The gear you need to start wingsurfing | WING FOIL

[@Pete_R63]

I am always blown away by the science -hydrodynamics I guess, and how those little wings can develop so much lift that it can pick up your bodyweight and the weight of all the gear and push it up off the water. Amazing.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Incredible right!

[@robbret]

I cannot believe this channel doesn't have more subscribers. Very well presented, very structured and clear. Good work !

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you friend..... Just getting started! :)

[@sdqpower]

You're just doing such a fantastic job . Thank you so much for your knowledge, character, joy and that you're sharing with all of that! Cheers from Poland

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Michal, Thank you for the kind words.

[@NeuralEngin33r]

"Its the best feeling in the entire world." Amen.

[@andrewmckeown6361]

You've convinced me! I'm already looking at wings :)

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

You will love it!!! wingfoilprocenter.com

[@krispewkrem3]

Well first off, you need money. Abackground in surfing definitely helps the learning curve. And a basic understanding of wind/sailing. If can, snag a board with a blue planet box that can take a tuttle mast or plate mount. AND fin boxes so you could sup/prone/wing/etc. With one board, you could nearly cover every discipline of surfing. Great videos as always damien! Pushed me to get into sup foil/winging

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you Chris thanks for supporting us!

[@seavee29]

Great video. It really shows how accessible that this sport it. Keep them rolling!!!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

More to come friend! Thank you!

[@anthonyrutten4018]

Lovin my wing!! Can’t wait to get a foil but till then my sup and mountain board are so fun!! Playing with Mother Nature is the best!!!!!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Perfection! Enjoy......

[@fabioid]

Thank You so much...

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@robergekarine7893]

Great advice

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you friend, we appreciate you!

[@Tobeon2]

Thank you for the info.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@geertmoens6761]

Thanks, good info !

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@bokident]

You help me a lot! Thank You!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@andrewsesterhenn3179]

How do I know if I'm in a high wind area? What's considered high? Great video thanks!!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Average high wind area I would say would be over 20knots on average.

[@lylelunson9381]

Great Video !!!!! Thanks so much and keep up the great work!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@worldspeedtour1365]

super Damien!!! Forever Speed!!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Ahhhhhh. Good times! Have the best day friend....

[@mikecowley7515]

Very help thank you

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@chanonpungsrinont395]

Hi Damien, thanks for all the videos. Very inspiring. I'm finally getting myself a set, waiting for delivery

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Yea buddy! Get ready for a fun hard challenging ride! Its all worth it.... Thanks for the kind words.

[@worldtrav72]

so ready to do this! Can't wait...

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Yea buddy you will love it......

[@obsurf3]

Great video. Thanks for the advice!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

We thank you Ed! Have a great weekend.....

[@laurentpastorelli1354]

great video! I wish I saw it before I bought my board.... (a bit too small)

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

We all made the mistake!

[@laurentpastorelli1354]

@@DamienLeroyKZbin Now I need to explain to my wife why I need to buy a new board :)😁

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

@@laurentpastorelli1354 Good luck on that one! :)

[@krisnayanaagus7895]

Love it ..thank you for sharing 👋😍

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you! :)

[@jerrymoostache7821]

"Get something in the 2000 range... or the 300 range... depending on how you look at it" haha

[@marcoadelporto]

Hi Damien, thanks for this video, I am your new follower and I'm learning a lot with you, thanks. As suggestion for a video is how to pack your wing foil for a International trip, how to organize, the volume of it, the baggage allowance (in general). Thanks mate!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you friend great idea! Have a nice Sunday!

[@MaciejPiotrowski]

Awesome tips. No budget for new toys this year.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Its so worth it! An incredible sport for the whole family!

[@84wister]

Nice vid, thanks

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@PeterAcrat]

Thank you 👍

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

No thank you!

[@stephaneer6395]

Very helpful!

[@percymckay1381]

Hi, I just move from Lima Perú (no wind) to Punta del Este Uruguay (windy). I am looking for having some fun, and I was with doubt about buying a kite or a wind foil. Thank you! Thing I am going to look for a wind!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

You are going to love it!

[@danielkomar6095]

Hey Damien, great video!! would love to see a video comparing various boards for wingfoiling... trying to find the right fit for me and would love to hear some wisdom words from you..

