Random piece of advice from a newbie wingfoiler: I am realizing that the advice of getting some towed "foil time" (ski or boat) is gold. And wear a PFD or impact vest to protect ze ribs. I figured this out the hard way a week or two back after a few violent "wheelies" in 30kn win...

OK so I am a newbie to "wing foiling". I would say that what I am currently doing right now is closer to "wing flailing". A couple of nasty wipeouts yesterday has made me realize that an impact vest might not be a bad idea. Mainly for rib/sternum protection (falling on side of bo...

For those that might need a refresher (!) here is an excellent vid summarizing key steps for self rescue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze0a24YKN6I Especially the last part about being able to create a sail with the kite. Being able to do this efficiently creates less hassle/concern on shore and i...

I expect to see this young man wing foiling circles around me before too long!

Swell chasing - 100% with you on that observation.

He makes that water start technique with a 30L board look easy. Holy crap.

Upgrading to the S25?

id like to give this wing foilin' a go, i think i'm a good candidate with my WS background and fear of stringed toys (guitars exempt). Just waiting for guys to figure out what works. then i dumpster everything bigger than 4.7 :D I'm with ya. As mainly a SUPer these last few years I am mainly intrig...

Why are you wing foiling so much?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxz5NDXoC_0

Wicked advice, thanks.

Thanks, figured as much. Your advice makes total sense.

Seems to me that this sport is about as friendly a method as possible to learn basic foiling skills?

Is there anywhere yet on the Island where someone can "trial run" wings and maybe even a foil at the same time? I have a windsurfing & kiting background, no foil experience, many years of SUP racing/training under the belt so not a total wind sport newbie. I live in Fairfield so in a p...

No leash - of any kind - got it - msg received and understood. Appreciate the "direct" responses!

Bummer dude. The wind direction was quite westerly yesterday (I SUPed downwind from Ogden to Clover yesterday at about noon) so wouldn't surprise me if it ended up in Haro Strait. Did he get tangled in a buoy (as reported in one place) or did he lose his board in the chop? What are people's thoughts...

Really appreciate everyone's constructive input here. Thanks. Given the on-water traffic at Nitinat I think it should be mandatory for all schools to ensure that novices, before venturing out solo, are given some very simple instructions re: "Stand On/Give Way" guidelines (I like that poin...