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First attempt for foiling so a bit of help

Created by warwickl warwickl  > 9 months ago, 4 Jul 2017
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warwickl
warwickl

NSW

2357 posts

4 Jul 2017 6:25pm
I have had a short experience kite foiling so thought as I have some gear I can modify for wind foiling why not give it a go.
I have windsurfed but a long time ago but whated to give foiling a go.
My gear consists of SS school foil, modified JP 8ft 2in x 32in Pro SUP with 5.5 cambed NP cambed sail.
Due to it being a long time since setting up this gear by the time all ready - yes u guessed it wind dropped.
But good news in about 3kn maybe gusts to 5kn all felt good.
Did not get up on foil.
From comments it seems for beginner best to keep feet on Centre line of board?
Any other advice please?
LeeD
LeeD

3939 posts

7 Jul 2017 8:12am
Centerline to start pumping the board onto a plane.
As the foil starts to lift, step out a bit towards the rail to keep the windward rail under control.
As the foil completely lifts, step out to the rail, or add heel pressure to counter windward rail lift.
Roo
Roo

Roo

878 posts

7 Jul 2017 9:29am
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LeeD said..
Centerline to start pumping the board onto a plane.
As the foil starts to lift, step out a bit towards the rail to keep the windward rail under control.
As the foil completely lifts, step out to the rail, or add heel pressure to counter windward rail lift.





Have you ever foiled Lee? If he followed your advice he'd get nowhere fast! Whatever you do no heel pressure stay on your toes. Have a look here for some helpful tips during the learning process: www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Windsurfing/General/WindFoil-flight-schoolRoo-style
jusavina
jusavina

QLD

1494 posts

8 Jul 2017 2:37pm
I think it will depend of your foil and board. I have only foiled twice and in light wind but all I do is to put my front foot in the strap and rear foot wherever it feel comfy, sheet in, put a bit of weight on the back and of I go.That was using a fairly big foil and a formula board so no problem of stability. When going, I do put some pressure on my heel to go upwind and to get the board counter heeling as you can see my toes pointing up on this pic. Going downwind, I just keep the pressure neutral on my feet.


Again, I have only tried that gear in light conditions only.
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