How to Downwind Foil In 10mins: A condensed guide.

Looking to master the art of downwinding with a SUP foil? 🌊🚀 In just over 10 minutes, we'll give you a condensed, no-fluff guide to get you started. From essential gear tips to key techniques, we've got everything you need to hit the waves with confidence. Whether you're a newbie or looking to refine your skills, this video has got you covered. Dive in and elevate your downwinding game!
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[@WhiteLightning-7]

You are a fantastic communicator! Keep it up.

[@hydrofoilacademy]

Thanks for the kind words mate. Appreciate it.

[@IRWE905]

Great Overview of DWSUPFing. In Paddling we say "Anything past your Hips is a Waist" ;)

[@hydrofoilacademy]

Thanks mate. I like that one. I’m going to use that if you don’t mind!

[@JesseNr9]

Thanks Gav,great tips!

[@hydrofoilacademy]

Glad you enjoyed it mate.

[@joesmith3719]

Dude your the man, great description, thanks for sharing your knowledge! Can't wait to look for the trough!

[@hydrofoilacademy]

Thanks, I hope my comments help you on your journey!

[@frizdemel5292]

kompliment ( from germany) for the nice movie...... it helps me a lot.....

[@hydrofoilacademy]

Danke for the kind words mate. I’m glad it’s helping you out.

[@MikeRaper0505]

Great video Gav, thanks mate. Legend.

[@hydrofoilacademy]

Glad you liked it @MikeRaper0505. Great work on the North DW gear! You guys hit the mark with this collection, I’m absolutely loving it. Can’t wait to try the DW tails.

[@MikeRaper0505]

@@hydrofoilacademy S142 and S192 are sick... work well for Prone too. I love my S142 and I have a 89kg Dad bod ;-)

[@user-ck9ci3di6g]

Here’s the translation: "You speak so beautifully, and you are kind and smiling. It looks amazing. I will try as you suggested, first with Wing."

[@hydrofoilacademy]

Thank you for the kind words mate. It’s really appreciated.

[@robsharland2037]

Thanks Gav, I’m going through the pain now

[@hydrofoilacademy]

You’ll get there mate. It’s worth it in the end.

[@Elninosurfcenter]

great coments and great video

[@hydrofoilacademy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ironphil62]

👍🍺🏄🏼

[@hydrofoilacademy]

Thanks mate

[@strekke1986]

Starting to get some long flagged out rides with the wing in the last few sessions - stoked! Its quite addictive, constantly looking for a pathway to keep flying. Staying high on the mast is crucial as you mention. One issue I have though is getting on a steep bump, and then I end racing down it, only to stall out on the back of the bump in front. Cant go uphill I guess (or at least not yet). Cross over sideways instead of straight down when it jacks up while you're on it? Turn away and get off to find the one behind it? Or bomb straight and try to pump uphill through the bump in front and hope to get on top of it with enough speed?

[@hydrofoilacademy]

To “up and over” the big ones is so hard. It’s best to use that speed to come off the back and give you energy to find the next one. This is much easier when you don’t have a wing in your hand. Hope that helps.

[@cecelowell3387]

Can you make a video on balancing on a sup foil board and tips?

[@hydrofoilacademy]

That’s actually not a bad idea. The key to it is to always keep the paddle in contact with the water and always keep the board moving forward

[@avinashbikha]

I may have asked this already under another video. What's your recommendation on paddle size? 105 or 90ish? Especially for the beginner (75-80 kg) Thanks! Great to see mentioning of the (DW)1400 !

[@hydrofoilacademy]

I use the code paddle which is 85 inch squared. This is perfect for me, super efficient and allows me to get the cadence down. Yes, I’m absolutely loving the DW foils from North. The DW1400 is epic for learning. I still use it when it’s light or when I’m in an enclosed water (lake) run. I’ll be doing a full review of them as soon as I get the tails to match.

[@andreferreira6620]

Hey Gav. Great video! Regarding front foil, is it possible to downwind with the F-One Seven Seas front foil (1250 cm2, AR 8)? I’m 70kg. I’m asking because you haven’t mentioned aspect ration on the video. Many thanks!

[@hydrofoilacademy]

Thanks for the kind words. For DWing you want an efficient and gliding foil that also turns well. I use the north DW range which has an AR of 11.2 (DW1400cm2) to 13.3 (DW750cm2). Thats not to say you can't use your F-One SS, they are good foils but not designed for Downwind. I think the size is about right for you but you also want a foil with a very low stall speed for padding up but with a good top end too (for keeping up with the swells). I've heard the Eagle X is a good foil for DW but i've not used one myself.

[@andreferreira6620]

@@hydrofoilacademy Thank you!

[@strekke1986]

The SS from F-One is designed as an accessible, user friendly, entry level DW wing, so should work fine. Doesn't exist in 1250 though - v1 1200 or v2 1300. I'm on the v2 - easy lift and low stall speed with plenty of glide and turning. Eagle X is a lot faster and more glide but requires more advanced experience.

[@andreferreira6620]

@@strekke1986 thanks. My is v.1 then.

[@hiltithedrill]

I'm wingfoiling on a 6'0 100l dw board which is too short to really paddle up with my 85kgs - you reckon i could just skip the paddling part, get a BRM parawing, use it to get up on foil and then downwind the entire lake without a paddle? ^^

[@hydrofoilacademy]

That’s a good question. I’ve only just got a BRM parawing and I’ve been out once so bit too early to tell if it replaces paddling. But yes, I think a 6’0 at 100l is way too small for 85kg. Either get a bigger board or a Parawing. I’ll be doing a review of the Parawing in a few weeks when I’ve had some time on it.

[@hiltithedrill]

@@hydrofoilacademy looking forward to your parawing review then! 🤙 If i could just use this midlength board for downwinding and skip the paddling altogether i would not have to buy a new board wouldnt have to bother about paddling technique and ride a smaller board in the windswell than most paddlers that'd be such a win. Curious what you will think about the parawing 🤞