Nice video. It was nice seeing a beginner learn the sport unfiltered. I actually thought he made some fast progress for being completely new. Regarding the conclusions, I think winging is good for people with no wind sport experience. You can quickly learn both foiling and how wind sports work. Also, the gear isn't so large that it can be transported in a small car. So there are some advantages on the front end of winging initially. I
@bbanl3 жыл бұрын
"Super light gear" haha, everything is relative! As a kiter and kite foiler I found the wing board super heavy to drag upwind after my first walk of shame 🤣 For me the attraction of Wing foiling is to be able to surf the waves without a kite pulling you and use the wing to ride back out again. But I first need to learn before I can go out in bigger waves. I will practice at DosMares this summer 🤩
@robsinHL3 жыл бұрын
that... and trying to launch a kite once you go down... especially when water's over your head. Windsurfing is easier to water start too. These boards are much more related to windsurfing than kiteboarding, for better or worse.
@michimo842 жыл бұрын
exactely, wing nowadays makes sense only because of foils, and for the same reason it is limited to foils...if you live on the seaside with nice waves wing is an awesome choice otherwise kiting or windsurfing wins hands down....
@alexquelch59903 жыл бұрын
The comparison between beginner and pro windsurfer is really helpful. Please keep doing videos with Ole!
@userTJ397803 жыл бұрын
I have windsurfed for close to 30 years, and can now wind foil. I'm not sold on the "wing" foil, but it does look like a good alternative for people who just want to get up on a foil and don't have sails, masts, etc. If this had been around when I was younger, I might not have a garage full of sailing gear!
@elliottdiedrich3068 Жыл бұрын
So did you just put a foil on one of your windsurf boards?
@BrunoCunha673 жыл бұрын
"they grow up so fast" 👌👌👌
@noohohno3 жыл бұрын
Old guy here. 30 seasons of windsurfing and newbie windsurf foiler. If I wasn't already a relatively competent windsurfer wouldn't even consider windsurf foiling, but would have put 100% into wing foiling. JMHO, foiling will get more people onto the water. The expanded wind range with less gear and compact size (even windsurf foil) reduces the hassles and longterm costs. More so for wing foiling than the other foil disciplines. Might consider winging in the future if the wings continue to evolve to a higher performance and durable product. 1st need to become a competent windsurf foiler. Competent = foiling jibes under all conditions.
@christinemurray1444 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if there's a decent foil-ready freestyle windsurf board that is also good on the wing? Maybe I can expand my wind range because sometimes I go weeks without getting in the water. Like for instance right now, with around 5~8 knots for days and with an uncomfortable chop for light wind windsurfing.
@noohohno Жыл бұрын
@@christinemurray1444 Alan Cadiz at HST looks like he start his students out on large floaty boards when first learning to handle a wing. People with minimal board riding skills he sticks on SUPs with a daggerboard. Robert Stehlik at Blue Planet Surf has useful wing tutorials. One demonstrates wing control using a a land skateboard. JMHO, like in windsurfing rig control is key to progression. Guessing a small to medium board with a sturdy DT box or twin track would be fine for beginners with board riding skills. 5-8kts I'm foiling using a 5.5M sail and large, but slower than slow foil (SS HG 84). 5kts requires effort to pop up on the foil. 7kts is a 2-3 easy pumps.
@craigx6647 Жыл бұрын
What does jibe mean
@arkipelagu3 жыл бұрын
Love seeing Ole struggle; makes video very relatable. And I love how you giving shite all the time and he's game for it 😂
@davidathlete28603 жыл бұрын
Always the best. Every weekend I arrive back from Windsurfing you just uploaded a new video. Love it 🤙🏻
@kasuomiyake3 жыл бұрын
I have a windsurf foil and now a IQ Windsurf (Olympic one). I race Raceboard windsurfing and slalom since 1990. Never tried Wing Foil but I will in the future. I believe a lot of kite surfers will migrate to wing foil. It’s getting faster and more effective every year. Thank you for the video!
