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@jimmyjones5787 22 сағат бұрын
The Sirus is quite high aspect and does not have a great stall speed, although yes probably great for dock start where you’re already up. Have you considered a mid aspect foil? Say the Curve H 3XLH at 1918cm2.
@heliboy999fly 22 сағат бұрын
@@jimmyjones5787 if I could I would get the huge curve but this was all that was available last year and it’s what I have here on island with no change of importing anything else. I have the Sirus 3XL and I tried that last month and got zero lift. My board it too wide so I need more lift to compensate. Maybe as I get better technique I will be able to use smaller foils. I have the fluid H XXL (1750 ) which I’m hoping to try on the waves but for now I’m happy to try and get more longer runs on the 5XL
@jimmyjones5787 22 сағат бұрын
Have you tried the fluid H yet? I’m would give it a go just in case. I’m in a similar position to you. Trying to use a Sirus XL and getting no where. I think the same area (1700cm2) but with a mid aspect curve H or fluid H might work better. I weigh 85kg using an 8,2 Cruzader so shouldn’t need a bigger foil than that. Anyways you’ve made great progress, keep it up. Hawaii??
@heliboy999fly 21 сағат бұрын
@@jimmyjones5787 I’m 103 kgs so it’s a huge amount of extra weight to get moving g and then support on the foil.
@clowngrowl2671 2 күн бұрын
Great Video! Three months since a switch to Goofy and back on track - maybe - getting the board to bounce a bit but I always stop forward momentum when it starts to really lift. I am starting to wonder if more volume might help. My board is 8'6" x 19.75" with 122 liters which seemed right for 85kg in wetsuit. With more volume = less drag (to a point) maybe thicker board with more volume = more speed. I keep reading that 18" is the new top end on width as well. Quite a puzzle this has turned into. Good points on the lower pump frequency. Josh Ku said to not bounce around like an ape and I am pretty sure that is where I always end up.
@heliboy999fly 2 күн бұрын
@@clowngrowl2671 your board is perfect. It’s technique. I learned to do much faster shorter forward strokes which builds speed and keeps the board flatter. Small pumps of the foil reduces drag and gets the foil lifting. Once the foil starts to work and the board is on the surface e you then increase your cadence and try to get speed. I’m up now. Getting 50m at n the foil and even some paddle free pumps. Hoping to get a video together soon with my learning tips.
@TylerHolowell 4 күн бұрын
Looks normal for first attempts! 😂You’ll get it fast.
@heliboy999fly 4 күн бұрын
@@TylerHolowell thanks. Getting 3/10 now with some pumps.
@TylerHolowell 4 күн бұрын
@@heliboy999fly good to hear!!! Keep doing the dockies!!!
@johnprime1147 4 күн бұрын
Planning to make my own Master Chief armor. But struggling to know whether I should go with foam or look for a substitute. Friend says the foam will be clunky. Buttt the foam is seeming like the better option for me in the predicament
@heliboy999fly 4 күн бұрын
@@johnprime1147 foam is much easier and lighter and also COOLER! Make sure to seal it with PVA before painting and if you want to really add to the durability you can but a layer of glass fibre and resin on the inside of the pieces to give it rigidity and strength. Helmet, buy one. Don’t try to make one. It’s almost impossible to get it right and symmetrical
@johnprime1147 3 күн бұрын
@heliboy999fly Thank you for the information. Planning to go to my first Comic con with a few of my friends and so I wanted to do something. I'll definitely work on the body. Is there a type of foam I should get? I kinda didn't mention it, but this is my first time deciding to make a costume
@heliboy999fly 3 күн бұрын
@@johnprime1147 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGbFZYWPrJl3nqMsi=A15a3tEcuEgUa9wT I started a tutorial years ago. Might help
@jamescarter3883 4 күн бұрын
Awesome commitment brother! Yes, you are an inspiration to us more than you know. Thank you for sharing the journey.
@heliboy999fly 4 күн бұрын
@@jamescarter3883 ❤️
@heliboy999fly 4 күн бұрын
@@jamescarter3883 Thankyou. I’m glad my journey is helping others to maybe try something they thought would be out of reach. Working on next video atm. I’m up and flying now!!
