During my first day of winging this big ‘ol fella let me ride a 150L (aircraft carrier) with a 5m wing, I was up and riding within an hour. Full disclosure, I came from a kite-foiling background but as you mentioned, the larger equipment minimized frustration and allowed me to get my stoke on.
MACkiteboarding set me up on a 170L Cabrinha Macro Air inflatable with a Fusion X-series 1950 foil and a 7M Wing. I weigh 90kg. Because of this, I stood on the board and was sailing around on my 1st session. By session 4, I was breaking free of the water and flying short distances. In session 7, last week, I flew 2-300 feet at a time with semi-controlled drops back in. Although I feel like it's been really fun every time I've gone, it seems hard to get that big board to break free of the water. I feel the downside to this big board is that it takes so much power to break free of the water. When you do, it takes off crazy fast. Suddenly, I'm so out of control. It won't be too much longer before the water turns into ice. Likely, I'll have to wait until spring before I try a smaller board.
8:15 glad your buddy didn't lose his drone, we'd have missed out on these awesome shots!! I'm hoping to get started in this sport in the spring, I'll definitely heed your advice about board size, but hope to advance to the same 80L board you have, It looks like a great all-rounder!
Learned the first tip the hard way 😂. Started with a 4.5m and it was very frustrating. Then bought a 5.5m and everything changed. I’m 70kg and I use the 5.5m even in 25 mph winds, is a bit tiring but I prefer being overpowered rather to being underpowered. I’m using a 98L board (5”4), is not the best to learn but in my second session I was able to get ahold of it. After 6 sessions I was riding my brother’s 75L board. It all depends on your abilities but a bigger board is easier for sure.
Excelent advice esp the volume i started big went to 95lts didnt want to vhance less too early and an hppy with the choice wingfoiling reminds me of windsurfing when everyone went way too small too fast and stalled their progression
Where were you when I started Wing Foiling last year!?? My wing foiling journey would have been so much easier! 😳🙄 I cannot agree with you more that when you start to learn wing foiling, you want to use bigger board, bigger foil, & bigger wing than you think you need. Also, regardless how much of a good swimmer you are, it is so much better to wear a life vest as well. I wasted a lot of my time in under power condition since the area I learned to Wing Foil has such a light wing in general. Even for an advanced windsurfer and a low intermediate kitesurfer who understands the wind pretty well like me, a light wind is a light wind. 😥😞 I weigh 74 kg (163 lbs) and started with 2000 cm2 front wing and 123 liter board. Using a 49 liter more than my body weight (123 liter = 74 kg +49 liter) board was a good decision since I had no issue/stress in standing up on a board from the beginning. I am a low intermediate level wing foiler now (I can jibe pretty well, but cannot tack yet) and riding Axis PNG 1150 foil and Reedin 112 Liter Feather Board. Actually, I sometimes ride my friends' 90 liter board by Starboard and Slingshot and no problem riding them, but I am so much more relaxed on my 112 liter board while standing on a board waiting for the gust to foil up. If you are a total beginner and going to learn wing foiling in a light wind condition like me (7-12 knots), I would strongly suggest you to start with at least 40 liter more than your weight board and 2000 cm2 plus front foil with a long fusalage (70 cm plus). You will go through so much less stress and frustration with big enough equipments especially in a low wind area!
For Beginner WingFoilers I don't mind recommending a board 30 - 50 L more then your weight (Kg). It depends on Athletic ability, Water Conditions (flat vs waves)
ahhh the board size quandary! I'm 12 sessions in 95kg. Borrowed a 120L board my first 6-7 times. Borrowed a 110L board 4-5 times. Now trying a 95L board x2 I may buy with a screaming good deal. Went from 25% jibes to maybe 10% as I acclimate, but mostly adjusted quickly- have enjoyed it in 20kt, flat conditions but have concerns about it being too small at this stage in the game when it gets to be lighter wind as it often is here or lumpy ocean conditions. Think a 105L board may be a better all around. What. To. Do.
Hey Sam, congrats on the new arrival and the dad tash. I'm another Hayling dad looking to start wing foiling. I have the board and foil. I'm 85kg, would you recommend starting with a 6m? How do you rate that Dart wing you did some videos with? Keep up the videos please 🙏
Awesome video, thanks. Would you mind telling us where you launched from please? Langstone Harbour perhaps? I'm wondering how you can avoid having to get out through breaking surf near the beach. Many thanks, Kev (aspiring to have a go there when good enough).
Thank you for your tips and the amazing footage. Great conditions and great drone pilot. I am impressed he can go backward by looking to you. I assume that the angle of the camera is almost 0.
For a given condition, which combination (hand wing/foil) is easier for newbies: larger hand wing/smaller foil or smaller hand wing/larger foil? Thanks.
