Lift Foils - High Aspect Foil Downwind Gliding

In this video we take a more in-depth look at downwind foiling-- endless riding on open ocean water. On Lift's classic surf foils and our new high aspect wing Lineup, Nick Leason takes to the ocean in Puerto Rico to show exactly what it takes to downwind for this challenging, unreal new aspect of foil surfing.

[@JakeKelsick]

That paddle to pump was AMAMZING! Foiling is such a game changer for time and fun on the water !

[@garyjohnson4575]

I have no idea why, but a couple of those clips, were so beautiful, I almost cried...!!!!

[@bluedotadventure]

I’m now as stoked as you! It’s the future and it’s here now!

[@aurelienciracq]

It looks so easy, and beautiful. Just take my money ! :)

[@2bethewinner]

lol. I know right... :-)

[@dominichoskyns9091]

Nick - this is by far the best video and holistic viewpoint I've seen about foiling/downwinding. Can I message you direct? - I have a proposal for you

[@MrDoyley35]

That’s just awesome. Exactly what I’m looking to do soon. Started on an efoil and now starting to wake. Have u got any attention from other sea life. Wondering what would dolphins make of it. Would they be up for some tow-ins and stuff!

[@optimushagatron]

he's clearly stoked

[@macrumpton]

I can imagine you could make a shirt with some mini sails that you could pull out with your hands to catch more wind when it is advantageous.

[@Rakumario]

Search for wing foil ... ;)

[@christravis3270]

Ohhhhh I need me one of those

[@tormarquis]

you need to be on your game to be able to do this. If you eat it out there, you're basically paddling back. Unless you have another way to get back up on your foil?

[@stereoflava2788]

Music: Paul Kalkbrenner Dockyard

[@cefirmeza]

Wow look at 04:20 how easy it is to pop the wingtip out of the water. Its a completely different ride compared to kite/surf foil with barely no turning just gliding and pumping straight downwind.

[@LiftFoils]

Exactly!

[@tomasgulas]

Would you recommend this foil for winging?

[@FourthWayRanch]

where's the wing suit? no one has made one yet?

[@jeremychanys]

What wing and size are you using in the video for downwinding?

[@grownnotflown2]

Ripping 👽 What your 3-8" AUW? (The aircraft gross weight (also known as the all-up weight and abbreviated AUW) is the total aircraft weight at any moment during the flight or ground operation)

[@tomashwell2626]

Nick, are you able to paddle/pump back on to the foil if you wipe out all the way out there? Would be great to see how you do this.

[@LiftFoils]

paddle maybe, but that's the biggest challenge here... when you wipe you've got to get back or get back up

[@macrumpton]

@@LiftFoils I wonder if you could have some a rocket assist powered by a couple of CO2 cartridges to give you enough kick to get going?

[@WesternStatesMetalRoofing]

I want to confirm are you suggesting doing this on a typical lift e-foil minus the heavy battery? A different lift foil (NON Efoil)? Please clarify and even add a link to the equipment you suggest. Great video.

[@PaulGoingBig]

No - using a high aspect surf foil system. Different than an e-foil.

[@LiftFoils]

This is on a lift classic foil setup you can find under "Surf" and Liftfoils.com

[@abraxaf]

Looks amazing! What do you do if you fall off half a mile out? Serious question.

[@LiftFoils]

Get on the board and get back. Not for the faint of heart.

[@macrumpton]

You just have your camera boat pick you up.

[@zacharyrogers3599]

When will the 4’0 loft boards be back in stock

[@LiftFoils]

We're working on it!

[@RATCHETISLAND]

what's the best tail wing for pumping / downwind ? I'm 150lbs

[@brianmallen8887]

But you've got to KNOW the ocean, right? Currents; undertows; It looks awesome. This is for the aquatically fit only right? It looks like the foils move fast. Real fast. Is it harder than surfing? Is there a leash? You can't get stuck five miles off shore, getting chased by aquatic creatures...Damn what a thrill it must be a couple of feet over the water, Iike flying.

[@yorkie1792]

What happens if you encounter a great white shark on these. Can you out run, I mean out foil them? 😂🐸

[@mateosalvaje9550]

Punch it in the nose, you’ll be fine.

[@macrumpton]

you can outrun it better than if you were in a kayak.

[@peterhauderowicz1529]

Has anyone crossed the English Channel on a foil yet...

[@calebyoslov4357]

Yeah on a foiling moth sailboat

[@peterhauderowicz1529]

I mean foiling waves... like the video.

[@7thSmurf]

WHY .. did this guy not YET produce a BOARD with super cool LEDs in it and LEDs on his suit and then ride thru miami at NIGHT !! with the water surface reflecting all lights. and it needs underwater ligths at teh far end too. neon green , neon blue and purple ligths.. AND u need to make a version with a high velocity propeller that is controlled by small hand remote.

[@justinlyle7831]

In all seriousness. What do you do if you go down half mile out? That's a long paddle home.

[@JetSurfingNation]

I am stoked to try the high aspect wing soon

[@toddallenclark]

Epic!

[@artvandelay8030]

stoked.

[@SuperHyee]

Magnificent !

[@hhhancock167]

Hello Nick. Heading to La Ventana next month (usually 15-25 knots in the afternoon). I have been Efoiling with Lift 4'2" and wake foiling and pumping on flatwater. I have the Lift 170 High Aspect. I'm 65kg (145lbs). Would this be a good front wing to try and practice downwinding on in La Ventana? I'm also taking a Foil Drive Assist + for help. Which length mast do you prefer -- 28" or 32"?

[@reginasimms46]

I hate that companies copied off of you. I hope you were able to make back the investment you put into this wonderful creation. Shame on the people that wouldn’t listen or invest in you

[@eduardoramirezlijo5047]

magnificent, but don't fall

[@Twizz1979]

Drooool

[@zanusbluesman]

How do you restart if you fall offshore on a such small board?

[@Rakumario]

It floats well

[@marioalvisi8838]

👏👏👏