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

I will see what we can do. Its hard to get our hands on different boards.... :)

[@jonathankerner2094]

Love it. Super video - very informative

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for following along.

[@chumleyshaver7942]

what's a SUP ? obvious super beginner here 😊

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Great questions! SUP is a Stand Up Paddle Board. :)

[@gabbianonero1dippolito43]

Bravo Damien!!!🤙👍👏👌💪

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you friend!

[@adventurekidshawaii8531]

thanks!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@thomasg8422]

You talk about using a SUP, but if you don't have a center board or dagger board, how can you control the board from going down wind?

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thomas, You are correct the board really wants to go downwind. As you get better you can actually make an SUP go upwind with no dagger board but not when you are learning you are going down wind for sure! Also you can get a SLINGSHOT SUP WINDER. Helps for the SUP.....

[@alejandrophillips8281]

Thanks for your advice I like your page 3 weeks ago I went for the last time to practice a weight of 270 pounds and I am 6.5 I have a 7 foot board and a 7.2 meter wing it has cost me and I even broke the wing that aorita is under repair time back I already surfed but it is not the same I would like you to give me some tips on how to learn to stand on the boart

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

How big is your board? Volume... I would think you should have volume around 150L and wide so you have stability! I am guessing your board does not have a ton of volume? 270lbs I love it buddy good for you! Practice getting up on your board over and over on land first with the wing in hand will help you as you move to the water.

[@alejandrophillips8281]

@@DamienLeroyKZbin My board is 7.2ft and it's a moon body by raidengene

[@alejandrophillips8281]

@@DamienLeroyKZbin 7'0 Length, 31.5" Width, 5.3" Thickness, 151L Volume, 18.6 lb (8.4 kg) Weight

[@alejandrophillips8281]

Thank you very much for answering, I really like your videos.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

@@alejandrophillips8281 I think you should be good it may be a little tippy on the width! As for the size it is not that wide! 150L should do it though. I think you are a rare case my friend and I am so pumped you are making it happen! I think you are good, just have to put the time in and the struggle. It will come! Keep us posted maybe wider would help but I think Volume you should be good? Maybe more... Width will help a ton! Keep us posted... Enjoy the ride and thank you you just inspired so many people so thank you!

[@dennislam4454]

Hi Damien, Thanks for the great videos. I have two questions. 1. What could be a reason for a Board with less volume? I mean, when I am up on the foil, the volume of the board doesn't matter at all, right? 2. What is your opinion on inflatable boards? Pros and Cons? Thanks! Greetings from Germany!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Great questions! 1. I would say a smaller less value board is just nimble and fun when you get better that's it. You are right as when up, it does not really matter, but best way to explain it is a long board and short board surfing. Long board just does not turn as well as a short board but easy to catch waves on the long board! Same concept. 2. More personal choice. Inflatable work but more performance always in a Fiberglass/carbon board. Have a great day!

[@pedrobanados6347]

Really helpful

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Great to hear thank you!

[@Kat-ne3er]

thanks!!!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@johnbatsonmd752]

Great stuff Damo, Cool to see your stoke and the wing potential. What Lift combo (mast and wings) are you using in general for 5m wing conditions? Thanks man...

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

I love the 170HA with 25 back 28inch mast! But it is high performance and so fast! The easy wing is the 200HA or 250HA.... So epic!!!!

[@akelly1983]

Can you get by with an 80L board at 160 pounds? Wanting to get started and looking at the 5'5" Armstrong Wing/SUP model. I would prefer not to buy a $2000 board and then out grow it in a few months and have to buy another expensive board. I'm completely new to wing foiling but I am an intermediate surfer(not foil surfer) and a decent foiler behind a jet ski with no rope. Also, would be doing this on a lake some and want to be sure my board/wing combo would work for this. Just trying to make the most of my investment. Thanks for your help and the great videos!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

I think for sure its possible to get away with your 80L board. Give it a go might be a little harder to learn but you will get it...

[@AndrewWorkshop]

Great video, I got a 2000 foil, just building a prone board now but want to make a sup/larger board next. How thick and wide was the board you showed in the video? Looks to be about 5" or 6" thick? Stoked to give this a try.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

yep its close to 5 inches thick friend..... Enjoy!

[@zoecheng2756]

Great vid!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Thank you!

