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Wake Foiling | How to Safely Fall Off of Your Hydrofoil
Introduction
There's no denying the adrenaline rush of hydrofoiling, but any time you slip out on your board and find yourself eyeing a descent toward carbon fiber and metal, you know you're heading for trouble. Fortunately, these hazardous scenarios are totally avoidable. While falling off a hydrofoil is part of the learning curve, it's how you fall that can make a significant difference in whether you get back on your board or head to the ER. In this blog, we'll discuss three critica
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14th Jul 2023
Can You Wake Foil Behind Any Boat? 3 Things You'll Need
For years, there's been a perception in the world of watersports that you need a top-of-the-line, hundred-thousand-dollar wakeboard boat to have a good time out on the water. In reality, you don't need an exorbitantly priced boat to get into wake foiling seriously. I've spent the past five years proving this myth wrong, riding behind everything from pontoon boats to jet skis, and even center console fishing boats.
The truth is, you can have a blast behind any watercraft, and today,
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12th Jul 2023
Wake Foiling | How to Drive Your Boat for a Wake Foiler
Driving your boat for a wake foiler can indeed feel like a daunting task. Pushing the gas too hard sends the rider shooting out of the water, while going too slow fails to help them rise at all.
Here, we share three key tips that can help you turn this challenging task into a smooth ride. These tips cover essential aspects such as communication, consistent speed, and a comfortable pace at which to pull your rider up.
1. Effective Communication: A Must for a Smooth Wakef
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7th Jul 2023
Wake Foiling | How to Handle Your Foil In and Out of the Water
Wake foiling has gained substantial popularity in the world of towed water sports. Whether you're a seasoned surfer or just a beginner, it's essential to understand how to properly handle your hydrofoil both in and out of the water. In this blog, we'll provide a comprehensive guide on how to avoid unnecessary injuries or damage to your equipment.
On the Land: How to Carry Your Foil Safely
Before getting into the water, it's crucial to understand how to carry your hy
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7th Jul 2023
Wake Foiling | A Step-by-Step Guide for Assembling Your Hydrofoil
Welcome to your comprehensive guide on assembling your hydrofoil. Today, we're going to transform your foil parts into a fully functioning foil and get you out there on the water with a
Slingshot All-Around Wake Foil Package!
Unboxing Your Brand New Foil
As soon as we ditch the box, we are greeted by our foil bag containing all the goodies we need for our adventure. The first compartment holds anti-corrosion tape for screws, Allen Keys for tightening our foil
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30th Jun 2023
Wake Foiling | Who it's For and How to Get Started
Introduction: Who's That Guy?
You're enjoying a peaceful day out on the lake when suddenly, a stranger zooms into sight, turns smoothly around, and rides the wake of your boat. Suspended above the water, he appears to be hovering or floating. You wonder who he is and where he came from, but most importantly, you're wondering: How is he doing that? And could I do it too?
Welcome to the world of wake foiling - a thrilling and accessible sport that I'm about to unpack
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28th Jun 2023
Liquid Force Launch Foilboard Review
This is Ryan and Cole here from MACkite, and today we're going to talk about our first impressions on the Liquid Force Launch foilboard. We had it out the other day behind the boat, riding a plethora of Slingshot wings, and we want to give you a quick review of our thoughts on it.First Impressions
Cole: When I first picked up this board, I was a little bit skeptical. It's about medium weight. I've felt boards that are heavier than this, but I didn't think this board was going to per
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30th Mar 2023
Riding the Top 5 Wake Foil Wings from Slingshot
In this review, Cam, Ryan and Cole are going to give you a brief overview of each wing that Slingshot produces for wake foiling.
Gamma 68 Wing
Cole: The first wing in the lineup is the Gamma wing. This is a super fun little wing. It's got a lot of speed on it. The low end isn't great, so you do have to get the boat up to speed in order to get it up and out of the water. However, out of all of the wings, this one's going to be able to go the fastest. If you're looking to do air
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26th Sep 2022
Slingshot UFO Hydrofoiling Kite Review
Is it an airplane, jet, or weather balloon? To many conspiracists’ delight, what we are looking at is a real UFO. Rather than an “Unidentified Flying Object” that you would see at Area 51, we are looking at Slingshots strutless kite known as the “Unlimited Foiling Object.” This is Slingshot’s only strutless kite in their lineup, and one of the few strutless kites in the market today. Due to the fact that it is so light and completely dedicated to foiling, it has already become a favorite h
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11th Aug 2020