Board Foiling Sports
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PATHWAY TO FOILING SPORTS
Board Foiling Sports (Hydro Foiling) have exploded on to the boardriding scene worldwide. If you’re reading this then it’s likely you have been inspired by watching one or some of the Foiling Sports; and are interested to know more. If your already into Foiling or know what you’re looking for, then skip the rest of this and go straight to our equipment listings to find your new equipment. Hopefully we have what you’re looking for. Please inquire for any advice or guidance.
Board Foiling Sports are a ton of fun. They open up a whole new realm of boardriding. Tow foiling behind a boat or jetski; foiling the energy of swell or waves and foiling on the power of the wind. There is a foiling discipline to suit everyone.
Where and how do you start? It is easy if you follow a simple process of categorization and then some elimination. The first thing to focus on is what Foiling Sport has inspired you, and is this, one that you can learn. Listed below are details on most of the Board Foiling Sports, with a brief explanation of previous experience required to learn. Look over theses categories to find the one that you have seen and been inspired by. Then consider the experience required, so you can eliminate the ones that will not suit you. Choose the one that best suits, for you to begin your Foiling journey.
TOW FOILING
Foiling flatwater behind a Boat or Jetski. No experience required to learn.
Starting out?
The following is a brief guide to put you on the right track. Have a look over this and then contact us for guidance on specific equipment
Skills: This information is in process of being updated
Equipment: This information is in process of being updated
WAKE FOILING
Foiling the Wake behind a Wake Boat . Tow foiling experience required to learn.
Starting out?
The following is a brief guide to put you on the right track. Have a look over this and then contact us for guidance on specific equipment
Skills: This information is in process of being updated
Equipment: This information is in process of being updated
TOW IN FOILING
Foiling waves and swell towed in by a Boat or Jetski. Wave riding and foiling experience required.
Starting out?
The following is a brief guide to put you on the right track. Have a look over this and then contact us for guidance on specific equipment
Skills: This information is in process of being updated
Equipment: This information is in process of being updated
FOIL DRIVE FOILING
Foiling flatwater, waves and swell, power assisted by an electric motor. No experience required for learning on flat water. Click on the Foil Drive link to the left for our Pathway to Foil Drive page.
WING FOILING
Foiling flatwater powered by the wind using a hand held sail “Wing”. No experience required to learn.
Wing foiling - born in the age of foiling. Wing foiling opens the world of wind power into a SUP or prone foiling platform. Wing foiling can be enjoyed in as little as 10 knots, and combined with riding waves making it truly versatile whilst being accessible and safe. Harness the power of wind and waves for an incredible experience!
KITE FOILING
Foiling flatwater powered by the wind using a Kite. Kiteboarding experience required.
Kite foiling has to be experienced to appreciate. It is like riding on a cloud; smooth, fast and almost silent. The rapid growth in popularity among kiteboarders is not surprising considering the huge potential that foiling has opened up. Upwind performance is far superior to any other kiteboarding discipline. Add to this how exciting riding at double the wind speed can be in winds from as low as 6 knots, and you won't go back.
Starting out?
The following is a brief guide to put you on the right track. Have a look over this and then contact us for guidance on specific equipment
Skills: This information is in process of being updated
Equipment: This information is in process of being updated
WIND FOILING
Foiling flatwater powered by the wind using a Windsurfing Sail. Windsurfing experience required.
Windsurf foiling has reinvented the sport and needs to be experienced to appreciate its potential. It is like windsurfing on a cloud; smooth, fast and almost silent. Winds from as low as 10 knots is enough to lift up and fly. Windsurf foiling is accessible and achievable for anyone with confident windsurfing skills with as little as an hour or two of instruction, combined with the user friendly foil wings and short mast length combinations. No more waiting for wind, talk to us today about a windsurf foiling setup to suit you.
Starting out?
The following is a brief guide to put you on the right track. Have a look over this and then contact us for guidance on specific equipment
Skills: This information is in process of being updated
Equipment: This information is in process of being updated
PRONE SURF FOILING
Foiling waves and swell by paddling in prone (laying down): Surfing experience required.
