I got a foil board!

[Mxmark4]

Well maybe Scott can show me how to sack up and get upside down this year!

[MJHSupra]

C'mon MJH, That's a Craz, lol.... He has gotten really good in a short amount of time, his balance is amazing!

Oops . . . . . dang, I knew that and like driving that boat.

[MJHSupra]

And another . . .




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[Mxmark4]

Man im jealous! I looked at a max earlier this year but wife wasnt interested in upgrading. I have gotten my surf wave much better dialed in and I cant wait to get off the long line and into my wave.
We need to get together one evening, maybe your buddy can teach us both something good on the foils.

[2in2out]

I tried my foil for the first time the other day and was not able to get up. I was already gassed from a long surf run. Each successive try just got worse and worse, and the 50m swims I had to do each time to recover the board didn’t help.


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[Mxmark4]

I tried my foil for the first time the other day and was not able to get up. I was already gassed from a long surf run. Each successive try just got worse and worse, and the 50m swims I had to do each time to recover the board didn’t help.


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I know that feeling all too well. I am going out Wednesday and looking forward to trying the foil again. Havent really been out in the last few weeks and got discouraged after tearing up the rope with the prop.

[Mxmark4]

Got the foil out once again and more frustrated than ever. Just cant seem to get it down. I swear everytime I go out I get worse. My next thing to try is to swap to shorter mast. Hoping that will help some.

[bergermaister]

I'd suggest just slowing down your boat speed to say 6-7mph. That will also slow down the amount and speed of the foil flinging you out of the water.

Also make sure the mast is as far back on the board as it will go. That will give you more control of weight on the front foot to minimize ejections and help with adjusting your weight side to side to stay over the board.

I'm guessing you already are, but only hold the rope with one hand - keeps your body in line with the board for better balance.

[MJHSupra]

Got the foil out once again and more frustrated than ever. Just cant seem to get it down. I swear everytime I go out I get worse. My next thing to try is to swap to shorter mast. Hoping that will help some.

I know the feeling.

I will shoot you a text. I've been out a few times with some Ktown guys that have helped me. You can try some different equipment too if you want to go riding - boards or foils.

I was just discussing that topic with someone. He told me his best attempts where the 1st tries for that day, then things go down hill.
For me, part was head-games and getting into bad-habits or just get too tired from all the pulls and wipeouts.

I bought some higher-tech equipment and it was TOO spicy for me to start on. Bucking Bronco on Steroids. I went back to some beginner equipment and back out to the long (wakeboard) line, then started to transition into a surf rope with an extension.

Need that good driver too . . . .

Still not riding w/o the rope, but this is the hardest board sport I have tried. I know it will take time this summer.

[2in2out]

What advice would you give drivers?

We have set up rope length for 2nd wake and speed between 6-8, with slow and steady starts. I haven’t created an autowake profile for the foil. Does anyone have settings for such?

I give it 4 attempts before I’m usually too gassed to go again after long swims for the foil.

Does anyone use foot straps when beginnin? Every video I’ve watched says it’s best not to use those.


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