Rider weight, local wind and board volume decide it. Here is how to pick without guessing. The first hour felt clumsy for everyone. By the end, the whole group was foiling through the lulls.
What to look for
Wing size is only half the story. Board volume decides how easily you get up on the foil in the lulls.
- Check foil bolts before every session
- Ride with a buddy on downwinders
- Start with a larger board than you think
- Pump from the legs
The foil wants to fly. Your job is mostly to stop getting in its way.
Mara Quill, Gustline crew
Pumping efficiently comes from the legs, not the arms. The best riders barely move the wing between swells.
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Clear and practical, thanks. Bookmarking for the winter.
Agreed, that one catches a lot of people out.
Good shout, we will add that to the list.
Good shout, we will add that to the list.