How to pump a hydrofoil

Learning how to pump a foil can be useful on so many levels: surf foiling, wing foiling, SUP foiling, kite foiling, etc... In this video we break down the technique to properly pump a hydrofoil, with some footage from incredible riders like Evan Netsch, Keahi De Aboitiz and Brendan Healy. Thank you and Enjoy.
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[@Mcfly77777]

Thank you so much for this video. This should be required watching before foiling! Understanding the mechanics of pumping is so important so you can do it correctly. Sending my best from the Foster City CA crew!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you so much Leo! We appreciate you.....

[@miles2309]

I'm in Foster City and I really want to start. Do Yk if there is enough wind here to use a wing?

[@Mcfly77777]

@@miles2309 absolutely. go to Baywinds park and ask for Tony the instructor he can give you the lowdown.

[@Velocidrone]

"You will definitely lose friends" - haha love it.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

:)

[@JetSurfingNation]

best line. it will work even better with sunglasses

[@stokedforsuccess100]

Super. Thank you for your commitment to excellence all around… from the techniques to the attitude. Really appreciate your videos.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@dckites]

Thank you Damien! 🤙

[@leecomerford7381]

Best pump advice I’ve heard…thanks!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Glad we could help friend....

[@ontrackgear7886]

Keep Going guys!!! Joseph from Puerto Rico.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you brother!

[@mhucke]

Thanks, in fact my trial were all about trying to push the foil. Will take on with your advice from this video

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Right on Michael we appreciate you!

[@thenarstraveler]

Aloha Damien, Mahalo for the tutorials much appreciated! 🤙🏽

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you friend.....

[@jeromemahe3539]

That vidéo helped me à lot, thks ! I finally realized that pumping means jumping forward more than pushing on your board! Wing foiling is Amazing, but don t forget to try Windsurfing as well!!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Great to hear friend....

[@kenlai3568]

Thank you so much for making these cool videos. U give the Best advice!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

We are trying its not easy! We just hope it helps some people out in their pursuit to foil.....

[@briansmith207]

@@DamienLeroyKZbin it helps! Thanks so much!

[@alexcalish9774]

Omg I will never forget “Lift it! lift it! Break. Errkk!” Thanks!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@chrismriscin9161]

Excellent instructional!

[@robertrecco710]

One wheel is the best training for foiling plus you can learn to pump on the one wheel also I train using the wing on one wheel also put kite bar in my hands to train to kite foil

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you Robert!

[@stevenp7597]

It feel like the phase you go up is longer than the phase going down (especialy on the last part of the vidéo). Should I slow down the phase of releasing the weigth on the board and push as hard as I can on the phase down?

[@belivate.]

Amazing Content Thank You SurfBro

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@nikfrey5]

thanks man!

[@mmacrobert]

Show us them pump skillz Damo! I've found the biggest obstacle to pumping is the Dock Start itself - can you show us how it's done? Thanks for the video. Looking forward to the next one. Cheers

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

It takes time to perfect for sure friend! This video should help a ton. Thank you friend.

[@briansmith207]

Thank you! Can you show how to get on foil in swell, without a wing or paddle? Is this possible?

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Video is coming my brother!

[@tonsurf1991]

Great video! Curious for specifics: what is the ideal fuselage length for pumping? (So set aside other relevant trade offs - if I am picking fuse length solely for pumping, what length?) Thanks!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Tony, I would say for pumping 27-29 inches for the mast. Shorter is better for the surf, less hitting the sand or reef and also keeps your wings higher to the surface for more lift and easier to lock into the power. If you are speaking fuselage everyone is going shorter for better turning, much twitchier, but a little harder too pump when learning. Longer fuselage you get more leverage easier to pump but a hair more drag unless you shrink your tail wing. More personal preference. In theory shorter more pitch sensitive longer more stable.

[@eyke7225]

Throw your hands up in the air......throw your hands up...in the air....... :-D Very good tutorial Damien....thank you...^^

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you friend! We appreciate you!

[@arisalmighty]

I’m guessing it’s similar to a pump track on a skateboard? Tall and light on the ups and compress into the troughs?

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Exactly!