Surf foiling opens up range of opportunities. Surf foil waves that would normally be too flat and slow to ride. Carve the power of swell like your riding a glassy faced wave; smooth, fast and almost silent. The development of foiling equipment now allows fast controlled carving all over a swell face. Surf foiling is accessible and achievable for anyone with confident surfing skills.
Starting out?
The following is a brief guide to put you on the right track. Have a look over this and then contact us for guidance on specific equipment
Skills: This information is in process of being updated
Equipment: This information is in process of being updated
SUP SURF FOILING
Foiling waves and swell by paddling in (standing up): SUP and or Surfing experience required.
SUP foiling is a whole new dimension. SUP foil surf waves that would normally be too flat and slow to ride. SUP foil swell from way out the back, before waves break and glide like your riding on a cloud; smooth, fast and almost silent. SUP foiling is accessible and achievable for anyone with confident SUP surfing and or SUP downwind skills.
Starting out?
The following is a brief guide to put you on the right track. Have a look over this and then contact us for guidance on specific equipment
Skills: This information is in process of being updated
Equipment: This information is in process of being updated
DOWN WIND FOILING
Foiling waves and swell with the wind by paddling on (standing up): Foil and SUP and or Surfing experience required.
Down Wing Foiling: DW. So, what is Down Wind Foiling? Why the hype and why is so much focus on this foiling sport?
Down Wind Foiling is riding a board and foil in open waters on the energy of the wind waves and swell.
Imaging flying just above the water surface on lake or ocean swell with the wind on your back. Flying almost endlessly down waves and along rolling swell. Like snowboarding or skiing in powder on an almost endless run where the mountain slope is moving with you. No crowed line ups, find your ocean and you have the freedom to ride, fly, surf and glide….
Those that start and master this sport soon become addicted. DW foiling is the ultimate waterman sport drawing on all your water sport skills. It rates as the purest form of board foiling sports. DW Foiling is growing rapidly around the world and almost every leading foil brand is embracing this. Designing, testing and developing boards and foils to offer everyone the opportunity to ride and fly on the open water energy.
Starting out?
The following is a brief guide to put you on the right track. Have a look over this and then contact us for guidance on specific equipment
Skills
You will need some skills. These are the ideal skills to have before you begin your DW journey. Confident swimmer and water person. Wave riding and foiling experience. Fitness and determination.
Equipment
You need a suitable board and foil. Depending on whether you choose to SUP: Stand Up Paddle or use a Wing or a Foil Drive to get up on foil, will determine what size board and foil you need.
The purest form is SUP DW. Board volumes in litres need to be your body weight in kg plus 30% and up to 50%. e.g. if you are a confident water person with all the previous skills required and weigh 85kg then a board volume of minimum 110L would suit. If you have minimal skill a board of 125L plus is recommended. The bigger the board the easier it is to balance and paddle efficiently enough to get on foil. See our rider weight board volume chart to assist with this.
Foils need to be fast and great for glide. Higher Aspect Ratios in the HA 8.0 ++ and Foil Surface Areas 1000cm2 ++
If you choose to use a Wing, then you can use any size board you are already confident on. Your foil will need to be fast and great for glide so you can keep up with the speed of the swell.
If you choose to use Foil Drive, then you can use any size board you are already confident on. Your foil will need to be fast and great for glide so you can keep up with the speed of the swell.
From here it all gets rider and equipment specific, so it is best to contact us to discuss your individual equipment needs.
PUMP FOILING
Foiling flatwater powered by your own body pumping motion. Foiling experience required.
Starting out?
The following is a brief guide to put you on the right track. Have a look over this and then contact us for guidance on specific equipment
Skills: This information is in process of being updated
Equipment: This information is in process of being updated
Ok, with the categories detailed and some or many eliminated, hopefully you now know what foiling sport is likely to suit you. Note there is a lot of cross over between all these foiling sports and nothing detailed above is set in concrete. There are many variables to what can be learnt, based on an individual’s age, fitness, agility, confidence and previous sporting experience.
There are three clear winners when it comes to the ease of learning to foil - Tow Foiling, Foil Drive Foiling and Wing Foiling. The rest definitely require some previous skill.
See below for more detailed info on each of the foiling disciplines. Please contact us to discuss. We are happy to talk you through the next steps.
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