@alastairpollard 5 күн бұрын
Loving it Lee, you are a true inspiration. Keep the good work up. Because of you I now can’t resist giving it a go on an 8ft x 22ins 155L Downwind Takoon Air Escape board I bought for light wind winging. (Yes, is great, and like you, the “downwinder” has now become my “go to” wingfoiling board!). Not expecting success but will be fun to go through the motions towards a flat water paddle up with the foils & lack of ability I already possess. So, for interest, how far off from where you are now do you think you would you be if you re-tried using your Armstrong HS1850 which is also what I have available? (Or do you think I should try with my bigger existing RRD 2400 Universal foil wing?). If it looks like I am getting close then I guess at that stage I could look at buying some better gear - perhaps one of the new Armstrong wings which I would hope could also double up as an even lighter wind wingfoil quiver?. I am 67 & just over 90kgs. Thanks
@heliboy999fly 5 күн бұрын
@@alastairpollard Hi mate. I would say that for me the 1850 HS is impossible to paddle up. I tried my 2400 CF and couldn’t get past 3 knots. I also tried my old Gong Curve XXL (2800 cm2) with the same result. Too much drag from a fat foil. I might have better success now I’m up and flying but even with my super high aspect foil it takes everything I’ve got. I would suggest you use your biggest foil with the longest mast you have and just practice slow perfect J strokes and leg squats. I’m hoping to get a new video out soon with my technique and drills to show what has worked for me. It’s great fun on light wind days and as you get fitter and better technique you can make a serious judgement on whether to invest in some bigger kit. Bigger is better biggest is best lol
@alastairpollard 5 күн бұрын
@@heliboy999flyThanks for the “heads up” Lee. I suspected as much! I’ll continue to practice my technique but not be too hard on myself now I know for sure that a change of foil is likely needed! OMG, I’ve just seen that you are now likely to take us down a dock starting journey that I had otherwise thought was reserved for the lightweight super fit youngsters?!😂 The reason I took up wingfoiling is that when I expressed an interest to my son he told me I was being daft: that I was too unfit, old & knackered. All true but talk about a 🚩 to a bull! Like you it has compelled me to loose weight, I’m much fitter & totally obsessed with the next step in the learning curve! But dock starting?! Thanks for your motivational (& now crazy!) videos😅
@heliboy999fly 5 күн бұрын
@@alastairpollard glad they are having g the right effect. I like to try and prove that these things are possible with the correct kit and advice. I hate gyms and will find any way I can get fitter by being on the water. The crossover to other sports also helps. 👍
@flyingfootage 6 күн бұрын
Great show, awesome music 👏🏄🏼♂️
@inthefuns 8 күн бұрын
Looks very familiar.
@heliboy999fly 8 күн бұрын
@@inthefuns 😜
@richardclarke2213 9 күн бұрын
Great effort Lee,, how’s the flat water paddle ups going 🙏
@heliboy999fly 9 күн бұрын
Thanks Richard. The flat water paddling has been very good. I’m now up and getting a good 10 plus flying paddle strokes. Not quite got to pure pumping yet but I’m up! Hoping to get a couple more sessions in and then release the progress video.
@pierpa 8 күн бұрын
@@heliboy999fly Thanks for the clip! IMHO I agree it the right time to to focus on the dock starting now, it should strengthen your pumping skills fast and fill that gap to get to a full flatwater pumping some time soon. I am still struggling myself to get to a consistent pumping in my dockstarts, but as they say (a lot of) practice makes perfect. Keep up the good work!
@IRWE905 10 күн бұрын
Try on put some X's on your board for ideal foot placement when landing. A lot more Dryland training needed to become Cat like and improve balance. What do you think of the Roam Foil? What mast are you using with it?
@heliboy999fly 10 күн бұрын
@@IRWE905 I have no idea where to put my feet yet. Just trying to get a flat start and then try to replicate it Every start is a slightly different foot position ( trying)
@heliboy999fly 6 күн бұрын
@@IRWE905 taken 3 sessions to actually figure out where my feet go. Getting 4/10 good launches now so hoping to get some pumps in. Using the Gong Curve XXL (2800 cm2) and a Gong Carbon 85cm mast. Nice and stiff and the foil has nice round edges.
