How to Wing Foil | Part 1: Your First Session

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Today we are covering the basics of how to wingsurf or wing foil. These are the skills you need to practice on the beach before you go in the water. Spend time getting a feel for the wing, how to flip the wing, how to switch hands, how to use the power of the wing to help you get up on the board, etc... You can't spend too much time on the beach playing with the wing. It will allow you to build a strong base that you can rely on in the water.
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Content
0:00 Intro
1:02 Assess your location
2:44 Fly the wing on the beach
7:42 Swim with the wing
8:29 Getting up
11:47 Make your way up wind
13:19 Carry your gear
15:12 Safety items
15:47 Conclusion
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Пікірлер: 462

@kippywylie 3 ай бұрын

Great Video. After more than 10 years kitefoiling which was after another 10 years of kiteboarding I've finally decided to commit to Winging. I'm getting good advice and buying my gear. I'm older (74) but not overweight (150) and in excellent condition. Your First Day video is helping.

@SilverFoilSurfer 3 жыл бұрын

The most comprehensive tutorial on winging I found so far. Thank you Damien!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

You are so kind! Thank you to our video rock star, Gwen for making the video so easy to watch and understand!

@yvindbirkeland7706 2 жыл бұрын

"punch the water" was the only thing I remembered, from hours on KZfaq, on my first session a few days ago. And it was super helpful! Thanks 😊

@DamienLeroyYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

So happy we could help!

@davidmaclean9847 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect explanation of the basics can't wait to see the next step Thanks Damien Great job

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! The back flip video has been a work in progress... :)

@cico91 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial and explaination ! The best one on the internet :)

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@BitPython 2 жыл бұрын

This is a fabulous introduction, full of really helpful tips. Thank you!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark glad we could help!

@IRWE905 3 жыл бұрын

Very well explained, especially front wing tip catches (and prevention). I find most beginners without a strong windsurfing background have this problem. I will forward this video to all my Newbie Wing Buddies. - Thanks for posting!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

We all went thought that struggle with the wing tip catching. We are very happy it is helping people. Thank you for sharing it to others.

@spacesticklab 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos man- and what a great new wind sport we are, again, lucky to be pioneering

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you friend just trying to help others enjoy this wonderful sport!

@g2999 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! Really helpful and full of many tips to really get going (the challenge is to remember them all at the beach!!! :D )

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Great! happy to hear we have a great one dropping today! Enjoy.....

@macdodds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great lesson. Love the vibe 🤙

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@edwardcolbert922 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, Excellent!. Your positive straight to the point tutorial that anticipated adjusting for many scenarios made me feel I like could take on the challenge of Wing Foiling.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it friend! Thanks for the kind words....

@kieransammon666 3 жыл бұрын

Great work, well explained and demonstrated 🤙

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for everyone to fall in love with this incredible new sport.

@laurentgremet296 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Damien, i'm just starting and your videos are really fun, instructive and ... full of power and smile !!! . The explanaition about the back arm controlling the wing helped me a lot. Your spot in Florida looks to be a fine place. Hello from Marseille, France.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Hello back friend! Thanks for the kind words! Make sure to watch the pumping video really helps! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p7iJi5pouNfKfJc.html

@geertmoens6761 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorials ! Not winging yet but I'll have a good basis for next spring thanks to these uploads !

@DamienLeroyYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

You will love it thank you!

@arthousefilms 3 жыл бұрын

This is a superb and thorough tutorial!! Thanks!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you we appreciate you!

@kitesurf1979 3 жыл бұрын

Love these videos. So helpful! Thanks Damo!!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much we appreciate you!

@jimmcmaster6227 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the “options” for standing up!

@dcosmann 3 жыл бұрын

Damien, that was great. Well done. Helped me alot!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear friend that is the goal!!! Have a great week....

@LucianoColin 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice instructions! Seams easy when well explained as you do.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words....

@wingfoildiary 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Damien... your tripod thing is awesome for getting up - I've had a couple of sessions on big windsurf boards, and was really struggling to get going on my small SUP in choppy water... then I watched your tripod deal and went out the next day, and had an awesome couple of hours riding my shortboard SUP having a blast - learned so much from your video, which enabled me to get up and going on the water, and then I really made some massive progress in a day. Dude - love ya! Thanks so much - you made it an awesome day for me! Love the vibe bro.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you friend! You made our day! Have an epic weekend!

@lucamura8362 3 жыл бұрын

Like yor energy and your teaching. Wish you millions of subscribers!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words....

@stokedforsuccess100 Жыл бұрын

Hi Damien. Just want to say Thank You for this video, and so many others. I have been trying to learn wing foiling for about 3 years now… and am only really now dialing it all in. I live in New York. It’s been a very long and slow process… but I love this sport and all the effort is totally worth it once it all starts to click. After going out on many sessions, I come back to this video and all your tips make so much more sense. The experiential factor is vital here! I’ve been watching you for a long time.. I see you, Damien. You are a true water warrior … it’s the other side to your message of benevolence. And I love it. Thank you .. for being you, and for your love in sharing the stoke. It’s helping a lot. With appreciation, Dmitri

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dmitri for the kind words! This is 100% the reason why Gwen and I make these videos. Enjoy the rest it only gets better.

