Wing Foil Surf Heaven in Hawaii

[@robp3431]

25 years of windsurfing, then some kiting, then left the water completely the last 10 years for mountain biking and gravel riding......This is the first time I'm seriously thinking about returning to the blue.....awesome video !

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Haha, great to hear and definitely recommend as there's some similarities to windsurfing in terms of handling the wing. It's still a bit of a process to learn if you don't have the foil experience, but I'm sure you'll be addicted like everyone else if you spend the time getting into it! Opens up a whole new world of fun in average waves and bumps

[@bodesmcbodeson686]

If 500 years ago this dude scooted across the shoreline in front of some natives they would build a mythos about the flying water god and his pet flying manta ray.

[@1andtheOnly]

500 years ago yes. But 3000-5000 years ago there were flying vimanas.

[@lapp3351]

Europeans like to rediscover things put their name on it then celebrate that they were the first

[@zonzillamagnus5902]

@@lapp3351 Because the Europeans kicked ass and WERE better

[@zonzillamagnus5902]

@@1andtheOnly No there wasn’t lol. It’s mythological like Muhammad and a flying horse

[@lapp3351]

@@zonzillamagnus5902 which Europeans you talking about? The Italians who kicked the Jungle dwelling Nordic ones(probably current day Brits )? Or the Germans who kicked the all the rest of Europe? Or the Turks and other Europeans who kissed the Mongols’ feet to stop them getting their ass kicked? Or the Spanish idiots who “discovered” a continent that was already inhabited by humans who had already gone through what we are going through now: the rise of an immensely advanced civilisation millennia ago, gone through natural disasters as a result then wisely decided to abandon “technological progress” and live with nature only to have arrogant buffoons, way much later in the game, show up to their door step claiming they were advanced and the denizens devolved 🤪 Even today you see Europeans in America generate a large following on KZbin or other Social Media Platforms acting as if they discovered Kung Fu or Yoga or Breath Control or Calisthenics or Ayuhasca not one having the slightest courtesy of giving credit to the actual cultures that discovered and developed the knowledge or at least invite an expert from this native cultures as a guest and give them the deserving respect

[@bruce_1986]

I have never surf in my life but this is what freedom feels like. I just came across this on KZbin. Can’t believe I have never seen this on TV.

[@2eggsnbacon]

This is an unbelievably good video. Your balance and control make it look so easy! I used to windsurf, and then got into sailing catamarans and yachts. I am now going to take up wingfoiling - largely because of your video. I have never actually seen anyone wingfoiling and had only seen a short clip on Tiktok of someone wingfoiling - and then found your video. Wow!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks mate, appreciate the positive comments. Although its still a bit of a learning process, with the sailing and windsurfing background I'm sure you can figure it out. Biggest thing that would help would be learning to foil behind a small boat or jetski or an efoil, then bringing in the wing. Such an amazing feeling riding waves and swells like this once you figure it out

[@ttb1513]

@@KeahideAboitiz1Can you describe how much energy/force you get from the swells? Very cool.

[@cyberfastfred]

One of my favorite wing foil surf video (if not the best). Carving so smooth, almost no foil pomping in the wave.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thankyou and stoked you like it! Always loved trying to minimize the pumping as much as possible and just let it flow

[@peteskyrunner4845]

Man what a beautiful video. Everything from the filming , the surfing, to the music. Different technology coming together (plus the creators) to make a very pleasing video. The drone flying is smooth as butter and the guy on the board really knows how to use the energy of the wind and sea to do what he wants with it. Love it!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thankyou and stoked you liked it! It was shot by my girlfriend and edited it myself. Its a truly awesome sport and such a great way to escape the crowd and ride small waves like this!

[@makalii]

Like how you can keep your wing behind you and out of your way. Skills man.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Definitely takes some micro-adjustments but having a wing that flies well off the front handle helps a lot. Having a stiff handle like the one on the Mantis makes a big difference for me

[@kshred3043]

@@KeahideAboitiz1 Yes, but (dumb newbie question) how do you keep it more or less behind you all the time regardless of your heading ? Seems that you must be foiling a lot faster that the true wind so that your apparent wind is always more or less coming from in front of you..... ?

