Foiling behind the boat is a ton of fun, but can be a little tricky to get started. In this video, I break down some of the basic tips that have been the most helpful to me with learning to ride a foil behind the boat.
Starting with your gear - Having your mast positioned towards the back of the board will help you control the lift of the board. I ride a Ronix foil setup that is great, but they also make a shift mast that is the perfect setup for learning to foil - Check out Ronix's foil options here: ronixwake.com/products/all-foils
Next, The driver plays a massive role in helping the rider learn to foil. Starting really slow, and keeping the rider behind the boat, or even slightly off to the side are the big keys for the driver.
Getting up on a foil is pretty similar to a wake surf board, however, there are some big differences. The main one is the need for front foot pressure. When wakeboarding or wake surfing the "safety mode" is leaning back; foiling, however, relies on front foot pressure to keep the board down on the water. Having as much weight as possible over your front foot will help keep it under control as you get started.
Once you're up, the goal is to immediately get out away from the wakes so that you can focus on learning how to control the wing and mast underneath the board. this can be a challenge but it's a ton of fun once you get the hang of it!
Stay tuned for part 2 of this video that will get into how to actually catch the wave as you're foiling.
Hope this is helpful! If you have any foil-related questions feel free to leave 'em here! thanks for watching🙏
Shot by: Tim McGee
My boat: Tigé 22RZX
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:20 Gear Setup
01:33 Driving Tips
02:07 Getting Up
03:50 Get Out of the Wakes
04:14 Flying the Wing