Jibes are Hard Until They are Easy - Tips and Drills for Beginners

Slow motion break down and analysis of a Jibe with techniques and drills we can do to learn the move.
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00:00 Introduction
01:48 Jibe is 3 moves combined
02:50 Altitude control
04:12 Where beginners struggle
05:24 Altitude practice
05:56 Wing handling drills
06:51 Toe side drills
07:44 Gear selection
11:25 Where to practice
12:58 Learning Altitude
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[@wildhogget69]

Just one of the best videos out there breaking it down. well done Clay

[@leapnlarry]

I love this breakdown. I have been on the water with a wing and foil 9 times at this point. Had 3 weeks in the gorge and now 3 weeks in OBX. I have done 300 plus jibe attempts and zero complete foiling jibe. Lots of roll falls, where i came close to getting hurt. I think i need to spend more time with the wing on the beach. I was staying upwind on the foil on my first day on a rental from north wave in hood river, I thought “this is easy” but learning to jibe has been a real challenge. Riding toeside is very difficult for me, I have been kiting for 20 years and riding toeside kiting on a twin tip or surfboard is very painful for my knees and hips so i rarely do in unless it is part of a transition. Having toeside skill would really help me make a jibe, it just feels so awkward for me on a wing foil. Im thinking of getting a balance board and practicing switching feet. Love this video and the footage, I was looking for footage of me crashing while i was riding at the event site in aug and sept, i would be a great example of everything a new rider is doing wrong, haha. Larry

[@boardmeetingusa9405]

Great topic Clay. Definitely learned some great ideas on technique. thank you.

[@Mokescam]

Super good info and right when I need it! Mahalo

[@sailing314]

Great job Clay…what an amazing visual collection of tips…mahalo

[@guillaumebinard1095]

Thx for the analysis man !

[@chrisrawlings8548]

great work thanks, NSW oz,, for me our season just started, hoping to pick up where I left it in May. Really helpful footage, you’ve put the process from beginner to expert all in one place.

[@user-cj9nw1ps6w]

I really enjoy your channel mate

[@jackmcandle6955]

Great, now im afraid of the super high knarly wipeouts with the taller mast, Thanks 😅

[@karolinasobczynska7262]

❤

[@Wightkitesurfer]

I kitefoul, but just got some basic winging gear. Question, once you are good would my small kite foil board with spotz foil work winging?

[@nemoparos]

So what's easier to learn on the jibe? Flat water and gusty wind or big chop and steady wind??? Thanks

[@jennifersolmssen]

Love your videos, thanks so much! Wondering where this flat water location is so I can practice?

[@clayisland]

Hi and thanks! There are threads in the bay area wing foil fb group about places to learn, and I have a list of resources with maps here: clayisland.com/beginner-wing-foil-spots-in-the-san-francisco-bay-area/

[@jennifersolmssen]

@@clayisland mahalo for the fast response, you rock. Just joined Clay island 🤙🏻

[@mntheriault]

Sherman island

[@jennifersolmssen]

@@mntheriault 👍🏻. Do these spots work during winter season as well? Looking for an alternative to my La Ventana planned trip, too many waves...😲

[@clayisland]

@@jennifersolmssen Thank you

[@gregorylodygensky7133]

Is it a good idea to fix theboard line to your leg instead of your belly ?

[@clayisland]

Personal preference, waist usually keeps me from stepping or tripping over the leash.

[@mikemiller774]

That Ozone Flux looks so gigantic, considering it's just size 5.

[@alexeikoulakov1829]

your foot position is unusual. can you explain?

[@clayisland]

With the foil setup I am riding I am expecting a tip breach and want more leverage to compensate.

[@chewchinglow9716]

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