Mission: Forward Loop this Summer - 'Some Welsh Bloke!' - Send it Academy

'Some Welsh Bloke' (Emyr Meek) sent me a message the other week asking if he could use our footage for a video project he was doing to motivate himself to do the 'Forward Loop' this Summer.
I, of course, said YES... and offered to help him out with a bit of online coaching... with one catch... we take the pressure to the next level by putting it on the channel!
He said YES... and the 'Some Welsh Bloke' series was born!
Enjoy the first episode and i hope it's going to be motivating for those who are thinking about forwards! #sendit
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[@ProdutoAperitivo]

This is the best explanation and tips for the forward! Ben is the profitmaster!

[@arthurlavooy2029]

This inspired me too go for spin loops this year. Now that I'm 50 all hope lost anyway......

[@angusjackson6232]

Awesome. Thanks guys. I learnt to do the forward with Whippy in El Medano last March (only actually claimed one), but have really struggled to repeat it back home on a lake. I think my main problem is the wind is perpendicular to the ramps. Following this video, I'm going to go back to basics....I will practice the wymaroo. Thanks

[@WindsurfingTV]

Go back to basics. It's all about ingraining the body/hip/rig movement. This movement has to be automatic... as when you do a proper forward, you can't think all the things as it will happen too quick. So this method gets your body movement on autopilot. But you have to do a lot.. film your self and be critical. It might seem a bit boring but put the work in on this bit and the proper forward will go next level!

[@winddude9]

more power!!!!!

[@jonesthesteamed]

Awesome, time to up my game

[@MikeT462]

Fair play, he is good on camera

[@SirThisWayPlz]

Laughed so hard at 5:02 about that "pussy" lmao

[@manuwindsurfing]

Note how the rear elbow goes up after you open the sail. Just nailed the forward on both tacks and the secret to make it easy was to really throw the sail upwind. Doing that automatically makes us sheet out. Always head downwind first, it'll help when things go wrong (and they will :D !!!)

[@henryw374]

Just done my first loops last weekend after years of wimping out! Go for it!

[@WindsurfingTV]

any one tip for the first-timers? Also any video? 😁

[@henryw374]

@@WindsurfingTV no vid yet... working on that! among many other things, like really, really wanting to do it and watching all the vids ;-) was visualisation. closing my eyes, holding a broomstick and imagining myself bombing towards a wave, then going through the motions. actually doing this lying on my back was most effective! that way, can get weight-over-board and tall-to-small simulated. doing that a lot, I managed to get some confidence that my body would do roughly the right thing when needed. also focusing on clamping hard on my back hand, forcing myself to not let go...

[@WindsurfingTV]

@@henryw374 Nice.. really good to hear that. I'm a massive believer in Visulisation and muscle memory. You have to be able to do the move on the land... if you can't... you wont do it on the water. Well done fella good work 👍🏻🔥🔥

[@billyinwaves]

Great edit. And very entertaining. Thanks.

[@sundhedensteve]

Nice video! 👍 So i tried my first wymaroos this weekend, thought it went pretty well but after watching this vid I now know I didn’t really do it like master Ben Kenobi shows here. Yesterday I went out, absolutely full power with 4.7, jumps are going well and I think to myself, do I have the guts to pull it off? Full power, full speed... of course I didn’t 😂 Then now I saw this video... “don’t be a puss...” 😂😂😂

[@WindsurfingTV]

haha.. as i said in a comment above - 'Go back to basics - all about ingraining the body/hip/rig movement. This movement has to be automatic... as when you do a proper forward you can not think all the things as it will happen to quick. So this method gets your body movement on autopilot. But you have to do a lot.. film your self and be critical. It might seem a bit boring but put the work in on this bit and the proper forward will go next level!'

[@baikelai]

The devil port tack. What about some footage for starboard tack ridders!