@henrymahergmail2 жыл бұрын
Great job Ole. Don't worry about the walk, it will keep you fit and healthy and every single person who tries to learn these sports has to do a bit of walking. Great video Nico, well presented as always and I look forward to seeing more videos from you in the future.
@laura366743 жыл бұрын
So good to learn about windfoiling, especially for beginners 🙂👍 Be nice to Ole, he did it really fine 👌✌️
@dairyairman3 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine has that board Ole was using and he loves it! He uses it exclusively for windsurf foiling. I also enjoyed watching you guys try something different.
@Stefan-Foil3 жыл бұрын
And congrats on you pwa result, pretty impressive start in one of the heats.
@Mrc1972able Жыл бұрын
enjoyed this vlog as a 40+ windsurfer my feeling goes toward windsurf foiling but next spring i will have some lessons in both and see what i like the most! thank you for this.
@SamuelGunnestad3 жыл бұрын
I've found that for me when using the Starboard/Airush 6m, I can hold the second loop with my front arm and the last loop with my rear arm to be the most effective and being able to straighten my arms completely, just using my shoulders to adjust the tension/angle. Helps a lot to not get too tired in my arms.
@ScrattleGG3 жыл бұрын
Man Lumix is impressive. It can expose for Ole's skin and still keep shadows visible
@barney34443 жыл бұрын
Great vid, it's always loads of fun with Ole!
@chris-hz7kg3 жыл бұрын
Hope you win pwa in isreal👏👏
@Nico_GER73 жыл бұрын
2nd in Elimination 5 is the best I could do, haha! Thanks for the support guys.
@chris-hz7kg3 жыл бұрын
@@Nico_GER7 still proud of you nico you went out there and did the best you could👏👏👏
@joakimyliruusi3 жыл бұрын
As you work for Starboard it could be cool to have a review on the windsups they have! I know they are maybe not as cool as traditional boards but they might bring people to windsurfing like Ben Proffit talked in one video. Like could a windsup be a windsurf alternative for light wind fun? If you are not in to foils, wings and so on.
@SirKilmore0013 жыл бұрын
Glad to see some other cool stuff to do when the conditions are less optimal
@sascham91093 жыл бұрын
Coole Sache das du auch mal auf das Wing Foiling eingegangen bist. Das Material von Starboard sieht richtig interessant aus auch das Stecksystem ist interessant. Leider hab ich bei uns keine Möglichkeit das Material zu testen. Aber mach weiter so ich schau mir deine Videos gerne an.
@Windsurfcoach3 жыл бұрын
Great video again! (Just recorded my fist winging experience for the Dutch speaking last week and is also out now.) Good racing out there in Israel!
@gtells Жыл бұрын
Just bought a Starboard Hypernut, wing and paddle. Haven’t bought the foil yet. I’m a longtime surfer but not a wind or SUP guy. Really appreciated your video.
@rainbowboa1002 жыл бұрын
this was really fun! thanks for all the great info!
@herve_jeanne Жыл бұрын
Vielen Dank! Bin auch etwas an diesem Punkt: Etwas Surferfahrung vorhanden und ich möchte Wingfoil probieren, nun habe ich eine Vorstellung, was mich erwartet.
@stevegreen38972 жыл бұрын
Been windsurfing for a year and loving your videos. On lac leman this could be a good option!
@anthonycharlton76972 жыл бұрын
I liked the information you gave , Ive not been sure about the wingfoiling until now
@russelldoherty82653 жыл бұрын
Great video, and very informative. As with any balance oriented sport there is a learning curve. Definitely a great way to get out on the water and have fun. Just in Maui and saw 70 year old men getting up on 95 liter boards in Kahalui Harbor and having a lot of fun on a windy Sunday afternoon. I'm a wind surfer and will be getting a rig.
@OleFromTheNorth3 жыл бұрын
Ole did some very nice camera work. Thanks for showing me in this video that I should stick to kitesurfing. 👍
@SuperWolffie3 жыл бұрын
as a former windsurfer i am gratefull for this video....it underwrite my conclusion that windsurfing is more for me. But thanks for the demo....