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

@@kshred3043 The main thing that helps is the wind direction as this particular spot is side offshore wind so you are always going slightly into the wind whenever on a wave. In my opinion this is the best direction for wing foiling as it keeps the waves smoother and the wing naturally wants to sit on the best angle. You're also right that I start generating apparent wind especially as the wind can be super up and down here so in the light patches I can ride with it behind me. The Mantis is also a great wing for this as its quite stable on a wave and the stiff front handle also heps a lot with the micro adjustments to keep it flying on the right angle

[@kshred3043]

@@KeahideAboitiz1 That makes sense. Thanks for taking the time to reply. 🤘

[@ConstructiveMinds100]

FELL IN LOVE FROM THE FIRST SIGHT. 💜🧡❤️💙💛 KUDOS to all people who contributed to development of this sport.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks and stoked you like it. Very grateful for those with the vision to create foils and the new addition of the wings!

[@starfish3108]

Bad ass, you have it all in one,windsurfing ,surfing ,kite surfing love it!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Definitely a fun mix of a few different sports but for me the closest thing to compare it too is tow foiling without needing a jetski. Tow yourself into waves, kill the power and just surf. Such a fun way to ride waves!

[@jamesryan176]

This is my favourite wing foil edit right now. It's so flowey and relaxing to watch. Class.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks and stoked you like it. Gotta love how much you can flow with the higher aspect H series shapes!

[@retrophonicbotique]

@@KeahideAboitiz1 I would love to know exactly what gear you are using foil wise

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

@@retrophonicbotique Using the Cabrinha H800 with the 80cm mast and Autopilot 4'6. They have some new board shapes coming out very soon too

[@aryaprincess2479]

The fact you are alone there floating around waves with chill music gives nice vibes.

[@randybonner7231]

This sport should be in the next Olympics. Just beautiful!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

That would be fun, but its more likely the racing side of winging might become something in the future. Kite foil racing will be a part of the next olypmics

[@dennisliebig7622]

Unbelievable skill, ... , so nice harmony of "physics" and precise "feeling".

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thankyou. Such a fun way to ride waves!

[@stevecopenhaver6152]

Best foiling vid I’ve ever seen…absolutely superb!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thankyou. Had a lot of fun these sessions shooting for this one

[@patrickwinther]

Agreed!! 👌🤩 I want to do this so badly now.

[@dp8454]

One of the best Wing videos I've seen! Finally someone who shows the magic and gracefulness of flowing with nature and no ridiculous awkward looking jumping. Seems to me, the magic of foils is how amazing they work in the water.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thankyou! This is where all the fun comes from for me in wing foiling too. Something special about whipping yourself into waves, then just enjoying the glide and flow!

[@watertree1]

It makes surfing to the next level.

[@fathomfathom]

Sooo flowy and fast. Dreamy side off. Thanks for posting, was super helpful to visualize for myself when wave riding yesterday.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks mate. Definitely the best wind direction to ride in where the wing wants floats a little easier while flying off the front handle. Amazing how much fun you can have in these conditions!

[@simoncroft753]

Purest form of winging in the waves when it’s light offshore 🤌

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Doesn't get much better. Closest thing to tow in foiling out there 🙌🏼

[@imuahayn8082]

Super smooth and great flow, top wave riding skills with the wing and foil!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thankyou 🤙🏼

[@enduser63]

Kite slash wing and excellent design, excellent control

[@kerryabruzzo5297]

Never dreamed this would be possible when I was a kid!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Haha right. Crazy how far the sport has come in such a short time frame!

[@woody4269]

Right KA? It's an insane trajectory from single fins to this. My best mate and i had t pleasure of watching Cheyne Horan, out at Littles on t nsw coast(aust.), test t 1st wing keel tail fin on a McCoy board about 38 yrs ago now. Just t 3 of us. Its real a secluded break. Had to bushwack just to get there. They took t design from t winged keel aussie boat that won t America's cup in sailing. T smile on Cheynes face said it all. But it never took off. Plus, we were all surfing Nirvana boards made by Bill Cilea. Now where here. Isn't life a bloody trip. What's frikkin next?? 🍻✌️

[@gaius_enceladus]

Brilliant! This guy is AWESOME!

[@macrumpton]

This video perfectly embodies "making it look easy". If I could be expert at any sport, this would be it!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Stoked you like it! Such a fun sport once you figure it out. Endless laps and a super fun way to ride waves

[@PatRick1981-s1w]

Frrrken sick

[@TheDankNug]

I think I just got convinced to order a wing. This just looks like ultimate freedom

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

For those wondering, I'm riding the 4’6 Autopilot, H800 wing + the 80cm Carbon mast which has become my go to setup in most conditions unless the waves are really slow. The H1000 is an awesome intro into high aspect foils for anyone looking for that next level of speed and efficiency coming from a bigger surf wing as it's still very user friendly and stable to ride. Check out more info on the gear I'm riding at www.cabrinha.com

[@michaels7573]

Hmm. The Autopilot doesn't come in a 4'6" size. Did you mean 5 6" or 4 10"? Or a custome?