@TomRigo-er3lb Жыл бұрын

Great stuff Daniel, thank you!

@cefirmeza 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome content! Keep coming 🤙🏽

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@AddictionFlyer Жыл бұрын

Really excellent - was deciding on whether or not to start - this has made me say - YES!!!!!

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Awesome glad we could help! It's so worth it.....

@azzanaki6368 3 жыл бұрын

Mate thats going to help me out so much, appreciate you're time , cheers

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Glad we can help! Thanks for the support! A lot more videos coming! ;)

@joelfreg2746 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, it’s well explain and very helpful. 👍🏻

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joel we appreciate you!

@christophermiles3142 Жыл бұрын

Nice video, well explained Damien. I particularly get the hitting the water bit, done lots of that! Thank you

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Oct0pu5 3 жыл бұрын

You make it sound easy! I will give it a try soon!! Thanks for sharing

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it just takes giving it a go! Enjoy!

@BOBLAF88 Жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for the foil thing for a long time having seen it years ago, this is a dream and and this video will allow the dream to happen very soon😀🏄‍♀

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad we can help, enjoy the ride.

@grahamnorris9306 2 жыл бұрын

I tried once and now this makes a lot of sense. Especially liked the tip to get up using the sail to form a tripod.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear glad we could help!

@lollipop4134 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Damien. I watched your vid, used a few tips as I was out there. I've watched it again and got more tips off it. Thanks for the tips and the good vibes. Keep it up Bud

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you friend! You made our day! That's exactly why we make these videos!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words David....

@guitdafunkadelik 3 ай бұрын

best video! I'm a beginner and there are some nice easy tips to remember, thanks and peace from Nantes, France!

@martinnovation1 3 жыл бұрын

Super video, Damien. I like how you explain some of these mistakes that I am making - like the fronttip dipping in front of the board, and not going upwind when I get on my feet and loosing hte power in the wing. If you do more of these videos, please focus on these things: all the common mistakes that will kill a session and that are easily fixed if you just discover the logic of board/wing/foil handling. Cudos from Denmark

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words friend... Our goal is to help as much as possible. A lot more videos on the way friend!

@jonathanm4880 Жыл бұрын

Thank so much for giving the confidence to get started, brought my Wing out today and loved it and got up on the foil on the back of my jet ski as well . Just need to marry the two together now.. Thanks to all the team... Much appreciated.. Can't wait to start this journey

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words enjoy the ride! We hope to share the water with you one day soon!

@healthyshay529 3 жыл бұрын

This is a wealth of information. Thank you!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

So happy we could help!

@simoncfly 3 жыл бұрын

Really good videos. Caused me to go out and buy all the gear. Including a Cabrinha wing. Now to use it. Many thanks Damien.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you friend sure hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

@philipcomer7025 6 ай бұрын

Your tips have been superb. Saved me tons of frustration in learning.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 6 ай бұрын

So happy we could help!

@martall9884 2 жыл бұрын

SUPER GOOD VIDEO, GOOD TO UNDESTAND! Thanks for your videos

@DamienLeroyYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@peterbaran9133 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much !!! Super clear and super important for us beginners ! Love this video 👍👍👍

@louisgombkoto2162 Жыл бұрын

Thank so much for the You Tubes about the basics. We bought kite boards and took them to the Bahamas and are trying to learn on our own.

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Yew!!! Enjoy and thank you for the kind words!

@alexopaldent Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you so much. greetings from Mallorca!!!

@brothatwasepic 3 жыл бұрын

Dude this is so much fun

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Sure is friend......

@johnnymorris8294 4 ай бұрын

Great insights - I'm a beginner and the best tip I got from this was Damien's advice to 'punch the water' ie pushing away when the wing is overpowered or if you just want to readjust the angle. It's a quick and simple way to spill wind. 🌊

@DamienLeroyYouTube 4 ай бұрын

So glad we could help! Enjoy the journey!

@rebekasarosi3855 8 ай бұрын

i’m loving your enthusiasm! last time I was on water i’ve just remembered your words about punching the water a nd that helped me a lot of falling more. believe me i am struggling enough…. as a beginner

@DamienLeroyYouTube 8 ай бұрын

Thank you we appreciate you!

@arturp2041 4 ай бұрын

Great wideo easy and simply explained how learned wing foil😊I bought my equipment and have plan going on the water tomorrow.Thank you for professional lesson 💪👍

@DamienLeroyYouTube 4 ай бұрын

We are so grateful! Thank you for the kind words and enjoy the ride!

@AdamZLocke 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the instructions!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@douglassantospe 4 ай бұрын

Super Great video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@mikeinhoodriver 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@casperfuntv9046 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial in teaching winging, will give it a try some day.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Friend...... You should you would love it....

@mis100tubos 3 жыл бұрын

Good Job! Interesting wingfoiling tutorial 🤟 Next thing will be jump to the water and try this new sport 👍😜💪

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

You will love it friend!

