How to Wing Foil | Part 1: Your First Session

[@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.

[@GabriGlider]

Hello mate. How its going with the wingfoil?? I have been kitesurfing for 10 years, last 3 years mixing it with kitefoil, but really corious to try wingfoiling

[@kippywylie]

@@GabriGlider It's going good... With fun long rides getting gybes, riding heel and toeside back and forth. With your kite foiling experience the actual foil riding feels familiar and somewhat easy. The trouble spots are: Your waterstarts can be brutality exhausting on any board smaller than your kg weight plus 20 in liters. And your footswitching since you don't have the support of your kite pull overhead

[@chrispewkreme]

@@GabriGliderI think you’d love it. It is such a free feeling to depower a wing and go surf bumps that nobody could ever surf before. There’s no other sport quite like it. I surf foil and I have to say, winging is by far the easiest foil discipline there is. You will pick it up in no time.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@mojo90toob]

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!

[@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...

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@evangillespiemusic8805]

Awesome video , iv surfed all my life and looking forward to getting into foiling, I bought all the equipment today, tomorrow I hit the water. Wish me luck 🤙

[@lucamura8362]

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

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you for the kind words....

[@stevegates9606]

Great thanks -will look forward to trying!. Having been a windsurfer, one important hint I'd add is how to steer the board by shifting the wing/sail fore and aft, which then moves the centre of force fore and aft which in turn allows you to put more 'pressure' on the front or rear of the board to steer it downwind or upwind, respectively.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@cico91]

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

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you so much!

[@thvlad]

Great first day lesson!! Thanks for sharing this!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@philipcomer7025]

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

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

So happy we could help!

[@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

[@conorprovan9435]

Good tips. Cant wait to try these tips. Thanks foe posting

[@ytrottier100]

Great video thanks. Love the tip about using the wing as a tripod to help get up on the board, Now I can go for my first session on a foil board today. Cheers

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@brianavadikian8901]

I am so impressed with the Mic/Audio in this video (not to mention the tutorial itself

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@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!

[@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.....

[@guitdafunkadelik]

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

[@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.

[@sorrythanks666]

Thx for the video! Im taking my first lesson next week. Cheers bro

[@christophermiles3142]

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

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@dickeybirdcreates6157]

This is the best how to trim video - learnt a lot. Cheers bro

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Glad we could help and thank you!

[@martall9884]

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

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@HanHan-fb7zh]

From France, super tuto thank! Merci beaucoup Damien !

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@mikeschepens7037]

Thank you

[@btydings]

This is great for someone looking to buy their first package!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@Aaron-uy7lp]

Super comprehensive tutorial🙏🏼

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

So happy we could help!

[@alexopaldent]

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

[@BitPython]

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

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you Mark glad we could help!

[@Thick_Burger]

Thankyou I have my first lesson tomorrow 👍

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Awesome so good! You will love it....

[@marcusbrace6970]

Right On video Damien! I used Nike Pro Closed-Patella Knee Sleeves at your favorite sporting goods store. They stopped the chaffing 100 per cent :)Also the thin 3 M safety gloves stopped my knuckles from chaffing against the dacron of the wing.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Great info thank you for sharing!

[@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

[@LucianoColin]

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

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you for the kind words....

[@bacphan6038]

That Damien, that helps, but your video and explanation are the best!

[@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....

[@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! ;)

[@plaineduloup184]

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

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

My pleasure thank you for supporting us!

[@arthousefilms]

This is a superb and thorough tutorial!! Thanks!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you we appreciate you!

[@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!

[@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!

[@alexrizzo2762]

Simply excellent tutorial, really tops

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you glad we could help!

[@pilarn3347]

The BEST! Thanks!

[@TomRigo-er3lb]

Great stuff Daniel, thank you!

[@nickrowe1041]

how amazing. I'd love to try this as an ex windsurfing fanatic!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

The time is now! Go for it.... Order your wingsurfing gear, kiteboarding gear, foiling gear at adventuresportsusa.com/?ref=DAMO and support us and the KZbin channel! Get 5% off any gear using discount code DAMO5

[@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!

