible and higher overall speed.
How to position your foil?
The simplest method: lay the foil against your table and keep it on edge during the towing pool. If the foil mast is upside down and reaches your feet, you are in great danger.
How do I sail a Wing?
Here are the steps:
- Go into the water with your hydrophilic and wing,
- Sit down on your knees in the middle of the table,
- Still kneeling, place the wing above you so that it doesn’t touch the water,
How do you pump Foil?
Just as when you exit the wave, your turn must be stretched out so that your foil doesn’t lose speed. The pressure you exert on your feet during this turn should be progressive and increase over the course of the turn.
How to foil surf?
3 important steps
- 1/ Select the right shaft size and fuselage. …
- 2/ Choosing the front wings …
- 3/ The foil surfboard. …
- 1/ Observe the precautions. …
- 2/ Foot position. …
- 3/ Balance comes first…
- 4/ Learning at school.
How does foil surfing work?
It’s very simple. The foil programme works like an aeroplane. As the foil moves forward, the water molecules above the foil are accelerated to arrive at the same time as those below the foil, on the shorter side.
How to start Wing Foil?
To start wing foiling, you need a sea that’s not too rough, so you don’t fall off at the start because of a bit of rough water on your board! As for wind strength, you’ll need at least 20 knots, which will make it easier to get out, so you won’t have to pump your arms or legs.
What gear do you need to start Wing Foil?
Inflatable or pole, watch the dedicated video. The idea is to start with a kite and choose the right size. First of all, it’s better to be in control than to be under canvas. To start with about 15 knots of wind, we recommend 4m up to 70kgs and 5m if your weight is over 70kgs.