[@gaborparlagh8378]

Ben, I am practicing forwards on and off for a long time, mostly sticking with the sail on the water at the end, and having just some good forwards under my belt (from years ago). Today I tried your tips (hips across, turn board down before sheeting in)... Its CRAZY!! I immediately jumped higher, had a feeling of full control, and a really good spin, with the sail always off the water in the end. Still need to work on it, I had some nasty wipeouts as well, BUT THANKS A LOT FOR THE TIPS!! I heard all of that earlier, but it is really different, if you get a proper explanation and demonstration. For me there are two eye opening videos about forwards: the one from Josep Pons, and this one.

[@WindsurfingTV]

Thats Awesome!! ..and really good to hear that! 😎👍🏻 Nice work.. i'm in the process of making a proper forward video. Motivational as well... 😁 Let me know how you progress and what were the real key tips that clicked with you. Cheers ben

[@WindsurfingTV]

plus.. i'm pretty sure with a few other tips you'd be landing all of them!!! 🔥🔥

[@oomkoen]

Ben, please put some good Wymaroo (is this called correctly?) vids online. Maybe a proper how to Wymaroo. I can’t find a good one on KZbin.

[@WindsurfingTV]

Koen Wilke it’s coming. So many videos lined up.. just trying to get them all out! 😁🙈

[@manuwindsurfing]

Yeah totally! Almost landing them on port tack. Helps to practice wave 360s.

[@ToastGab]

Awesome dude, is this footage from Portugal ? Can't believe i met you today, your a big inspiration even did some windsurfing vlogs on me own. Hope next time i meet you on the water u got ur slalom gear so you have a chance to catch up with me haha. Good job on the videos ur in the right buisness maight !

[@WindsurfingTV]

Good to meet you mate. This footage isn't from portugal (well my stuff in the kitchen is haha) but the other stuff is in wales! ...you better get yourself tuned up. As i'm bringing the slalom stuff down! 😁

[@wackawacka12345]

Hey you, Commentator of this channel.... I don't know your name and I am watching on this channel videos since months. You have such a unique talent for presenting this channel. I would like to have you in the company I am working at for doing marketing, sales or whatever. Your energy is great! Your girlfriend is doing a good job behind the camera as well ;)

[@WindsurfingTV]

Stephan H. Haha.. I might have to ring your boss and get a job if more people don’t subscribe to the membership! Haha.. but thanks glad you like it. Vilma (GF) says thanks too 😁👌🏻

[@fredvargas3295]

You should launch the forward loop project to all the subscribers and then..you could have plenty of splash... for Seeeeee'nnnnnd iiiiiiiitttt! 😁

[@WindsurfingTV]

well this is everyone's chance to follow and do the same. Then send me the videos to' send it sunday'! 😁

[@AN-yr7nm]

Hey Ben, Emyr, thank you for doing this! It is absolute Gold for me and though i know it is not a clinic here would you please give me a hand? I tried the loop 150+ times, but either 1) lose the board and spin 180 with the sail 2) if i stay/lean a bit backwards to keep the board my pop ain't that great and cannot finish the rotation.

[@WindsurfingTV]

sounds like what i said in the video.. sheeting in straight. Which is probably the most common mistake. This drives the nose down and sticks to the water... then your feet fly out. Hard to say without seeing it though.

[@AN-yr7nm]

@@WindsurfingTV Clear! Really much appreciated, watched this vid like three times at work already..and will try eventually to get captured when flying feet up :) Thank you!

[@POPFLYPOP]

Awesome and inspiring video! What is the tune after 5,20 min?

[@WindsurfingTV]

All the music credits are at the end mate. Alfie does the music 😁

[@stephjans6411]

Is North Sails out of business? Since when?

[@q2w8i9o]

If I am right the team who was responsible to develop windsurfing sail, part of North Sails, bought their share from North Sails (windsurfing department) and creates Duotone for couple years now. They are now less conservative and more freedom for developing windsurfing sails.

[@marcosgallodgp]

amazing idea! great video, although I didn't like it because of the use of word "pussy" we need to do better people!