How to wing foil. How to ride in light wind. And we're testing ENSIS Score 5,2

Here we are looking at best practice how to ride in light wind. And how to get up on foil. A mix of good practice, proven techniques and a test ride with the ENSIS Score 5.2 wing. Is it enough with a 5.2M wing in light wind?
This video is a part of the series -How to wing foil. To help fellow riders improve their riding.
Link to my channel, here you can check out all my videos: / @wingfoil_mallorca
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Gear used:
GoPRo Hero 9
Max Lens Mod
Canon R6
Lens: Canon RF15-35 F2.8 L IS USM
Filmed in 2.7K
Edit: Final Cut Pro X
Music: Epidemic sound
Song 1: Nanda Devi by OOYY
Song 2: From the Cliffside by Tape Machines
Song 3: Absolutely gutted by Dylan Sitts
Song 4: Paradisio by Sum Wave
Edit: MacBook Pro 16"
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[@wingfoil_mallorca]

What are your experiences and/or obstacles to get up on foil in light wind? Have you got the right sized material... Let me know below your setup and experience!

[@johnschukei1708]

Only Windsurfing from years ago. Own a 6' 130 L board, my foil is sized at 1950. largest wing is Cabrenia 6 m Crosswind 2. My biggest obstacle is my weight for wind under 10 knots, but maybe luck and conditions will come my way.

[@wingfoil_mallorca]

@@johnschukei1708 John, we all suffer to get up on foil in less than 10 knots. With a gust of wind we can come up and then stay up riding in 10 knots. But it’s a lot of technique to pump up on foil in only 10 knots. So don’t be discouraged if you’re struggling!

[@fernandoperez-pi2ld]

gran video, y muy instructivo, como siempre.

[@wingfoil_mallorca]

Gracias! A ver si te ayuda algo me alegro 😀 Donde navegas?

[@miedwiesport]

nice video, its a really lot of work ! cheers

[@wingfoil_mallorca]

Hi Mateus, Thank you! Yes, a bit! 😃 Where do you ride?

[@t7639]

Well done video. Beginners take notes!

[@wingfoil_mallorca]

Hi there! I'm happy if it will be of some use! Where do you ride?

[@t7639]

@@wingfoil_mallorca Hi Fredric, my brother and are in British Columbia Canada. We are doing mostly lake riding with some trips to the ocean. We are trying to be ambassadors to the sport here! Keep up the good work

[@wingfoil_mallorca]

@@t7639 Hey, that’s way up north. Cold now I guess. Good to hear you are putting wing foil on the map where you live. Should be good conditions in the sea for riding. Nice and well done!

[@flyingfootage]

Great video thank you for sharing 👍🏄🏼‍♂️

[@wingfoil_mallorca]

Hi, thank you! The beautiful waters of Mallorca certainly helps make it look nice! Especially when the video was made mid November! 😃 Where do you ride?

[@blooob01]

@@wingfoil_mallorca Danmark 🥶

[@wingfoil_mallorca]

@@blooob01 I believe you! 😅 But after winter comes spring and summer! Here we are having 19-21 degrees in February, not normal but who’s complaining! ;-)

[@Tobeon2]

Nice! Cool! Thank you for your advise... ..... but....at around 10 knots, I would go out with my 7.0 m2 Duotone Slick and 2000 cm2 Starboard S-Type front foil instead of 5.2 m2!! (I weigh 75 kg)

[@wingfoil_mallorca]

Then you have enough ammo to get up on foil easy!!! But if I can do it you can too, if you want to and practice! 😃

[@johnschukei1708]

enjoy watching, as well as your other clips. i am learning right now, and own a ensis 5.2 score. being 85 kilos with gear on, i need more wind in the sail, but love this sail. even when i am very over powered, i can get up and going until i turn and glad i where a pfd and helmet. I've tried getting on foil in lighter air, on 6m but unable, you make it look too easy!!!!! Think my foil is 1900. agree with you, need to wait until theirs resistant in the wing (puff)before doing anything but taxiing upwind.

[@wingfoil_mallorca]

Hi John, Thank you! Good to hear you are into wing foiling. You have sooo much fun ahead of you! 😃 Your technique will improve and you will do things you can't do now. That is certain. You will also be fine with smaller material further on. The more you practice, the faster you will get there. That need not to be an objective but progression will come and it is fun to see that you actually get better. One of the trickiest things to learn is to get up on foil (and stay up), and then to turn. Where do you ride?

[@johnschukei1708]

@@wingfoil_mallorca Vacationing in San Carlos, Sonora Mexico. then back to Montana for spring. I'm 69 years old and really want to master this sport to intermediate level. Conditions here are good for wind sports, many kiters. I will keep practicing and watching your KZbin's.

