Mast Position with Flat Water Paddle Up

[@nellcpr1419]

* You look closer on the first few clips, mast in front * Hinge hips more to release strain from your back and reach further. Make your glutes do the work. * You gotta project and trust in your ability to sustain your weight 80% on the paddle blade whilst bringing the board/foil back under your weight. *at 0'25" this last paddle stroke was very good, with three of them you'll be flying

[@roberthornung2329]

Shorten the paddle at about your body high. Mast to middle and a little forward or backward, depends on foil. Need to try what suits you best. By moving only 5mm that can change everything... then you need get speed in 3or 4 straight strokes then keep moving your back foot slightly back and lift your bodyweight from the board by lifting your backfoot up to your toes. After a few more strokes you're up... if you keep the balance 😂😂😂 Probably you'll have to start with the front foot slightly more forward to be able to push the board down when going up. Wish it helps... 🎉

[@edwardburgin1385]

I have the 140l takoon escape air coming, whenever Takoon sort delivery (waiting nearly 2 months). You are welcome to try it out in Zurich.

[@xav744]

Bonjour Bravo pour tes vidéo Ca m'a pas mal aidé pour le dock start alors je vais essayer de t'aider pour le flatstart Position de mat pour moi avec cruzader 7.6 a 12 avec sirus 156 et stab de 45 Pour moi tu devrais ramer avec ta pagaie plus verticale dans le sens droite gauche Et pousser forts en fin de mouvement de rame. Il faut plus plier tes jambes et garder le poids du corps sur le pied avant tant que tu n'a pas atteint 10 km/h. Ensuite tu peux transférer le poids un peu sur l'arrière et ca montera tout seul. N'essaye pas de monter trop vite il faut surtout de la vitesse

[@dferrerll]

Super nice! You are going to make it happen!

[@FoilingPastor]

thank you David

[@kaikaiser1497]

Two things might hurt your back & shoulder in this regard: 1. when the paddle is too long and your upper hand is higher than your shoulders while paddling hard, this might hurt your shoulder. 2. If the paddle blade is too big for your body weight, then it might also cause some pain for your back, shoulder and arm. To solve 1: get a smaller paddle or alternatively Placebo your upper hand somewhat lower pn the paddle shaft. To solve 2: buy a paddle with a smaller blade (Quickblade Stingray is perfect imo) or alternatively only paddle with 3/4 of the paddle blade in the water. This also helps to have a faster cadence and gain more speed. Furthermore: it is more Important to focus on a good paddle technique (good reach forward, straight paddling, high cadence) than just power and grunt. This and unweighten the board (-> Jeremy Riggs) will finally bring you up.

[@keyraykeyray]

hmmm...thank you for that video - now i am not sure, that buying of sirus xxl will give me something immediately - like gong promises))))) struggling now with x-over xxl and it looks quite the same)))...means-its more about work and technique....wish you take-off and fly soon!!!

[@rmoisio]

your rear leg is sometimes in front of the mast, other times over it; maybe affecting your ability to lift the board out too

[@IRWE905]

It 'hurts' to watch your paddling technique. Try a much shorter paddle (as others have said). I am using my Core a lot more. My feet are in a Foiling position but 1. My paddle is never above my head. 2. I am doing the Reverse J Stroke, 3. My Shoulders start facing the Bow. 4. My Arms are almost locked (other then Wrist action for Reverse J). 5. My entire Upper Torso twists until my Shoulders are parallel with the board during the 'Stroke'. 6. On the recovery I lift my back heel and swing my back hip until it is perpendicular to the board (unweight phase). Now I am ready to repeat the cycle. This is very different from what you are currently doing. Take some time and re-learn your Paddle technique. Keep you progress videos coming ;)

[@kaikaiser1497]

Plus: it seems like your reach is decreasing after the first 5 paddle strokes. Try to keep pushing the blade into the water at the nose of your board all the time & keep leaning forward all the time as well, even if it feels "wrong".. And last but not least: from what I can see in the video: it seems that your back foot keeps sticking flat on the board, you need to unweight your backfoot in a way that only the toes are slightly keeping in touch with it. But apart from that it looks like you are very close, keep up with sharing your great vids!

[@rower-m9y]

habe das gleiche Setup, ziemlich gleiches Gewicht und Größe und bin auch auf ähnlichem Anfängerlevel. Leichte Rückenschmerzen (bei mir m Bereich unterer Lendenwirbel) habe ich aktuell auch - könnte also vom Üben kommen ...

[@FoilingPastor]

@@rower-m9y Danke fürs Feedback. Muskelkater in den Lenden kenne ich auch. Manchmal hatte ich mehr Schmerzen im Kreuz

[@rmoisio]

I have had soreness in the lower back area from paddling. technique is the issue. probably trying to muscle it too hard instead of finding the flow and falling into the paddle

[@rafeair]

You’re so close! Had to say without actually trying your gear. Definitely shorten your paddle. And maybe try a mast shim? If you don’t have one you can use some coins under the front of edge of the last base.

[@OrelQir]

Oui je me suis déjà fait mal au dos l année dernière quand j ai commencé

[@FoilingPastor]

Je suis désolé d'entendre ça

[@OrelQir]

@@FoilingPastor mais ça va bien maintenant !🙂

[@bastialdehoff7779]

get a longer board, take the foot straps of, most importantly shorten your paddle and train a proper paddle technique your shoulder will thank us later 🤙🏽

[@heliboy999fly]

You paddles too long. It’s not pulling forward so you lose forward drive. Try head high or 2 inches higher than you. You will see a huge thrust increase and forward speed

[@christophullmann6996]

Dein Paddel ist zu lang. Es sollte senkrecht eintauchen. Die rechte Hand muss weiter zur linken Seite. Das wichtigste ist die Beinarbeit. Beim Paddel vorziehen musst du fast springen. Und Foil in die Mitte, das ging bei mir am Besten.

[@FoilingPastor]

danke fürs die Tipps