by Clay Schmitz | Sep 9, 2020 | foil, how to videos, learn to foil
These videos show how I carve my own foot hooks for my foil surfboards and wing boards.
I also show how I make the mounting system for my boards.
As well as short videos explaining why I use hooks instead of straps or nothing.
There are 12 videos in this series.
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by Clay Schmitz | Jun 30, 2020 | foil, how to videos, learn to foil
These videos show how to turn a foil, how foil turns differ from surfboards, and how to turn safely. In the first two videos I breakdown the mechanics of turning a foil. Next an animated explanation of how foil gear size effects lean over and the ability to turn. Then I show videos of me crashing on gear that was to advanced for me to turn safely - what not to do. Followed by videos where I show foil turn scenarios and explain what's going on and how to have more success turning a foil.
Video 1=7:54
Video 2=5:33
Video 3=4:44
Video 4=4:40
Video 5=1:17
Video 6=1:15
Video 7=2:55
Video 8=3:05
Video 9=2:47
Video 10=2:58
Video 11=3:07
Video 12=2:07
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by Clay Schmitz | May 28, 2020 | foil, how to videos, learn to foil
I’m stoked. These videos are designed to show you how to foil. To give you the information I wish I had when I was learning to foil. The videos show and explain each skill and maneuver needed to successfully foil. Shown in close up detail, I go frame by frame and explain what to do and why it works. This video course shortens the foil learning curve, making the learn to foil journey easier and more enjoyable. I will post the newest videos at the bottom of the page, or click here to see a chronological listing of these learn to foil videos.
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by Clay Schmitz | May 28, 2020 | foil, how to videos, learn to foil
Steep take offs can be scary and dangerous on a foil, and also super fun, exciting, and satisfying.
Getting hucked over the falls, face planting, and then getting run over by the foil is not fun.
In these videos I show how I make steep drops in overhead powerful waves, the technique works for me in any size waves. I also use this technique on downwinders and wing dinging. The second technique I show is how to catch waves that seem uncatchable or that barely break.
Video 1 = 8:12
Video 2 = 10:58
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by Clay Schmitz | May 28, 2020 | foil, how to videos, learn to foil
In this video I show various methods of turning out of, kicking out, or exiting a wave.
Video 1 = 6:07
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by Clay Schmitz | May 28, 2020 | foil, how to videos, learn to foil
Breaching, or flying the foil out of the water usually leads to a fall and or missing the wave.
In these videos I talk about the how and why of breaching and the technique I use to keep the wing down and in the water.
Video 1 = 1:06
Video 2 = 3:37
Video 3 = 7:01
Video 4 = 6:01
Video 5 = 7:37
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