A video showing how to setup foil Angle of Attack for surfing, and where I put my feet and why. Since adjusting the angle of attack and being very precise with my feet placement my foil surfing has improved big time. I have much more control and I know how to setup my hydrofoil and foot hooks for the conditions - bigger or smaller waves.
I have been having really long rides and breaching way less since setting up my boards this way. Also getting my cutbacks and bottom turns dialed and pumping more. With this improved control I also feel way more confident in a more crowded surf spot.
I am so stoked on foiling and eagerly looking forward to the next swell!
Here is the shorter version of this how to video:
I hope this helps! Also here is the digital protractor I use in this video to measure the angle of my foil.
I also carve my foot hooks out of this recycled foam. Originally I bought my foot hooks from NSI.
And below is the members only longer video, 16 minutes and 53 seconds:
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A video showing how to setup foil Angle of Attack for surfing, and where I put my feet and why. Since adjusting the angle of attack and being very precise with my feet placement my foil surfing has improved big time. I have much more control and I know how to setup my hydrofoil and foot hooks for the conditions - bigger or smaller waves.
I have so much fun and meet and reconnect with wonderful people at the 
How to setup the Soloshot 3. Below are two videos: 1 – is how to setup, calibrate, and be free of interference. 
A tutorial I made for 
A Clean Beaches video I made for 
Over the years living in several different houses my surfboards also needed a home. Putting them in the rafters or loft of a garage or shed was quick storage but pulling them out was always a hassle. So I have made several versions of a wall mounted multi-board rack, and I am stoked with this wood rack I am using now. I made a video tutorial of how I built this wood rack for 
I am renaming San Francisco Tube City after seeing so many epic barrels this beautiful warm winter day. Twice in the past three years I have wished I brought a prone shortboard with me, a shallow fast reef break in Maui and this day at Ocean Beach.
I made a foil surfing tutorial series for SUP The Magazine. Designed for newbies and beginners. I made it now when I am still learning myself. I have found that after I have progressed and developed advanced skills it is challenging to remember how difficult being a beginner was.
Happy New Year! I have seen more SUP surfers out at the spots I routinely surf, a welcome addition. Also I have met and been hanging out with more surfers then ever before, another welcome addition to my life. The most enjoyable part for me is the welcoming inclusive vibe, everyone is glad to see each other and stoked to share waves.
