Kitesurfng with FoilBoard: entering the water

captainjohn · Since 28 Jun 2012 46 Posts

So, I've been down in Mexico and been wanting to use the warm weather for some new video inspiration. Turns out, I found a lot of interesting situations where thoughful handling with your foil board is necessary. So, I started to get busy with the camera. Let me know what know what other positions could be useful and maybe I can try it next time.

John

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Windian · Since 28 Apr 2008 901 Posts Newport, OR NEWPORT OG

Show the waterstarting into planning would be useful.

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captainjohn · Since 28 Jun 2012 46 Posts

Getting up feels different but the approach is similar to a surfboard. Bear off initially to get a little speed then firm up your lower body (especially feet) to control the squirrelly nature of the foil underneath. With many riders, heading upwind means they put more weight on the back foot, and the foil will shoot upwards and possibly break the water surface.
When I was learning, I tried to keep the board on the water as much as possible, therefore benefit from the balancing qualities of the board. I would experience short bursts of lift in the beginning and come back the next day stronger and more reactive body.

Here's a good idea of how the first try will go -Thanks for your efforts, Gabe!!!

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Sella · Thu Jan 30, 14 4:17 pm

I can see the term "I took a foil to the face" becoming more common this year.

Thanks for the vid John as I wanted to see the same as Windian. Is that a Slingshot board with a foil bolted to it, or just stickers??

Windian · Since 28 Apr 2008 901 Posts Newport, OR NEWPORT OG

Johnny H seems to be dialing into the art of riding these things.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z55Ph45EcXk

dwaynej · Since 09 Sep 2013 207 Posts Stoked **CGKA Member**

My plan is to spend a bunch of time towing behind my boat and my buddies jet ski before trying with a kite.

Sella · Fri Jan 31, 14 9:37 am