Downwind Tutorial - Kaikoo's Edition (How to Downind / Downwinding)

[@freedom4fredo]

This is the most informational video I have found so far on downwinding, thank you so much. Today I tried my first down wind and I could never properly connect the bumps but I’m super excited now to try again tomorrow with all this new info. Great video keep it up

[@South_foil]

me too! The best tutorial!

[@fire808surf]

Awesome vid. Amazing how much more you see after you try the run and get humbled. Ready for round 2 💣

[@KahiPacarro]

Hope the vid provided you some head starts once you were out there. Every run, just get a little further and or some solid knowledge takeaways. Remember, chase the back of bumps, not the bumps themselves.

[@surfboard6074]

Some serious skills , and great teacher . Hats off to your skills and way you delivered your experience on video. Better than any ive seen for DWing . Coming from an old schooler . Funny as hell too ! (humor ) .

[@freddy82]

Classic!! Thanks for sharing the pearls of wisdom, super funny comments. I hope to do this someday.

[@TheChupacabra]

This was amazing. Never ever change your editing style. Perfectly unique and entertaining the whole way through. Learned a ton. While probably rewatch three times

[@RhettBonner]

You made that look so easy! Can't wait to try this ! I just met Danny and Jason and Todd B - all from Oahu and Kalani from Kuai- out in Hood River- did some fun wing downwinders with that crew- thanks so much for this tutorial! Very helpful! I'm not at your skill level yet, but working on it - getting lots of 1-3 minute long rides ...

[@ericjhoppe1]

Great video and commentary. Super helpful to see what you’re seeing.

[@shayneferber]

Kahi - Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and the helpful video!

[@shemsheartwell9434]

Awesome video! Love your commentary and guidance. Working on my DW here in Maui. Aloha Shems

[@KauleleHawaii]

Such a sick video! Can't wait to get out there again!

[@kenjgood]

That was such a great video!

[@chasemaglangit7954]

Hilarious! Thanks braddah! Gonna try this one day!

[@surfdocsteve]

Great video and very helpful. It's full of great tips. I can't wait to try a down wind run.

[@hungerford22]

Well done and nice commentary! I surf Kkos almost daily and see all you all come out for the run. It's really cool to see someone put video to it! What a workout. Good onya.

[@KahiPacarro]

We'll do our best to stay out of your way. We too, used to surf there all the time.

[@BrentDuty]

Amazing work and so much to learn here! Wish I could hit the like button more, mahalo!

[@KahiPacarro]

Thanks! I'm hoping to make another video to complement this one.

[@thefoildesigner]

My turn! Still need to learn to pump better but will be sure to give it a try very soon. Did not even know you could do it from Kaikos. Thanks for all the tips. See you out there.

[@bencorbett1786]

Your the man Kahi 🤙 Great little edit with lots of info and inspiration

[@Liennomis]

So sick. Amazing!

[@toranaga22]

Thanks man appreciate it! Gonna send it this weekend! This is just what I needed!

[@royyoung3033]

This answered so many questions and kept me entertained. What’s the Recomended mast length to pair w a HA? Anyone doing that on the 120HA?

[@chrispewkreme]

I've got a 27.5" Armstrong mast and I would imagine that's the shortest you'd ideally want. Especially when that open ocean swell gets upwards of like 4-6'. Seems like something even taller would be best.

[@jasonhenderson1603]

Thanks for the tips.... Ill be sending it with you guys soon🤙

[@maxnuccio2440]

Unreal! Thanks for sharing🤙🏽

[@dcharlton07]

Thank you for this!

[@DownwindFrother]

Awesome! Thanks mate from East coast Aus.

[@waxcomb]

I feel puffed from watching you but informed and entertained nonetheless

[@paulmcgovern1613]

Awesome video

[@Waialua-Wingfoil]

Thank you Kahi! This is extremely helpful, hells yes dude!

[@ShawnEwingShaka]

Thanks for the great info.

[@dominichoskyns9091]

This is THE most sick downwinding tutorial HEVER!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS @kahipacarro What size kujira is it?

[@KahiPacarro]

It’s the 1210. Can do on the 980 but it’s a bit tougher although more fun.

[@martinjurica3460]

Love the commentary , if you have time to give us the aspect ratio of wing and setup or a cheaper one that you recommend would be great, I Live on an Island off Brisbane Australia and just starting my foiling adventures, definitely hooked

[@KahiPacarro]

In this video I'm riding a mid to high aspect ratio foil. It's the Takuma Kujira 1210. I would recommend the Takuma lineup, Lift, Moses, and Unifoil.

