Downwind SUP foil, Small waves. With commentary tips/thoughts

Lake Huron downwind sup Foil. Commentary during the clip. Tips and thoughts. Gear used:
Board: Armstrong 7'2" 107L
Foil: Lift 170 HA (1095 cmsq)
Tail: 26 Carve
Mast: 28" X2 (72cm)
#greatlakes #lakehuron #downwind #downwindfoil #unsalted #loyaltothefoil #hydrofoil #voyage #bluemind ‪@LiftFoils‬ #mysticwetsuits

[@laurettapisarczyk9813]

Nice ride. Love the blue water and blue sky out there.

[@williamcameron1840]

You are probably one of a very few people in Ontario with the skills and the right equipment and experience to do this specific type of downwind sup foil
It looks so amazing… and I know you are making it look easy … clearly it’s not.. major kudos dude… hoping to teach this level someday

[@greatlakeswaterman]

Thanks! Downwinding is possible for many people just got to put the reps in! Sooo worth it! Undescribable

[@yuribilous8310]

Agreed :Downwinding possible you need time, source, skills and foil drive with this tutorial 👍

[@ironphil62]

👍🍺

[@drbfitk366]

Excellent video!👏👍 Thanks for providing useful insights in assessing wave/current conditions off-shore with Great Lake riding. I'm located on N. shore Lake Ontario & will be out there practicing struggle in few months once the nicer weather of spring arrives. On that 170 HA foil you're able to glide with significant speed out there. Just curious as to your approximate weight?? riding the 1095cmsq surface area foil.

[@greatlakeswaterman]

Thanks!! I weigh about 170 lbs. the. Plus wetsuit. Probably puts me at 175. I recommend the 180 HAX. Really great low end and great glide. Also Lift foils always keeps the surfy feel. Great turns

[@Matt-Dorgan]

what postion on the tracks do u put ur 170? and what gopro mount do u use??

[@greatlakeswaterman]

At position 12 for mast track. Handle bar mount for go pro

[@koejoe]

Thanks for this!! Debating on getting a 6’6 nsp windfoil pro 27” wide 112L or nsp spit fire 6’1 25” wide 95L. I do want a 3 in one board. I wonder if the 6’6 27” could get up. New to foil but downwind and sup race majority of the year. Thanks

[@greatlakeswaterman]

Looks specs all look a little wide to me. Going to make for difficult paddle ups. Just my 2 cents

[@greatlakeswaterman]

If I had to pick between the 2. I’d go for the 112. Higher vol. will make things easier.

[@koejoe]

Thank you 🙏 much appreciated

[@IRWE905]

On average How many paddle strokes do you take while out on your DWer to get back on Foil?

[@greatlakeswaterman]

Hmmm 7? Does vary quite a bit. Wait for a good steep one less then 5. Sometimes doesn’t go so well and takes few more. Or get rushing and just want to go.

[@darrylforsyth2166]

Thanks for another inspiring video. It might be just me but I think your sound wasn't working for the last part of your video :-)

[@greatlakeswaterman]

Thanks! Ahh sorry, always rushing…. I was pretty much repeating myself anyways. I’ll try and fix that.