How to Downwind Foil In 10mins: A condensed guide.

Looking to master the art of downwinding with a SUP foil? 🌊🚀 In just over 10 minutes, we'll give you a condensed, no-fluff guide to get you started. From essential gear tips to key techniques, we've got everything you need to hit the waves with confidence. Whether you're a newbie or looking to refine your skills, this video has got you covered. Dive in and elevate your downwinding game!

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[wingsurfcamp]

Great description on reading/riding the bumps, made me think about teaching students to snowboard and ski powder in the trees.

[IRWE]

Great Overview of DWSUPFing. In Paddling we say "Anything past your Hips is a Waist" ;)

[Jaasper.S]

Your POV footage is so good! I've already shared it!

[benjamnleouzon]

Your tips on the paddling technique 🫶
Game changer for me, thanks for sharing.
Cheers from France

[joesmith]

Dude your the man, great description, thanks for sharing your knowledge! Can't wait to look for the trough!

[WhiteLightning-]

You are a fantastic communicator! Keep it up.

[MikeRaper]

Great video Gav, thanks mate. Legend.

[adamosgood]

Just took my first wingfoil lesson. I can’t wait to get good enough to try some downwind someday. I’ve been sailing, surfing, and working on lobster boats my whole life. I’ve got the wave reading down. Now I just need to learn how to foil. I live on an island 15 miles off the coast of Maine. We get good swell often and plenty of wind.

[frizdemel]

kompliment ( from germany) for the nice it helps me a

[mikemedus]

Great video Gav! Question: which is the ideal front wing in the FOne brand? and size? Is a 95 cm mast too long?
Thanks so much for your advice!!!

[robsharland]

Thanks Gav, I’m going through the pain now

[דרעופרארנון]

Here’s the translation:

"You speak so beautifully, and you are kind and smiling. It looks amazing. I will try as you suggested, first with Wing."

[bradridolfi]

Gav, slick video! Have you tried all of the DW foil sizes? Any thoughts regarding size for a 90kg int/exp fella in Perth?

[strekke]

Starting to get some long flagged out rides with the wing in the last few sessions - stoked! Its quite addictive, constantly looking for a pathway to keep flying. Staying high on the mast is crucial as you mention. One issue I have though is getting on a steep bump, and then I end racing down it, only to stall out on the back of the bump in front. Cant go uphill I guess (or at least not yet). Cross over sideways instead of straight down when it jacks up while you're on it? Turn away and get off to find the one behind it? Or bomb straight and try to pump uphill through the bump in front and hope to get on top of it with enough speed?

[chrisvanwart]

Thanks for the review - what’s your height/weight??

[stkl]

What camera mount are you using for your paddle (at 3:23)? Also: If I go lake-downwinding with WAY smaller bumps - would you recommend using a larger foil and a shorter mast (e.g. 75cm)?

[cecelowell]

Can you make a video on balancing on a sup foil board and tips?

[andreferreira]

Hey Gav. Great video! Regarding front foil, is it possible to downwind with the F-One Seven Seas front foil (1250 cm2, AR 8)? I’m 70kg. I’m asking because you haven’t mentioned aspect ration on the video. Many thanks!

[hiltithedrill]

I'm wingfoiling on a 6'0 100l dw board which is too short to really paddle up with my 85kgs - you reckon i could just skip the paddling part, get a BRM parawing, use it to get up on foil and then downwind the entire lake without a paddle? ^^

[thomasrose]

Curious. How much do you weigh?
I’m 86kilos and getting into downwinding. I’m thinking the my dragonfly but I don’t have the ability to test any boards before I purchase. Any recommendations?
I have a background in sup surfing. I ride sinker boards and I prone foil. I connect waves and do plenty of turns, but I’m unsure of what to look for in a down wind board.
I’m fairly confident I’ll pick it up within a reasonable time.
What size board in liters would you recommend?