How to kite foil | The Basics

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Kite foiling is a game changer when you are looking to get more days on the water. Those light wind days will become incredibly fun as you can ride powered up on your kite and foil. In this video we go over everything you need to know to start kite foiling. From the kite size you need to the proper foil to start with. What safety gear, techniques and more. Please leave a comment if you have any question and let us know how your progression is going! Be safe and enjoy the learning process...
0:00 Intro
0:35 Who is kite foiling for
1:23 Learn foiling first
1:45 The ideal gear to start
2:43 Foot straps or not
3:35 Double agent Cabrinha set up
3:50 Kite size
4:58 Technique
6:47 Kite control
8:00 Balance
8:50 Common mistake
10:15 Touch and go
10:58 Going downwind
12:30 Crash
13:25 Safety gear
14:21 Conclusion
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@kiterJ 3 жыл бұрын

The upwind to downwind walk of shame is called the walk of 'FAME' 😁😎 👌🤙

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Yea buddy! :)

@blooskyy7 3 жыл бұрын

How awesome is foiling! I had my first successful foil flight today thanks to the brilliant advice in your video, thanks for sharing Damien

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

These messages are why we do this! Thank you!

@MrTlebl13 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I can’t wait to start foiling ! 😎

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

You will love it.....Thank you

@13Davba 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Feel more confident now to start kitefoiling. Thx Damien!!! Keep the momentum!!!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! Gwen and I will keep the videos coming....

@andyrogers2578 Жыл бұрын

I’ve watched this video a few dozen times, but this week was my first chance to try foiling. Your words were ringing in my ears as I got in my first flights and then proceeded to have mile long runs. ❤️

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Congrats buddy! So awesome... This is why we do this. Have a great week!

@blooskyy7 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great advice, super excited to give foiling a go!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

You will love it! Take your time and enjoy the learning process....

@windsurfsnow 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Damien, thanks for pushing me over to the foil side.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you friend! You will love it enjoy the learning process....

@LuigiSimoncini 2 жыл бұрын

Great content delivered in a funny and engaging way. Thank you Damien!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@andywolin5164 3 жыл бұрын

Damien....you are a fantastic teacher and your excitement for this foiling sport ( whether winging or kiting) is so infectious. Can't wait to try it out..will be in Hatteras this summer...i am stoked..thanks so much

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andy!

@lionelbougain 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks damien for this video. 2022 is the year i will begining foil. Your enthousiasm really push me to go for foil Thanks again !!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear! Enjoy the ride...

@JonathanInsermini 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video. Thank you so much for this great tips

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jonathan! We appreciate you!

@simonm7776 2 жыл бұрын

Superb and sensible advice for anyone at the early stages

@DamienLeroyYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon!

@santiagogarcia-eh8rm Жыл бұрын

Damien! Thank to your tips and amazing video I successfully foiled!! Followed every stept. First, took two “cable” sessions to get the feeling. Then, attempt with the kite. It was a bit hard at the beginning, but then started taxing and finally foiling 😃🤩. Thank you very much!

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thank you Santiago! This is why we do it, thank you for making our week!

@antoineharel6923 Жыл бұрын

Great video...just learned to Kiteboard and now looking into kitefoiling....thanks for this video....loved it

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@brunoperez2974 3 жыл бұрын

Very very good tips for beginners, right on Damo

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Bruno thank you brother for the kind words!

@IloJoyBuchner Жыл бұрын

Amazing !! Thank you 🙏🏼

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@hansgans658 10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot vor this video!

@WakeThief 3 жыл бұрын

I just discovered your channel. Fabulous! Really enjoyed this video. Thank you.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@camdenheynck 2 жыл бұрын

Wow boutta go ride my foil for the first time tmrw great video man!~

@DamienLeroyYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy friend!

@kubatoss 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Just4FunGER 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Damien, nice video, greetings from northern Germany

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you friend....

@turntup4906 Жыл бұрын

Ready for part II. First sesh went super far up wind then had to body drag with the foil back home.

