When you're learning to get up, does it matter if you are trying regular vs. goofy? Or is the stance direction mostly dictated by the conditions? Thanks!

11:52 I started foiling behind a boat on a rope… and the first time I got slack in the rope, lost balance, then didn’t let go of the rope, I fell and the boat pulled me forward as my board flipped up… and long story short, I stomped on the edge of the foil with my foot… that was 3 months ago, and the bottom of my foot still hurts

I’m a new rider. Started foiling this last summer with a great beginner foil (big board, big foil) behind the boat… I’m looking at a 6m wing (I’m inland PNW, we don’t get ocean coast leveled of wind) and I weigh 200lb. The foil is awesome behind the boat riding on the 2nd, 3rd, even 4th wave. So I’m hoping this wing will be good. I know it’s going to be another challenge, just like learning to foil!

How long is one session?

Great video! You got going pretty quickly

Awesome edit bro - looking forward to putting these tips into practice 🤙

Awesome Vdeo. Thanks for sharing!!! I had one question. Did you spray the repairs with accelerator or did it cure overnight? Thanks

Excellent summary, thank you !

Is the tape you put one of your foot on the board standart for all wing foil boards?

And also helps to have played some kind of sport. Good to have some balance and some coordination.

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I have been prone foiling for years. Wing foiling is ridiculously easy, in comparison. So to anyone wanting to learn, I think wing foil is easily accessible and you can teach yourself unlike kiting. My first sessions I achieved flight. It’s all about having the right gear for your conditions, which is the hardest part about foiling as it’s pretty expensive and you’ll outgrow stuff quick depending on your progress.

Hi! A more accurate correction for choosing a board for a beginner will not be an increase in weight of 40 kg, but an increase of 40 percent to the weight of a beginner = the volume of the board in liters. Admit it, + 40 liters for a beginner weighing 75 kg is not the same as +40 kg for a beginner weighing 100 kg. My weight is 95 kg, and I have a 125 liter board; I couldn't stand on it. But when I replaced the 182-liter board, I went and was very pleased. Thanks for the video!

Hi! A more accurate correction for choosing a board for a beginner will not be an increase in weight of 40 kg, but an increase of 40 percent to the weight of a beginner = the volume of the board in liters. Admit it, + 40 liters for a beginner weighing 75 kg is not the same as +40 kg for a beginner weighing 100 kg. My weight is 95 kg, and I have a 125 liter board; I couldn't stand on it. But when I replaced the 182-liter board, I went and was very pleased. Thanks for the video!

I like your way of explainig you ole Canadian ❤ 22:32

Hi, excellent video! can you update the link for the full repair kit? It's broken. Thanks :)

The only wingers that need this wing are pro and people with unlimited amount of money. For weekend foilers it make zero sence to buy this!!!

Much easier to hold above your head? Noop, the difference in weight and the time the wing is actually "above" your head is also nothing to consider. Other than that keep posting 🙂

Why on earth is that something to consider the size of the bag, when the wing cost double than normal?

Well put together video. Some good info posted. I just wanted to add (right of way) To know your right of way is to avoid a serious collision on the water. Depending on the wind direction Starboard has right of way. If your on starboard and you don’t hold your course when another vessel is approaching you lose your right of way. Please understand these rules, it’s important to us all. Remember you are considered a vessel if you have any type of sail. eg. kiteboarding/ sailboat/ windsurfing/ wing foil. Kayaks and swimmers have all rights. Motor boats have to yield to vessels. Be safe out there fellow wind surfers.

There is no discussion at all about how to steer. Is it like a windsurfer- fore/aft sail for starboard/port or more like surfing with leaning, or a combo. Basic but necessary stuff and a big omission.

What a great vid. Thx man. First lesson next week im stoked

Ive gotta say your video styles and editing are amazing. Really useful tips as well! Keep posting!

Where can I get that t-shirt?

thanks, good vid

Hey, I was just wondering how you would go about transporting a monoblock foil as they are much bigger and more fragile? Very helpful video

What about mast length? I use 85cm behind the boat and have no issues taking off and foiling. But struggling a lot with the wing. Falling on take off. Also what angle regarding the wind is the best? 90 degrees or more downwind?

