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North Foils, in collaboration with North Sails, has designed an innovative program to help beginners master the art of wing foiling. In this session, led by North Foil Pro Instructor Jeremiah McDonald, participants will learn the essential skills for tow foiling—a crucial step in gaining confidence and control with a foil board. Tow foiling introduces riders to the unique sensation of flying a foil above water. It helps them build foundational skills for balance, steering, and weight dis …

Some wakefoilers use footstraps and some don't. Which way is right? Should you use straps on your hydrofoil? New Riders If you are new to foiling, I do not recommend wearing straps. Falling is part of the game when it comes to learning how to wakefoil. It's really important that, when you take those first couple of falls, you get as far away from the board as possible. Straps can prevent you from doing so, so to stay safe while you're still learning how to hydrofoil, don't use straps. Interme …

Cole, an expert wake foiler with mastery in dock starting, recently took on the challenge of teaching Pat the art of dock starting on a hydrofoil. Although Pat had a diverse background in foiling, the dock start technique was new territory for him. Can Cole successfully coach Pat into adding dock starting to his bag of foil tricks? Cole: We're on the water today, and we're going to see if Pat can do a dock start on a foil. Pat: It's my first time trying to dock start, so let's see how it goes. …

The first time that you look at a hydrofoil, you may not realize that there's a lot going on underneath the surface of the water. Here, Cole talks about what each piece of the hydrofoil is called and what role each piece plays in your wake foil experience. Mast Plate The mast plate, or pedestal, is responsible for connecting the board to the rest of the foil. If you look at the mast plate, you will see that one side has a structure on it, and the other side is flat. The flat side of the mast …

Pumping is one of the coolest things you can do in wake foil. In this tutorial, Cole breaks down the technique of pumping on a wake foil and what you need to know before you try this trick. Prerequisites to Pumping Able to comfortably carve on your hydrofoil Can surf the second wake comfortably Technique of Pumping Start by riding about three-quarters or halfway out of the water with your mast. Drive your front foot down towards the water and ride that foil down to generate speed. When the b …

What are some of the key differences that you'll need to keep in mind when you're trying to gain speed on your foil behind a boat vs. in flat water? Understanding these will help your technique in each situation so you can make the most of each session and have more fun. Behind the Boat When you're behind the boat, remember that you're sitting on a huge source of power. That wake is going to be the determining factor of whether you gain speed on the boat or fall off the wake and get left in the …

One common question from new wakefoilers is, "Where do you put your hydrofoil on your board?" I'm Cole, and I'm going to walk you through that answer here. Push 'em Back If you're new to wake foiling, I want you to put the foil all the way on the back of the board. Yep, just push it all the way to the back of the board. Don't worry about the numbers on the bottom of the board; just get the foil on the back and leave it there for your first few rides. Don't worry about moving the foil around; y …

Are you looking to get into wake foiling at an affordable price? Today I'm going to be walking you through the four things that you need to get into wake foiling. I won't be including any extra accessories; just the bare minimum pieces of gear that you need to get out on the water. Hydrofoil Obviously, you're going to need a hydrofoil and board. MACkite stocks the best hydrofoil setups you're going to be able to find online, and they go out of their way to find the best deals for you. Safety …

On your left you see a guy pumping in the flat water. Over on your right this dude's trying to do backflips on his hydrofoil. There are a lot of different riding styles that fall within wake foiling. It's an awesome sport and it is anything but one-dimensional. Basic Wake Foiling This is where everyone starts their wake foiling journey. It's where you get to know your foil, get up and learn how to ride, and set the foundation for carving. Pretty much any foil is going to work for this type of …

Wake foiling can be challenging if you don't know where to begin. We're here to help! The following videos are intended to take you from step one, through to becoming a confident beginner. Click through the videos below when you have a moment, and feel free to reach out to us with any questions that you may have. We're always happy to help! Wake Foiling | Who it's for and How to Get Started Explore the exciting world of wake foiling, and learn about the skills and prerequisites needed to succ …

Do you fall every time you try to get up on a wake foil? Every single time you try to get up, you can't seem to make it happen, and you wonder what you're doing wrong? Here are some of the common falls that new wake foilers experience, along with solutions on how to avoid them. The Turn The first fall that I see with new wake foilers is "The Turn". This happens when you turn too far while getting up and you let go of the rope and sink back into the water. It's not fun and it's a little bit demor …

You're riding on the wake foil, and all of a sudden... it's silent. The chatter of the water disappears and you're just floating. This is why wake foiling is such an amazing sport. The feeling of flight is why we do it. I'm going to be walking you through how you can attain your first flights on your hydrofoil. Keep Your Eyes Up Keep your eyes up and off the water. It's easy to want to look down at your foil and see how you're doing, but there's a saying in water sports: "If you look down, you …

You've got the basics of wake foiling down and have been having fun with it. So what's next in your wake foiling progression? Surfing the wake is by far the most fun thing you can do on a wake foil. Here's how you can do it.1. Are You Ready? If you can control the mast height of your foil and do carves proficiently, those are all the skills that you need to get into surfing the wake. Bonus points if you know how to wake surf without the rope. This will help you get onto the wake better b …

Do you want to be that guy carving and having the absolute time of his life behind his boat? Here are a few tips on how you can turn your foil better and carve like a pro.1. Be Patient Unlike a wakeboard or wakesurfer where turning is an immediate response, foils take time for a turn to develop. When you apply heel pressure or toe pressure, know that the foil is going to take a minute to respond. It's important that you don't add more heel or toe pressure, or you'll you run the risk of t …

The day has come: it's time for you to learn how to wake foil! Put on that life vest, strap on that helmet, and get out there and start to ride. It might seem daunting to learn how to wake foil, but check out these tips to make it a little bit easier to get up and ride. 1. Get Ready You're in the water with your board and the tow handle in your hand. To get the board to your feet, grab the rail of the board with your off-hand while keeping the other hand on the handle. Tell the driver to go sl …