@patrikol 10 күн бұрын
The Hard part is that its the same at day 15! :-)
@heliboy999fly 10 күн бұрын
@@patrikol 😜
@chrispewkreme 11 күн бұрын
Wow… 7M. I feel stupid for taking a 4.5M out in 10-15knots. It just won’t go.
@heliboy999fly 11 күн бұрын
@@chrispewkreme I’m using a very large HA foil now (1750 cm2 122 cm wide and a downwind board. With my 7.0 wing I’m getting up in 7-8 knots. Big wing essential for summer breezes
@Verge_Of 12 күн бұрын
I need to know how people make these
@StefanoAndresBrizZamgotchian 17 күн бұрын
can i have the stl 3d for print the armor pleaseeee???!!
@heliboy999fly 17 күн бұрын
@@StefanoAndresBrizZamgotchian don’t have the files. Sorry
@WayneStandfield 17 күн бұрын
You’re my new hero mate…love your determination…I’m just about to learn to paddle up and your videos are gold…nice to see a real journey not just someone with freakish balance who’s trying to sell something 👍
@heliboy999fly 17 күн бұрын
@@WayneStandfield Glad my pig headdress and pure rage has inspired you lol Had a good session today. 20 runs, 19 flights. I’m now up and flying all the time but pumping without paddle eludes me. Hoping to do the final video on my journey with tips and techniques later in the month. It’s possible. It’s hard but it’s possible 👍
@elliottaylor8344 18 күн бұрын
Great progress mate loving the dedication 👏
@heliboy999fly 2 күн бұрын
@@elliottaylor8344 cheers Elliot. Up and flying now. Vid soon hopefully
@Richard-h1g3z 19 күн бұрын
Can you spread the expanding foam over Duct Tape?…will it stick, I made a Facehugger egg from a 16” blow mold Easter egg and am wondering if I can tape it up with duct tape to get the striations and then spread on the foam like you did
@heliboy999fly 19 күн бұрын
@@Richard-h1g3z I don’t see why not. Expanding foam will stick almost anything. Good luck 🤞
@jonnp91 24 күн бұрын
Your back foot is in the wrong spot. As Jeremy Riggs explains you need to lift your back heel. So your forefoot needs to be aligned in the centre
@jonnp91 24 күн бұрын
Gwen on Damien LeRoys channel also has a video on pumping explaining that you need to release back foot weight while pumping. You release back foot weight by lifting the heel. If your toes are not centred then you will be initiating a toeside turn when you lift your back heel
@heliboy999fly 23 күн бұрын
@@jonnp91 it’s either have my foot here on the strap and get to where I am ( flying and pumping) of never get there because I kept falling in. The strap really helps me balance so for now I’m staying with it. Once I can get 4-5 pumps consistently I will remove it and start again but for now it’s been a major deal breaker
@TylerHolowell 24 күн бұрын
I gave up on paddling my 6‘8 96l downwind board and only winged it until I saw your videos and it motivated me to learn and now I’m getting up on foil with the paddle 🎉🤩
@heliboy999fly 24 күн бұрын
@@TylerHolowell that’s brilliant! How long did it take you and did you have any previous SUP or pump experience? 96 litres? You around 75 kg ?
@TylerHolowell 24 күн бұрын
@@heliboy999fly it’s been about a month of going at it and coming away with huge breakthroughs. Started doing yoga and lost weight to get to 81kg and I did have some prior sup experience that helped but I started from the beginning again and re learned the basics. Could definitely still use a bigger board but it’s all I have!
@TylerHolowell 24 күн бұрын
@@heliboy999fly you definitely motivated me and I’m so foil brained again
@heliboy999fly 24 күн бұрын
@@TylerHolowell that’s excellent! Glad my pain and suffering had done some good for someone else lol Subscribed so following your progress 👍
@TylerHolowell 24 күн бұрын
@@heliboy999fly hardest thing I’ve ever learned.. I couldnt even stand on the board at first either 😂 humble pie!
