Wing Foiling . . . Harness or No Harness?

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In this video I will discuss and show if, when and how to use a harness while winging.
Music - artlist.io
Artist - Yarin Primak
Song - Cadenas (Instrumental Version)

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@KitePaddleSurf 3 ай бұрын

This is a great video and explanation! One think I would add is that wetsuits and gloves can impact this decision greatly. We are up north in Washington State and wear 5/4s and gloves throughout the fall and winter which greatly increase the forearm exhaustion (especially if you are using non pre-curved gloves). I totally agree that in boardshorts it feels like you can ride all day but there are plenty of days in the winter where I would have a hard time riding for over 30 min without a harness. Even using a simple wing hook on a waist leash is enough to give your arms a break!

@Alexi-ze4qg 2 ай бұрын

The master sharing so freely and humbly, truly inspiring! Every wing foiling video I watch from you is a pleasure of education. Thank you!

@maryjanemccarthy2907 3 ай бұрын

When I started windsurfing in 1973 in the East Bay, there were no harnesses. My forearms looked like Popeyes arms after an hour of sailing. There were NO storm sails. I would give ANYTHING to have windsurfed with a harness and a storm sail, but when the harnesses came out we all scratched our heads. What is that? Now? Give me a harness!!! 🙂 What YOU do is off the charts. Having my experience, I can't believe the amazing talent you have.

@windsurfingatmeerwijck 3 ай бұрын

Dude he is Talking about Wingfoiling. Only beginners wear no harness whit windsurfing. Nobody is windsurfing whit out harness ses these Days.. Mahalo

@maryjanemccarthy2907 3 ай бұрын

@@windsurfingatmeerwijck I know. I can't explain myself well, but what you say is what I meant. -)

@easywingfoil 3 ай бұрын

Great tips from the master himself 👍 Thank you Robby that you are giving so much for the sport over all the decades 🙏Never used a harness with wingfoiling before but your video inspired me to try out 😃Greetings from Germany and keep up the great videos 🙌

@yZstarAk1979 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the unrivaled Foil tutorials Robby 🤙

@paulh.327 3 ай бұрын

Robby, you are legeng, telling people to riding carefully at the end of topic harnessline, but doing masive jump at hookipa last 10 second of this edit 😂🤙

@willslever8112 3 ай бұрын

Yet again Robby talking practical sense, very useful.

@someoneinmyhead 3 ай бұрын

Such a comprehensive advice, thanks, Robbie. Very reasonable way of thinking about every level being a pro yourself. Love you boards and enjoy my Naish every time on the water. Surfy look gives it and extra edge on my lake :)

@maartendeleeuw8930 3 ай бұрын

Excellent advice, thank you! Clearly lays out when a harness is a good idea, plus the cons. For me I like to ride quick but use a small wing and small foil so not in ‘race power’ mode. So I’ll stick to the simplicity of no harness and get a mild arm workout too hehehe

@WillemAsselbergs 3 ай бұрын

Great video and excellent advice and guidance Robbie. You are the master. Merci! (Greetings from Bretagne, France)

@zacpower_9835 3 ай бұрын

yeaaahh un autre breton :)

@hugorl2357 3 ай бұрын

@@zacpower_9835 tout les bretons sont fan de robby :)

@yZstarAk1979 3 ай бұрын

He really is

@LachieWhite 3 ай бұрын

Love using the harness on the wing! Essential to get the hook up high around the bottom of your sternum. I have tried lots of different set ups and higher up is the most balanced! I have a video on a really useful harness line with a magnetic quick release on my channel too

@barryritchey Ай бұрын

Another awesome clip from The Master! For those of us a bit older and who have had rotator cuff surgery and/or shoulder replacement, it's not a matter of whether or not to wear harness, it's a matter of what harness to wear.

@krolli63 3 ай бұрын

Perfect advice for my plan to use a harness. Thanks Robby. 🙂

@dominique_and_dejan 3 ай бұрын

Bonjour Robby 😃 Thanks for this feedback and your advice, simple to understand 🌺 Great images ☀️🌊💙 ... your jumps at the end of the video are superb, WAOUH 🔥 Aloha from both of us from (currently) Leucate 😎🤙🏼

@patricklebrun3601 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your advise 😊. Patrick.

@MakaiMauka 3 ай бұрын

Mahalo Robby, useful information as always.

@esrandl 21 күн бұрын

Fantastic video. I can maybe foil for an hour without a harness due to fatigue. I am 60. With a harness I can easily go out for a 2+ hr session and only come back in to eat or drink. The only time I don't use a harness is if I am trying to do significant jumps as I don't want the harness hook to hit the board if I fall on it. I also wear an impact vest under harness as it really hurts to fall on spreader bar. Hopefully I will get good enough that that isn't an issue either. Robby makes this all look super easy! The only real issue so far is you can tear up the deck of board if not careful when getting on. I wear an old school chest harness fyi, it is easier to get wing higher and not drag a tip accidentally. These are hard to find, I use a super old one from my windsurfing days.

