This is such great advice! It echoes the conversation I recently had with a new wing foiler! Thank you for putting it out there for others to hear as well!
Very good advice! On my third foil (1600 -> 1400 MA -> 1000 MA) and still on a 120 lt board as this is helping me get the most time flying while I learn to perfect my jibes. I think it will make sense for me to downsize my board once I start riding the waves with the wing flagged.
Yes, for sure. 120L will be a notable change when you are ready. I'd suggest a 70-80L midlength to pickup some performance without having to work too hard to get going in marginal conditions.
You hear people saying that their small board jibes easier and it gets up on foil easier, but its not cause and effect. My jibes are progressing nicely on my 110 because I can relaunch instantly in any conditions, I can schlog out to that windy offshore patch of lake to practice. Tolerating the board envy is a bit tough, but maybe a used 95 becomes available.
For sure, it's a hard thing to pin down. I know a lot of "advanced" riders who can't ride unnatural stance. LOL I'd say you are in "intermediate" level when you can ride confidently in both directions, gibe and tack the majority of the time. maybe starting to play with basic jumps and/or riding waves. "Advanced" being a higher level rider in some way whether that is racing, carving up waves, more advanced jumps... basically, you are one of the better riders at most spots. I would add another "pro" level where most riders will never attain even with a lot of practice. "pro level" riders are innovating new tricks, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the sport. Typically getting paid in some way from the industry. Although I make a living in windsports, I wouldn't consider myself a "professional rider" -Tucker
Great advice, have you already done a video on what are some good options for an intermediate, mid to high aspect foil? Hopefully something that won’t break the bank and has good options for further progression (to smaller wings)
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The same principle also applies to the board. Downsizing while making longer and narrower is the way of progression. Volume is just one the variables
Yes, unless you are talking about under 10 knots wind, length is the primary variable. -Tucker
This is such great advice! It echoes the conversation I recently had with a new wing foiler! Thank you for putting it out there for others to hear as well!
Spread the word Kurt! thanks
Super helpful advice ! I was considering sizing down on my board, but will experiment with foils first ... Thanks !
Very good advice! On my third foil (1600 -> 1400 MA -> 1000 MA) and still on a 120 lt board as this is helping me get the most time flying while I learn to perfect my jibes. I think it will make sense for me to downsize my board once I start riding the waves with the wing flagged.
Yes, for sure. 120L will be a notable change when you are ready. I'd suggest a 70-80L midlength to pickup some performance without having to work too hard to get going in marginal conditions.
excellent advice thanks
You hear people saying that their small board jibes easier and it gets up on foil easier, but its not cause and effect. My jibes are progressing nicely on my 110 because I can relaunch instantly in any conditions, I can schlog out to that windy offshore patch of lake to practice. Tolerating the board envy is a bit tough, but maybe a used 95 becomes available.
I'm just curious to know the benchmark for advanced beginner, indeterminate and advanced intermediate wingers in your opinion. Thanks
For sure, it's a hard thing to pin down. I know a lot of "advanced" riders who can't ride unnatural stance. LOL
I'd say you are in "intermediate" level when you can ride confidently in both directions, gibe and tack the majority of the time. maybe starting to play with basic jumps and/or riding waves.
"Advanced" being a higher level rider in some way whether that is racing, carving up waves, more advanced jumps... basically, you are one of the better riders at most spots. I would add another "pro" level where most riders will never attain even with a lot of practice. "pro level" riders are innovating new tricks, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the sport. Typically getting paid in some way from the industry. Although I make a living in windsports, I wouldn't consider myself a "professional rider" -Tucker
Great advice, have you already done a video on what are some good options for an intermediate, mid to high aspect foil? Hopefully something that won’t break the bank and has good options for further progression (to smaller wings)
Please call, chat, or email the shop with your specific weight and experience, we can match you with an ideal foil for your budget. -Tucker
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What jetty is that in the end of the video?
That's our north pier here in Grand Haven - Tucker
7:27 Just downsized board 5 litres 🤗. Small steps 😂
But I upsized by guts