@rickyticky6915 2 жыл бұрын

Just came back from Oahu and saw a couple of middle aged men like myself with this and was instantly intrigued. Talked to them and search the internet and you made it so simple to understand the concept. Thank you so much.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Ricky great to hear friend! Thank you.... Hope to see you on the water...

@BRUNOTANTET 2 жыл бұрын

Très bien ton tutoriel. Très clair.

@wiepkejan 3 жыл бұрын

Valuable info! Thanks!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Happy to help!

@andrewsesterhenn3179 11 ай бұрын

Really great video! Very well done. Thanks

@DamienLeroyYouTube 11 ай бұрын

Thank you we appreciate you!

@angelpena9425 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Well explained!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad we could help....

@capailldubh 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@HanHan-fb7zh Жыл бұрын

From France, super tuto thank! Merci beaucoup Damien !

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@allfredo7753 3 жыл бұрын

Your a Good Teacher- keep it up!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

We appreciate you friend....

@MrXtianm Жыл бұрын

so helpful for beginners...thanks! keep it up 👍😉

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bacphan6038 10 күн бұрын

That Damien, that helps, but your video and explanation are the best!

@Aaron-uy7lp 2 жыл бұрын

Super comprehensive tutorial🙏🏼

@DamienLeroyYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

So happy we could help!

@lucabulgheroni7555 Жыл бұрын

thanks for explaining us so clearly!

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dickeybirdcreates6157 Жыл бұрын

This is the best how to trim video - learnt a lot. Cheers bro

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Glad we could help and thank you!

@plaineduloup184 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the video that help. Best from Switzerland

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure thank you for supporting us!

@francoistran5681 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's really clear and make sense.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you we also have part 2! :)

@alexrizzo2762 Жыл бұрын

Simply excellent tutorial, really tops

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thank you glad we could help!

@spacecowboy303 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Really gave me good hints!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent glad we could help!

@ArthurKite 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome class! Thank you

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@NicolasSpinosa 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Very clear. Please post more videos like pumping, upwind. Also gear setup like foil position and correct wing size according to wind and sailor weight. Thanks again!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

This should help you friend. Thank you for your kind words! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hciPf6WBmZvUimw.html

@Tom_Oz 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff! Thanks!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Tom thank you!

@WoutervanTiel 6 ай бұрын

Great lesson, very complete.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 6 ай бұрын

Thank you we appreciate you!

@King06099 Ай бұрын

This is super helpful for new! Thanks!!

@DamienLeroyYouTube Ай бұрын

Glad we could help!

@juliangeuder9770 2 жыл бұрын

I love to try this out

@RaulEdu33 3 жыл бұрын

Best wing beginner tutorial I've seen so far. 💯👌

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We just want to help as many people as we can live the best life!

@PeterFisherDuke Жыл бұрын

Very informative you're a great teacher

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@LoriHarrod 2 жыл бұрын

This was great! Thank you!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Lori! Great glad we could help!

@araracuara2020 Жыл бұрын

Great...., many thanks for really good explanetions....

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ahmetbirsel5853 Жыл бұрын

Great class. Thank you.

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@abccba1971 Жыл бұрын

Very, very, VERY good !!!

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@edawg654 Жыл бұрын

Mate what a legend. Thank you from NZ

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@adambass6631 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video man 👍😍

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@brianavadikian8901 Жыл бұрын

I am so impressed with the Mic/Audio in this video (not to mention the tutorial itself

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

@saleemalkalbani3046 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, I learned something ❤️

@DamienLeroyYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad we could help!

@JetSurfingNation 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial!

@jasoncrandall 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thank you

@dkrauwer 2 жыл бұрын

very, very instructive. thank you!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@SeanHynes 3 жыл бұрын

Rock on thank you for the lesson!!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Sean our pleasure and thank you!

@stevegates9606 Жыл бұрын

Great thanks -will look forward to trying!. Having been a windsurfer, one important hint I'd add is how to steer the board by shifting the wing/sail fore and aft, which then moves the centre of force fore and aft which in turn allows you to put more 'pressure' on the front or rear of the board to steer it downwind or upwind, respectively.

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lhelmonds 2 жыл бұрын

Great intro- thanks for the tips!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you friend!

@elic18 2 жыл бұрын

thank you very good explaining

@randybischoff Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the Tipps bro. God bless.

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thank you Randy!

@randallhenderson2670 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Damien. Great video. I'm a new subscriber!!!

@DamienLeroyYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you we appreciate you Randall!

@Olegisrael1234 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@ivank.5319 Жыл бұрын

Thank you guys! 😊

@DamienLeroyYouTube Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ivan!

@marcusbrace6970 3 жыл бұрын

Right On video Damien! I used Nike Pro Closed-Patella Knee Sleeves at your favorite sporting goods store. They stopped the chaffing 100 per cent :)Also the thin 3 M safety gloves stopped my knuckles from chaffing against the dacron of the wing.

@DamienLeroyYouTube 3 жыл бұрын

Great info thank you for sharing!