The closing argument for Hand Paddle Downwind foiling

[@guillaumegras2200]

Eye opening. I feel like you revealed a secret shortcut for the ones like me who still need a wing for downwind and who are (were) looking anxiously at the milestone (SUP'ing learning curve).

[@markusbroyles1884]

I'm building carbon foils now in the shop. Just eyeballing it... I have two mast molds made, I figured out my own style of fuselage and reverse engineered how to make the wings etc. I have about 20 sets on the way for about the price of one complete set. Boards are next, I'm in North Carolina and can't wait to get moving with these. I see wake thief doing great work ~ Stoked !

[@chrispewkreme]

I’ve refused to try downwinding simply because I refused to learn to sup. I had a winboard that I was able to prove into some wind swell at this break in Ewa Beach. Not big enough to use a prone board. But with a bit of volume and lots of paddling, I got into some bumps. This is an absolute game changer!

[@Gskenejhh]

Would you mind commenting on where to get a set of the large paddles? Looked for swim training ones, don't seem to be large enough. Thoughts? Thanks!

[@henryhester1897]

This is my answer. Hardheaded against holding, buying and using a paddle. 60 years in the water on shortboards and I refused to go long. Now I can’t wait to get a DW 8’ board and scratch knee paddling

[@watman_]

So very lame.....I guess you might turn gay if you SUP?

[@windaddict]

Has knee paddling worked out for you?

[@henryhester1897]

@@windaddictnot, yet. I struggled in the flat bay with my 7’10” and ordered a 8’8”x 26”, still in glassing.

[@Megahegs]

I can prone paddle, but the action of sup paddling kills my rotator cuff (old injury)....was faced with a foil drive but thinking ill be able to do this instead without all the weight and cost.😊😊

[@jamesunderwoodjr4702]

Where do I get the hand paddles

[@tylermintkeski1370]

I’m also curious about where to find or how to make hand paddles.

[@luxmonday]

I made some last week... I drew them in CAD and laser cut them out of 1/8" Delrin (Acetal), but you could easily just draw on the plastic and use wood tools to cut the pattern... I used a bike inner tube for the straps, but I think surgical tubing would work too so you only have to drill circular holes. If you put SUP EVA deck material on one side they will float.

[@MatsBohlinsson]

Please can you give some info about the paddles you're using?

[@shreddagorge]

I've watched the evolution of DSUP boards getting skinny and aggressively V-hulled, and took a clinic with Jeremy where they only people able to paddle up were on these newer super-skinny boards. I have a 127 SIC Merlin that I windfoil and learned winging on, but it's a barge to try to paddle up with a J-stroke. I'm guessing it'd be same challenges with hand paddles? (I use a Takuma 1750).

[@dexlofi]

If there's wind I'm using a wing and that way I can go in any direction and foil forever. If there's no wind then surf foil or paddle foil makes sense to me.

[@voyagerfoiler5976]

Atleast your getting out there and having fun! Downwind foiling isnt for everyone, but those of us who do it love it!

[@dexlofi]

@@voyagerfoiler5976 True that. I've done it and it's very fun but I feel limited without my Wing! Hahaha. Awesome video! **Also never done prone downwinding like Kahi, Scotty and Kawika but I hope to eventually get to that level!

[@beezesty]

Is this something I could do and learn on a dead flat lake with no wind and no waves?

[@watman_]

Why do Americans care so much about if they get seen on a SUP?!? Seriously ridiculous. Good video, thanks for the lesson on hand paddles!

[@gerritraupach9059]

Great, thanks! What board do you recommend for a big guy beginning that and I want to use it as a wingfoiling low wind board...is 120 liters giod? What brand is good ? What board is good but not extreme? Thanks ! Gerrit

[@paul66028]

Hi what hand paddles do you recommend?

[@scheggia5071]

This is inspiring guys… I’m 65kg, can connect waves prone and surfed my all life though never supped. What do you think at a board around 6’5”x18” - 90L and an high aspect 1150 to start my downwind prone voyage? Did I understood right that narrow boards paddle better?

[@johnsmalley4693]

Nice words / video!

[@danonusa]

Beach starting and pumping a foil board is harder.

[@voyagerfoiler5976]

pumping is not harder, its the last thing we rely on when we are downwinding if you are truly a skilled downwind foiler. pumping is the second thing you learn after you learn the takeoff/balance. Beach starting is a trick, not a true skill set involving various and multiple factors.

[@Benaiahglover]

Why have one paddle in the water when you can have 2 🎉 🎉

[@1JOHNHEARN]

Great vid !

[@dafinga194100]

Stoked to try!!!

[@davidbrown1060]

I'd say windfoiling at 40knots is a bit harder.

[@martinomovies]

but don't you want a paddle once you're up to keep momentum or balance?

[@voyagerfoiler5976]

my style of riding i rarely use the paddle to accelerate or chase over, i rely on the foil mostly

[@比謝川のミジンコ]

amazing! what is the board size?

[@voyagerfoiler5976]

7'4 95 liters

[@paulh.327]

​@@voyagerfoiler5976 how much you Weight ?

[@比謝川のミジンコ]

when you're hand paddle

[@ironphil62]

👍🍺

[@lbonvillain-wm4ds]

its not that deep bro

[@voyagerfoiler5976]

try it, let us know, then elaborate..