[@Mickfoil1]

@@KahiPacarro why do u not recommend the Armstrong ha ?

[@KahiPacarro]

@@Mickfoil1 when this comment was made, Armstrong did not have a decent HA wing. Currently they still don’t have one that seems to work well for our conditions in Hawaii. In the beginning they seemed to not be interested in HA. I believe this has changed and soon Armstrong will have some solid HA designs that work very well for downwinding.

[@Mickfoil1]

@@KahiPacarro thanks for the reply. Ok was the 1125 not good enough ? So there is no one using Armstrong HA 1325/1125/925 in hawaii? What is it with them that they don't work in Hawaii?

[@sennheiser1966]

Incredible riding and a great video! 👍

[@KahiPacarro]

Incredible Headphones.

[@sennheiser1966]

@@KahiPacarro Thanks, people keep telling me that... 🤙

[@jonastverring6925]

This was awesome!

[@HenryFaivre]

This is amazing Mahalo!

[@samitavaoifi8694]

Sick my braddah. I goin try soon

[@NilsMango]

This is pure gold!

[@IAmAdrianHolland]

Amazing and instructional video, good on you for putting it together Kahi - gotta ask whats Paul Coopers "4 for 1" comment mean tho?

[@KahiPacarro]

It means, if you can't already ride 4 waves in a row without falling (catch a wave, pump back out, catch another x4) then you're probably not ready. Hope that makes sense.

[@IAmAdrianHolland]

@@KahiPacarro Thanks Kahi

[@executivelifehacks6747]

This is amazing.

[@anthonymclean8785]

Thank you for this! It is the most informative video I have seen about prone DW foiling. How many times have you had to paddle in from half mile or more past the reef? Would be super nervous falling then having to paddle back in from the deep blues. What about a run from China Walls? I see guys jumping in and paddling straight out towards the horizon prone. How are they getting up?

[@KahiPacarro]

The paddle in on the Kaikoo's run is minor. But the paddle in on the Hawaii Kai run is gnarly. I've done that paddle in after falling, 3 times and SUP'd across it without getting up at least 7 times. One time I had to paddle in a foildrive in from almost two miles out. Not fun. 99% of peeps hopping off china walls are SUP'g and can get back up if they fall by using the paddle.

[@gustavofaria6625]

The best tutorial I've ever watched. Do you have this tutorial written on some website?

[@FREISme]

…truly excellent…Mahalos…

[@fletchchouinard]

Hey what do you weigh? Is the 1210 overkill for 5’7” 155?

[@KahiPacarro]

Aloha Fletch. I'm around 170. The 1210 is epic and makes mediocre days great but when it's nuking the 980 is the way to go. Good to have both in your quiver. Mahalo for what you do to support my friends.

[@Steven-rw8zr]

I'm still having trouble with pumping, I don't know how you can do it with such ease. I'm wondering if I should move my mast to the center (its currently 100% forward) so that I can get my foot in front of it a bit easier without being to far forward on the board? Where do you generally like your mast when foiling? Is it different depending on what you are doing? I'm currently riding the 1150 Axis so pumping should be easy, but I am baaaad haha. Riding small waves is super fun and easy, but pumping, man oh man, its hard to figure out.

[@chrispewkreme]

obviously it's different for every wing, but the mid aspects, I tend to have my rear foot on the mast or even behind it to pivot fast and carve. It also helps to be able to push on the back foot to get the nose to come up. Your legs will pump almost simultaneously, but the front one pushing down first followed by the rear, then the front foot coming up right as you've hit the bottom of the pump with your back foot. High aspect is similar, but I tend to use a narrower stance. Keep the board more level. Keep the wing high on the water, give it small quick taps, and get your weight thrown forward out on front and let the foil kinda catch up to you. Have fun!

[@ironphil62]

Awesome 👍👀❤️100%🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@commercialbreak8290]

Why surf wing are not recommended ? Tks

[@KahiPacarro]

They don't provide enough glide when pumping. You need at least a mid aspect wing. I use the Takuma Kujira 980 or 1210

[@svenbugg9406]

What´s a 4 for 1...!??

[@tribenni.official2910]

Good question. A 4 for 1 means 4 waves for one wave caught. Catching 4 in a row.

[@TylerHolowell]

Where are the diamonds 💎

[@KahiPacarro]

EVERYWHERE!

[@commercialbreak8290]

Why surf wing are not recommended ? Tks