Thanks for all these videos, each of them is really helpful and well done. Everything is first class: instructions, footage, and comments which are clearly and calmly spoken, making them understandable for non english listeners. Keep on the good work!
Thanks for all of these videos,each of them is really helpful and well done. Everything is first class; instructions, footage, and comments which are clearly and calmly spoken, making them understandable for non english listeners. keep on the good work!
I nominate this video for the category "Windsurfing: Best footwork demonstration during tacking". Tyvvm for the foot work demo and repeating it over & over. That helps a LOT. For a noob, I suggest focusing on the footwork. I watched this video then 2 days ago I went out & tried it. In my opinion (or for me), I was most successful when I focused on executing the footwork correctly and just the footwork. That is to say, when I did NOT execute the footwork properly, I fell in the water. Not so much so w/the hand work. Notice at 1:04 the rider is prior to beginning the actual turn (pretty much). 1. She moves her back hand forward. 2. She moves her back foot forward. 3. She moves her front hand forward around the front of the mast. 4. She moves her front foot around the front of the mast. 5. Tilt back the mast to start turning. That's the first half-so at least get that down/remember that when you go to try this skill. If you can't do much after that, at least you've got that concept for the moment.
I recommend the Philip Köster tack which you can see on Philip Köster youtube channel video from 2014, "Windsurfing at the step" in Tenerife at 1 minute 10 seconds in. Going through transition he does back hand ( one nearest clew on boom) to mast then front hand goes to new side of boom at harness lines. For tacking where you are heading straight into the waves this way seems more robust and simple. One advantage is that while holding the mast for a second the sail can swing around neutral, doing its own thing. Don't be too quick even to grab the boom until you sort of stabilized on the new side of board. Can help to grab boom fairly near mast and push backwinded a little for a second or two. A sharp pull on back hand before going round can help. It is still tricky to judge the exact moment to go around in relation to how the board is pointing to the wind direction.
Something they don't tell you is to "force" the board to rotate with your feet. Most beginners will be doing their turns in slow wind conditions and sometimes choppy water. You won't have the speed going into the turn. You may stop dead straight in the wind. That's when you have to muscle the board around.
That's exactly my problem! I keep looking at these videos and it seems so easy to turn the board.when I do it as a beginner I turn the sail but the board is not turned, the wind hits the sail in the wrong side and pushes me out of the board. I have to put a lot of force to turn the board
@@chrgeo8342 Hey you got it. The experts love to talk about the perfect turn copying from a sitting sailboat but thats the difference. Standing, holding and manipulating with both hands and feet is needed. This is the key when u r out there with just board and sail.
@@chrgeo8342 First thing I "figured out" when learning is a.) When you feel like falling drop the boom and grab the line that attaches boom to board. Just let the sail wag in the wind and start over. b.) Next, leave one hand on the mast and let the sail wag in the wind if trouble. c.) When there is low wind or no wind "force" the sail to work by muscling it back and forth. Make your own wind. This teaches good balance and sail "sense". To me windsurfing is all about power, feel and manipulation against the wind and chop. After awhile sailing became so natural to me.
@@chrgeo8342 Damn. I wish I could take time off and go on a 2 weeker in Turks and Caicos. Get back on the windsurfing rig. I think I can still do it, and I think I can plane and water start just from watching videos and understanding the mechanics. Oh well, anyways a few things I just remembered figuring out when I was a beginner. This might help you if you haven't already figured it out: a.) If you are falling backwards, "grab the boom and yank the sail back hard". It momentarily becomes a "parachute" and grabs the wind to stop your motion. b.) If you are falling forwards, do the opposite and grab and "push" the boom forwards. Same principle. It helps to be strong and apply power and brute force against the boom and "feel the wind" You should try to resist setting the boom "up too high" or at the "recommended" position. That's for maximum leverage, but "minimal feel and very sensitive". When you are learning drop it low for the opposite effect. Less leverage means more feel and power from the rider. Also, don't be too eager to get on the harness, yet. Get used to riding fast and holding on for dear life. Ofcourse, your wrists will get rock hard and possibly a few "cramps" out in the ocean. What you want to learn when getting pulled 20 knots or more, is the ability to feel and "release" the boom quickly when a gust starts/stops. If you are harnessed as a beginner, you won't have the quick reflexes to "turn out" the boom to release or grab more wind. Nothing more embarrassing than to get catapulted into the sail and rip the sail. When you get to the point where you have lightning reflexes and can control/balance and ride back "almost horizontal". Yes, I'm talking getting your head wet on the water. Then it's time to get fitted for a harness. Enjoy....
Thanks for all these videos, each of them is really helpful and well done. Everything is first class: instructions, footage, and comments which are clearly and calmly spoken, making them understandable for non english listeners. Keep on the good work!
Alexandre Gerussi thank you for the positive feedback. It is always nice to hear.
Thanks for all of these videos,each of them is really helpful and well done. Everything is first class; instructions, footage, and comments which are clearly and calmly spoken, making them understandable for non english listeners. keep on the good work!
I nominate this video for the category "Windsurfing: Best footwork demonstration during tacking".
Tyvvm for the foot work demo and repeating it over & over. That helps a LOT.
For a noob, I suggest focusing on the footwork. I watched this video then 2 days ago I went out & tried it. In my opinion (or for me), I was most successful when I focused on executing the footwork correctly and just the footwork. That is to say, when I did NOT execute the footwork properly, I fell in the water. Not so much so w/the hand work.
Notice at 1:04 the rider is prior to beginning the actual turn (pretty much).
