Learning to SUP Foil Part 1: Getting Up and Going

Clay Schmitz gives us a complete run-down on his experiences learning to SUP Foil in this 3-part series. Part 1 focuses on his initial learning curve and what others can do to help themselves through the process.

[@davidvelazquez5460]

Wow Clay! You made a video for SUP magazine?! That's great. Hope you have been having a great holiday season. Been waiting for what seems like forever for another one of your vids on your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@clayisland]

Thanks bro! More videos in the works!

[@goodhomestv]

I like the various helmets showcased - from welder mask to formula1 to star wars death star operator...

[@mitchikuchiyadayada]

Nice video. Before you started, what water sports or skateboarding did you use to do?

[@sS-fs8pn]

Needing advice. I have been a long boarder for 40 years and ocean and whitewater SUP the last 10 years. What is a good ocean SUP foil board combo for say 80% surfing and 20% ocean playing around? 6ft and 185lbs here age 56.

[@kiterJ]

Clay what size and Litres is your board for foiling? How does this compare to your normal board and body weight. Cheers

[@clayisland]

Hi, I am on a 8'4" 136 L board, in the video I was on a 8'8" 140 L board. I am pretty sure I can drop down at least 8 inches. My winter surf SUP board is 8'11" 137 L and I weigh 195 pounds.

[@kiterJ]

clayisland thank you bud

[@wildhogget69]

Seems like you need a ton of money then, great video and advice, albeit 2yrs old 🤣👍

[@kikibirdnl]

Wing or foil?😁

[@jeff8062]

That’s crazy, learn to foil he says, buy multiple wings 🙅😂

[@crinklecut33]

take a class and buy a quiver. Thanks how about some actual advice.