I would recommend a big wing and a big foil for a newby. Big foil is more important as it’s much easier to learn on. Around 2000-2500 surface area for foil and 5m wing in around 20 knots
@@SamLight OK. Sorry that I didn't make my question more clearly. I'm a newbie who is capable of foiling on a consistent basis. My question is the pro and con of the combination of large foil/small hand wing vs small foil/large hand wing. Thanks.
As a non boarder I dont understand how the damn things move across the water like that...whats the propulsion method...the wing is just a sail...the lower board/fin needs pumping...and then what? How does it move forward at Speed!
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During my first day of winging this big ‘ol fella let me ride a 150L (aircraft carrier) with a 5m wing, I was up and riding within an hour. Full disclosure, I came from a kite-foiling background but as you mentioned, the larger equipment minimized frustration and allowed me to get my stoke on.
MACkiteboarding set me up on a 170L Cabrinha Macro Air inflatable with a Fusion X-series 1950 foil and a 7M Wing. I weigh 90kg. Because of this, I stood on the board and was sailing around on my 1st session. By session 4, I was breaking free of the water and flying short distances. In session 7, last week, I flew 2-300 feet at a time with semi-controlled drops back in. Although I feel like it's been really fun every time I've gone, it seems hard to get that big board to break free of the water. I feel the downside to this big board is that it takes so much power to break free of the water. When you do, it takes off crazy fast. Suddenly, I'm so out of control. It won't be too much longer before the water turns into ice. Likely, I'll have to wait until spring before I try a smaller board.
Thank you Mr. Light you are a true “wing scholar”! Congrats on your baby girl
Thank you Mr. Light you are a true gentleman and a “wing scholar”! Congrats on your baby gitl
great tips, totally agree. love the 360 onto the wave
sick.
Congrats on the birth of your Tash 🤣 and super stoked for you both for the birth of your little one. 🤘
8:15 glad your buddy didn't lose his drone, we'd have missed out on these awesome shots!! I'm hoping to get started in this sport in the spring, I'll definitely heed your advice about board size, but hope to advance to the same 80L board you have, It looks like a great all-rounder!
Congratulations for becoming a family!!
Congratulations! Super stoke for you.
Wow, I'm. Going to buy some gear. Thanks for the great vid
Congrats with the baby Girl ❤️
Thanks
Your local spot looks amazing! Plenty of time inbetween waves to get your bearings 👍
Really Well deine,good advice,amazing waves,super das tash...congrats to your dadship...keep in filming...
True that! If you start doing that stuff, take his words for real. Right equipment for your level is the key!
Really great, informative video. Learned a lot .
You can definitely pull it off. 👍
Great vid Sam 👍👍
Looking good out there dude!
Nice one breddah! Top tips and nice waves. Congrats on the young one as well dude 🙌🏻
That 360 around your wing at the start was mental!!
Congratulations Sam 👍🏻 the video was great thanks for the tips, loved the look of the conditions hayling is fantastic 🤙🏻
Nice tips. Also loving that duck under the wing as you 360 back onto the wave.
Not sure about the moustache.
Congratulations! Awesome video as always, thanks for the tips and props to the drone pilot!
Nice stache, great tips, solid riding! Also very fitting soundtrack. Sub'd !
Thanks!
Learned the first tip the hard way 😂. Started with a 4.5m and it was very frustrating. Then bought a 5.5m and everything changed. I’m 70kg and I use the 5.5m even in 25 mph winds, is a bit tiring but I prefer being overpowered rather to being underpowered.
I’m using a 98L board (5”4), is not the best to learn but in my second session I was able to get ahold of it. After 6 sessions I was riding my brother’s 75L board. It all depends on your abilities but a bigger board is easier for sure.
Nice video Sam. Still processing the tash!
Excelent advice esp the volume i started big went to 95lts didnt want to vhance less too early and an hppy with the choice wingfoiling reminds me of windsurfing when everyone went way too small too fast and stalled their progression
The stache is righteous mate 😂🙌🏽 congrats
Congratulation, the tash looks good on fathers 👌
Great vid!
Excellent Video thank you !
Great video thanks 👍
You rock the tach
Congratulations!!
Where were you when I started Wing Foiling last year!?? My wing foiling journey would have been so much easier! 😳🙄
I cannot agree with you more that when you start to learn wing foiling, you want to use bigger board, bigger foil, & bigger wing than you think you need. Also, regardless how much of a good swimmer you are, it is so much better to wear a life vest as well.
I wasted a lot of my time in under power condition since the area I learned to Wing Foil has such a light wing in general. Even for an advanced windsurfer and a low intermediate kitesurfer who understands the wind pretty well like me, a light wind is a light wind. 😥😞
I weigh 74 kg (163 lbs) and started with 2000 cm2 front wing and 123 liter board. Using a 49 liter more than my body weight (123 liter = 74 kg +49 liter) board was a good decision since I had no issue/stress in standing up on a board from the beginning.
