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Aside from the smooth ride, the upwind
performance of a foil is simply mental. I sail at
some utterly ridiculous angles.
Windfoiling info is thin on the ground
where do you get your knowledge from?
I’ve done lots of reading, mostly online. Blogs, forums and
publications, print and digital. The best beginner information I
received was Sam Ross’ Flight School series on Youtube. There
are some amazing tips in there. Carrying and launching the kit,
pumping technique and drills for your first flights. My opinion is
that these videos drastically accelerated my learning.
What’s your opinion of the windfoiling
info available? How can this be improved
upon do you think?
I feel that the windsurfing information available in general is
quite difficult to locate. For beginners, finding out what kit
you should be buying is quite hard. As you’d expect, advice is
largely anecdotal and probably suffers for it. I’d love to see a
central repository for kit comparison with the vital statistics
right there in your face and advice on how to get a demo.
How does flying compare to your standard
windsurfing now? Think you’ll ever just foil
or will you always revert back to normal
mode when conditions allow?
When the breeze hits 20 knots I think I’ll always go back to my
100 litre freestyle wave kit. I am considering selling my large
freeride board and possibly replacing it with a foil ready model.
I love the Tabou Rocket but I simply don’t use it any more.
Aside from the smooth ride, the upwind performance of a foil
is simply mental. I sail at some utterly ridiculous angles. Far
better than anything with a centre board. This simple change
in capability gives you great cruising ability. You can now fully
explore your local spot, and don’t have to worry about getting
home if there is a big wind shift!
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