How To Choose A Foil SUP with Blue Planet Surf

[@jonathankerner2094]

Outstanding tutorial! Thank for an insightful well-presented lesson!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Thank you! 🤙🏼

[@TM-uo3fz]

At 205 LB for sup foiling 125 L or 140L. I can wing foil and sup surf. But want to try sup foiling. Want something stable

[@blueplanetsurf]

It sounds like you have decent skills already which will help you learn sup foiling. You want to make it as easy as possible to learn so I would recommend the bigger board but it really depends on the conditions and your willingness to suffer during the learning process.

[@TM-uo3fz]

@@blueplanetsurf thanks

[@thelicencecoliquorwisedivi8364]

I need advice on how to learn to SUP the quickest way as I want to get to a level where I can SUP foil. I'm 56, 75kg, 6ft. I can wingfoil no problem with my 5'8" 110l board (29inc wide) with a 5.0 wing. I got a 2nd hand SUP thruster (7'8", 160l, 30 inch wide) from a friend which I've taken out 6 times. I''ve gone through the learning process of windsurfing (my 1st passion), surfing and wingfoiling, so I'm not scared to "bite the bullit" However, I'm finding it much harder to balance on the SUP than I'd ever imagined. I've watched a lot of your videos, but am wondering how many times I would probably need to go out and practice before getting comfortable? It seems that the effort to learn to SUP may take a very long time!

[@blueplanetsurf]

That is a very small board to learn on, I would recommend something like our funstick- 9‘4x33. If you are determined to learn on that board, watch our videos on catching waves and this one:

[@blueplanetsurf]

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[@thelicencecoliquorwisedivi8364]

@@blueplanetsurf Thanks a lot, appreciate your answer. I couldn't find the 9'4" funstick for sale anymore, so what would you advise from your current range of SUPs - the 9'6" Big Neptune?.

[@bluewavetrading]

I have 30 years windsurfing experience , I live on Maui - Can I go right into learning to foil if I don't or haven't done much SUP? Mahalos

[@blueplanetsurf]

We recommend getting comfortable catching some waves on a regular SUP first before you get into foiling, it will make it easier to learn.

[@Olegisrael1234]

Can you make the knew one ? In 5 years so many change. I want to sup foil on waves , not to DW, so what board the best to choose ? The conservative shale wide and sort or a new one for DW, narrow and long shape that will be all around for waves wing and DW

[@conradleslie1709]

thanks for another excellent informative and easy to watch video. You guys rock!

[@scottybeegood]

Look at all those paddles! Thanks for putting out the lbs per liter of volume scale! This is a great info video!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Thank you 🙏💯🤙🏼

[@gerrys6265]

Thank you!!! That was the best breakdown of options/reasons/design issues I have seen. Perfect!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Great to hear that you found it helpful 🙏😎🤙🏼

[@stevescott7171]

Is there a time or day which is better to call the shop to talk to someone about ordering a board and foil

[@blueplanetsurf]

Sorry, our shop is so busy right now. We are closed on Wednesdays and Sundays. Other days 10-5 Hawaii time but we only have one line so it we are talking to another customer it will go to voice mail. Usually we are the most busy from 10-12 so afternoons are better.

[@kristianpike5519]

Lots of talk of these foils not preforming in Australia as we have short period swell any comments on this issue?

[@blueplanetsurf]

The wave quality is less important for foiling than for surfing or SUP surfing, basically all you need is a steep enough takeoff and then even a lumpy rolling short period swell is enough to keep it going if you have the right size foil wing and basic skills. There are lots of examples of good foiling videos in Australia on the Seabreeze forum threads, including this one: www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/Foiling/Finally-a-good-foil-board?page=3#15

[@brentkochan8992]

Hi, and thank you for your vids. Wonder if I could get your thoughts on board size for me. I'm 5'10", 160lbs. No significant surf or SUP experience. I do ride a foil with a kite though and typically pick things up quickly. I'd like to get a SUP Foil for catching small flat rolling waves. I understand that volume should be somewhere around 125-140L. It seems like most mfr's are putting out pretty short boards (around 6'). Is that what you'd recommend? Or would something more like 7'6" be better? Many thanks!

[@blueplanetsurf]

I would say- ideally learn to SUP surf first, then add the foil once you can catch and ride waves. A board around 6’6 should be good for you. 🤙🏼

[@brentkochan8992]

@@blueplanetsurf Much appreciated.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Or learn to wing foil, that might be the best way to learn foiling

[@brentkochan8992]

@@blueplanetsurf I'm actually already foiling, with kites.

[@blueplanetsurf]

@@brentkochan8992 that will make it a lot easier but you might still want to catch some waves on a regular surf SUP first.

[@Kurtations]

Brilliant, well done! So looking forward to going to Hawaii and to visit your shop!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Awesome, see you in Hawaii!

[@randyrust9496]

Kurt Lang0’’

[@coreyreier4447]

Great info. will a kite foil mast and fuselage work on a SUP with different wings?..Cheers

[@blueplanetsurf]

Yes, some manufacturers offer both kite and SUP foiling wings that can be used with the same fuselage and mast. I believe Slingshot uses the same aluminum mast and fuselage for both kite and SUP/ surfing foils: www.slingshotsports.com/slingshot-foil/slingshot-sup-foilboarding/slingshot-sup-foils-complete

[@blueplanetsurf]

Mahalo for inquiring Corey. As long as you're using similar boxes/adapters, your kite foil can go on a SUP. We use the deep tuttle and 2x US center fin boxes for our Easy Foiler boards. The only other thing to mention is that the fluid dynamics and performance of kite foils are different relative to SUP foils. The main difference stems from the weight of the rider/board and the speed at which you move.