Hello I took my first lesson this past weekend- it went ok - I used a 5 m wing abd started on a wide wind surf board- Do you recommend practicing on a SUP with a center fin? Also I am 6 ft 220 what wing size and board do you recommend ? I know you mentioned add 40 to my KG weight- thanks for great video!!

For beginners, the biggest board possible makes everything so much easier! I would say much more than 40liters over your body weight. I know this from 15 years of teaching windsurfing, it's the same principle. I use the 235 litre Air Beluga from RRD with a 2,450 square centimetre foil. It's so awesome, cuts hours off the learning curve.

Lots of great advice, thanks!

I appreciate your encouragement the most, I'm have only had a handful of sessions and struggling a bit but will keep at it and super motivated to make it all come together

super video, underrated for sure! keep it up! thanks for sharing this!

The other thing is, that you have to be careful while sanding carbon. Always do it with water and/or wear a mask. Because carbon is not good for you health.

I enjoy your vids, thanks. One thing as a beginner regarding foils is the unbolting, taking apart of the foils necessary with aluminum. I currently have an aluminum set up that I bought cheap. But my second setup will definitely be all carbon. I mean who wants to have to take the foil apart to prevent seizing of the bolts. What a pain in ones *ss!

Super helpful. Thank you!

Great Video, I pretty much used it exclusively for the last 3 weeks to teach me wingfoiling without any other instruction. Now done 7 sessions and i am foiling in waves on the North Sea (with windsurfing experience).

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

Looking forward to two weeks of wing foil training in Vasiliki. Only a week to go! I’ve foil surfed for a long time but really want to learn how to wing foil. Wish you’d recommended some footwear!

I have a Lift eFoil. I hope that will give me a slight edge. 🙂

Awesom tips.Thank you so much for your thorough explanations. We are going to a foil camp in warm weather but do not want to bring much gear with us.They have everything there. What personal items do you think we would want to bring for foiling?

Hi Blaise, would you recommend using a "dive case" or the unprotected 360camera itself?

Of all the videos on wing foling I find your videos as some of the most helpful on a lot of levels. Thank you for all your research and sharing your experiences. I see you once had a SAB front wing. Approaching the ultra light winds of summer, I was thinking of adding SAB’s Lev. 1550 to my quiver but it would also need a new stiffer $$$ mast. But even after that investment I would not have a faster wing when the winds pick up in the Fall. Your videos on the f4 got me thinking. I’m 86.2 Kg. (190 pounds) and have no problem staying on foil on long runs on SAB’s 1350 Leviathan which is good in light winds but stalls a bit too quickly as I’m learning to jibe. Current setup Wingboard HIPE Cruzader inflatable 7’11 (which is great for travel and light winds) Slingshot Wingcraft V2 80L 1350 Leviathan SAB 83 Mast (not the new super stiff one) Stab 380 Fuse 753 Let me know if this makes sense, Instead of buying SAB’s 1550 (2140 cm2, AR: 11,30) I’m thinking of f4’s two wing setup (and selling my SAB rig) F4’s Lightwind 2500 Frontwing (120cm - 2500sqcm) Freeride 1720 Frontwing (94cm - 1720sqcm) Aluminum Plate Foil 85cm - V2 Rear Wing (42cm - 340sqcm) Fuselage Wing 70cm Does this make sense? The GP Bonito 1450 Wing 1428 sqcm. sounds amazing as a third wing down the road but i’d have to get a second F4 most, correct?

Is there something you could advise regarding safely releasing the wing in a crash? I start the first sessions next week and I've had some shoulder repairs many years ago. Thank You.... I've been an OR Aluula kitefoiling since the first Roams come out

Nice! Spanish banks?

I can garantee you that if you dont have access tova boat you wont be foiling in the first 5 to 8 sessions, let alone 3. Specially if the water is choppy. I lnow because I work as an instructor and i know how hard it is, even if you have previous kite experience.

great tutorial and great tutor!

Wing foiling is my first water sport and I"m not a well self-taught person. I have FAR more than 3 sessions to get up on foil which is just starting to happen. Started from ground zero as they say. Great video though, I appreciate the tips!!

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Well gee, I see by your chart my foil is too small. I hope you're wrong :)