@gianlucac.89443 жыл бұрын
I thought with kitesurfing mankind had reached the pinnacle of shit, but then they invented the wing-foil
@iischia2 жыл бұрын
Just starting as well, I think it can be very good alternative to windsurf in light wind
@philliphommel97903 жыл бұрын
Guys just wear a helmet and impact-vest. The chance to fall onto the foil is quite there!
@krestofferlang653 жыл бұрын
Yes mum…. 😂
@elqyanoesquia68773 жыл бұрын
I fell onto a foil wake surfing 😬
@1212354a2 жыл бұрын
Hallo Nico! I have been windsurfing since 1984. I started Windfoiling in 2019. I love my Slingshot Dialer 130 and infinity 84 wing. I am close to competing my foil jibes up on the foil and I can stay in control the whole time. Not going to wing foil this summer, but I might try it next year.
@mich82613 жыл бұрын
Does it get tiresome to hold the wing? With windsurfing the sail is obviously heavier but most of the weight is transferred to the board via the mast, and with a harness it’s your body weight that counter balances the wind load
@shen72562 жыл бұрын
I was watching wing foiling today, it's huge here in France. One guy had it nailed, closing the gap at speed like a windsurfing sail, he was flying...the rest looked pretty average, and didnt particularly inspire me. Finding the sweet spot is key in this sport. Get it right, it looks good. Prices for the kit are crazy!
@drealake2 жыл бұрын
My first wing foil video. Very cool thanks!
@Vok2503 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the Hyper Nut yourself? Would love to see a video testing it for windsurf and regular surfing too. Would also love tips on staying upwind on a wing. Seems like the hardest part honestly.
@grantmacdonald48383 жыл бұрын
I have a Hypernut 4-in-1 that I windfoil (not winging it yet) and wavesail. It's not very efficient because of low volume and lots of rocker. But it does make for a great board to always bring to the beach.
@artem4ik_sail3 жыл бұрын
Old school slalom🤙
@klondikekez3 жыл бұрын
Just a quick hello Nico. Loved this piece on wingfoiling.. very helpful. I’m just starting back into Winsurfing after a fifteen year break… it’s slow relearning and I had a think about foiling, but as you say I have all the gear already for WS so will persevere :)
@aurelianjohn-herpin13143 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the World Cup livestream and race to start in Tiberias in a few minutes, i'll be cheering for you!
@KitesurfHatteras3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for an interesting video. Just bought my first wing today. Hope to get it soon. A North Nova Wing 4.2 m. Windsurfer, kitesurfer and eFoil rider. Looking forward to trying this on the smaller lakes of Wisconsin with one of my windsurf boards first. And in the winter with the snowboard probably.
@mis100tubos3 жыл бұрын
Nothing like windsurf…Anyway, the wing foiling …it has to be fun to try 🤟 another sailing sport for the news generations!!! Sure .
@crosisofborg5524 Жыл бұрын
He says the wing is not like a windsurfing sail and is held differently.then every shot of them out foiling they are holding it just like a windsurf sail
@andriy-reemsamson57433 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you again ☺️
@user-kl2jt8hq3s3 жыл бұрын
What's up nico, I'm from Israel coming to see you all guys tomorrow. See ya
@kevinarocho49983 жыл бұрын
Should do a video on windsurfing board comparisson somewhat like you did here with the wingfoiling boards
@KISStraining3 жыл бұрын
That was great! Both of you did great although I’m a dedicated windsurfer it was still cool.
@nikolasirovica3250 Жыл бұрын
Which is faster, wingfoiling or windsurfing?
@Timsmith0713 Жыл бұрын
This looks so much fun. I'm in Pensacola Florida and would love to try this... how much for the kit and any recommendations?
@JEPhilp3 жыл бұрын
Great video guys, thank you
@MrMANGATAOT2 жыл бұрын
Music credits please! Great video but some awesome tunes too, love to know who.
@ineswexler6171 Жыл бұрын
I learned so much. Thank you.
