How to kite foil | The Basics

Kite foiling is a game changer when you are looking to get more days on the water. Those light wind days will become incredibly fun as you can ride powered up on your kite and foil. In this video we go over everything you need to know to start kite foiling. From the kite size you need to the proper foil to start with. What safety gear, techniques and more. Please leave a comment if you have any question and let us know how your progression is going! Be safe and enjoy the learning process...

0:00 Intro
0:35 Who is kite foiling for
1:23 Learn foiling first
1:45 The ideal gear to start
2:43 Foot straps or not
3:35 Double agent Cabrinha set up
3:50 Kite size
4:58 Technique
6:47 Kite control
8:00 Balance
8:50 Common mistake
10:15 Touch and go
10:58 Going downwind
12:30 Crash
13:25 Safety gear
14:21 Conclusion

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[kiterJ]

The upwind to downwind walk of shame is called the walk of 'FAME' 😁😎 👌🤙

[blooskyy]

How awesome is foiling! I had my first successful foil flight today thanks to the brilliant advice in your video, thanks for sharing Damien

[andyrogers]

I’ve watched this video a few dozen times, but this week was my first chance to try foiling. Your words were ringing in my ears as I got in my first flights and then proceeded to have mile long runs. ❤️

[andywolin]

Damien....you are a fantastic teacher and your excitement for this foiling sport ( whether winging or kiting) is so infectious. Can't wait to try it out..will be in Hatteras this summer...i am stoked..thanks so much

[MrTlebl]

Thanks. I can’t wait to start foiling ! 😎

[lionelbougain]

Thanks damien for this video. 2022 is the year i will begining foil. Your enthousiasm really push me to go for foil Thanks again !!

[simonm]

Superb and sensible advice for anyone at the early stages

[santiagogarcia-ehrm]

Damien! Thank to your tips and amazing video I successfully foiled!! Followed every stept. First, took two “cable” sessions to get the feeling. Then, attempt with the kite. It was a bit hard at the beginning, but then started taxing and finally foiling 😃🤩. Thank you very much!

[windsurfsnow]

Great video Damien, thanks for pushing me over to the foil side.

[antoineharel]

Great video...just learned to Kiteboard and now looking into kitefoiling....thanks for this video....loved it

[DavideLungoni]

Hi Damien!
Thanks a lot for all your tips, I have learnt fastest than my buddy😂…You’re not only my kitefoiling instructor, you’re my English teacher as well 😁. I’m waiting for you to Italy. Stay cool, ciao!

[turntup]

Ready for part II. First sesh went super far up wind then had to body drag with the foil back home.

[LuigiSimoncini]

Great content delivered in a funny and engaging way. Thank you Damien!

[Davba]

Great tips! Feel more confident now to start kitefoiling. Thx Damien!!! Keep the momentum!!!

[MatiaAna]

Can you do a video of just waterstart with the foil? I’m really struggling and I’m not sure if I’m putting the pressure in the right foot/place

[blooskyy]

Thanks for your great advice, super excited to give foiling a go!

[camdenheynck]

Wow boutta go ride my foil for the first time tmrw great video man!~

[brunoperez]

Very very good tips for beginners, right on Damo

[kevinbradley]

Damien-- thanks for the great video. Going thru the foil learning stage now. Question- bought a Cabrinha da850 starter package. Some guys on the beach mentioned the 850 front wing may be a bit small for learning. Would you recommend a larger front wing for learning?

[JustFunGER]

Thank you Damien, nice video, greetings from northern Germany