How to Wing Foil | Part 1: Your First Session

Today we are covering the basics of how to wingsurf or wing foil. These are the skills you need to practice on the beach before you go in the water. Spend time getting a feel for the wing, how to flip the wing, how to switch hands, how to use the power of the wing to help you get up on the board, etc... You can't spend too much time on the beach playing with the wing. It will allow you to build a strong base that you can rely on in the water.
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Content
0:00 Intro
1:02 Assess your location
2:44 Fly the wing on the beach
7:42 Swim with the wing
8:29 Getting up
11:47 Make your way up wind
13:19 Carry your gear
15:12 Safety items
15:47 Conclusion
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[@SilverFoilSurfer]

The most comprehensive tutorial on winging I found so far. Thank you Damien!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

You are so kind! Thank you to our video rock star, Gwen for making the video so easy to watch and understand!

[@kippywylie]

Great Video. After more than 10 years kitefoiling which was after another 10 years of kiteboarding I've finally decided to commit to Winging. I'm getting good advice and buying my gear. I'm older (74) but not overweight (150) and in excellent condition. Your First Day video is helping.

[@yvindbirkeland7706]

"punch the water" was the only thing I remembered, from hours on KZbin, on my first session a few days ago. And it was super helpful! Thanks 😊

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

So happy we could help!

[@johnnymorris8294]

Great insights - I'm a beginner and the best tip I got from this was Damien's advice to 'punch the water' ie pushing away when the wing is overpowered or if you just want to readjust the angle. It's a quick and simple way to spill wind. 🌊

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

So glad we could help! Enjoy the journey!

[@jimmcmaster6227]

Loved the “options” for standing up!

[@davidmaclean9847]

Perfect explanation of the basics can't wait to see the next step Thanks Damien Great job

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you for the kind words! The back flip video has been a work in progress... :)

[@grahamnorris9306]

I tried once and now this makes a lot of sense. Especially liked the tip to get up using the sail to form a tripod.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Great to hear glad we could help!

[@kieransammon666]

Great work, well explained and demonstrated 🤙

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you so much! Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for everyone to fall in love with this incredible new sport.

[@louisgombkoto2162]

Thank so much for the You Tubes about the basics. We bought kite boards and took them to the Bahamas and are trying to learn on our own.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Yew!!! Enjoy and thank you for the kind words!

[@TomRigo-er3lb]

Great stuff Daniel, thank you!

[@BitPython]

This is a fabulous introduction, full of really helpful tips. Thank you!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you Mark glad we could help!

[@kitesurf1979]

Love these videos. So helpful! Thanks Damo!!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you so much we appreciate you!

[@macdodds]

Thanks for the great lesson. Love the vibe 🤙

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@IRWE905]

Very well explained, especially front wing tip catches (and prevention). I find most beginners without a strong windsurfing background have this problem. I will forward this video to all my Newbie Wing Buddies. - Thanks for posting!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

We all went thought that struggle with the wing tip catching. We are very happy it is helping people. Thank you for sharing it to others.

[@edwardcolbert922]

Wow, Excellent!. Your positive straight to the point tutorial that anticipated adjusting for many scenarios made me feel I like could take on the challenge of Wing Foiling.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

You can do it friend! Thanks for the kind words....

[@rickyticky6915]

Just came back from Oahu and saw a couple of middle aged men like myself with this and was instantly intrigued. Talked to them and search the internet and you made it so simple to understand the concept. Thank you so much.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Ricky great to hear friend! Thank you.... Hope to see you on the water...

[@cico91]

Great tutorial and explaination ! The best one on the internet :)

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you so much!

[@laurentgremet296]

Thanks Damien, i'm just starting and your videos are really fun, instructive and ... full of power and smile !!! . The explanaition about the back arm controlling the wing helped me a lot. Your spot in Florida looks to be a fine place. Hello from Marseille, France.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Hello back friend! Thanks for the kind words! Make sure to watch the pumping video really helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4O8iWptiNaZgsU

[@geertmoens6761]

Great tutorials ! Not winging yet but I'll have a good basis for next spring thanks to these uploads !

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

You will love it thank you!

[@LucianoColin]

Very nice instructions! Seams easy when well explained as you do.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you for the kind words....

[@cefirmeza]

Awesome content! Keep coming 🤙🏽

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you very much!

[@dcosmann]

Damien, that was great. Well done. Helped me alot!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Great to hear friend that is the goal!!! Have a great week....

[@arthousefilms]

This is a superb and thorough tutorial!! Thanks!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you we appreciate you!

[@lollipop4134]

Thanks Damien. I watched your vid, used a few tips as I was out there. I've watched it again and got more tips off it. Thanks for the tips and the good vibes. Keep it up Bud

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you friend! You made our day! That's exactly why we make these videos!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you for the kind words David....