@bartkersten76743 жыл бұрын
Nico, I am a windsurfer....is this the next best thing after windsurfing or do i need to invest in a KITE????Is this the sport to go for when the wind is 8-13 Knts en windsurfing is only fun when you have a 12m2 :)???
@danidechter12853 жыл бұрын
Nothing beats kite foiling for light winds. Wing is fun when you have more then 15 knots
@Stefan-Foil3 жыл бұрын
Good summary, if you already windfoil, then winging is not for you. But perfect for getting Ole into the water. Ole is your average guy and I think he is like most people today. Should be your target market, for SB that is but maybe not your YT Channel.
@sharewavestv3 жыл бұрын
The „die bolt“ hopes not to die? Glad you didn‘t 👍🏼
@DMT4Dinner3 жыл бұрын
Hope to help clean the ocean for more of this
@zrinkaxg2 жыл бұрын
Hey Nico... Would it make any sense to try a windfoil on a freeride 110l windsurf board?
@dumbdumber18852 жыл бұрын
just curious. what goes up wind better a foil or a windsurf board ?
@marcovalentini7042 жыл бұрын
Hi nico is there any problem in using a windsurf foil on a crossover board (jp freefoil 130) for winging?
@davidkolokotronis44563 жыл бұрын
Can you do a before and after water routine video
@BackFromValhall Жыл бұрын
cool 😃 What is the music in the start?
@ruediger_b3 жыл бұрын
Hi Nico, schönes Video - Gruss auch an Deinen Freund und Respekt für seinen Lernfortschritt. Eine Frage aber: ist das für die Arme nicht recht anstrengend, sie die ganze Zeit nach oben zu halten oder nach oben gezogen zu werden vom Foil? Und könntest Du dir vorstellen, das der nächste Entwicklungsschritt ein Trapezgurt ist, der etwas die Kraft abfängt, die auf dem hinteren Arm beim Dichtholen liegt? (Kannst auch in englisch antworten für die Community ;) - Ciao.
@ericschweitzer25973 жыл бұрын
Well done alemanos!
@MarcVane2 жыл бұрын
I live in Miami. I want to try this!
@kqchannel3 жыл бұрын
Looks very nice! I just moved to Germany (Schwerin) where do you recommend me to go windsurfing? Cheers
@Mersaul43 жыл бұрын
Nico, how are you covered in light wind? Windfoil (not wingfoil)?
@johnmacmillan6273 жыл бұрын
Thx
@AlexSurf3 жыл бұрын
Wingfoiling🤩🤙🏽
@cherhungseet32322 жыл бұрын
Great video... makes me want to wing foil!
@keendnb2 жыл бұрын
All my friends do this and wind foil and kite surfing. This season has been the rubbish for wind in the UK but all my friends have been out so much because of foiling...... I'm torn what to invest in. I'm thinking wind foil because I love wind surfing but I like the compact idea of winging?
@tate28632 жыл бұрын
I'm windfoiling using the same small wavesails (5,5m2 flying in 12 knots with big 1600cm2 foil). IMO there are two reasons to go for wingfoiling: I hate uphauling and more difficult to get into the shore break with windfoiling
@maximolotov3 жыл бұрын
Wonder if this wing would drag large inflatable boat :))))
@marnix50513 жыл бұрын
Is the windsurf/wing/sup board a good board to start foiling with windsurfing? And its not an inflatable right?
@grantmacdonald48383 жыл бұрын
I have a Hypernut 4-in-1 and it's okay for windfoiling but definitely not as efficient as a dedicated board. Also they are pretty low volume for their size.
@ferencbitskey42002 жыл бұрын
Hi Nico, could you please tell the name of the location where the clip was recorded. Thanks ahead Ferenc.
@Nico_GER72 жыл бұрын
Tarifa, dos mares
@Watersportszone3 жыл бұрын
Nice content 👏🤙
@nadavzandani93963 жыл бұрын
do you coming to israel for the compatition ? i just came back to surfing and found you and you give a good motivation
@dohmstar49493 жыл бұрын
Love ur vids👍👍👍
@kgm19653 жыл бұрын
"They grow up so fast" - 🤣 What size wings were you guys on? Presumably most people will use bigger ones because if there was enough wind to use a small one then you'd be out windsurfing 😁 BTW Ben can wingfoil... What about a multi(water)sport Nico/Ben Olympics in Portugal? 😉
@mikoajmakowski61973 жыл бұрын
nico good luck in israel!!!
