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[Nico_GER]

We made it to 10.000! 💪
2:01 1 - too little downhaul
3:30 2 - ass too low
5:32 3 - going straight downwind
What type are you - first downwind or first upwind? 😄

[dodueeddy]

I realy appreciate what you are doing and how you are helping other windsurfers to improve. It is one of the things i love about windsurfing: "The self teaching community" whether you are a pro or an amateur you get in contact discuss and help eachother because you know there was a time when you started yourself and others, who were more skilled than you, helped you learning and developing... Thanks for your work!

[fonsvandenhove]

I do not make mistakes, my gear does! Anyway, it is amazing how much faster and relaxed I am once I've gone through the list of 'things to do' while on the water. As I'm just a silly amateur and lots of things are not second nature (yet), consciously going over all the points (stance, harness lines, hand position, foot/leg pressure, railing, up/down wind etc. etc.) really are very helpful. All videos on mistakes and how to improve are welcome. Keep 'em coming!

[theoutsider]

When rigging the downhaul I always used an easy rig tool to avoid the rope cutting into my hands. This makes life a lot easier on the hands when getting loads of force on the downhaul. And yeah the upwind sailing is v important. It was never more obvious to me than at Sotavento, really strong constant offshore wind. And you won't stop til you reach Africa if you can't get upwind well 🙂

[WindsurfingNelson]

Thanks for this video and all your effort to connect to and stay in touch with your fans! I put two pieces of tape on both sides of the sail as max and min marks. That way I can see the marks better in the sunshine. Which we have quite a lot here🌞.

[Juan_lauda]

Spending half an hour working up the beach at the start of your session is a perfect way to warm up and learn the rhythm of the sea that day.

[thomasfolan]

Thanks Nico. Keep up the great work. I appreciate the efforts you and your helpers put in ! Making windsurfing great again !

[ap]

You're right. I've been windsurfing nearly 2 months and my downhaul game has been bad. Only just realised how much you gotta pull that thing and the difference is massive. Sail feels so much more controllable

[idanfarkash]

I'm watching you celebrate 10k subs and now you have more than 60k 🎉 you really do a great job 👏 thank you!

[mathematick]

Das waren die besten Tipps. Jetzt erst funktionieren meine Segel richtig. Danke

[grantbinder]

Great channel! I'm mid 50's looking to get my F2 board back out after 30 years....hope it's like riding a bike (never forget) but I'll be rusty of course and look forward to your tips and clinics.

[renaud]

your content are so varied and accurate that you should desserve a lot more and needless to talk about the quality of your video editing !

[runnosson]

Thanks for sharing 🌼 i had done second one because i supposed faster than other position. I will be careful about it.

[petertenhaagen]

NOTE: While moving upwind to start is a good general rule, if the winds get too strong it is sometimes impossible to hold the boom in a downwind situation. If the winds are strong, try reaching back and forth and not working up OR downwind.

[gosamnumgosamnum-leme]

Excellente Video Nico,
Gracias for your support und tutorial .

[mikerozie]

Congrats on your 10.000, the video’s are getting so much better.
Also great tips. I am always taking those to my training. Looking forward for more.

[bluegblueg]

I’m 58. I started windsurfing aged 14. In the early 1980’s when the first rotational sails came in we learnt to downhaul hard. Use a block with 3 pulleys. It was always the case not to assume the toilet position even on a board with no foot straps. Every beginner goes straight downwind. It’s funny.

[shamfeen]

Thanks..there are hundreds of videos for advanced people..amateurs like me need more pros like you to help us..me watching a pro doing advanced moves is useless..thanks for this help..

[ikbelnwindsurf]

Nice Video, many thanks! Can you show us the leg and body position when your go downwind und upwind? Thanks👍

[jeffbrunton]

Great tips

Now that I’m in my sixties, I’m afraid I cannot do it right anymore, I need wide arms and lines and to hang off the sail over 20 knots

And I cannot sail light wind anymore, uphauling / big sails are even worse