Downwind Dialogue with Nathan and John Florence

[@davidhutchison3952]

The honest excitement of the brothers is infectious.

[@LiftFoils]

Well said! 100%

[@patrickrebstock200]

Welcome to the team John and Nathan! So stoked for the sport that you guys are a part of it. Foils look and feel amazing, time to do some deep water exploration.

[@LiftFoils]

Thank you Patrick! We appreciate you and all you have done for Liftfoils over all the years.

[@KahiPacarro]

Box arrived yesterday. Opened up to discover the most gorgeous blades yet. Can’t wait to get these wet.

[@LiftFoils]

We appreciate you friend!

[@johnstenglein9097]

Fantastic! A revolution in technology coupled with the evolution of surfing delivers two brothers on the cutting edge of adventure foiling. Mesmerizing video. Thanks for posting.

[@LiftFoils]

Thank you!

[@gregstarr2878]

Yeah Boyz!!! Wish I grew up during your generation on the North Shore. It's an amazing time to be a waterman and you guys do great things, all 3 of you!!!🤙☘️. Greg⭐🤙☘️

[@trevorking8694]

oh man. I want to hit the water now. You guys are killing it. Pumped. Yew.

[@DeborahReinke]

John & Nathan, You are amazing! The Pyzel foil is excellent. Probably made special for you. Your athletic ability is extraordinary. Turtle 🐢 Bay was really windy the week we were there. We seemed to end up in Hale’iwa almost every day. Go North Shore Squad & Team Florence! Be safe. Be well. 🌺🤙🏽🌊💃🏻

[@cryptohitlist9324]

What an incredible experience to do this with your brother. I'm inspired and will be foiling!

[@LiftFoils]

Agree 100%!

[@1JOHNHEARN]

The enthusiasm and stoke shown by both Nathan and John in this video is pretty cool.

[@LiftFoils]

It's the special feeling everyone has!

[@dominicanywhere]

Love the stoke. DW rocks. True watermen. A moment in time here for foiling 🤙🤛

[@X2UKeith]

A lot of down time here in Florida, really looking forward to getting started!

[@jbond1991]

Such a cool video in many ways...... Thanks

[@Huewii_com]

LOVE IT!!! So happy to see your partnership!

[@Hmanfoil]

foiling is my favourite board sport yet! When people ask me what does it feel like, I always say 'like snowboarding in the best powder... but x10'.

[@downwind_drifter]

I need to know what kt sup board they are using? please 🤙🤙

[@maluhiasurfer]

Congratulations to John John Florence on winning the 2024 title ❤

[@batman50ish]

Cool to see you guys so stoked... of course you live in paridise... but being able to share so many big adventures as brothers has to be the best 'stoke" of all!

[@LiftFoils]

Well said!

[@mattbellina5485]

I absolutely want to buy some of these now that they’re endorsed by the Florence’s. They know their stuff!

[@LiftFoils]

100%

[@captainchris9578]

This is so awesome Tried to get down winding going here on the east coast but the talent pool is shallow. We did an eight mile trip two OR canoe and myself on SUP. Super intense. Definitely not for the faint hearted.

[@ErnieBateman]

awesome, hope to see john john in Nates vids also! the indo ones was sick

[@whitecloud3356]

Oh yeah I've been a commercial fisherman merchant Mariner private boat captain also I'm so inspired right now guys 🎉🙏✌️

[@LiftFoils]

We appreciate you!

[@davewestfoils]

Thanks for sharing the stoke of downwinding fellas!!!!

[@LiftFoils]

Thank you!

[@leechaille121]

This was excellent

[@SignatureSports-l7d]

Yeeew!!! yeah boys enjoy the flight.

[@kerryryan3144]

love to get one tomorrow great progression enjoy

[@LiftFoils]

You will enjoy it!

[@Lloydbolsagrande]

I’m in Thank you Great stuff

[@LiftFoils]

We appreciate you!

[@alexioflexio8818]

for less talented people, or not as comfortable with the ocean and being miles out (not sure if that's comfort or crazy).. isn't this where an e-foil with the retractable blade a good option so you can restart and then shut the power off? seems like the perfect combo.