@dohmstar49493 жыл бұрын
Nice!,
@windsurfingatmeerwijck2 жыл бұрын
Nice tattoo but please get some Sun Nico...
@markchip13 жыл бұрын
1st time foiling combined with 1st time with a wing??? Are you aiming to make Ole famous on Send It Sessions on Windsurfing TV?? That said, I think he did remarkably well for a novice!! At least with a wing there's no mast or boom to smack your face into - though the long walk back up the beach is no different!!!
@finnknight81843 жыл бұрын
This is so cool
@nigelw.90433 жыл бұрын
Walk of shame :) also know as: Höhe laufen ;)
@AdamHiltonChannel3 жыл бұрын
It would be great to see you try kiting 😂
@michaelbilson67763 жыл бұрын
I've windsurfed for a long time so I suspect I have to un-learn a bunch of stuff to ever be good at this.
@alancadizwingfoilinginstru29263 жыл бұрын
No, there is more crossover than you think.
@wojtekwierzbicki52093 жыл бұрын
Nice video, but wind foilng is not gonna make big boom for itself.
@paulosilva-dm1qb3 жыл бұрын
Coordinating three dinamically moving axles down and three more up is not and easy task..My opinion is that must be easy to learn foiling first, windsurfing for instance, then move to the wing...But wait..who cares about my opinion.lol
@ondrejjanoska6603 жыл бұрын
Leaving a comment... bitzle teuer
@adir_bauchek3 жыл бұрын
U don't read that right?
@defenderoftheadverb2 жыл бұрын
You read the comments you say Nico? OK, I think you go too loud with your music. I have to turn it down and then I can't hear the dialog. It's a common fault.
@Nico_GER72 жыл бұрын
Yeah, quite aware of that. I hate watching videos like that. Trying my best to level that out. I think with most videos I cut myself you will find that it’s quite alright 😜.
@capitalbra85843 жыл бұрын
👍🏽
@dennygrant81482 жыл бұрын
I hate when long time windsurfers try wing foil once and then say its not as exciting as windsurfing. well no shit being a beginner kook winger is less exciting then being a pro windsurfer. That's not comparing apples to apples. spend some time getting good at it learn to jibe, tack, wave ride, jump then make the comparison . How about this, compare your first day on a windsurfer to your first day on a wing. then compare your 5th day on a wing to your 30th day on a windsurfer, wing win 100000% of the time. How did a small mind guy like this ever learn to windsurf in the first place. 100% he is a trust fund kid as well, like 90% of the pro windsurfs I use know in maui, epically the race crowd, hookipa chargers a 50% a different crowd
@martinomovies3 жыл бұрын
This guy makes me angry. I’ve been struggling with this sport for 4 months and this guy is already jibing. Maybe I should have become an expert windsurfer before I started! Anyway, it’s a great sport and the feeling of flying is addictive.
@mtumix3 жыл бұрын
Nie und nimmer nur 2 Tage vorher gemacht.
@Nico_GER73 жыл бұрын
Doch :-) und kein Stückchen besser geworden seit dem ersten Mal 😂
@gianlucac.89443 жыл бұрын
Wing foiling makes me want to vomit.
@piotrsypua8363 жыл бұрын
I think it was highly irresponsible to let Ole out without the helmet. You set an example and spread the inspiration to others, safety is very important!
@MarioKuempel3 жыл бұрын
Windsurfing or foiling without a helmet is way more dangerous than going with a super soft wing. Take it easy...there are worse things on the planet than a guy having fun on the water. Also Nico is not responsible for anyones health. (in my opinion) 😊🤙🏾
@ArmelPrigent3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot.
@till60323 жыл бұрын
absolutely niche... in a couple of years just vanished