[@slappysurf]

I'd love to see more info on the 7m x2 wing, is it just for big guys or can a regular sized (165 lbs) guy managed a wing that big? Basically what's the biggest size that's still manageable for the best LW experience? The 6m is the safer bet but I'm sure there is a lot more power in the 7m, it just might be too big to handle.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Friend! We have a X2 review video dropping very soon with Jon Modica. Stay tuned but to answer your question the 7m X2 is a great wing and yes it has tons of power. Can a 165 pound guy use it! yep I weight 155 and I can ride that thing in nothing and it really does not feel like a huge wing compared to other wings of that size. You can get away with a 6m for sure but if you want a little more get up and go in the light winds it helps! Keep in mind the 6m will pull almost like a 7m of other companies out there. I know that's a lot of info but you really will not go wrong either way!

[@vhb4302]

Adding to the confusion - many foils are now coming in high aspect. Can a beginner use a 2000 Sq Cm high aspect as their 1st big wing ? Great videos !

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Vincent! HA is the best choice for sure will have great glide and lots of lift for a beginner... The future will go HA in my eyes....

[@gottaflyrc]

Great info, thanks for the links! I'm 61, with limited knee & hip flexibility to match. So I'm concerned about the beginner trials of getting on foil from a standstill. I do have a 5'6" lift eFoil though, and was hoping to use it with a folding prop to cheat into winging mode until I build up experience. Would the 63 lb eFoil be too much for the wing if I'm up on foil with less drag?

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Now that is a great questions.... I honestly think you will be better getting yourself a wing board over the 5'6 efoil. Something like this.....adventuresportsusa.com/collec... Get yourself a board with a lot of volume and wide so it's easy for you to stand up on then it will help you with your limited knee & hip flexibility. Volume will help a ton, the 5'6 might be a little hard... You could go with a LIFT SUP and you can use all your efoil wings on your foil board as everything is modular. Just a thought! liftfoils.com/product/710-foil-sup/ The good news is the efoil is the best way to learn how to foil. So you are ahead of the game to learn wingsurfing!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

adventuresportsusa.com/collections/foil-boards/products/00-x-fly?ref=DAMO

[@gottaflyrc]

@@DamienLeroyKZbin Thx, I'll hold off on the folding prop & use that cash for a board then. I have an 8 ft, 150 L SUP foil board I can start with and work into something smaller later. Appreciate the input!

[@AaronLandauav]

Keep me posted - ( totally thought about that with Efoil ) getting to the wind etc. -

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

@@AaronLandauav We have a great video dropping this Monday! "Efoil" everything you need to know. so good....

[@HarryLevinson]

My wife (135#) and I(165#) are psyched to start winging. Your videos have been very helpful. We are both competent windsurfers and wanted to try kiting but think winging is the best next step for us. Are there sources of used gear? We are in the Boston area. I am thinking of buying a duotone 5M wing to use with a SUP or large windsurf board to get dtarted. Then renting a foiling board or two to try out. Maybe it is my windsurfing experience but the boom style wing from duotone seems like the most flexible for us to start with. What are your thoughts on this plan?

[@nadiasteen1018]

Hi, so I'm a lady 164 centimeter long my weight is 62 kilograms. Beginner. BUT i'am a really fast learner so I don't want a step one set. I'm not english or American. So could you explain from two units as wel as centimeter but also in inches please. What wide wing and length board do I need. I have figured out what kind of foil I'll need. You could still tell me what I need from your perspective. Kind regards, Nadia.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Sorry for the delay at 136 pounds I would say! A 5'0" x 25" x 4.5" x 78L found here so 78L wingfoilprocenter.com/collections/frontpage/products/code-wing-board would be good to float you but challenging to learn on but great one board all around for you! Foil a 1000HA here would be great wingfoilprocenter.com/collections/foil/products/h-series-front-wing?variant=45088462733616 and a 5m wing. wingfoilprocenter.com/collections/frontpage/products/03s-vision?variant=45088412827952

[@mulhauserthomas1325]

Thank you for the videos - what do you think about the new inflatble board with even more volume for example 6.5 /170 L up to 7.5 / 200L - they are not so expensive and could be changed easily when progessing

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Honestly friend I have not been able to get on one yet so I can not comment. I have heard they are a little bouncy and can't get firm enough, and can be harder to stand on but that is just hear say! I can not comment my friend.... Maybe others can chime in.