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Yep that is the normal! :)

@paymon.m 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, recently discovered your channel. Not sure if you've covered this topic, but would be great to see the difference and recommendation for foil kites vs. inflatables for foiling.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

We have it friend.... Here you go.... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hpaId7eWyqjadas.html

@dr.franciscotorresmarquezc7352 2 жыл бұрын

Big thanks from Chile 🇨🇱

@DamienLeroyYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you friend!

@MatiaAna 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video of just waterstart with the foil? I’m really struggling and I’m not sure if I’m putting the pressure in the right foot/place

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

We will put it on the list! Matia thank you!

@blooskyy7 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Damien, I'm interested to know your thoughts on having an offset foot position, I've heard it may help with better control of the board?

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

It all personal preference... Honestly.... It can feel more comfortable and a lot like it. Nothing wrong with it......

@alejandrophillips8281 3 жыл бұрын

very good video in which beach you make your videos it would be good a vacation there, here we had a lot of snow

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Jose, We ride mostly at Juno Beach, Florida....

@mackmc 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Lots of golden points here i am eager to incorporate! I know you talked about the double agent, but how was the special agent (newer cabrinha board) for learning? When would one think about angling the front foot straps? Thanks!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

The special agent is great as well, not a wide in the noise so I like personally the double agent a little better for learning but 100% you can learn on the Special agent as well. The multiple foot straps in the front would only be needed when you are ready to jibe or tack. If you chose to have them its all personal preference, 2 or 3 straps....

@mackmc 3 жыл бұрын

@@DamienLeroyKZfaq Thank you for the info! Much appreciated :)

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

@@mackmc No thank you!

@Dropsofgod1 7 ай бұрын

Hola Damien, Amazon ss always. Please tell me what is the name this lovely beach that is in the clip? Cheers.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 7 ай бұрын

The palm Beaches!

@jimmyjames1411 3 жыл бұрын

With edging, is there a difference between TT and a Foil board? Are jumps peformed the same way, edge hard and pop?

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Concept is the same easier to edge on a foil as its a blade in the water but you have to lean back to have the foil rise up to leave the water for the jump. TT is a little harder to hold the edge but same concept with the kite. Its the same edge hard and pop but on a foil edge and you rise up to leave the water....... Hope that makes sense....

@totococozza 10 ай бұрын

Ciao Damien, Compliment for your video. If I buy the foil board what size of kite I need for light wind condition 10 knots average. My weight is 100 kg. My height 1.88 cm. Best Toto

@4hoolie 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man I so want to kite foil I’ve been windsurfing best part of 30 years. kitesurfing 2 years started riding a twintip then half way through the season I got a shinnster enjoying riding both still loads to learn am I better sticking with them or adding a foil as well?

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it! It is time you will love the foil!

@vhb4302 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial thanks ! My big issue is body dragging to the board which can drift as you said. In deep water we have to develop this basic skill. Can you add this part to your next Kitefoiling tutorial.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Vincent, You are wondering about proper body dragging tips?

@vhb4302 3 жыл бұрын

@@DamienLeroyKZfaq - Yes, we never really mastered upwind and downwind body drags. Most spots around St Pete and Sarasota are shallow for TT .

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

@@vhb4302 Vincent thank you we will put it on the list... :). Have a wonderful week.

@nickohkay9125 2 жыл бұрын

If I can kitesurf on a twintip quite ok, would you say it's easier to start with a wing or a kite? (After I tried foiling behind a boat a little, to get a basic feeling...)

@DamienLeroyYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Foiling will be hard either way! I would say if you already kite, I would say start kiting as you already have the kite dialed. Why not but you can always try a new sport like winging. :)

@Donamijes 27 күн бұрын

Fun

@royfigueroa9210 3 жыл бұрын

If this video is addressing “kite foiling “. What do you call it when you use a foil kite like the Flysurfer Soul or the R1V4 foil kite?

