Wing Foiling: 4 Things You Should Know!

[@Bill-in-SF]

Not sure why I clicked on this video, but since I'm a winger with one summer under his belt, and since I basically agree with this video, I'll add my two cents. First mistake I made was buying weight+30. Maybe that works if you have flat water plus wind, but my experience is that most places with wind have choppy water. So I tried to find a used weight+40, couldn't find one, and bought a used weight+50. Awesome! Second mistake I made was wasting time trying to get on-foil in 10-12mph winds. Once I knew to search out real wind (in my case, average 20mph) I had a great summer, getting on-foil immediately every time. I did have the chance to get towed behind a boat early in my learning curve, and that taught me about breaching. The wingfoiling learning curve was difficult for me, so the boat experience was a great opportunity to learn how important it is to keep my weight forward. Now I need to figure out smooth silky turns!

[@JakeKelsick]

Thanks for sharing your experience Bill! stoked to hear you got it cracked! Gotta come check us out for some wing foil missions!

[@GertGermonpré]

Great video's Jake 🤙🏻 Cheers Gert 😎

[@DrDoo2little]

This is great stuff man. I'm trying to work out whether this is a sport I want to try out with some lessons, real helpful.

[@dangrealy6455]

Helpful vid mate thanks

[@andreijoosten3655]

Would be great to get a video on how to Gibe on the wing foil. txs

[@andylitespeed]

Good tips!

[@Tobeon2]

😳👀.. You started wing foiling with 50 liter board!???. Wow!!! When is the best time to visit Antigua or wherever you are? I need to learn both kitesurfing & wing foiling from you.. 😎😊

[@JakeKelsick]

Best time is from December - July we have a school on island and will be sharing the stoke all season! www.kelsickkiteboarding.com

[@seancrosby4392]

Good tips! But I'm surprised you didn't talk about foil wing size. Most folks tell me that it's idea to start with something in the ~2000cm2 range.

[@jeromesurffoil7033]

I am new to the foil journey (wing foil, prone foil, SUP Foil) and I went with the commonly echoed advice of getting a 2000cm2 front wing. I began with a 1990cm2 front wing and I found it gave way too much lift! Even on slow mushy waves, it was super difficult to keep down to prevent a breach, even when I put the majority of my weight on my front foot . I bought a smaller 1550cm2 front wing and it made learning so much easier! Huge difference! I was able to control the amount of lift. btw I am not a lightweight at 95kg (191lbs). I have 40+ years surfing experience but only started with foiling about 6 months ago.

[@HandyCapito]

Hi, I’m very surprised about what you say, I m 95 kg and bought a Gong xOver XXL 2450 cm2 to begin, following the indications. Not yet tried , but when I read your comment I feel not at ease. But does the position of the the foil under the board have an incidence too ?

[@fredericmartin6353]

kitefoil background is really a big advantage for those you may be afraid of changing of activity, based on my experience

[@3Dude1962]

Starting to wingfoil after Kitesurfing

[@alexanderwheeler4826]

Can go back to making some free style kite surf videos please.