Wind and Wings – Understanding Wind Direction and Which Way it will Push a Wing Foiler

Wind DirectionThis video series shows wind direction and how to wing foil in the direction we want to go.  Using animation I created a map of Crissy Field in San Francisco and show the various ways a winger will get pushed depending on the wind direction and which way the current is flowing.  I go through the four seasons showing the changing wind directions, and show what the wind does as storms pass through.   This information can be applied to any beach in the world.


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Foiling Switch, Unnatural, Weak Side – Riding with Either Left or Right Foot Forward

Foiling SwitchThis video series shows how to foil on our weak or unnatural side.  Tips and video breakdowns on how to progress through the challenge of flying straight and staying on foil long enough to complete a reach.  The first ten or so sessions were very frustrating for me and no advice helped.  I hope to change that with this tutorial and get everyone foiling with either left or right foot forward. There are 5 videos in this series.


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Wing Foil Knee Starts on Smaller Boards

Wing Foil Knee Starts on Smaller BoardsLower volume boards are amazing, the swing weight drops, and maneuverability and control go way up as does the fun.  The board I am using in these videos is close to my body weight: Liters and Kilograms.  My ability to luff the wing and go downwind riding bumps has increased significantly, and I am getting amazing rides that I am so stoked on.  All around the benefits are tremendous, the only challenge was learning to get to my knees, stand up, and then get up on foil.  This video series shows in close up frame by frame detail how to get up and fly on a small board. There are 18 videos in this series.


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How to Ride Surface Piercing – Tip Breaching a Hydrofoil Without Crashing

How to Ride Surface Piercing - Tip BreachingThis video series shows how to ride a hydrofoil and breach a foil tip without crashing.  When turning while surf foiling or wing foiling the outer foil tip comes up and can pierce the water surface.  Often this causes ventilation where the whole foil wing looses lift and we fall with a painful faceplant.  This video series shows the 3 ways that I know of to breach a foil tip and keep riding, to successfully pierce the surface. Video 1=6:25, Video 2=2:39, Video 3=2:38, Video 4=2:09, Video 5=2:14, Video 6=4:23, Video 7=6:04, Video 8=4:21, Video 9=3:07


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Beginner Wing Foil Spots in the San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area Wing Foil SpotsHere are the main beginner wing foil spots that I go to, the reasons I go are smooth water and enclosed safe area.  Easy parking and launching, and also other wing or wind sport enthusiasts to ask for help. These spots were crucial for me to learn the fundamentals and basic skills, and I go back here when wanting to learn a new move or testing new gear.


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High Aspect Foil Surfing – Video Ride Report

High Aspect Foil SurfingThis is a video ride report on my first half dozen sessions surfing a high aspect foil wing. I talk about the benefits and challenges of riding a high aspect foil wing, and the similarities and differences with a low aspect wing of similar surface area. For me the focus is on the shape or ride feeling of the wing regardless of brand or who designs the wing. I find this most useful when deciding what wing to buy or what conditions are a good match for which wing. In this video I am riding Axis 900 and 1000 foil wings with the 420 tail (YouTube preview).
Video 1 = 8:37


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