[@douglassantospe]

Super Great video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@mikeinhoodriver]

Great video!

[@stokedforsuccess100]

Hi Damien. Just want to say Thank You for this video, and so many others. I have been trying to learn wing foiling for about 3 years now… and am only really now dialing it all in. I live in New York. It’s been a very long and slow process… but I love this sport and all the effort is totally worth it once it all starts to click. After going out on many sessions, I come back to this video and all your tips make so much more sense. The experiential factor is vital here! I’ve been watching you for a long time.. I see you, Damien. You are a true water warrior … it’s the other side to your message of benevolence. And I love it. Thank you .. for being you, and for your love in sharing the stoke. It’s helping a lot. With appreciation, Dmitri

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you so much Dmitri for the kind words! This is 100% the reason why Gwen and I make these videos. Enjoy the rest it only gets better.

[@johnrodgers2171]

I'm 95% sure I'll never go wing surfing but that seemed to be some excellent instruction

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you! You never know you may one day and will love it.

[@g2999]

Great video!!! Really helpful and full of many tips to really get going (the challenge is to remember them all at the beach!!! :D )

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Great! happy to hear we have a great one dropping today! Enjoy.....

[@spacesticklab]

Great videos man- and what a great new wind sport we are, again, lucky to be pioneering

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you friend just trying to help others enjoy this wonderful sport!

[@jonathanm4880]

Thank so much for giving the confidence to get started, brought my Wing out today and loved it and got up on the foil on the back of my jet ski as well . Just need to marry the two together now.. Thanks to all the team... Much appreciated.. Can't wait to start this journey

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thanks for the kind words enjoy the ride! We hope to share the water with you one day soon!

[@joelfreg2746]

Thanks for the tips, it’s well explain and very helpful. 👍🏻

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you Joel we appreciate you!

[@christophermiles3142]

Nice video, well explained Damien. I particularly get the hitting the water bit, done lots of that! Thank you

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@Oct0pu5]

You make it sound easy! I will give it a try soon!! Thanks for sharing

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

You can do it just takes giving it a go! Enjoy!

[@martinnovation1]

Super video, Damien. I like how you explain some of these mistakes that I am making - like the fronttip dipping in front of the board, and not going upwind when I get on my feet and loosing hte power in the wing. If you do more of these videos, please focus on these things: all the common mistakes that will kill a session and that are easily fixed if you just discover the logic of board/wing/foil handling. Cudos from Denmark

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thanks for the kind words friend... Our goal is to help as much as possible. A lot more videos on the way friend!

[@martall9884]

SUPER GOOD VIDEO, GOOD TO UNDESTAND! Thanks for your videos

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@lucamura8362]

Like yor energy and your teaching. Wish you millions of subscribers!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you for the kind words....

[@AddictionFlyer]

Really excellent - was deciding on whether or not to start - this has made me say - YES!!!!!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Awesome glad we could help! It's so worth it.....

[@juliangeuder9770]

I love to try this out

[@angelpena9425]

Awesome! Well explained!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you! Glad we could help....

[@thomaswalz3515]

I'm 70+. I've always been athletic, have attempted wind surfing enough to get a taste of the rush. As a kid, I spent a lot of time sailing with my dad in a boat he built... so at least I know the basics of sailing. This looks like even more fun... given the foil... Thanks for this... I'm inspired... If you see some old boomer out there....

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

You got this buddy! We are behind you! Enjoy the learning process.

[@WoutervanTiel]

Great lesson, very complete.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you we appreciate you!

[@Olegisrael1234]

Great video

[@guitdafunkadelik]

best video! I'm a beginner and there are some nice easy tips to remember, thanks and peace from Nantes, France!

[@wingfoildiary]

Hey Damien... your tripod thing is awesome for getting up - I've had a couple of sessions on big windsurf boards, and was really struggling to get going on my small SUP in choppy water... then I watched your tripod deal and went out the next day, and had an awesome couple of hours riding my shortboard SUP having a blast - learned so much from your video, which enabled me to get up and going on the water, and then I really made some massive progress in a day. Dude - love ya! Thanks so much - you made it an awesome day for me! Love the vibe bro.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you friend! You made our day! Have an epic weekend!

[@capailldubh]

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@ahmetbirsel5853]

Great class. Thank you.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@ArthurKite]

Awesome class! Thank you

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@AdamZLocke]

Thanks for the instructions!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Our pleasure!

[@healthyshay529]

This is a wealth of information. Thank you!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

So happy we could help!

[@andrewsesterhenn3179]

Really great video! Very well done. Thanks

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you we appreciate you!

[@Tom_Oz]

Awesome stuff! Thanks!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Tom thank you!

[@wiepkejan]

Valuable info! Thanks!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you Happy to help!

[@alexopaldent]

Very helpful, thank you so much. greetings from Mallorca!!!