[@dcosmann]

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

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

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

[@СтрекозелОбыкновенный]

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

[@casperfuntv9046]

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

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

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

[@MrXtianm]

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

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@PeterFisherDuke]

Very informative you're a great teacher

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@RaulEdu33]

Best wing beginner tutorial I've seen so far. 💯👌

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you so much! We just want to help as many people as we can live the best life!

[@andrewsesterhenn3179]

Really great video! Very well done. Thanks

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you we appreciate you!

[@araracuara2020]

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

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@KELLYCHOITV]

Thanks ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@edawg654]

Mate what a legend. Thank you from NZ

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@bacphan6038]

It's awesome and great video. I teied with a regular windsurfing board with center board. Ir kept going down wind and hard ro control. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

This video should help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d17MqIh_q7ufZq8

[@johnkennedy1242]

Nice clear practical instructions

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you John!

[@brettdense3755]

This was beyond helpful. Thanks!! Comprehensive, practical, everything I needed to know. Now I just need winter in northern Michigan to go away... can you help with that?

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Glad we could help Brett!

[@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!

[@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.....

[@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!

[@johnnywalker9067]

Hi guys! I like your videos. Could you consider a video in hiw to get into the water, when its not deep enough near to the shore line and when there is swell eventually with current. ? That would be very much appreciated!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

See if this helps... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnXZcmd-bKdogbc

[@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!

[@dkrauwer]

very, very instructive. thank you!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@ahmetbirsel5853]

Great class. Thank you.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@King06099]

This is super helpful for new! Thanks!!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Glad we could help!

[@renatobali]

cool brow I will get the same wing, my board finish tomorrow ...

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

You will fall in love with this great sport! Excited for you!

[@WoutervanTiel]

Great lesson, very complete.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you we appreciate you!

[@allfredo7753]

Your a Good Teacher- keep it up!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

We appreciate you friend....

[@lucabulgheroni7555]

thanks for explaining us so clearly!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@macdodds]

Thanks for the great lesson. Love the vibe 🤙

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@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....

[@randallhenderson2670]

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

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you we appreciate you Randall!

[@BRUNOTANTET]

Très bien ton tutoriel. Très clair.

[@randybischoff]

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

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you Randy!

[@andrewpipitone1572]

Awesome explanation on how to get going :- )

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@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!

[@jochristie8407]

Awesome thank you - about to test how much I took in!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Enjoy friend!

[@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... :)

[@hanchua]

Hi Dame, im a newbie in winging with no background in any watersports, currently i have a 110L, 5' 10" board using a 2000 front wing foil with 5m wing, however, it is off season here in TampaBay area, 7-10kts most of the time. would you recommend a 7m wing so i can get in the water more, is it hard for beginners to use a 7m wing (size wise)? thank you.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

JC, There is no question a larger wing helps! 7-10 is very light and really takes some skill for anyone. 8m, 7m all will help a ton. The Fone 8m is great as well as the Cabrinha 7m Mantis. My thoughts. Its a big difference between a 5m and the 7 or 8M. I don't think it is harder just different. Will have more power and works.

[@hanchua]

@@DamienLeroyKZbin thanks for the info.

[@joelfreg2746]

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

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you Joel we appreciate you!

[@pinaywonder2723]

I am interested doing this activity since we are planning to move in Hawaii and every year we coming back for holiday for a month in Maui. My questions is, I am only 102 pounds/ 47 kilo. Is that okay to enroll ? Thank you so much !

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

No question! You will just use smaller gear. You will love it. Dive right in.....

[@ivanknyaz3594]

Thank you so much! In Ukraine 🇺🇦this kind of surfing not very popular, but your video give me grateful opportunities to understand it and maybe try soon.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

That is what we like to hear! Thank you Ivan!

[@JTH43]

I just found out about these things from this video and am definitely buying one

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Great buddy you will love it! Order your gear at @t and get 5% OFF using discount code damo5 at checkout! You save money and you support this KZbin channel!

[@spacecowboy303]

Awesome. Really gave me good hints!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Excellent glad we could help!

[@brothatwasepic]

Dude this is so much fun

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Sure is friend......

[@francoistran5681]

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

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you we also have part 2! :)

[@adambass6631]

Nice video man 👍😍

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@JetSurfingNation]

Great tutorial!

[@playGEMJI]

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 upwind 13:19 - Carry your gear 15:12 - Safety items

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

You rock thank you!