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

@@michaels7573 Thats a good question actually. I was under the impression the 4'6 got released in March but maybe that wasn't the case. I'll try get back to you on that. I used to ride the 4'10 a lot too which is a little easier to get up on but 4'6 definitely helps with the maneuverability

[@robjones5777]

@@michaels7573 Although not listed on the website, it should be available through your local dealer. I know that the 4'6 is currently in stock at the European distributor along with the 4'10, 5'2 and 5'6.. Hope that helps...

[@michaels7573]

Thanks a bunch for the follow up guys!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

@@robjones5777 thanks for clarifying this for me. We now have an updated shape with the new link boards which are great for winging with a little more volume in a smaller size and much less sticky getting off the water too 🙌🏼

[@focused11]

So awesome. I just learned to foil behind boat two weeks ago. Would love to try wing foil in surf.

[@Dyskombobul8td]

Videos like this make KZbin all the worth

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks! Always nice to hear it

[@rollingthunder277]

Mesmerizing.

[@hiroshi6710]

So beautiful but I really like is immensely grassy waves at the sunset because only the wave there and we feel nothing more than that "Gorgeous.. Thank you god. Thank you"

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Glassy waves are the best, but the wing opens up a whole new playing field which is awesome

[@guybartlett9587]

Better then one to two minutes of riding we get a day.

[@djmax01]

Absolutely stunning!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Such a fun setup for wing foiling and hard to beat those colors!

[@xerexon2k]

Looks like heaven.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Wing foil heaven!

[@Optimiser113]

That is so cool!

[@rotoscopic8757]

Outstanding Drone Photography

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks! My girlfriend Moona kills it on the water and on the drone!

[@jennejch]

I keep watching this. It's so beautiful. I can't wait to try this. Thank you for the awesome video.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks and stoked you like it. Such a fun way to ride waves!

[@__emiduran__]

Keahi, love your flow bro, just amazing! That spot looks like very light wind, I´d have liked to see how you make the waterstar with the 800 front foil area and only 36L of board under your legs! Please post a video!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks mate, this spot is definitely a little tricky for wind as its quite up and down, but the gusts are pretty strong so as long as I time those, I can stay up through the lulls. I like to stand on my board underwater and then pump the wing and board until I get up. Works fine as long as you're powered enough. I'll see if I can post a clip on my instagram sometime soon.

[@GabrielRamos-xo4ck]

How windy is this?

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

@@GabrielRamos-xo4ck about 8-15 knots. Once you get up in the gusts its pretty easy to ride through the lulls with a high aspect wing

[@AS34N]

This video is beautiful..from the spot, to the perfect song...awesome man.these videos make me sit and think about all the good times in life. Even if the subject is totally unrelated.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thankyou and always stoked to hear it! Always a good way for me to switch off and forget about the troubles of life on a session like this!

[@woody4269]

My mouth was agape for 1 min 17sec. Then I felt t drool that had pooled around t salivary gland. This looks amazing. Grt upload. 🍻✌️

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Hahaha. Stoked you liked it. Its always funny to think about how fun these types of waves are now winging. Find myself getting excited for some very small and fat waves these days 🤣

[@woody4269]

@@KeahideAboitiz1 i feel ya. My planks my best mate nowadays. You've made me reconsider that too. What a conundrum! 🤣🍻

[@davidbataille406]

It seems so easy 🤔 thanks for the demonstration. With such videos, it is a question of day before I invest 😉😉

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Definitely a bit of a learning curve but very doable if you break it down into different steps. So much fun once you put it all together and get into riding some waves!

[@cranberriesdoodle1450]

It's so cool how it doesn't hardly affect the water!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Also makes for such little drag or resistance while you're up which means riding a wave thats not breaking

[@snoozlewoozle]

I've been meaning to surf that break, always empty and seems like a fun wave

[@reggiepaulk]

Captures the essence of what you do… so wonderful

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thankyou! Such a fun way to ride waves

[@lustigmountain]

Your video put me over the edge! This will be my new sport next summer! Thanks for the great video, riding and inspiration!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Awesome to hear! Definitely a little bit of a learning curve but so worth it and such a fun way to ride waves once you figure it out!

[@johnmccourt341]

Too cool!

[@BodyFixExercises]

Incredible!! You make it look so effortless! The best video I have seen this year. Criminally under-watched.

[@BodyFixExercises]

And the drone footage is reeeeaallly good.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks and stoked you like it! Really is such a fun way to ride waves like this

[@yuanchen1980]

this is so cool

[@chrisreynecke3129]

After wing-suiting, this is the Coolest thing I've ever seen.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Cheers, a little less extreme, but man its a lot of fun!