[@maxred86]

hi Damien from Tuscany (west Italy) I appreciate your video a lot especially with the legend because I'm the same age;I'd like to start wingfoiling and as I've got a moses 633 onda since 3 years I thought to buy the 1100 sabfoil front wing (fuse,stab and mast are the same); I found a 110L board that should be suitable for my 78kg; the main doubt is about the wing because in my homespot the wind average is 10/12 kn and I'd like to have one wing at the moment; what about a 6 m wing? thanks a lot

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Max, Harry actually has moved to a 6m Cabrinha X2 now in light winds and is his go to! A 6m or 7m will work for you! Enjoy friend....

[@anthonyencarnacion7284]

I am a newbie, somebody is selling me 1800cm2 foil and 6’2 board 128L, will it be ok this sizes of gears for a beginners? Thanks and nice video sharing all the basics you are sharing how to start this sport🤙🤙

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Anthony, It all depends on the weight of a person for sure but in general yes I would push more towards a 2000 +cm or more. The board has good volume so you are good. The more lift the easier to get up! For sure the 1800 will work but in the beginning its nice to have a little more. It will work for sure though.

[@Jio1981]

I am new, and I have just got my wing. There is a zip on the front which gives access to the inflatable material inside. What is the purpose of that access?

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Great questions! Its so if you get a hole in the bladder material inside. "happens". You have a way to pull it out a repair it. Have a great day!

[@alanblurr1265]

Hey What do you think about adjustable wings, I have a 4m wing, but think that would be better to make an extension with small battens, to bring size up to 6m so can start off in lighter winds? Will happen eventually, but thought would forget about patent bullshit, & put that idea out there?

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Alan great idea really! I am not sure its that easy but I love were your head is at! See what you can do you never know until you try. Its a great idea though if you can get it to work!

[@alanblurr1265]

@@DamienLeroyKZbin Yes could take a bit of work, but would want to make it so can adjust size of wing on the water!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

@@alanblurr1265 Great idea!

[@plaineduloup184]

2 Questions : 1- I’m about to buy a wing 5m2 from Duotone model UNIT. What do you thing about this model? 2- what is the right length mast for a beginner? Thanks a lot for your feedback.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Well I honestly have not ridden the

[@AlexSurf]

The Unit is awesome! I made a Review on my channel. I would go with 75cm

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

@@AlexSurf Thank you Alex!

[@plaineduloup184]

Thanks a lot Alex!

[@gianni3972]

Ciao, wing 6m + foil 2400 cmq, andrebbe bene per light wind ? Oppure meglio wing 7m + foil da 2000 ????

[@albertocei1437]

Congratulations on your videos, they are great I want to learn wingfoil, and I am going to buy the equipment. Weight 78 Kg. I have a 6 m wing What is the best combination? 110 liters or 125 liters 1650 cm2 or 2000 cm2 Thanks in advance!!!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

You are about 171 pounds so a 6m wing would be great and you can get away with the 110L I believe. More stable would be the 125L. I would go with the big foil 2000 for sure! It helps to get you up and learn easier you can always go smaller later! Harry runs his 2100 in all wind conditions just changes his wing 6m to 4m, 3m and so on! Hope that helps....

[@albertocei1437]

@@DamienLeroyKZbin Thanks a lot. Now I know what to do. I want to congratulate you once again for your videos, not only for the content, but also for the energy and joy that you transmit. You are a great communicator !! Do not forget!!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

@@albertocei1437 You are very kind thank you! We appreciate you

[@rickdc3]

Great videos! What is the difference between Crosswing and Mantis for the wing? I foil behind the boat on Slingshot Infinity 84 (2066cm2), will that work for SUP/Winging, or is the Fusion X series a lot better? I'm 175 pounds (and used to tiny board behind the boat - Dwarfcraft), will 110L X-fly be enough? Thank you!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Friend, Yes the Slingshot Infinity 84 will work but there are better foils now on the market but 100% that will work for SUP/WINGING. 110L board will be perfect for you. A little harder to learn than say a 130-140L, but a board you could have for a long time and the right size. I think its perfect the x-fly 6'2 111 you speak about. Let me know if that helps.

[@rickdc3]

@@DamienLeroyKZbin Yes. Helpful. Thank you!