[@JetSurfingNation]

Great tutorial!

[@alexrizzo2762]

Simply excellent tutorial, really tops

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you glad we could help!

[@araracuara2020]

Great...., many thanks for really good explanetions....

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@brothatwasepic]

Dude this is so much fun

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Sure is friend......

[@elic18]

thank you very good explaining

[@spacecowboy303]

Awesome. Really gave me good hints!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Excellent glad we could help!

[@MrXtianm]

so helpful for beginners...thanks! keep it up 👍😉

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@philipcomer7025]

Your tips have been superb. Saved me tons of frustration in learning.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

So happy we could help!

[@lucabulgheroni7555]

thanks for explaining us so clearly!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@LoriHarrod]

This was great! Thank you!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Lori! Great glad we could help!

[@simoncfly]

Really good videos. Caused me to go out and buy all the gear. Including a Cabrinha wing. Now to use it. Many thanks Damien.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you friend sure hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

[@BRUNOTANTET]

Très bien ton tutoriel. Très clair.

[@dkrauwer]

very, very instructive. thank you!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@rebekasarosi3855]

i’m loving your enthusiasm! last time I was on water i’ve just remembered your words about punching the water a nd that helped me a lot of falling more. believe me i am struggling enough…. as a beginner

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you we appreciate you!

[@PeterFisherDuke]

Very informative you're a great teacher

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@NicolasSpinosa]

Thank you very much! Very clear. Please post more videos like pumping, upwind. Also gear setup like foil position and correct wing size according to wind and sailor weight. Thanks again!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

This should help you friend. Thank you for your kind words! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZPCfXWGaZqjkJo

[@janpetter1852]

Thanks!! Very helpful 🙏👏

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@arturp2041]

Great wideo easy and simply explained how learned wing foil😊I bought my equipment and have plan going on the water tomorrow.Thank you for professional lesson 💪👍

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

We are so grateful! Thank you for the kind words and enjoy the ride!

[@Aaron-uy7lp]

Super comprehensive tutorial🙏🏼

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

So happy we could help!

[@francoistran5681]

Thank you. It's really clear and make sense.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you we also have part 2! :)

[@randallhenderson2670]

Thanks Damien. Great video. I'm a new subscriber!!!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you we appreciate you Randall!

[@mis100tubos]

Good Job! Interesting wingfoiling tutorial 🤟 Next thing will be jump to the water and try this new sport 👍😜💪

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

You will love it friend!

[@BOBLAF88]

I have been waiting for the foil thing for a long time having seen it years ago, this is a dream and and this video will allow the dream to happen very soon😀🏄‍♀

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Awesome! Glad we can help, enjoy the ride.

[@allfredo7753]

Your a Good Teacher- keep it up!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

We appreciate you friend....

[@jasoncrandall]

Awesome. Thank you

[@adambass6631]

Nice video man 👍😍

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@Windsurfcoach]

Love your videos! 🤙🤙🤙

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@casperfuntv9046]

Great tutorial in teaching winging, will give it a try some day.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you Friend...... You should you would love it....

[@jacksusan5271]

great video. thank you!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you Jack!

[@fallinlovegemsgemstone4866]

Very cool got to try this

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

You will love it..

[@DrCalogiuri]

Great job dude 👏 👍

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you friend.....

[@azzanaki6368]

Mate thats going to help me out so much, appreciate you're time , cheers

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Glad we can help! Thanks for the support! A lot more videos coming! ;)

[@randybischoff]

Thank you so much for the Tipps bro. God bless.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you Randy!

[@johnkennedy1242]

Nice clear practical instructions

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you John!

[@lhelmonds]

Great intro- thanks for the tips!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you friend!

[@plaineduloup184]

Thanks a lot for the video that help. Best from Switzerland

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

My pleasure thank you for supporting us!

[@saleemalkalbani3046]

Thank you for the video, I learned something ❤️

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you, glad we could help!

[@billwhite6997]

Im a kiteboarder and going to the wing soon. So many more uses easier to use in busier areas does need a larg launch area. Safer to teach my 11yr old son. Keep the tips coming thanks. Whitey Muskoka, Ontario .Canada

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Your going to love it Bill!

[@abccba1971]

Very, very, VERY good !!!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@user-vg9xc6bi2l]

Спасибо, полезная информация, особенно на начальном уровне подготовки. Приятно смотреть и слушать

[@jianmin100]

It’s very helpful 😊

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Glad we could help!

[@HanHan-fb7zh]

From France, super tuto thank! Merci beaucoup Damien !

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@manoelbarrosmarin2698]

Great video. Thanks a lot!!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@leylak.5994]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@jaimeasturiano8169]

Excelente Dany, gracias por la info ;)

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Glad we could help!

[@andrewpipitone1572]

Awesome explanation on how to get going :- )

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!