[@jeffswope1511]

I would have been all over this in the 90’s. Amazing

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Never too late to learn. Sure its a little bit of a process, but if you break it down in to steps by learning to foil first, then adding the wing, its more doable than you think

[@ericb8958]

watching this is sooooo pleasing

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thankyou. Doing this is incredibly pleasing too!

[@sadeaton]

That was fun to watch, thank you for sharing.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thankyou. Stoked you liked it!

[@sadeaton]

@@KeahideAboitiz1 I just wish I could do it👍

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

@@sadeaton Definitely a learning curve, but its something most people can figure out with enough time if you break it down into steps. Cool to see how many people have figured it out over the last few years

[@HafizAzmi]

Beautiful video, relaxing... both surfing and filming match together. But, of course it's not easy to be great as this man.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks and stoked you like it. Such a fun way to ride waves!

[@LauraTuller]

Like dancing on water! 🙌🏼 🏄‍♂️

[@streetballplayer100]

This is magic man! And the footage itself is so crisp

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks and stoked you like it. Really is such a fun way to ride waves!

[@happydaydreamer1]

Simply... wow!

[@duranbodasing]

Gorgeous physics bro 😎🤙🏾💯🔥

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Such a fun way to ride waves!

[@RwP223]

so smooth

[@brockb4452]

whats more fun from everyone's experience? wake foiling, wake surfing, wake boarding, or wake skiing??

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

I haven't spent as much time behind the boat, but I think its all about mixing it up and trying different things depending on the day. You don't have to choose one

[@brockb4452]

@@KeahideAboitiz1 The problem is I can't afford buying equipment for all of them, so I gotta choose just one lol. Just bought a jet ski so seeing which one may be best to get into. So far you have me convinced for foiling, but you may make it look easier than it is. Trying to see what might be the easiest for tow sports

[@mmTheFish]

I'm hooked after riding behind a boat on a foil. Live in the Great lakes state and have a slingshot wing and SUP but I need a foil. Revolution for lake surfing.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Nice! Definitely worth getting into it and as long as you already have the foil background from riding behind the boat you should be able to put them together. Its a little bit of a learning curve, but super worth it once you figure it out!

[@rickdc3]

@@KeahideAboitiz1 175 pounds. I know how to foil a wave behind a boat. What size board (volume) and wing to learn to kite foil do you recommend?

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

@@rickdc3 For wing foiling, its nice to have a board over 100L in the beginning to make it easier to get up. Also a bigger slower foil wing around 1600 sq cm or bigger will help too. Kite foiling is a different ball game and you want to be fairly comfortable already with kitesurfing before you bring in the foil

[@onexlifestyle4459]

Wow dude its awesome 🤩

[@rumtum99]

Ahhhh foiling in paradise ❤️ Aka fresh filet o fish prep 😆

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Haha, surprisingly have never hit a fish but definitely had some close calls with turtles

[@monikgagnon]

incroyable agilité et facilité, de très belles images.. l'avenir du kite

[@allthingsboxing6386]

This looks super cool and refreshing.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

By far the best way to make the most of waves like this with a little bit of wind!

[@TheFlyrodder68]

Awesome! I want to try that!

[@Just3adventures]

That is the coolest thing I have seen!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Takes some time to learn, but such a fun way to ride waves that you'd never have as much fun on surfing!

[@kamma44]

That looks freaking fun!

[@tkorocky]

This is so magical!

[@Carfree-Cities]

Hypnotic!

[@tomcourtkite]

ridiculous spot man!! Need to come shred that

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

The wind isn't great, but the waves are super fun. Always nice how shitty wind you can ride a wing in

[@steffenbryde7957]

Awesome video 🤩 I have a very good friend who has been living in Haleiwa the past 20 years, he has been foil surfing off the wall this past year or so Can't wait to visit again, haven't been since before covid, and still can't enter USA because I'm not vaccinated. Greetings from Denmark!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks. Been interesting to see how many people have taken up the sport over the last 5 years. The wing is a great way to open up more spots and make the most of the windy days too

[@steffenbryde7957]

@@KeahideAboitiz1 Yea it looks absolutely smooth, you are a much better surfer than I can ever hope to be! I gotta hear my buddy if he have tried it with wing, but I don't think so Stay awesome

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

@@steffenbryde7957 Thanks. Definitely a great way to make the most of the windy days over there!

[@pgeppl]

That looks so smooth and easy 😉 just awesome 🤩👌👏

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thankyou. It takes a little bit of practice but has become my summertime activity of choice. So much fun in waves like this!