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Roy the

@BADASSBASSBOY69XXX 6 ай бұрын

Hi Damien, Thank you so much for sharing your valuable knowledge and time. Am thinking of taking the plunge and give it a go and was thinking will i benefit from using short lines around 15m or so? Reason am asking is because short lines were heaven sent for me when learning twin tip, and was wondering will it works well for learning foiling too. Many thanks

@DamienLeroyYouTube 6 ай бұрын

Short lines on a 15m the wind window gets small. You have to have really good kite control. A foil you don't really need that much pull when your up and going, unless you are in super light winds so a 15m is a large kite for a foil. Can use it for sure but its a large kite and you will get powered up fast. Can be done as all the racers on foils use short lines but longer lines might make it easier to control in the beginning learning.

@BADASSBASSBOY69XXX 6 ай бұрын

Thank you a lot, what i meant is 15m lines not 15m kite, so use 15m lines on given kite size for wind condition. Sorry for the confusion 😅

@DamienLeroyYouTube 6 ай бұрын

15m lines will work for sure same concept makes your window smaller but if you are a little more experienced s a kiter, its nice as the power is less and you can depower it easier. Good for a foil as you usually are looking to bleed off power with a kite once you're up a riding as they are so efficient. @@BADASSBASSBOY69XXX

@yellowcub86 3 жыл бұрын

This only makes me want to learn foiling much more. Finally getting the hang of my twin tip. What would recommend for a set up? I’m 200l bs guy. Would the set up you showed earlier work for my weight?

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Sure would! Double agent is a great set up to start with.....

@yellowcub86 3 жыл бұрын

@@DamienLeroyKZfaq thank you for taking the time in replying.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

@@yellowcub86 Thank you!

@SuperHyee Жыл бұрын

Fantastic !

@tomlindberg8001 3 жыл бұрын

Well down Damien!!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom!

@tomlindberg8001 3 жыл бұрын

@@DamienLeroyKZfaq Looking forward to progressing to foiling. I'm an intermediate twin tipper now. I'm 215 pounds...in a 12-15 mph wind (which is sort of pre-twin tip wind speed) can you recommend a set up to start with? I have 9m, 11m and 13M kites but don't have a clue on good board or board size.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

@@tomlindberg8001 I would recommend a 150 Stylus from Cabrinha as it will help in the lighter winds. It should get you more time staying up wind.... Or you can do the 152 spectrum, a little more of a normal shape and you can process in to more advanced riding, won't be quite as good in light wind but very close. The Stylus is more meant for light wind only riding... Thats my 10 cents friend... :)

@tomlindberg8001 3 жыл бұрын

@@DamienLeroyKZfaq HI Damien, I meant a foiling board. I already have a large CrazyFly for light wind twin tipping.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

@@tomlindberg8001 Sorry friend a CrazyFly is great! I would go with a double agent friend board and foil.. honeslty its very user friendly... www.cabrinha.com/collections/foils/products/fusion-da-series

@TylerHolowell 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been keeping the kite parked low and just easily cruising downwind with controlled power in the kite.. is this because I’m flying the drifter and on a large lifty wing? I hear to keep the kite high but for me going downwind has been easier with the kite low

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tyler for the advise and yes as you get better the kite lower is easier as you can have the pull off one area and lean against it. Bad news is when you are new you may get going to fast and your only option is to bail or edge against it and bring your kite up to slow down and that's when the beginner foiler blows up and has some bad crashes. In the beginning kite high is safe as you get better you are spot on! Hope that make sense.... Thank you for your feedback....

@TylerHolowell 3 жыл бұрын

@@DamienLeroyKZfaq thanks! your channel helps and inspires me!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

@@TylerHolowell You made our day! Thank you!

@buenacloud 3 жыл бұрын

I would suggest to have the first 15 minutes on the board with only the mast and without the foil to get used with the side to side movements of the mast. Hope it helps you guys 🤙

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Very great info thank you Cezary!

@jordywetzel8374 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely upwind difficulty!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

You will get it....

