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Wake Foiling | Terminology Explained
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
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11th Oct 2023
Wake Foiling | How to Pump Your Foil
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 comfortablyTechnique 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 spee
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5th Oct 2023
Wake Foiling | How to Transfer From Wake to Wake
Most of you got into wake foiling because you can drop back a wake. This really separates wake foiling from wake surfing, and here I'm going to break down exactly how you can learn how to drop back a wake on your wake foil.PrerequisitesMake sure that you have some familiarity with pumping. You don't have to be an expert, but you want to at least be able to pump a little bit before you try this trick. You also need to be able to surf the wake without the rope pretty comfortably.Steps to
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15th Aug 2023
Wake Foiling | Riding Styles
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 thi
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11th Aug 2023
Wake Foiling | Basic Gear
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
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11th Aug 2023
Wake Foiling | Mast and Stance Positioning
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
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11th Aug 2023
Wake Foiling | Building Speed on the Wake vs. in Flat Water
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 BoatWhen 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 du
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11th Aug 2023
Wake Foiling | How to Master Your First Flights
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
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24th Jul 2023
Wake Foiling | How to Avoid Falling Off of Your Board
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 d
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24th Jul 2023
Wake Foiling | 3 Tips for Maintaining Your Hydrofoil
If you let your foil sit too long, it's going to seize up and won't come apart. Don't let this happen to you. Just like skis need to be waxed and bikes need to be serviced, you need to take care of your hydrofoil as well. Here are three tips to keep your foil in tip-top shape.
Foils seize up because you have an aluminum mast or fuselage, and this can react with the stainless steel or titanium screws in your hydrofoil. If you're in salt water, this process is going to happen very q
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24th Jul 2023
BETA Foils - My first Freefoil experience
Today, I want to share a groundbreaking discovery that will forever change the sport I love. The moment I took flight on a foil, I was captivated. The desire to soar longer and farther consumed me, and for three years, I embarked on a relentless quest, trying over 250 different foils. Then, I found it—the beta free foil. This innovation completely blew me away. It's unlike anything I've ever seen before. It is incredibly easy to launch and fly, enabling me to explore uncharted territor
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12th Jul 2023
Introducing Cabrina's 2023 H Series MK2 Hydrofoil Range | A Comprehensive Overview
In a recent product introduction video, Brendan Healy and Daniel Ware from Cabrina presented their Zero Three (03) collection for 2023, highlighting their new High Aspect Hydrofoil range. Their presentation showcased the range's substantial improvements, design modifications, and exciting new foil accessories. This article will offer a detailed exploration of the conversation, shedding light on the innovative features and benefits of the newly unveiled collection.
Cabrina's High Aspect H
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9th Jun 2023
Unifoil Progression, Hyper, and Vyper Foil Sets Explained
Today on Foil Fridays, Tucker gives a general overview of uniFoil's system and their foil range. Get tips on what each wing does and how to choose the one that's right for you.
What Is uniFoil?
UniFoil is a brand we've had here at the shop for a long time, ever since they were producing their stuff in South Africa. They've changed factories a few times since then, and now they are relaunching the product with a higher quality, fresh designs, and an excellent total package. One thin
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6th Jun 2023
2023 Sabfoil Hydrofoil Lineup
For 2023 Sabfoil (previously Moses foils) has cut through the confusion of their massive lineup of foils and parts. Most notably, their front wing selection. Rather than reading spec sheets until your eyes are bloodshot you can simply choose a “model” and then your appropriate size. Love a wing but want a smaller/larger size? No problem, just size up/down within the same model for comparable performance. Many existing wings fit into these model categories so if you have an old favo
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1st Mar 2023
Slingshot Hover Glide Quantum Carbon 100 Pump Wing
What's
up guys? This is Colin and Ryan from MACkiteboarding, and today we're going to
be talking about the Quantum front wing by Slingshot Foils.
We
took it out a couple of days ago and want to give you guys our first
impressions of it. What riding styles are great, and who might this wing be
good for?
I
thought this wing was a great wing to pump with.
This wing is not going to
hold you back from pumping further. It weighs awesomely with a high aspect
ratio and wider
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1st Nov 2022