@marcuswahlin127 24 күн бұрын
Well done, great progress!!! I’m in the same point of progression , or behind, but on my way!!!😅
@heliboy999fly 24 күн бұрын
@@marcuswahlin127 just keep at it. Fitness, strength and technique will eventually match take off speed. 👍
@janschenk85 25 күн бұрын
u really need to practice more pumping... i'm now up in 6-9 strokes. The most important is the leg power... lift ur backfeet almost off... Good luck and effort ;)
@heliboy999fly 25 күн бұрын
@@janschenk85 I can’t practice the pump until I’m up so I think my total pumps so far is less than 30. I got 6 in a row yesterday but I wasn’t sure how or why 🤣
@janschenk85 24 күн бұрын
@@heliboy999fly u told this but that's the missing part my friend. Jump from the wall on a Pumpboard with ur foil. Any practise would help sooo much... u will get there
@heliboy999fly 24 күн бұрын
@@janschenk85 Launcher is built and hoping to start dock start this week 🤞
@IRWE905 26 күн бұрын
Great to see your progress. Pumping and balance are crucial. The best can flat water start with no paddle! Your right you need to get the basics dialed before attempting to try to fly. I find the best training on a Race SUP. The correct term for the SUPF forward stroke is a 'Reverse J'. Looking forward to your next video.
@heliboy999fly 17 күн бұрын
Thanks. Onwards…..👍
@ironphil62 26 күн бұрын
👍🍺🏄🏼
@wingfoilrentals 26 күн бұрын
Ok. So it’s 7mph to engage your foil? All things considered. 🥂 doing great mate. Inspiration to us all 🎉 appears NEEDED speed to sustain engagement of the foil is noticeably higher 11km/hr 😢 (vs winging its 8 or 9km/hr)
@heliboy999fly 26 күн бұрын
@@wingfoilrentals I think the foil is actually able to lift me at 4.5 mph but it’s at max AOA so it will either stall or cause huge drag. Going faster seems to give a really nice stable flow/ride which allows me to keep my balance and start to transition to pumping. Last month I was just doing huge power strikes with really aggressive pumps and I was getting onto the foil at 4.5-5.0 mph but stalling and falling most times. Since I’m now going for speed and micro pumps I’m much more stable and therefore able to go faster. Got up yesterday and did 6 pumps which felt epic. Winging takes a lot of weight off the foil so the formula means less lift needed for a given power and therefore less speed needed to gain required lift for a lighter weight. Think about when you are on a small foil and wing and the wind drops. You need monster pumping arms to get flying. This is similar.
@wingfoilrentals 26 күн бұрын
@@heliboy999fly yep 👍 trying to cut the weeks down (just a little) by understanding where the equipment and sweat could be best dialed. Thanks for the detailed reply mate
@heliboy999fly 17 күн бұрын
@@wingfoilrentalssorry just seen this. I did 20 runs today and flew on 19 of them. Fully out of the water for 10+ paddle strokes. I’ve gone less grunt and doubled my cadence with very small board bounces. It’s keeping me stable and I come up easier and can now fly 20+ metres on the foil. I tried a pure grunt run and came up on 5 paddle strokes but stalled and fell in. Faster, shorter paddle strokes help you put the foil further forward which gives you forward drive and stability. Hoping to do a video in a couple of weeks with all I’ve learned.
@wingfoilrentals 16 күн бұрын
@@heliboy999fly excellent data
@nigelsmith186 Ай бұрын
Top notch Fun you're having there. Super jealous of the flat water and constant wind with not even a twitch at the clew. I would love some wind & water like that for my Electric Rock.
@heliboy999fly Ай бұрын
@@nigelsmith186 it’s called “The Ray” and it’s a creek that forms when the tide goes out. You get 6 hours of water like that. 3 miles long and in a S/SW wind it give flat water blasting conditions.
@okboomer2682 Ай бұрын
I recently got the pop up. I found that I was standing to far forward and needed to get to back half of the pad. Also experiment with the placement of the foil just keep the mast under your back foot. Also I’m sure you’re going to get it soon. And when you do the paddle pump cadence is the exact same as when you go to pop up.
