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Music is often likened to dance - the rhythm, the flow, the harmonious connection between elements. In the world of wing surfing, one such dance is the heel-to-toe Jibe. This basic maneuver is the first step in mastering control over your board and wing, ultimately leading to limitless flight time. Preparing for the Heel to Toe Jibe Music provides an enriching backdrop as we explore the nuances of executing a perfect Jibe. Before venturing into your first Jibe, ensure your body weight is perfec …

There's no denying that wing sports, including wing foiling and wing surfing, have exploded in popularity. To better understand the nuances of wing manipulation, let's take a closer look at one essential technique: wing flipping. As a rider, you will find yourself needing this skill in various scenarios—whether you're on the beach or venturing into the water. While the fundamental steps remain similar, the water poses an additional challenge. Positioning: The First Step Positioning yourse …

Introduction A gentle breeze can feel wonderful, but when it comes to wingfoiling, that soft wind might be more of a challenge than a pleasure. Getting your board off the water and up onto the foil in such conditions can seem difficult - but it doesn't have to be. While starting with power in your wing does make things easier in the beginning, you'd eventually want to conquer lighter winds. This requires some active pumping to help the board take flight. This article offers a few handy tips to h …

Introduction Wing foiling has gained immense popularity as an exhilarating watersport activity. However, one of the most challenging aspects of wing foiling is going upwind. In this blog post, we will provide you with valuable tips and techniques to help you overcome the struggle of going upwind, whether you are still learning to get on the foil or already riding on the foil. By following these guidelines, you can bid farewell to the "walk of shame" back to the beach. So let's dive in and unloc …

As men reach their 40s and beyond, they often find themselves searching for new and exciting ways to stay active and connect with their adventurous spirit. One activity that has gained immense popularity in recent years is wing foiling, also known as wing surfing or winging. This exhilarating water sport combines elements of windsurfing, kitesurfing, and stand-up paddle boarding, offering a unique and accessible experience for men looking to embrace the silver surfer lifestyle. In this blog, w …

Introduction Traveling with kiteboarding and wing foiling gear can be an exciting and rewarding experience for water sports enthusiasts. However, it also requires careful planning and preparation to ensure a smooth journey and protect your equipment. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore everything you need to know about traveling with kiteboarding and wing foiling gear, from choosing the right travel bag to packing tips and essential precautions. Choosing the Right Travel Bag When it c …

<hr< p=""> Video Summary Tucker, Jeff, and Ryan are discussing the benefits of downwind style foilboards for winging in light wind. These boards tend to be a little longer and narrower than traditional wingboards, allowing for less drag, better planing, and a higher top speed. This benefits most riders with better lift-off and lower light wind range. The boards are compared to 17-meter kites for kiteboarding in light wind, providing the power necessary to ride when other riders c …

Are you looking for a new and exciting way to get on the water? Wing foiling may be the perfect water sport for you. It’s relatively new, but it’s quickly becoming popular among those that love the wind and water—and who don't live anywhere near an ocean. But what is wing foiling exactly, and can you do it on an inland lake? In this blog post, we'll look at all aspects of determining if a lake is suitable for wing foiling so that you can make an informed decision about whether …

Powering Your Wing Flip your wing and pull it into the wind to get into riding position. To power your wing, pull the back hand towards you. Now the wing will generate power and lift, which you will have to counter with your body weight. Do this by slightly bending your knees and leaning back with your upper body. The stronger the wind, the more you will have to lean back. Focus on keeping your front hand in place while pulling your backhand towards you. Powering your wing by pulling your backha …

The Intermediate Wing Foiler's Syndrome All extreme sports have a risk of this stage, and accidents are almost always a result of human error, not equipment failure. In snow skiing and snowboarding, it would be skipping ahead to the terrain park after just mastering the bunny hill. Recently I’ve talked with several advanced and expert-level kiteboarders who learned to wing foil this summer. Naturally, they progressed faster than the average beginner since wings are basically kites without …

Today I'm going to tell you about wing surfing, harness lines, riding with harnesses, how to attach those, what harnesses work best, all that kind of stuff. So if you're a wing surfer, if you're considering wing surfing and harness lines, watch this video and let me know what you think. If you have any questions or comments, put that in the comments section below. So let's jump right into it! Wing surfing it's amazing. Everybody's really excited about it, you know from a huge variety of sports …

Ice, Wings, and Speed Freaks! Recently, Michigan has had a two-week spell of cold temperatures and very little snow which has set perfect conditions for black ice on our local lakes. This past summer I learned how to wingfoil and was looking forward to using the wing sail on the snow with skis. I have 10+ years of experience snowkiting on both skis and a snowboard and the thought of mixing it up and using a wing piqued my interest. Each winter I am very excited about my first snowkiting session …

In this weeks lesson we will be building on concepts covered in lesson two. Make sure to watch that video and practice the drills before moving on to lesson three. If you made it this far, congratulations, its time to get into the water! In the last lesson we demonstrated how a wing in motion will create apparent wind by moving forward. We also covered adjusting the angle of the wing to match the wind. We demonstrated how placement of the wing can help you sail upwind & Downwind. For this …

Welcome back to wing school. This weeks lesson will include some basic safety information and some drills you can practice on the water to ensure a safe session every time. Self Rescue Drill This drill is useful for getting out with your wing or coming back in when you are done riding. The great thing about wing surfing is once you let go, the ride is over. All you have to do is paddle back on your standup paddle board! To do a self rescue, you will hold the wing with your feet. Practice padd …

We're kicking off a new series about why we love wing foiling. We'll get a conversation going and talk about wing foiling and share unique stories as to what sets the sport apart. For this first video, I wanted to talk about accessibility. You can set up a wing and ride on any body of water with almost any type of conditions, from terrible, gusty wind to light wind, or rising wind and big waves. This has opened up a new world of exploring for me and expanded my water time exponentially. I've go …