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Wake Foiling | How to Get Up
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
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17th Jul 2023
Wake Foiling | Wakesurfing vs. Wake Foiling
Imagine that you're wakesurfing on the first wake behind a boat and you're absolutely shredding it, but then you look behind you and this guy's absolutely shredding on the second wake. He's wake foiling and you're wakesurfing. How do these two sports compare? Let's break down the similarities and differences between wakesurfing and wake foiling.
Where Can You Ride?
The wakesurfer is really limited to that first wake. You might be able to ride the second roller with a longboard or a paddleboard
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17th Jul 2023
Wake Foiling | How to Safely Fall Off of Your Hydrofoil
Introduction
There's no denying the adrenaline rush of hydrofoiling, but any time you slip out on your board and find yourself eyeing a descent toward carbon fiber and metal, you know you're heading for trouble. Fortunately, these hazardous scenarios are totally avoidable. While falling off a hydrofoil is part of the learning curve, it's how you fall that can make a significant difference in whether you get back on your board or head to the ER. In this blog, we'll discuss three critical tips t
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14th Jul 2023
Wake Foiling | How to Handle Your Foil In and Out of the Water
Wake foiling has gained substantial popularity in the world of towed water sports. Whether you're a seasoned surfer or just a beginner, it's essential to understand how to properly handle your hydrofoil both in and out of the water. In this blog, we'll provide a comprehensive guide on how to avoid unnecessary injuries or damage to your equipment.
On the Land: How to Carry Your Foil Safely
Before getting into the water, it's crucial to understand how to carry your hydrofoil on land. The best m
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7th Jul 2023
Wake Foiling | How to Drive Your Boat for a Wake Foiler
Driving your boat for a wake foiler can indeed feel like a daunting task. Pushing the gas too hard sends the rider shooting out of the water, while going too slow fails to help them rise at all.
Here, we share three key tips that can help you turn this challenging task into a smooth ride. These tips cover essential aspects such as communication, consistent speed, and a comfortable pace at which to pull your rider up.
1. Effective Communication: A Must for a Smooth Wakefoiling Experience
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7th Jul 2023
Wakefoiling with no Wake
Wakefoiling is so much fun! The only downside is some believe you need a fancy wakeboat that costs upwards of 100k to get into it. Thing is, that's completely false.
With the efficiency of modern foils, it's possible to do a dock start and pump with no wake whatsoever. With this in mind, it goes without saying that you can wakefoil behind most boats, from small outboard engine boats to family-friendly used pontoon boats. This year the team picked up a pontoon boat for foil lessons, but the guy
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28th Jun 2021
How to Easily Wakefoil Behind the Boat - Hydrofoil Beginner Guide
Hydrofoiling is huge and spans several water sports. It's not hard to see why. Whatever your sport, a foil expands the conditions that you can ride in and is a fun skill set to develop.
Surfers can now ride small waves that never actually break. Kiteboarders can ride in sub-10 knots and wakeboarders can get out on the water even when it's windy and choppy out. If you think about it, there are no more excuses to not get outside and have fun in your sport.
Foiling is whatever you make of it. For
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23rd Mar 2020
How to Wakefoil Without the Rope. Foil Fridays Ep 15
Foiling has changed everything. With so many applications, we find ourselves practicing a lot of crossover sports.Wakefoiling included. One of the most fun aspects of the sport is the freedom of just riding the foil be that on a wave or behind the boat. We decided it would be fun to do a tutorial on how to do this. In case you're new to foiling, we did a video on learning to foil behind the boat. You can check that our here.
If you're watching this, there is a good chance you already kno
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9th Aug 2018