[@gustavvader2207]

That is amazing.

[@gilliamm.5732]

Great video! Thanks

[@LiftFoils]

Thank you!

[@windsurfer]

Would be cool if JJF tried windsurfing. I reckon he'd get into it if he likes sailing.

[@StandUpMagazin]

That is awesome. C U guys in the channel.

[@LiftFoils]

Thank you!

[@StandUpMagazin]

Very good for the sport to have his face in it. Should do an interview some time

[@mattelsassersurf3857]

Fired up on these!

[@LiftFoils]

Thank you for all you do!

[@downwind_drifter]

Watching this video I’m now hyper stoked! I’m already out there doing this every day, where does one find even more hours in a day to play?! 🤙🤙

[@LiftFoils]

You will love it!

[@TaylorrJohnsonn]

So whats good with the new board design? the new foil boards look longer almost paddle board like does that make it so if you fall you can paddle and get going again?

[@LiftFoils]

Longer boards will give you greater inertia on the up pump and and sustain movement. Think bombers over fighter jets. If you want carve and control you want a smaller board in surf. But the bigger ones will give you greater efficiency. Which in deep waters and out from land you'll want to get you home. Plus the addition of stability and platform. Bottom line, use case and preference. It's all about how you want to feel the flight and the environment you're in

[@jedirasta1186]

SICK! For someone looking to get into foiling, where the best place to start?

[@LiftFoils]

Depends on where you live and your water conditions. Wing or wake or going to be the most accessible and give you a good start. Got some stories and guides on our site too liftfoils.com/stories/foil-surfing-techniques-a-quick-learning-guide

[@jedirasta1186]

@@LiftFoils I'm either in Bali or in Gambia but really looking to get into something that will be challenging when conditions aren't great. Gambia is pretty flat and often onshore, so not sure if foiling would work? Thanks for the resources though, will keep an eye out!

[@williamparker6649]

This is insane!

[@surfbum8166]

When are you guys going to start kite surfing? I would love to see you using the wind and blazing huge turns in the summertime

[@LiftFoils]

Maybe one day!

[@OrionsMako]

Pretty epic

[@mmchrisp]

Which mast are the guys using?

[@LiftFoils]

They mainly run their 28" M2 mast

[@EastWest732]

What downwind boards are those?

[@LiftFoils]

liftfoils.com/products/8-2-x-115l-flying-cat

[@rnetsch]

so rad

[@PatrickWieland]

Mental!

[@LiftFoils]

Thank you Patrick for all you have done for Liftfoils over all the years!

[@whitecloud3356]

Super mad respect 🙏 🙏🇺🇸,OK so I'm 65 now this Nov and I live AK. Way back 71 or so started with old wedge crew ron,greg,then surf nazi 😮yeah 79 LA TIMES 2ND front page then kauai boys lived with Blanchards,irons,then AK got me anyway bla bla bla I'm your biggest fan love were surfing has gotten to 😮🎉 I made terrible decisions back the with Larry anyway I need one of theses for me more over to Kodiak and the shelifcoff straights 😮😮 lol ❤really man 🇺🇸🙏✌️

[@LiftFoils]

Let's get you on the water!

[@FabianoTissot]

Sick

[@cefirmeza]

🔥🚩

[@brwilkinson1977]

What's the best way to get started? Is being able to swim a pre-requisite or can you just pick that up after... 😂🎉 Jokes... Is it best to hit up a local board shop and do some test rides? I'm in LA.

[@LiftFoils]

haha, yea check out local shops. We have some affiliates listed on our site at liftfoils.com/locations

[@1JOHNHEARN]

What about Ivan?

[@Y_M1967]

Bottom line, don’t go alone get a partner.🤙

[@hakeemh6675]

Going 3 miles out with no boat seems insane

[@LiftFoils]

They live in the water and are the greats. But not impossible. Like anything, it takes practice and perseverance but it's attainable and they would tell you the same. Long live the riders

[@hman7236]

The Scary deep

[@billkinman2756]

pismo beach sucks