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In collaboration with North Sails, North Foils has developed a comprehensive four-step program to guide beginners through the exciting journey of wing foiling. Step 1 focuses on learning how to handle the wing—a crucial skill that sets the foundation for a successful wing foiling experience. Jeremiah McDonald, North Foil Pro Instructor, breaks down the essential techniques in this introductory phase. Mastering Wing Handling 1. Inflating the Wing The first step in handling the wing is p …

  Wing foiling, a popular sport that combines elements of windsurfing, kitesurfing, and stand-up paddleboarding, has taken the world of water sports by storm. In this exhilarating sport, a rider stands on a board equipped with a hydrofoil and uses a hand-held wing to harness the wind's power. One of the essential components of a wing foil setup is the mast. Let's explore how to choose the perfect mast size for your wing foiling adventure. Understanding the Role of the Mast in Wing Foilin …

What is Wing Foiling? A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners Welcome to the thrilling world of wing foiling, one of the latest additions to the realm of water sports. Rising to popularity over the last few years, wing foiling takes elements from surfing, windsurfing, and kiteboarding, mashing them together into a singular, dynamic, and exciting sport. Read on to dive deeper into what wing foiling is, the gear you need to get started, and some top tips for beginners. Short on time? See our Top 10 Ta …

  Introduction With the recent explosion of interest in the world of water sports, a particular pastime has caught the public's eye: wing foiling. Essentially a combination of windsurfing, kitesurfing, and stand-up paddleboarding, wing foiling (or wing surfing) has seen a meteoric rise in popularity. However, with every new activity comes the question of safety. Just how dangerous is wing foiling? Understanding Wing Foiling Before we address the safety concerns, it's crucial to understan …

Introduction Wing foiling has gained immense popularity as an exhilarating watersport activity. However, one of the most challenging aspects of wing foiling is going upwind. In this blog post, we will provide you with valuable tips and techniques to help you overcome the struggle of going upwind, whether you are still learning to get on the foil or already riding on the foil. By following these guidelines, you can bid farewell to the "walk of shame" back to the beach. So let's dive in and unloc …

Today, we're diving into the exciting world of wing foiling. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, we've got you covered. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the essential steps and tips for your first sessions in wing foiling. So, let's get started! Practicing With Your Wing on the Beach Assessing the Location and Wind Conditions Before you begin wing surfing, it's crucial to check your location and evaluate the wind conditions. Understanding the directi …

Wing foiling, also known as wing surfing, or winging, is a water sport that has been rapidly growing in popularity in recent years. With its combination of elements from kitesurfing, windsurfing, and stand-up paddleboarding, wing foiling has proven to be a versatile and accessible sport that appeals to a broad range of people. Advantages of Wing Foiling Accessibility One of the main advantages of wing foiling is its accessibility. Unlike other water sports that require specialized equipment or …

The Intermediate Wing Foiler's Syndrome All extreme sports have a risk of this stage, and accidents are almost always a result of human error, not equipment failure. In snow skiing and snowboarding, it would be skipping ahead to the terrain park after just mastering the bunny hill. Recently I’ve talked with several advanced and expert-level kiteboarders who learned to wing foil this summer. Naturally, they progressed faster than the average beginner since wings are basically kites without …

Our friends over at Slingshot have nailed it once again with the introduction of their “ Wing Foil Academy”. For those of you who are looking to get into wing foiling and wing surfing, this is a really awesome place to get started. The Slingshot Wing Foil Academy will cover everything from a glossary of terms, to equipment, handling, assembly, on-water basics and fundamentals, all the way to advanced maneuvers. JOIN FOIL ACADEMY Foil Academy is a free comprehensive online instru …

    Should You Use a Wing With or Without Windows? Safety and visibility are a couple of top priority issues for wing foiling. If you will be riding in a popular area with lots of other people in the water, you should probably get a wing with windows. The last thing you want to do is crash into another wingfoiler, kiteboarder, kitesurfer, surfer, or paddleboarder and wreck their day. If you’re riding in an area where you aren’t dealing with many other riders out there on …

These practices are to help you understand posture, control, and stance. They're done on the beach with a board with the fins removed. You can understand foot placement when riding on a SUP with a centerboard by placing your feet on the board's centerline.  Notice your footing on the board. Are you too close to the nose or tail or closer to the edge? See how the board responds to your feet. Too close to the nose? You'll feel pressure to fall forward. Too close to the …

Welcome to our “Wing Surfing School” blog and video lesson series. Most of the information in this blog is demonstrated in our complete beginner wing surfing video series (link below). Video Playlist "Wing Surfing School | The MACkite Method" Please watch all the episodes to assist with understanding the written descriptions for the control of wings and boards. All beginner video lessons were shot in light wind so that the control input movements are exaggerated, and the …

In this weeks lesson we will be building on concepts covered in lesson two. Make sure to watch that video and practice the drills before moving on to lesson three. If you made it this far, congratulations, its time to get into the water! In the last lesson we demonstrated how a wing in motion will create apparent wind by moving forward. We also covered adjusting the angle of the wing to match the wind. We demonstrated how placement of the wing can help you sail upwind & Downwind. For this …

Welcome back to wing school. This weeks lesson will include some basic safety information and some drills you can practice on the water to ensure a safe session every time. Self Rescue Drill This drill is useful for getting out with your wing or coming back in when you are done riding. The great thing about wing surfing is once you let go, the ride is over. All you have to do is paddle back on your standup paddle board! To do a self rescue, you will hold the wing with your feet. Practice padd …

In Wing Surf School | The MACkite Method | Lesson 1, you will learn how to wing surf with a paddle board.  We’ll get started by showing you how to set up your wing surfing wing and work on some basic board drills. The goal of these videos is to show you how easy it is to learn and get started with wing surfing. Please reference the timestamps below for easier viewing: 0:00 Intro 0:25 Summary 1:20 Outline 1:30 Setting up your wingsurfing wing 2:45 Where to place your feet on your win …