@shen7256 3 ай бұрын

Excellent!! I pretty much live in my harness - wing belt - now, I’d walk a mile if I forgot it on a good day. 🤙

@サカナのほね 28 күн бұрын

若い時からの憧れ。全く衰えていない。すごい。

@twidmer 3 ай бұрын

Good advice. I just used one the other day and was blown how great the angle of attack was with my 8m. I found if Infelt like I was getting close to falling I could disengage even when I was falling, but definitely needed to be aware.

@JJJ-gq4nt Ай бұрын

I've been windsurfing for a few years and recently decided it's time I try wingfoiling. Ironically, one of the things I looked into was what kind of harness I should use. I wasn't aware of the downside of using a harness if you're a newbie wing foiler. So, I guess I can wait until I see how I do with it and not worry about rushing out to buy a harness - yet. I'd rather not destroy my gear as I'm just starting to learn. Thanks Robby.

@zytigon 3 ай бұрын

Wind foiling can be the answer to the catapult issue. I'm just freeride wind foiling but i don't hook in to harness line from 6.4 m2 or smaller. I hook in while board is on water then unhook at lift off if i hardly needed to pump or unhook before pumping to get on foil. So little pressure in sail that it doesn't take much effort to go unhooked.

@mrivers1968 2 ай бұрын

I know the point of the video is about to or not to wear a harness but it's also super informative regarding gear, ie foil and wing size. Would be helpful though to know the board size, wind speed, and approx Robby weight to gauge selecting gear (again, I know its not the point). I was super impressed that Robby could ride a 3.5m with the small foil. Amazing and super helpful video! Thanks.

@Alex_Kuzmin 3 ай бұрын

Legend

@mm74forums7 3 ай бұрын

I use a "worker's" belt from Home Depot. Without cushion. And it is ok. I can't imagine who would need a windsurfing harness with steel hook. It is overkill and one can dent a board with it. A foldable plastic hook works the best. So the "toy harness" is perfect.

@ben3989 3 ай бұрын

I happen to be an expert in wing foil crashing.

@germancornejov 28 күн бұрын

great advisor

@dezeustre 3 ай бұрын

Surprised you use an ankle leash. May be an old surfer's habit... I hate having the leash crowd the board and dragging behind the board... Love you Robby! We met so long ago in Tenerife, I was a young star stuck french windsurfer and you were super cool with me!

@a1pestservice 2 ай бұрын

I like your tips; I don't come across like a salesman. Many thanks

@walterbunso3675 3 ай бұрын

What awesome tips! Ty

@almirmisimovic956 3 ай бұрын

Many great tip👍

@PragmaticThinker 3 ай бұрын

69+ Def Harness Single point vs Wide -point taken Thanks Robby

@blooskyy7 3 ай бұрын

Harness all the way

@EverRider 3 ай бұрын

Harness anyday

@jakubjakub8302 3 ай бұрын

always harness, i like dakine adjustable harness lines

@Alexi-ze4qg 2 ай бұрын

This is off topic, but one thing I never hear anyone talk about is wing air pressure. Besides the recommendations from the manufacturer, do you tweak the air pressure of your wings for the conditions? Like more or less downhaul in windsurfing? Thanks for all your great content!

@AlanAllegret Ай бұрын

Slightly lower pressure for added softness. That helps absorb gusts in overpowered conditions. While in light wind conditions, always fully inflate the wing to have a tight canopy, and leverage every bit of wind. That's what I heard and "know"

@mindset7543 2 ай бұрын

The GOAT.

@foroparapente 17 күн бұрын

Apple watch ultra? What app do you use for tracking? Would you use it in an emergency?

@wyjones1000 3 ай бұрын

I have been getting up on my board from my stomach to my knees then up to my feet. My windsurfing harness is too big to do that technique. How do you get up to your feet. That part wasn’t in the video.

@sylvainjean9613 3 ай бұрын

Any recommandation for kids Wing, board?

@kittengray9232 3 ай бұрын

Any clue what what's meant by lightwind? How much windspeed is necessary to get on foil with 3.5? PS: on my lake I barely get over 10kn😢

@burmy1552 Ай бұрын

Reading the whitecaps in this video I'd estimate 12-15 knots. Your second question needs a qualifier. There are many different sized and shaped foils. A 120lb person on a long narrow carbon board with a 2100 foil would have no problem getting up with a 3.5 with good technique in 10 knots. A 220lb person would probably not be able to get on foil with those same specs. Robbie could probably do it with a Rottweiler on his shoulders.

@danielbecker1812 3 ай бұрын

Hey there is another Time where you may like the Harness even without to much Power that you guys in Hawai do not experience 😂. It is wintertime riding with gloves. You can extend your cold sessions quite a bit with a harness.