Learning to wing foil on Oahu. Everything you need to know to get started in this new sport. We go over history, wing handling, starting, turning, and safety. Sharing the stoke!
What should I call it again? This sport uses two wings, one over and one under the water and they are both wings and foils. When editing I realized I use both terms to describe both wings which I'm sure is quite confusing but I hope it's clear from the context which one I'm talking about.
This new sport does not have an official name yet but has been called wing foiling and wing surfing. From what I have heard the recommended wings are: Duotone (fixed boom is easy to grab and adjust hand positions, battens hold shape well but bigger package and can be more difficult to control when de-powered), Ozone Wasp and F-one Swing wing (both are light weight and handle well when de-powered/ luffing on a wave).
This is the live chat stream from the video premiere:
blueplanetsurf
Good morning is anyone watching already?
Bryn Kaufman
Good morning
Wet Feet Hawaii
Ready!
blueplanetsurf
In the video we are doing a downwinder. We are launching in Hawaii Kai and finishing in Kahala. One of the challenges is having deep enough water that can be navigated with the foil.
blueplanetsurf
Good morning Bryn and Jeff!
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blueplanetsurf
Derek Hama figured it out on the first try
J Fos77
hey robert ! Thanks for this video, Im just starting need all the help i can get! 🤙
blueplanetsurf
JFos77, cool, hope this helps.
Bryn Kaufman
It sure is hard to get. I have the Slingwing but have been waiting for the Ozone WASP 6 now for a long time.
blueplanetsurf
We have the Ozone wings on order and expect to have them in stock in early October, I have not tried it but heard it's one of the best on the market.
J Fos77
i have done 2 sessions. One problem is the wind, not enough. i have the 4m naish wing and its not big enough for 12-17 k winds. They need bigger wings asap.
blueplanetsurf
Bryn, we are getting the 4M Wasp, the 6M is not in production yet but we will get those as soon as they become available.
shaka ripper
wow another teaser can someone enlighten me and let me know where you can actually buy one? seen these all over but they arent even available yet lol. this is getting old.
Bryn Kaufman
JFos77, that is exactly what I am thinking.
J Fos77
shaka i picked one up at a local store in florida. it was the only one in town!
shaka ripper
lol exactly
blueplanetsurf
Yes, they are still hard to get. I only have the 4M Duotone and it works well for me in 15-20 knots
shaka ripper
only for a select few they are blowing it on producing these imo
blueplanetsurf
I think a 5M wing will be good for me in lighter winds.
Bryn Kaufman
Thanks Robert, looking forward to more availability.
blueplanetsurf
It's like the early days of foiling, it was super hard to get foils, now there are lots of options
shaka ripper
no wings are currently on the market
Bryn Kaufman
👍
shaka ripper
foils lose half the value the second you leave the shop you better love it before you
Marc Übelhör
aloha
Bryn Kaufman
Thanks Robert! Aloha
J Fos77
in my town there is a wasp wing on display at the kite shop you want the number shaka?
Wet Feet Hawaii
Great video!
Rodney Herzig
Very cool 😎
blueplanetsurf
🤙🏼
Wet Feet Hawaii
There is potential to foil anywhere with water and wind now, you don't need a wave.
blueplanetsurf
Yes Jeff, the wings really open up foiling to anyone with water and wind, no waves needed.
blueplanetsurf
It's also a lot easier to learn than downwind foiling with a paddle.
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