[@wingfoil_mallorca]

@@johnschukei1708 Sounds great! Let me know how you progress! Have fun! 😃

[@Tobeon2]

I weigh 75 kg, but use my 7.0 m2 Duotone Slick at low wind...and I even want to try F-one Strike CWC 8.0 m2 since I have seen a few review of it that it is very light.. 😁.. I am a beginner wing foiler myself, but as a windsurfer and a kitesurfer, I rather be a bit overpowered than underpowered. It is just my personal preference though.

[@wingfoil_mallorca]

@@Tobeon2 That is a serious wing you are using. BIG! Do you not find the slick too big to handle? You must be in an area with a lot of low wind. I have a friend here in Mallorca, he weighs about 85-90 kg. And he’s fine with a 6M Strike CWC from 12 knots. He’s a long time kiter but got into wing foil last year. Where do you ride?

[@fredericchauveau3011]

Great tutorial / info video as usual Fredric. Can you give some specs on the wing: Weight, pressure, foil ratio and stab size? Looks like you might have hit a sleepy fish, turtle or maybe a plastic bag or… your foil was mistaken and hit by a (large) marine predator 😳🤣

[@wingfoil_mallorca]

Thank you Frederic! The Ensis score weighs in at approx 2,7 kg. pumps to 6-8 PSI (I prefer 8). The foil: Starboard E-type 1700cm2 with a Starboard Stab Razor 250. Starboard carbon mast of 92 cm. Yeah, I don't know what it was, probably some piece of wood floating just under the surface! Gave me a bit of a scare though...

[@janezhocevar2928]

Hi Fredric. What is the wingspan and weight of Ensis score and spin with soft handles? I cannot find those data.

[@wingfoil_mallorca]

Hi, sorry. I don’t have that wing around any more. Otherwise I could measure it for you. You are thinking of the 5.2?

[@nickburfitt1131]

Hi Fredric I’m just starting out wing foiling. 82kg 1.87m. I have done a lot of efoiling, small amount of windsurfing and sailing. Would the Ensis Score or Spin be better for me? 5.2/5.1 or 6? Many thanks Nick

[@wingfoil_mallorca]

Hi Nick, awesome that you have some previous experience. That helps a lot! I don’t know the place you ride and the type of conditions you have or what foil you are riding. Tell me more and I’ll get back to you with a good recommendation. Thanks for watching!

[@nickburfitt1131]

Hi Fredric, thank you for getting back to me. I will be riding mainly on a reservoir just west of London, also on the sea, south coast of England, some waves there, probably similar to Majorca. I have Starboard 115L, Axis 19mm 82cm mast, BSC1120, (2100cm2) 460 rear. Nick

[@wingfoil_mallorca]

@@nickburfitt1131 Hey Nick, you’re welcome! If the wind conditions are weak you want the Score as the score are a bit more powerful. You could go for a 6.2. You can also manage well with a 5.2 like I have if you have a good mix of wind strengths. The Spin will be easier for easy manoeuvres like jibes, tack turns and so on. The Score gives more power. In conclusion. A 6 for more power but less handling a 5 for the opposite. And Score for more power and Spin for easier handling. Good luck and let me know how it goes. Stay safe!

[@nickburfitt1131]

Hi Fredric, that’s great, many thanks. Along with advice from a few other sources I think I’ll go for a 5.2 Score. All the best Nick

[@victorbmadslund]

What should foil placement be in those wind conditions?

[@wingfoil_mallorca]

Hey Victor, a bit back would generally be helpful with slow wind. You get less lift from the foil in low wind/at low speed so helping it a bit is a good idea. Where do you ride? Merry Christmas!

[@victorbmadslund]

@@wingfoil_mallorca right now I’m in Zanzibar. But I’m leaving in 5 days and the wind isn’t too strong…

[@wingfoil_mallorca]

Ouch, such a nice place and little wind. 🥺 Where do you normally ride at home?

[@victorbmadslund]

@@wingfoil_mallorca Yeah! I live in Denmark, and ride around Copenhagen .

[@wingfoil_mallorca]

How is it there in winter? Good wind?

[@gusthunter4181]

you can foil with this gear in 8 knots 😉

[@wingfoil_mallorca]

Hello Gust hunter! Yes you can! However you would be hard pressed to get up on foil in 8 knots. But if you have a gust of 10-11 and you have a good technique pumping the wing that should work. But to ride in wind less than 10 knots you would be better off with a 6m wing or maybe even a 7m wing. What do you ride with and where do you chase gusts?