A 3x SUP WORLD CHAMPION teaches me how to downwind paddle.

[@ethanhuffsup]

I don't know about you but I learned a ton from Fiona! What was your favorite tip or piece of advice from her?

[@anthonyscott4926]

This is probably my favorite video about downwinding. Favorite tip was to change my stance from parallel to surf stance once the board begins to accelerate. Will try that next time.

[@rayo1371]

She's a natural at imparting knowledge clearly and she really knows her stuff. Saving this video. It is awesome.

[@EL-qv4qx]

This is probably the best downwind technique video I’ve ever seen. Thanks Ethan and Fiona!!! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@ethanhuffsup]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🤙

[@jefffski]

Finally, someone explains when and why to step back while downwinding. Thx!

[@balcomoz]

Most informative video I've seen. Fiona knows her stuff

[@ollie1317]

Wow,I didn't even know that downwinding was even a particular thing! I am relatively new to SUP having started almost a year ago and the one suggestion i give any newbies is to do the hard bit first rather than shooting off downwind, and its always what i do myself. My last Sup session was only 3.2 miles across Weymouth bay (England)and back. Was really quite strong wind and the Upwind bit was a real slog and took over 1.5 hours and i even took to kneeling at one point for less wind drag! The way back was so easy and only took about 20 minutes with out a lot of effort at all,but fresh in my mind watching this i can understand what you are talking about and some real good tips i can use next time which will speed it up more and make it a less passive experience!

[@TravelPhotoWriter]

T1, me too !! 💪🏼 As an MDI, I have a small portable cold pack that I keep my insulin & syringe in, inside my water backpack. Thanks for this great tutorial, looks fun

[@danerik.westerlind]

Fiona is really good to explain, really great video!🤗

[@ethanhuffsup]

She's a great instructor! Glad you enjoyed it! 😃

[@richardjohnson4696]

We were in Los Barriles for two weeks back in the mid 90's with all the windsurfers from Hood River who travel down there. It was awesome.

[@TonyDC1]

Grazie a entrambi per la condivisione di tecniche che faranno divertirci di più!

[@eveanddell]

Great video! So much detail. Fiona is an absolute legend and super nice!

[@carolnavalon2236]

Brilliant video, and fantastic explanations by Fiona Wylde! So didactic and helpful! 😀 Thank you guys.

[@ethanhuffsup]

Stoked you enjoyed it Carol! Fiona is an awesome instructor. 🤙

[@danneh8777]

Thanks Fiona!

[@andyburrows9527]

Great video. Fiona is pretty special! Great tip about not exhausting yourself! I find getting into surf stance quite difficult and try to trim the board by standing back in an offset stance. Inflatables are tough to downwind for me..

[@ethanhuffsup]

Glad you enjoyed the video Andy! Downwinding on an inflatable is a tough one for me as well (as seen in the video haha). Definitely possible but requires a lot more foot work.

[@moodreadingwithsarah7731]

This was a great video and really well done. I’d love more long form content from this channel. Amazing job Ethan!

[@ethanhuffsup]

Thanks!

[@Tricktionary]

Brilliant! Fiona also helped create the Stand up paddle Tricktionary book - so important to have this insight! Cool to see this also in moving pictures here - thanks for that video! 😋😉✌👍

[@ethanhuffsup]

Thanks for watching Michael and I'm glad you enjoyed it! Also, thanks for creating the SUP Tricktionary! So much incredible SUP info packed into a book! 🤙

[@Its4RealNotAPhase]

Now that's a person with a passion! Beautiful

[@davidGrainger]

I find it helpful to start sprinting as the bow goes UP on a wave that's just gone under me. That way, when the next wave lifts my stern I'm up to speed. I like to visualize this by trying to keep up with the wave in front. I think this is good for me because I'm not a world class athlete and it takes me longer to accelerate. If I wait to sprint until the stern starts lifting it's usually too late.