@heliboy999fly Ай бұрын
@@okboomer2682 thank you. I’ve got on the foil every single time now but I’m now struggling to actually get off the water fully. I can travel 40m and around 25 paddle strokes bouncing on the surface with the foil working under me but I can’t lift off and start to truly pump the foil. I lose my balance mostly. I’ve found the paddle length, foot position and foil position to get this every time. Moving the foil forward just makes it stall and kicks me off. I’ve tried moving back foot back ( again stalls the foil) and trying less bounce but I’ve been stuck here for 3 weeks. I feel I need an another 2 knots of speed to really get the foil flying but trying to get that speed throws me off. Very frustrating
@okboomer2682 Ай бұрын
I found that i was pumping the board too much and loosing energy and efficiency.
@ryanoneill8591 Ай бұрын
I’ve done this with just the big balloons and expanding foam. Needs sanded down a tad but it works pretty well too!
@mathiascoopmans8078 Ай бұрын
I m curious, what watch are you wearing ?
@heliboy999fly Ай бұрын
@@mathiascoopmans8078 it’s an Apple Watch Series 6. 4 years old now with 100’s of hours on the ocean and being abused in the surf. I run Waterspeed App on it for foiling speed, distance, times etc.
@mathiascoopmans8078 Ай бұрын
@@heliboy999flythanks ! I lost my Apple watch in a kite surfing crash last year .. I should have had a better strap just like you …
@heliboy999fly Ай бұрын
@@mathiascoopmans8078 amzn.eu/d/fSboSnI Lost mine in Lanzarote but managed to find it at low tide. Strap design changed as soon as I got home. amzn.eu/d/fSboSnI
@mathiascoopmans8078 Ай бұрын
@@heliboy999flythat’s a great tip ! Thanks !
@wildhogget69 Ай бұрын
Yup used that many times on the 85l board, cowboy style strut on the nose and yeeehaaa.
@heliboy999fly Ай бұрын
Ride on Cowboy!!!
@shaunwest3964 Ай бұрын
You can use the same technique with the leading edge in the water. Maybe even easier as you only need hold the upper handle. Steering is the same.
@heliboy999fly Ай бұрын
I found the l adding edge would catch the waves and lever it round. Must be my conditions.
@blacksheep5736 Ай бұрын
Offshore wind!? You mean onshore wind thats easy😊 Now offshore wind, than you must swimming 😜
@heliboy999fly Ай бұрын
Very light wind, offshore recovery. Not very light offshore wind.
@surfa05 Ай бұрын
Nice!! Can I ask you wich board /foil /weight do you have! Cheers!!!
@heliboy999fly Ай бұрын
That’s my 150 Litre Downwind board but I’ve done this technique on a 100 litre board (110kgs at the time)
@surfa05 Ай бұрын
@@heliboy999fly Very gentle! If you come to Fuerteventura I'll pay you a beer! Cheers!
@heliboy999fly Ай бұрын
@@surfa05 hoping to live there in a few years time. Keep that beer cold 👍
@michaelevans9393 Ай бұрын
cool - kind of like making it a windsurf sail with a mast!
@heliboy999fly Ай бұрын
@@michaelevans9393 I’m all about minimum effort lol
@kpj5 Ай бұрын
Really helpful 🙏 thank you
@bobcat2840 Ай бұрын
That might actually be the best chief cosplay I’ve seen, others are disproportionate in one place or the other but this is spot on
@heliboy999fly Ай бұрын
@@bobcat2840 thank you. A lot of work to get it right
@OrelQir Ай бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHXVe6KcprOkhqMsi=5U39prF8CPKhXvFL
@frazzx6 Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience, this is how it is , it's not as easy as it looks in most video's
@heliboy999fly Ай бұрын
@@frazzx6 thanks. I wanted to show real world learning and time frame.
@wingfoilrentals 2 ай бұрын
Awesome 😎 place to chill mate
@heliboy999fly Ай бұрын
It really is!
@Tactical__rider 2 ай бұрын
Ello Lee I believe I commented on another one of your videos have you got a email I could possible contact you on?
