Into the windsurfing footstraps - Physics explained

Explanation of the physics behind getting into the windsurfing footstraps and practical tips

[@dominiquedarius7767]

I really loved your 1st video that helped me a lot improve my windsurfing when I started a few years ago. (The second one too). Understanding the physics behind really helps a lot, especially for people learning by themselves… So many KZbin videos with people giving advices which can be true but cannot be effectively implemented without understanding some prior concepts that most of these KZbinrs do not provide. So it’s really great to get information about the physics behind, which provides objective clues to understanding what one does wrong. Looking forward for your next video! I guess I speak for everyone saying we are all waiting for a video about the Graal of windsurfing, the Gybe /The laying down Gybe physics 😂 Your videos are really great so, thank you ! W

[@3denlightenment]

Thanks, and yes the Gybe would be a great one. I've been thinking about that too. Gotta feel like I've mastered it first LOL...but it's on the list!

[@chaslou2]

excellent ! Thanks

[@3denlightenment]

You're welcome

[@anthonyperkins8304]

Fantastic! Thank you. I’m looking forward to seeing your next one

[@3denlightenment]

Your welcome!

[@maxgrass8134]

Great video thanks! I'm still struggling with the footstraps. It feels much more natural to me to get into the back strap first but then I fail to get the front foot in.

[@3denlightenment]

Thanks. Yes, that second foot, no matter which one, can be troublesome. You'll have to point the board downwind a little bit before you get that front foot in

[@Gecko2601]

Great Video, great explanation 👍 Maybe you could turn the volume of the music down or the volume of you voice up a bit? 😉

[@3denlightenment]

Thanks. Good to know.

[@sailingtibz6716]

Love your content ! Always interesting to figure out the physics behind to understand windsurfing and hopefully increase performance. When talking about the "light wind" issue, wouldn't be more accurate to talk about "low speed" (board relative to the water) which would cause less pressure on the fin ? I think that the pressure that a rider is allowed to transfer to the fin through the back foot (without spin out or without drifting) increases with rider speed rather than wind speed.

[@3denlightenment]

True, the two are significantly correlated. I was just thinking that people generally experience low wind conditions when learning and don't necessarily consider speed as a factor but just look at the straps and give it a try. Thanks for the comment.

[@sailingtibz6716]

I can remember when starting windsurfing, i was looking at the fast guys that were sailing with a close sail. So I would close my sail with no speed and couldn't figure out why I was drifting. Apparent wind is unfair with beginners 😂

[@babychan3333]

Thank you so much.

[@3denlightenment]

You're welcome!

[@senhadjimohammedkhatir1813]

Thanks thanks thanks ❤❤❤❤

[@3denlightenment]

You're welcome 🙂

[@therealgoodhurt]

awesome

[@MissileGuidance]

Awesome video thanks so much! 🔥 One thing, the music is a little too loud in my opinion

[@3denlightenment]

Thanks! and thanks for the comment on the audio...I'll take note for the next one.

[@claudiafrers8923]

I also agree on this point as it distracts from the content imo. New to the channel. Excellent stuff & subscribed.

[@ThanosSofroniou]

All these videos are very interesting. How does someone dig into this? Do you transfer knowledge from fundamental physics or are there resources on the physics of sailing or even windsurfing specifically?

[@3denlightenment]

I've not found anything as comprehensive on this so I worked it out based on my physics background

[@barti9386]

Great video. I wonder if you can provide a similar analysis for foiling ;-)

[@3denlightenment]

Thanks! I've never foiled before, but the physics wouldn't be that hard to figure out. I'll put it on the list.

[@xbogxdamnx]

@@3denlightenment that would be so good! Thank you

[@mp-qh1um]

wow

[@hscowef4662]

Very interessing video, thank you for your work sir!

[@3denlightenment]

You're welcome!

[@niclaskarlin]

5:15 In waves I put the back foot in first, to avoid standing so close with the feet. A wide stance makes it easier to keep the balance in the chop imo.

[@3denlightenment]

Good point. Thanks for bringing that up.