[@ethanhuffsup]

Thanks for sharing this advice David! 🤙

[@Raymondo5972]

Great video by the way! I have Medtronic and trying to decide if you have pump itself in hydration pack with tube running to port

[@fiona_wylde]

Hi Ray, I use the Tandem T-Slim Pump. It is not waterproof but I put it in a waterproof bag and tape it over the tubing sticking out. It normally keeps the water out. I then put the waterproof bag in the pocket of my hydration pack (or under my wetsuit if I am wearing one) and the tubing is connected to me. This has worked pretty well for me. The waterproof bag I have is like a waterproof phone bag with a metal clasp closing the end. I don't use the waterproof bags with the twist locks because I am afraid it will pinch the tubing. I also put my pump in 'sport mode' before going out on the water, so it reduces the correction units delivered. I hope that helps you! Keep paddling and enjoying. All the best for your Diabetes management! ~Fiona

[@agustinrexach8556]

Great lesson!

[@JonClark125]

Amazing advice!!! Thank you!!!

[@JDGage]

On my Starboard GO Starlite Stand Up Paddle Board when I get to deeper waters in a lake it begins to get more choppy and I feel as though I’m sinking because the water rushes over my board more and it becomes a lot more unstable. So I’m a little nervous to try an actual open body of water like Lake Michigan.

[@big_boyx542]

Dam i was too late to find this video just had nationals in New Zealand learn't some more stuff thanks.

[@ethanhuffsup]

Bummer, but glad you learned a few more tips. You’ll be even more ready now next time. 🤙🏼

[@erinhellebuyck7527]

Thank you

[@DieTabbi]

👍👍 Which not so expensive watch do you recommand for SUP tracking?

[@ethanhuffsup]

I currently use an Apple Watch to track my SUP sessions.

[@joemorgan5276]

Excellent video Fiona! Hope you don't mind if I share it.

[@briannalisaphotography5477]

Such an informative video!!

[@ethanhuffsup]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😃

[@ARTIK-86]

hi Ethan Huff. you have a lot of experience in SUP boarding. I would like to know your opinion about one Molokai straiker air race pro 14*23 board, it is inflatable. do you think such a board can compete with all star

[@ethanhuffsup]

I’m not familiar with this brand so I honesty can’t say much unfortunately. I did notice that it has a pin tail so it will be less stable for pivot turns.

[@Raymondo5972]

Which insulin pump do you use?

[@joshuapatrick5093]

The way she pronounced those names 🤯

[@julianpontin9045]

Awsome thank-you

[@koejoe]

Beautiful area, where is this. Thanks

[@ethanhuffsup]

Los Barriles, BCS, Mexico

[@kingpaddles]

it looks like paddle surfing. What is the different between downwind sup and paddle surf?

[@ethanhuffsup]

Both are very similar. Downwind is basically a long form version of surfing as you ride one bump into the next one. Surfing will differ since you will typically be riding bigger waves in comparison to downwind. The other major difference is that you will want a longer paddle board to increase your glide for downwind while surfing you'll want to use a shorter board for more maneuverability in the larger waves.

[@grega.n.1865]

Great video for first time at DW. 🤙🏼 In my books a good DW starts when you rather bring out the pintails tho' 😉

[@grega.n.1865]

Many people won't agree on the fin selection for more stability. In messy conditions, like backwash etc, a larger fin can actually make it worse. 😬🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ethanhuffsup]

Thanks for watching Greg and I'm sure the pintails are a lot of fun as well! I'll have to give them a try as well one day. 🤙

[@ethanhuffsup]

@@grega.n.1865 That's some great insights. Thanks for sharing! I'll have to do some more testing as well in different conditions to see how the different fin sizes handle.

[@k.f.8883]

How tall are you to feel comfortable on a 26" inflatable?

[@ethanhuffsup]

I’m 6’4” and I feel very comfortable paddling on the board now days.

[@NgataiW]

Nice vid, she's awesome.

[@scottybeegood]

FW is hawt.