[@ap2372]

Awesome video! I just started learning, and I have a question. Which foil is best when you start learning, a canard wing with stabilizer innthe front or a classic wing with stabilizer in the tail?

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Honestly friend they both work but I would recommend a very big stable wing and the stabilizer in the back. It seams to me to be the most user friendly!

[@ap2372]

@@DamienLeroyKZbin thank you for the answer. I have both but I will do as you say, start learning with the classic wing. The reason I asked is that the guy who sells canard foils claims are easier to learn. Please check andersson foils. Anyway your videos are awesome and help me a lot in the process of learning. Thank you!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

@@ap2372 My pleasure buddy! Just trying to make it a little easier on people..... Have a great weekend friend!

[@martinberwanger4928]

Hi! Do you have any experience about this wing used in a sit on top kayak? Thanks!

[@alanblurr1265]

Would work standing up in a sit on top, but not going to work with a wing sitting down?

[@bernardosegala6956]

Thanks a lot for your videos! As far as Duotone is concerned, do you suggest the Echo or the Unit for a beginner? Thanks in advance for your suggestions

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Brenardo, Happy to try and help. I personally have not been on a Duotone yet so I can not comment. My apologies.... The Crosswing X2 rocks!

[@bernardosegala6956]

@@DamienLeroyKZbin Thanks a lot! Yes, the Crosswing X2 is a wonderful wing, maybe the best at the moment, and I feel particularly attracted to it. I appreciate the camber and the handles a lot. Nice movies at Lake Garda, close to the spot where I live. Maybe a suggestion for a Cabrinha board that could give wings to my feet?

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

@@bernardosegala6956 Love it.... :)

[@hanchua]

Hey Damien, i'm 160lbs living in norther Tampa Bay, usually with 7-10 mph wind, will 5m work for me? thank you.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

I would go with a 6m or bigger if you want to ride a lot. 7-10 is very very light!

[@hanchua]

Thanks for the information

[@Number128CanJump]

Thanks for the videos! I'm wondering, could you wingsurf on an efoil while the battery is removed(charging)

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Well you could ride on the efoil board with the wing yes, but the Motor will be a lot of drag under water to get up on foil, so not ideal

[@stkl23]

What Damien said plus the foil wings on efoil boards are usually suuuper thin to reduce drag as much as possible. That makes them less than ideal for wing foiling where you need either much wind or a big front wing.

[@ceegeeeye7066]

Great stuff! But it's simply impossible for me to continue watching any video after somebody says "super" more than three times in about ten seconds. 😵‍💫

[@olejeffrey]

Hi Damien, how much volume/ length does your black/ white board have? I have a lot of kite/ surf foil experience and am debating keeping a 5' 44L surf foil board as my sinker setup farther down the line (still going to learn on bigger boards). Thoughts?

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Jeff, My black and white board is a 4'8 by 55L link here: liftfoils.com/product/4-8-x-55-liter/. love it..... Volume is your friend! :)

[@olejeffrey]

@@DamienLeroyKZbin thanks for the feedback!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

@@olejeffrey Sure thing thank you!

[@jeremiaszszostak2449]

Hi Can you recommend some spots with a flat water ?

[@jayboo175]

Thanks a lot this is perfect !!!

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Where do you live? Stuart FL, Miami FL, 520 Causeway Cocoa beach FL, Any intercostal spot.... :)

[@TylerHolowell]

What size in cm or inches is the Neil pryde large wing?

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

Here is the best info I can find for you! www.neilpryde.com/products/glide-surf-hp

[@raghuram2815]

Hi Damien, Inflatable Wing/SUP foilboard for beginners. Thoughts?

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

For sure great way to learn the wing! I would get a big SUP as you want stability! If you can get a daggerboard in the center, like a windsurfer it will help them learn to go up wind on the board with the wing a lot easier as well.... :)

[@raghuram2815]

@@DamienLeroyKZbin not sure if I was clear in my question. I meant...using an Inflatable Board for Wing-Foiling. There are some being specifically being designed for Wing-Foiling purpose. Like F-one Rocket Air and Gong Hipe.

[@DamienLeroyYouTube]

@@raghuram2815 My apologies I have not been on one so I can not comment... I believe it would work for sure. Not sure how sticky it is to the water but they should work. When I try one I will let you know... We never see them here. Not much help sorry friend.

[@shotbyarian]

you forgot the helmet :)