@shawnli9258 2 ай бұрын

Does the kite foiling work in 5 knot wind? 12 knot wind here are those blessed "20 mins of strong wind" moment in a good day 😀

@DamienLeroyYouTube 2 ай бұрын

Wing Foiling is probably a better option for those kind of conditions. Not fun when the kite falls out of the sky haha Check out this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sNdhZs6n1pevoH0.htmlsi=TTT7hrvuc6xcGEid

@SimcoeAce 3 жыл бұрын

Footstraps. Are you really suggesting 2 straps: front & back? Front strap definitely helps with positioning the board for water starting, but I can't see the point of using a rear strap when you're learning. It increases the likelihood of getting caught in the straps when you fall which can lead to dangerous torque on your ankles & legs.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Yes everyone has opinions here! I recommend front and back yes... You are right about the increases likelihood of getting caught in straps, and added twisting of your ankles. But you are locked into both solid so I fall front or back. With one strap you have a higher risk of your back foot slipping off the board and putting more issues on your front in the strap. Just my opinion.....

@SimcoeAce 3 жыл бұрын

@@DamienLeroyKZfaq I'm not sure how your back foot would slip off the board? To me it seems when you lose the balance of the foil you need to bail immediately - there's no point in fighting it. The less attached to the board you are the better. Personally, I use two front straps very tight. I had some nasty torqued falls while learning to jibe with the straps more open & my foot being caught in the strap ... but I know some people like to have the straps lose.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

@@SimcoeAce Thank you Simcoe everyone has something they like and prefer. A lot of things work and I just hope some things we share can help someone enjoy this great sport! Thank you for your thoughts it helps everyone... We appreciate you!

@tomek_kot 9 ай бұрын

Upwind walk of shame this is what i did 🤣

@DamienLeroyYouTube 9 ай бұрын

We all have done it! :)

@ofk3290 3 жыл бұрын

I scored a Craiglist foilboard deal last summer and have about 50 hours on it now. I say 'Amen' to your observation about kite wanting to go low and getting DOWNwind being the strange new challenge to deal with. The only thing that got me a little riled was the kite size section. Granted you did say what 'you' would pick, but still IMO glossed over the fact that a 230 lb rider is still going to need something noticeably bigger than a 150 pounder regardless of riding a foilboard or not. I say this as an oversensitive big rider.... weight matters ! Newbie perspective : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jd-Boayl26_Gj4k.html

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

OFK, Yes size can 100% change things you are right.. Remember with a kite you have power so you can still foil on the same size foil as a smaller rider.... Where it really matters would be in prone foiling or wing foiling as you are reliant on the wave, or wing in your hands for power, which is not that much..... It will not hurt you to have a little bigger foil at all if you are bigger. I am sure a 15m for you in lighter winds is perfection as well. I sure hope you are loving the 50 hours! yeewwwww. enjoy friend....

@florence46398 Ай бұрын

How many hours of lessons does the average kitesurfer need to learn foiling please? :)

@DamienLeroyYouTube Ай бұрын

All depends on someone's ability but usually 3-9 hours and then a lot more practice on your own.

@toddn4813 3 жыл бұрын

Primacy of learning: You shoudl've edited this to correct your verbiage. Its a MAST. Not a shaft or strut:)

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Todd, You are right we just speak freely so mistakes happen as we don't have scrips just honest knowledge as best as we can relay it. You are correct a mast or a strut are the same but to most a MAST might be better but it worked as you got the point what we meant. Thank you for trying to help us get better appreciate you!

@lindalakota38 2 жыл бұрын

Saprised they dont strap the board on

@richardcarlisle6692 Жыл бұрын

Efoil is the best way to get the feel for the foil. I found riding behind the boat a waste of time, almost a setback. The turbulence from the prop and directional pull from the rope are forces not present when on a wing or kite. Prop wash behind the boat make the foil kind of have a mind of it's own. Not good for beginners. If you can water start and get outside the wake right away, the boat isn't so bad.

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard for sharing!