@heliboy999fly 2 ай бұрын
@@Tactical__rider what is your email address.
@ironphil62 2 ай бұрын
👍🍺🏄🏼
@heliboy999fly Ай бұрын
Thank you. Trying hard
@ironphil62 2 ай бұрын
👍🍺🏄🏼 yes it's hard mate.
@heliboy999fly Ай бұрын
It sure is
@wingfoilrentals 2 ай бұрын
Hi Lee. Can you link to the paddle purchase? I too can’t get things easily here in the Philippines
@heliboy999fly 2 ай бұрын
ppcfoiling.com/products/downwind-paddle 115 inch blade
@wingfoilrentals 2 ай бұрын
@@heliboy999fly omg 😳 600 bucks before shipping. That’s crazy
@richardclarke2213 2 ай бұрын
Great effort, I was willing you up on the last couple of goes 🙏
@heliboy999fly 2 ай бұрын
@@richardclarke2213 all positive energy is gratefully received 👍
@RonDriller-dj6lp 2 ай бұрын
I would like to thank you for keeping things real. A beautiful location, much healthier than a gym. All the best for the journey forward!
@heliboy999fly 2 ай бұрын
@@RonDriller-dj6lp thank you. Real world demo of trying to make it happen 👍
@basvv 2 ай бұрын
Looks promising! Gong advises to place the mast at the back third for paddle ups. This is to prevent the foil from lifting to early which causes it to stall. I've put mine at "slot" no 5. Front foot in between the inserts of the front footstrap, back foot just in front of the insert of the back footstrap. Foot placement really matters. Depending on mast placement and board of course. Keep it up!
@heliboy999fly 2 ай бұрын
@@basvv My board was one of the first so it didn’t have the V foot straps so I had to glass some in. They are not in the position that a newer one is. I’m experimenting with mast position. And I do feel a stall condition regularly so I am moving it back more each session
@clowngrowl2671 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing these videos. I am going to order the curve 6XL-H and give that a try. What foil are you on? Also if ypu dont mind, what watch is that, looks like it coukd be helpful - thanks
@heliboy999fly 2 ай бұрын
@@clowngrowl2671 I’m on the Sirus 5XL. It was biggest available at the time and since I’ve heard the Curves are really good. Lots of success stories and I think it’s maybe slightly easier to learn on. I use the Apple Watch with the “Waterspeed” app. It’s pretty good for measuring your progress. What board are you going to use?
@clowngrowl2671 2 ай бұрын
I started with a casey elite 7'3" but jumped to a 8'6" Stinger Stealth this year. Been on the GoFoil 2600 and I am making some progress, no lift off yet, but I want to give the Gong Curve a try. A flatwater paddle up has become my white whale -
@heliboy999fly 2 ай бұрын
@@clowngrowl2671 well you m not there yet but from my progress recently it’s actually the basics. Forward plant of the paddle, efficient stroke, lean forward, don’t try to bounce too hard too early. Work the legs and get fitter. Get a GPS and see speeds with different stages. Also, get some film. It really helps to see what’s right and wrong
@gamma8283 2 ай бұрын
Shit man get Yourself a Wing...
@TheGalagona 2 ай бұрын
We are on the same boat…If I could suggest to recovery more time between sessions….Anyway You are an ispiration for all on this creazy journey…..👏👏👏
@heliboy999fly 2 ай бұрын
@@TheGalagona thanks. I’m going to do a day on and day off. The day off will just be very light paddle work but with pure technique practice. Every day is a gym day
@TheGalagona 2 ай бұрын
@@heliboy999fly Hi mate I referred between same day session…Anyway today I fly off the water for 10 seconds thanks to you 😎
@peter240365 2 ай бұрын
You are nearly there - I really think you'd benefit from having a paddle buddy to push you over the line.
@heliboy999fly 2 ай бұрын
@@peter240365 it’s a very small island and there’s no one else mad enough to do this with me lol
@markdurbano3758 2 ай бұрын
good on you man , wish you up up and away soon !
@heliboy999fly 2 ай бұрын
@@markdurbano3758 thank you. Progress is happening