1. She moves her back hand forward.
2. She moves her back foot forward.
3. She moves her front hand forward around the front of the mast.
4. She moves her front foot around the front of the mast.
5. Tilt back the mast to start turning.
That's the first half-so at least get that down/remember that when you go to try this skill. If you can't do much after that, at least you've got that concept for the moment.
I recommend the Philip Köster tack which you can see on Philip Köster youtube channel video from 2014, "Windsurfing at the step" in Tenerife at 1 minute 10 seconds in. Going through transition he does back hand ( one nearest clew on boom) to mast then front hand goes to new side of boom at harness lines. For tacking where you are heading straight into the waves this way seems more robust and simple. One advantage is that while holding the mast for a second the sail can swing around neutral, doing its own thing. Don't be too quick even to grab the boom until you sort of stabilized on the new side of board. Can help to grab boom fairly near mast and push backwinded a little for a second or two. A sharp pull on back hand before going round can help. It is still tricky to judge the exact moment to go around in relation to how the board is pointing to the wind direction.
Love this video! Thanks from all of us beginners!
Great video. Thanks a lot for the clear and helpful demonstration.
They both tack exactly in the same way, perfect!
Thanks for this great video, specially for the footwork exercise at home. It is just like dancing. 😊
This is the best video I have seen, that shows the foot movement so good.
Thank you Beyhan Arikan hope it helps you out.
Something they don't tell you is to "force" the board to rotate with your feet.
Most beginners will be doing their turns in slow wind conditions and sometimes choppy water.
You won't have the speed going into the turn. You may stop dead straight in the wind. That's when you have to muscle the board around.
That's exactly my problem! I keep looking at these videos and it seems so easy to turn the board.when I do it as a beginner I turn the sail but the board is not turned, the wind hits the sail in the wrong side and pushes me out of the board. I have to put a lot of force to turn the board
@@chrgeo8342 Hey you got it. The experts love to talk about the perfect turn copying from a sitting sailboat but thats the difference. Standing, holding and manipulating with both hands and feet is needed. This is the key when u r out there with just board and sail.
@@chrgeo8342 First thing I "figured out" when learning is a.) When you feel like falling drop the boom and grab the line that attaches boom to board. Just let the sail wag in the wind and start over. b.) Next, leave one hand on the mast and let the sail wag in the wind if trouble. c.) When there is low wind or no wind "force" the sail to work by muscling it back and forth. Make your own wind. This teaches good balance and sail "sense". To me windsurfing is all about power, feel and manipulation against the wind and chop. After awhile sailing became so natural to me.
@@trexinvert thanks for the tips! And keep practicing! I am slowly improving but it still takes a lot of trial and error in the water !
@@chrgeo8342 Damn. I wish I could take time off and go on a 2 weeker in Turks and Caicos. Get back on the windsurfing rig. I think I can still do it, and I think I can plane and water start just from watching videos and understanding the mechanics. Oh well, anyways a few things I just remembered figuring out when I was a beginner.
This might help you if you haven't already figured it out:
a.) If you are falling backwards, "grab the boom and yank the sail back hard". It momentarily becomes a "parachute" and grabs the wind to stop your motion.
b.) If you are falling forwards, do the opposite and grab and "push" the boom forwards. Same principle.
It helps to be strong and apply power and brute force against the boom and "feel the wind"
You should try to resist setting the boom "up too high" or at the "recommended" position. That's for maximum leverage, but "minimal feel and very sensitive". When you are learning drop it low for the opposite effect. Less leverage means more feel and power from the rider. Also, don't be too eager to get on the harness, yet. Get used to riding fast and holding on for dear life.
Ofcourse, your wrists will get rock hard and possibly a few "cramps" out in the ocean. What you want to learn when getting pulled 20 knots or more, is the ability to feel and "release" the boom quickly when a gust starts/stops. If you are harnessed as a beginner, you won't have the quick reflexes to "turn out" the boom to release or grab more wind. Nothing more embarrassing than to get catapulted into the sail and rip the sail.
When you get to the point where you have lightning reflexes and can control/balance and ride back "almost horizontal".
Yes, I'm talking getting your head wet on the water. Then it's time to get fitted for a harness.
Enjoy....
This has been a big help thankyou.
I actually loved that song back in the day - nice to hear it again :)
Thanks for the video
I love this channel! I've seen a few videos now and I'm going to try the tips tomorrow :) Have you got tips on how to ride faster upwind?
Hi @floootj3 thanks for the comments and happy you are enjoying the videos. We hope to have some new videos online soon.
The sound is intermittent.
0:26 - Is that behind the Esso station on Hayling Island?
Yes it is
Thank you for a great helpful video. I find the music disturbing me to focus on what you are saying.
go to 1:33 in the slowest play back speed and listen...
So when you lean the mast back, you go into the wind and when you lean it forward you sail away from the wind? Right?
That is right. :)
we will cover more on the steering technique in future videos.
Filming this Dec and January.
The audio track stops from time to time in this particular video.
Please correct this.
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Thank you
Thanks, great video
Thanks, the very nice video.
Thank you
You're welcome
so thats how it's done, will give it a go and try to get away from the 100 little steps around! cheers
Is the audio cutting out for anyone else?
Thank you! Now I can do tack. But I'm far from perfect.
dmitry1976yt happy to have helped
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필요해요.~♡~^^
something is wrong with the audio :(
Skip that tune please
excellent video, but horrible music.
thanks.
The quality's not great but I think the choice of music's fine.
Karate move 💪
Very excellent video...but the music is terrible fake music
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Very good video. Thank you!