Hi Jon, thanks for reaching out! Having longer legs is almost like having bigger springs attached to your body, and a big spring will jump higher than a small spring. For that reason, we would say longer legs would help. Also, if the foils very low in the water, it won't be very efficient, and to get the foil higher in the water column with a long mast will be easier for someone with longer legs because they'll be able to do one big pump and the foil will be right where you want it.
Hi@@Jonpilo-uz1yf, longer legs will definitely help to get the foil in the right part of the water column if your foil is very deep in the water as you'll be able to do a bigger pump with longer legs. However, there are some exceptionally good foilers with short legs, so don't be discouraged if you don't have long legs.
Hi Jon, thanks for reaching out! Zane is using the Plasma v1 1000 in this video. However, the updated AK Plasma v2 is a big improvement for pumping, and we would recommend a bigger foil than 1000 if you're learning to pump.
@@marcschmid3160 We'll add the wave take-off tutorial to the list! Zane typically riders the 4'6" Phazer foilboard and Plasma 1000 hydrofoil, although he will happily throw the 4'3" Phazer around too.
Nearly barrelled on the last one 🤯
A cover up would have been epic! Might need to save that for a slightly more advanced tutorial 🤣
Is having long legs an advantage in pumping? I'm a tall guy and so curious about this
Hi Jon, thanks for reaching out! Having longer legs is almost like having bigger springs attached to your body, and a big spring will jump higher than a small spring. For that reason, we would say longer legs would help. Also, if the foils very low in the water, it won't be very efficient, and to get the foil higher in the water column with a long mast will be easier for someone with longer legs because they'll be able to do one big pump and the foil will be right where you want it.
@@AKDurableSupplyCo In generating speed in pumping, is having a longer legs will benefit than the shorter legs?
Hi@@Jonpilo-uz1yf, longer legs will definitely help to get the foil in the right part of the water column if your foil is very deep in the water as you'll be able to do a bigger pump with longer legs. However, there are some exceptionally good foilers with short legs, so don't be discouraged if you don't have long legs.
What foil you used in this video?
Hi Jon, thanks for reaching out! Zane is using the Plasma v1 1000 in this video. However, the updated AK Plasma v2 is a big improvement for pumping, and we would recommend a bigger foil than 1000 if you're learning to pump.
@@AKDurableSupplyCo the wing span of plasma v1 1000?
Hey@@Jonpilo-uz1yf, the 1000 Plasma v1 has a 853mm wingspan and 153mm chord.
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I need some wave take offs tutorials. :) Also, what set up is Zane using?
@@marcschmid3160 We'll add the wave take-off tutorial to the list! Zane typically riders the 4'6" Phazer foilboard and Plasma 1000 hydrofoil, although he will happily throw the 4'3" Phazer around too.