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Mastering Your Wing Foiling Foot Switch | Tips from Greg at Omen Foils
Understanding the BasicsImportance of Hip Control
The most crucial aspect of this entire technique is hip control. Pay particular attention to this, especially if you ride with a wide stance. Your hips are the pivot point for a successful foot switch, and keeping them in the correct position is vital.Step-by-Step Technique BreakdownFoot Positioning
Before you attempt the switch, start by adjusting your feet. Bring them closer together and point your toes more forward while staying ne
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13th Jun 2024
Appletree Tech Talk | When Is the Right Time to Downsize Your Wing Foil Gear?
When is the right time to size down your wing foil board or hydrofoil? This decision can significantly impact your performance and enjoyment on the water. Whether you're dealing with big waves or seeking speed on flat water, understanding the nuances of board and foil sizes can elevate your foiling experience.
Should I Downsize My Wing Foil Board?Advantages of a Smaller Board
Weight Reduction: A lighter board is easier to handle and maneuver.Reduced Swing Weight: Makes the board sign
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3rd Jun 2024
Wing Foiling | How to Attach Your Harness Line to Your Boom
A lot of wing riders appreciate a boom for the fine control it gives you over the wing. But how do you attach a harness line to it so that it's secure?1. One end of your harness line has a loop. Push the line through that loop to create an adjustable loop.2. Slide your new loop over one end of the boom and into the position where you want it and tighten it up.3. Take your small connector piece and create a loop with it by pushing the end with the black tab through the loop at the other e
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1st Dec 2023
Duotone Wing Academy | Flipping Your Wing
There's no denying that wing sports, including wing foiling and wing surfing, have exploded in popularity. To better understand the nuances of wing manipulation, let's take a closer look at one essential technique: wing flipping. As a rider, you will find yourself needing this skill in various scenarios—whether you're on the beach or venturing into the water. While the fundamental steps remain similar, the water poses an additional challenge.
Positioning: The First Step
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7th Jul 2023
Can You Wing Foil on an Inland Lake?
Are you looking for a new and exciting way to get on the water? Wing foiling may be the perfect water sport for you. It’s relatively new, but it’s quickly becoming popular among those that love the wind and water—and who don't live anywhere near an ocean.But what is wing foiling exactly, and can you do it on an inland lake? In this blog post, we'll look at all aspects of determining if a lake is suitable for wing foiling so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not it's wor
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13th Mar 2023
Kiteboarding and Wing Foiling | Cold Weather Riding Tips for 2023
Welcome back to MACkiteboarding. This is Tucker, and today we're going to talk about some tips that we have for you if you're riding in frigid temperatures. We're up here in the Great White North, so when we talk to people about riding in the winter, they're always like, "What? You guys are crazy! Why would you do that? You must get frostbitten every time you go out. I could never do that." But in reality, it's not too bad. A lot of times, I'm actually just as warm when it's cold out a
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8th Feb 2023
Enjoy Your Wing Foil Progression by Keeping Your Ego in Check
The Intermediate Wing Foiler's SyndromeAll 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 the
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13th Sep 2022