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While hydrofoiling has been around for quite some time now, two newer disciplines have exploded in popularity in recent years; wing foiling and downwind SUP foiling. SUP foiling has led to the creation of an entirely different category of foil boards, downwind foil boards. In this post I will be discussing how downwind foil boards have a place in the wing foiling discipline, and provide some advice on what to look for when purchasing one for yourself. What is a downwind foil board? The width of a board has a significant impact on both the hull speed and stability of...
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Learning to Wing Foil: Important Safety Tips Wing foiling is an exhilarating water sport, but like any sport involving wind, water, and equipment, there are inherent risks associated with learning and practicing it. These are the three most dangerous aspects you should be aware of when learning to wing foil. Wind Conditions: Wind is the primary source of propulsion in wing foiling, and it can be unpredictable. Learning to gauge wind strength and direction is essential. When learning most people have initial difficulty staying upwind - it is very important to have an exit strategy that is downwind from...
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Should I Use a Wing Foil Harness? Benefits and Buying Guide Do I need a harness for wing foiling? This is a question we get all the time at the shop from beginner and intermediate wing foilers. The short answer is no, it is by no means necessary to use a harness when wing foiling. However, using a wing foil harness yields several large benefits that I believe all wing foilers past the beginner level (consistently riding on foil in both directions) should be taking advantage of. Here are the main benefits of wing foiling with a harness: ...
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Outline: Wing Foil Leash Overview Keyword: [wing foil leash, hand wing leash, coiled leash, waist leash, ankle leash, calf leash, wing foil harness] Author: [Ethan Fritzberg} Choosing the Right Wing Foiling Leash: A Comprehensive Overview Every wing foiler needs to have a safe and effective leash system to keep their foil board and hand wing close at all times but having multiple leashes connecting you to your gear can be frustrating and problematic. Foil board leashes and wing leashes vary in length, leash style, and where they attach to you. Choosing the best leashes for your personal preferences and riding...
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