Wing and Mountainboard: Getting Started

[@killurbean]

Looks great. Was going to try adds windsurf sail to a mountain board but I think this may be a better option.

[@stokedforsuccess100]

Excellent videos. Really good advice too. Keep up the progression on land and water. Can’t wait to try out my gear this season too. Fun videos to watch.

[@thearcher9940]

I had no idea it needed to be pumped up

[@anunakigilgamesz8834]

You keep me motivated. Thanks

[@intheoutside123]

You're welcome, that's good to hear, thanks 🤙

[@jaimemedina2347]

Great video, thank you!

[@intheoutside123]

Thank you, hope it was useful 👍🏽

[@thearcher9940]

I plan to go down the hill but then how do you get off of it?

[@SEAPanel]

I have done mountain board plus wing and Snakeboard plus wing. It isn't even a contest, the mountain board is SO SLOW. The Snakeboard on pavement does take some time to find the right path and wind, but the speed is much better. Mountain boards work better with kites than wings, much more power.

[@intheoutside123]

Thanks, that's useful to know. I can reach 20 mph on firm sand which is great fun, but definitely no fun at all if not firm. I enjoy cruising when conditions are good, but get scared to go any faster tbh!

[@wdh0011]

Nice job, love the relaxing scenery and detailed explanations. Coming form a kitesurfing background- I've just used a wing for the first time with a mountainboard. The simplicity makes it wonderful combination. Have you tried power kites? It's always good to have those as options to cover for the lighter days. Like you, I am hoping to take it out on the water soon. Best of luck!

[@intheoutside123]

Much appreciated, thanks. When the conditions are right it's so nice just cruising the beach. I did try a power kite early on but it quickly caught the eye of the summer beach patrol/fun police - turns out you can't use them on my local spot. All the best with your journey, you'll enjoy it!

[@thearcher9940]

I have the board only and I have no idea how to get going on it

[@henrynordman]

How about keeping you equipment clean? I believe it gets quite messy. Do you wash them when you get back home?

[@intheoutside123]

Yes, a brush and rinse with water does the trick. The wing is usually not too bad, but the board can get in a mess, especially if the sand's wet. Once dry silicone spray on the bearings removes more moisture so it's ready to roll for next time

[@henrynordman]

@@intheoutside123 Thanks, appreciate it!

[@nicolasmercier38]

Perfect, need to do this! Do you think that footstraps are necessary ? scare me!

[@intheoutside123]

It's a fun way to cruise the beach on firm sand! You can do it without footstraps but I actually find it better with them. By letting go with your back hand to flag the wing you quickly lose speed, which is very reassuring. Hitting soft sand at speed is the biggest risk of a crash, so I just take it slow until I know where the firmer sand ends. When I have crashed I tend to just fall on my knees - perhaps holding the wing keeps my head up. I also wear knee pads which helps with confidence and I much prefer a chilled cruise over a crazy charge!

[@nicolasmercier38]

@@intheoutside123 thank you for those tips, I will learn from your experiences.Just bought a board, I will go as soon as possible. It's a good option for me, wing foil begginer... 🙃

[@SEAPanel]

The footstraps won't help you in the long run, better to get used to riding without them. Then you can transition to a foilboard, skateboard, Snakeboard or powder surfer more easily with different conditions. The only real value of the footrstraps is with jumping and catching air, but unlike a kite, even my biggest 7 meter wing rarely generates that kind of power.

[@angusmacdonald-taylor7204]

Hi, loved the video, I have just brought a board, how did you decide on what wing to buy. Thanks

[@intheoutside123]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I went with naish as that was what was available (lots of wings were sold out at the time) and as I planned to use on the sand I was reassured by the reinforced wing tips. I went mid range 4.6m to try and maximise when I could use it, but quickly found it wouldn't work in less than 15 knots. Great between 15 and 22 though. It's good quality and holding up well. No regrets buying it, though yet to try any other brands.

[@kitebeast]

Hi there, can you tell me what bindings you have on your board please. Thanks. Great video by the way.

[@intheoutside123]

Thanks Brendon, glad you enjoyed it. The bindings came with the board which is a Scrub Psycho 2. Unfortunately Scrub don't exist anymore but the same design is now used on the HQ Raid Assassin. They're velcro bindings, adjustable and pretty tough, I've had no trouble from them. A quick search online (UK) and they were out of stock unfortunately.

[@kitebeast]

@@intheoutside123 Hi, thanks for the quick reply, there seems to be a big problem with spares at the moment. I will keep on looking, thanks.

[@intheoutside123]

Hope you can find some!

[@kitebeast]

@@intheoutside123 yes me too.

[@martynrandall7652]

Been thinking about this for a while. I'm 15 1/2 stone what size wing would be a good starter? Cheers

[@intheoutside123]

Hi Martyn, wind's 15 to 20 knots (17-23mph) are best for learning, in fact I find low 20's best overall as i prefer to cruise and live rather than charge and die! My best guess would be a 5m to 6m wing but do check with a shop if there's one near you. Too big and you might be hitting the wing tips on the ground a lot.

[@martynrandall7652]

Thanks for reply, I've sailed alot and understand wind direction and strength etc. Sounds a lot of sail area I suppose if you get a big gust or going to fast you just spill the wind? By just holding on to the front? Looks great fun. I live in Pembrokeshire we have some really long beaches, so my plan is a mountain board and wing. Then hit the beach low tide and wind is on shore which is quite often here. So beam reach down then beam reach back. Any advice welcome! Cheers

[@intheoutside123]

@@martynrandall7652 Ah Pembrokeshire, amazing beaches! I filmed this at Broughton Bay on the Gower: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4mwan-kbqhlf80 - let me know if you find a favourite spot I can try! It's simple to spill wind to manage gusts and slow down, just raise your back hand or release back hand completely and the wing will just flag out and depower, it's the simplicity that I enjoy, though the best sessions are always governed by firm sand conditions and steady winds 👍🏽

[@martynrandall7652]

@@intheoutside123 I would think Pendine sands would be perfect I reckon. I have done afair bit of sailing so pretty good with sails etc. Thanks

[@anunakigilgamesz8834]

🤟🤙👍👍

[@stuarthaggard6140]

Less wind than foiling