[@ernielanaris7440]

Awsome

[@joemiller8029]

Wow. I've been working on pump foiling for 3 years and this is by far the best explanation I've heard. Thanks so much!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Joe this might just hit another level! Gwen killed it on this one.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIHcZmyeiM-nrNU

[@psychicjunkie]

I'm off to clap happy my way around the lake today . . . . don't look!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Love it.....

[@JetSurfingNation]

Thank you Damien. Is it even possible on efoil? I keep sinking unpowered after 2-3 pumps

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

You would have to have a folding prop and a high aspect wing. No prop guard on as well, then yes.... :) Not as easy as you are pushing another 60 pounds of weight.

[@JetSurfingNation]

@@DamienLeroyKZbin yes i do have a folding prop and no guard, but yes seems difficult I am just wondering if others do it or it's impossible due to extra huge weight? Basically all together it's like we have 230 LBS rider trying to pump lol

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

@@JetSurfingNation Its possible... :)

[@waterstridersup4368]

fucking good advice! hahaha......

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you friend!

[@gusthunter4181]

03:03 sounds like Michael Scott explaining how to foil...

[@yohann.roussel]

It's funny how you're focused on lifting the foil. That's what I was doing when I started to learn dock start after some time wing foiling. And to progress with the dock start I had to unlearn that to really focus on pushing down to gain speed and stop thinking lifting the foil at all. That's what we teach to our dock start trainees now : stop thinking about heigh, focus on gaining and keeping your speed, and that's done by pushing hard on the foil front wing.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you for your insight friend! Should help everyone... We appreciate you!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

@@thisolddown Think more your lifting up on the up stroke, pushing down on the down, and lifting again! Speed is your friend keeps the foil moving and not stalling........A whole lot harder to explain really! The energy yes is put into the board on the down, correct! Hope this helps....

[@gnevesd]

What are your thoughts on mast track position? I have my mast as far back as I can go to help with mellower takeoffs. Will this affect the ability to pump?

[@gabyhayoun]

The end was Super 🙏

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@Alextraime]

👍

[@humbertomorfin1772]

ha ha ha ha ha ha you definitely lose some friends!!!!!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

We appreciate you!

[@alisonestrop8404]

Always love your great advice and videos keep inspiring

[@Tonystarkes888]

first step but the foil step 2 look up how to on youtube

[@stephenwashington4860]

Another really helpful video. I have been so close to getting on foil I am really hopeful this is the last step. Your super clear. Thankyou for sharing.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@luizneves737]

Greeeaaattt!!! It’s perfect! You are awesome, Damo! Thanks for this video! Good winds for all!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you Luiz!

[@markday6180]

Thanks from down under! At 95kg is there a perfect foil set up you could recommend? Cheers

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Mark, at 210 pounds I would be looking for a larger foil like a 1200HA or a 250HA. I would stear towards a High Aspect as its better for pumping. Mid aspect and low aspect you add drag! My thoughts....

[@IRWE905]

Great Overview of Jump - Pump - Glide: Fuse length will also dictate Pump cadence

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Great point thank you!

[@peternathan439]

Cheers from Aussie surf. I tried the clap hands thing, just end up laughing.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Love this! It made my day!! Nothing wrong with just laughing! :)

[@bry8636]

Ha! I’ll trade my friends in to learn how to pump Priorities man…

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Ahhhhhhh. Love it!

[@hughdunbar9823]

I can pump on the wave, but so far not off the wave...time to start working on that!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Yea buddy you got this!!!

[@jorgeroman6723]

Great video,haven't bought a wing yet but Damien do all wings bring and pump and any idea where to buy a cheap small wing? Thanks

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Al the wings right now you have to pump them up yes. They normally don't come with a pump. Best place to get one is at adventuresportsusa.com/?ref=DAMO and support us and the KZbin channel! Get 5% off any gear using discount code DAMO5

[@jorgeroman6723]

@@DamienLeroyKZbin thank you

[@oldbonz]

Love the thieving of the wakes at the end. Killer!!!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thanks John!

[@youhavequasp]

Great explanation as ever and simply fun listening to it!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you so much!

[@robertho1770]

Great tips Damien - as usual 🙏🙏🙏

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you Robert!

[@gotlift2046]

Great video Damo!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you friend!