[@jBigjohndoe1971]

Wow super cool, like surfing but with benefits...

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Feels a little different than surfing, but just such a great way to make the most of small mellow waves like this and gives you that same feeling of speed you get surfing in a much smaller wave

[@jBigjohndoe1971]

I can almost stand in my paddle board more less a surf board, this is a whole new level, and with the wing wow man, top gear.. I'm also from Canada.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

@@jBigjohndoe1971 Definitely worth putting the time in and learning if you get the chance as it even makes rivers and lakes a lot of fun. Sure there's some great spots for it around canada too

[@wyyrdojim]

This looks so cool! I wish I was forty years younger!😎

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Nice to be young, but still plenty of older crew getting super into it. Its a little tricky to learn, but once you figure it out, its not too hard on the body

[@wyyrdojim]

@@KeahideAboitiz1 Age and the fact that I live in Phoenix!😂

[@cyrilt9331]

Amazing! congratulations

[@A.Vakulin]

If there is a paradise it looks like this.

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Such a dreamy setup for winging!

[@flyingfootage]

Looks very nice 👍🏄🏼‍♂️

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thankyou!

[@royksk]

Ain’t that the dog's! He makes it look so easy

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Definitely a little bit of learning curve but it gets easier and such a fun way to ride waves once you figure it out!

[@Theorangeman.]

This is awesome

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks!

[@claudioguglielmi468]

Amazing 👏👏👏☀️☀️☀️☀️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏖️

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thankyou 🤙

[@Kayumito-be8qr]

That looks sick😂

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Way too much fun!

[@austintrombley9569]

Bird fish man!!

[@anthonybaransky137]

I've had more fun than allowed by law, and I didn't even come close to the fun this guy had. I'm jealous🙂👍🙂🤯

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Haha, such a fun way to ride average waves like this. Amazing how addictive this sport can be

[@1911Earthling]

Wow mesmerizing

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Such a fun way to ride waves!

[@alexsandra3962]

Amazing skill......

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks Alex 🤙

[@PhilbyFavourites]

Talk about mesmerising…….

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Stoked you like it! Such an awesome feeling to be able to ride waves like this with so much speed and drive thanks to the foil 🙌🏼

[@truthvenum5468]

Magical.

[@yamiletsanchez3551]

A man from Cuba came to the USA in this way. Amazing!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thats pretty impressive if true!

[@유잭-k4r]

잘타네 멋지다 ㅎㅎ 지금은 윈드서핑만 하는 중인데 이거 보니까 윙포일 하고 싶은 마음이 더 간질거리네

[@Zebsy]

Wtf this is amazing

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Such a fun way to ride waves!

[@markupton3482]

STUNNING!!!😃

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thankyou. Stoked on all the positive feedback on this video

[@LagrangePoint901]

Really nice camera work!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thankyou. Moona Whyte does a great job with the drone!

[@SihyungLee-tm1uc]

Veautyful !

[@thebluestarman1085]

Lovely to watch just gliding over the ocean. What happens if you drop the wing or wind catches it and blows it away? Or do you have a cord to attach to your body?

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

You have a leash that you can attach to your wrist or waist. You can always just paddle back to the beach if something goes wrong too

[@melvinmahe1520]

amazing spot .... WISH be there

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Super fun for wing foiling at this size!

[@davidoconnor663]

@@KeahideAboitiz1 Where is this spot?

[@MACTEPHOUSE]

Прекрасный фильм 👍

[@PiChannel314]

The amount of jealousy this created within me is soul crushing... I need to make this happen in my lifetime

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

haha, sorry about that. Gotta get out there and give it a try! Its a bit of a learning process but very doable if you break it down into steps and figure out the foil efoiling or behind a boat first

[@PiChannel314]

@@KeahideAboitiz1 been wakesurfing for years, but this is some piece/peace of my heart that is missing

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

@@PiChannel314 Also a great option for behind the boat even with the 2nd or third wake

[@ksut5721]

What will they think of next! Really cool!!

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Fun to see where the sport has gone over the last few years with the advancement of foils and wings. Looking forward to seeing where it goes from here too!

[@trustenbaker8766]

I did this once, and it was awesome! Then I had a dry mouth and that was outtE!

[@nguyentrieugiangnam3304]

Just like a dance

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Feels like it sometimes out there!

[@wimrobb2]

…and a excellent Drone operator

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Moona definitely has some drone skills!

[@1JOHNHEARN]

Elite skills

[@KeahideAboitiz1]

Thanks mate. Pretty epic to see how far the sport has come in such a short time and fun to be a part of it!