I am a low intermediate level wing foiler now (I can jibe pretty well, but cannot tack yet) and riding Axis PNG 1150 foil and Reedin 112 Liter Feather Board. Actually, I sometimes ride my friends' 90 liter board by Starboard and Slingshot and no problem riding them, but I am so much more relaxed on my 112 liter board while standing on a board waiting for the gust to foil up.
If you are a total beginner and going to learn wing foiling in a light wind condition like me (7-12 knots), I would strongly suggest you to start with at least 40 liter more than your weight board and 2000 cm2 plus front foil with a long fusalage (70 cm plus). You will go through so much less stress and frustration with big enough equipments especially in a low wind area!
sweet vid dude! subscribed :)
Great video! Which mast length would you use in the waves?
92 or 85
Thanks for another vid. At 8 mins and about 8 secs you drop the tip of the wing into the water. Is that to slow you down or lean on? Many thanks.
another great vid Sam - and congrats on becoming a dad 🙂
Hey Sam! Do you have any recommendations on minimum length of the mast or what I should look for in the back wing? Thanks for the tips.
Looking forward to moving to Hayling this year. That swell looks like an awesome playground. What size mast would you recommend for the beach?
I’m using a 92cm mast, 70-90 would be good. On its day Hayling can be amazing!
@@SamLight I'm currently rocking a 75 and sometimes feel like it's too short. Affordable part so I may just cough up for the 90. See you at the beach!
OK, late late late comment, but yea Totally Rockn' the 'Stache! Looks almost exactly like mine, so I may be biased.... - Cheers
Thank you Sam. Looks like you didn’t have a leash - either n your board or the wing.
congrats on your little girl!!
1300 is big no?? For me it's my biggest frontwing for lightwind and 1050 is my go to, 950 for when it blows harder.
Is that at Hayling Island?
Great video and congratulation! You don't use footstraps. Is that just personal preference or is there a pro and con using a board with foot straps?
For Beginner WingFoilers I don't mind recommending a board 30 - 50 L more then your weight (Kg). It depends on Athletic ability, Water Conditions (flat vs waves)
ahhh the board size quandary! I'm 12 sessions in 95kg. Borrowed a 120L board my first 6-7 times. Borrowed a 110L board 4-5 times. Now trying a 95L board x2 I may buy with a screaming good deal. Went from 25% jibes to maybe 10% as I acclimate, but mostly adjusted quickly- have enjoyed it in 20kt, flat conditions but have concerns about it being too small at this stage in the game when it gets to be lighter wind as it often is here or lumpy ocean conditions. Think a 105L board may be a better all around. What. To. Do.
Congratulations on your new girl! The patch needs to go trough, you tried it, but tomorrow it’s not Aprils fools anymore.
Hey mate love that you wear a bear suit (without head) for your videos 🤪
Hey Sam, congrats on the new arrival and the dad tash. I'm another Hayling dad looking to start wing foiling. I have the board and foil. I'm 85kg, would you recommend starting with a 6m? How do you rate that Dart wing you did some videos with? Keep up the videos please 🙏
Congratulations. Those waves look great, I have only been to Hayling when it is relatively flat. Are those conditions normal for a strong SW wind?
In the winter there’s normally waves with a decent SWerly. Not much surf in the summer
Awesome video, thanks. Would you mind telling us where you launched from please? Langstone Harbour perhaps? I'm wondering how you can avoid having to get out through breaking surf near the beach.
Many thanks, Kev (aspiring to have a go there when good enough).
moustache is cool
Thank you for your tips and the amazing footage. Great conditions and great drone pilot.
I am impressed he can go backward by looking to you. I assume that the angle of the camera is almost 0.
You still winging? 😊
For a given condition, which combination (hand wing/foil) is easier for newbies: larger hand wing/smaller foil or smaller hand wing/larger foil? Thanks.
I would recommend a big wing and a big foil for a newby. Big foil is more important as it’s much easier to learn on. Around 2000-2500 surface area for foil and 5m wing in around 20 knots
@@SamLight OK. Sorry that I didn't make my question more clearly. I'm a newbie who is capable of foiling on a consistent basis. My question is the pro and con of the combination of large foil/small hand wing vs small foil/large hand wing. Thanks.
How's that moustache brother!
Amazing drone footage, thanks for the tips, rather than listen to someone that's selling you the kit.
Great video, and drone shots, If you come one day to Mauritius send me a message
As a non boarder I dont understand how the damn things move across the water like that...whats the propulsion method...the wing is just a sail...the lower board/fin needs pumping...and then what? How does it move forward at Speed!
What is that strange thing on his face