Barkers is such an amazing foiling and kiting destination
@flojosАй бұрын
Great video and very informative
@sergemann5951Ай бұрын
What a well prepared video. Finally a video an average joe can follow. You are my hero dude.
@TheOKKiteboarderАй бұрын
Thx for the kind words.
@kec2528Ай бұрын
Great video. I am an experienced windsurfer learning to wing foil. I bought a 115l board (I weigh 185 lbs) in hopes of speeding up the curve. Fun learning again.
@peterlang8402 ай бұрын
Hi, at 1:08 you say you had practiced without the foil attached. Where ther any finn or sg like this attached, or nothing???
@TheOKKiteboarder2 ай бұрын
That Nobile split board came with a set of fins to use without the hydrofoil.
@peterlang8402 ай бұрын
@@TheOKKiteboarder Ihanks I got it...
@dlmob2 ай бұрын
Love the channel and reviews. Are you done with content? Hope all is well.
@TheOKKiteboarder2 ай бұрын
Thx. I’m not sure about future content. Since all of the quality content has been released by creators like Damo and others, I’m not sure there’s a need for releases from channels like mine. Thx for asking and appreciate the kind words.
@EdTwoMR2 ай бұрын
I have had it for 4 months from Sept to Jan and then again even stronger for the past month.. Thanks for the video and the tips!
@TheOKKiteboarder2 ай бұрын
Now I would also highly recommend dry needling for tx.
@EdTwoMR2 ай бұрын
Ok great! I’ll talk to my PT about it.
@ermanakbay2 ай бұрын
As someone who had their first session on the foil yesterday, I'd say just lose the straps/hooks completely. You can never fully eliminate the risk of really nasty ankle injuries. There will be cases where even a hook can mess you up. For example yesterday I hit an underwater object (at a familiar spot where I thought it was deep enough) and got launched off the board while going 10+ mph where the board came to an immediate complete stop. Since I had no straps or hooks no damage was done. I cannot imagine how bad it could've turned out with a strap or even a hook. It's really not that hard to ride without straps. If anyone cannot ride a foil board without straps they need to first go and spend time on a strapless surfboard and learn some technique instead of relying on the straps.
@inthefuns2 ай бұрын
Great video. So honest.
@myotiswii3 ай бұрын
Do I even need any footpocket? When riding directional I dont use any either and its perfectly fine to do the waterstart without.
@bobhoskiins63183 ай бұрын
Great content
@TheOKKiteboarder3 ай бұрын
Thx Bob!
@peteribs56433 ай бұрын
the guy is not in deep water ......
@TheOKKiteboarder3 ай бұрын
Yes u get the idea Pete😂
@dangross28634 ай бұрын
Hi , what happened You stopped posting???
@TheOKKiteboarder4 ай бұрын
Hey Dan, thx for checking in. I’m still around but haven’t posted in a very long time. A lot of things happening in life right now as well as other great resources available that I’m not sure I have much additional to offer the community. If something changes in the future, I’ll be ready 👍
@dangross28634 ай бұрын
@@TheOKKiteboarder well they are all great, but we are just OK 🙂 anyhow I hope all is well and we look forward when you will get the mojo back and publish some new stuff
@thedeepstate784 ай бұрын
Did some work at SpaceX and was blessed to experience the Ditch. Had a absolute blast!
@vaudou745 ай бұрын
i ve been riding foil kites for years in alpine lakes ,, 8-10knots and sometimes i had to swim back to shore, the good thing, is that the kite remain in the air until 5knots then will backstall. only once i had to pack the kite in the water and swim back , roll the lines to the kites, use it as a buoy and once it will slowly deflate, roll it up slowly, to keep air pressure in the remaining part, once deflated, it s rolled like at the end of a cession. for 8 knots riding and if the win will slowly die out, i usually had a small backpack with tiny pair of palms (like bodyboarding ones) and palmed gloves, it saves u energy to swim back in a drop out (LEI or foil kite), some cash and my phone if i end up on the other side of the lake ( 40km perimeter lake) for X reasons. we did some tests with friends, the kite (new kite) will take 30mn to deflate when it s in the water (calm lake , zero knots, we used a blow leafer to inflate it) 90% of launchs are hot launches (whatever the wind, snow or water) as the kite only get power once inflated (my lake launch spot has barely the deph of the lines, error margin is very small) self land: back stall against a fence (can use a human too as it will wrap around him), in low wind, i backstall it then reverse land it on the leading edge (grass or snow) and i will put the chickn loop on something and walk to the kite ( which is full depowered as u dont handle the bar), he will try to get in the ground and not fly away.
@martinnovation15 ай бұрын
Still can't figure out why none of the big brands haven't taken this idea
@Foilfun4 ай бұрын
I'm still enjoying my refined version. 😊
@jimmyjames14115 ай бұрын
I would buy one but I don’t think you’ll be mote than 2meters off the water
@cefirmeza5 ай бұрын
That is whyI keep my old snapped blade paddle. Just in case
@Weaselpro5 ай бұрын
Tryed both. Soul behind a competition. Ozon is crap. Zipper on the kite in sandy conditions? Seriously? How long it will last? Soul is super stable and not loosing it form even stalling. Ozone is shitty.
@HADDEN675 ай бұрын
How about mast angle trim ?
@dferrerll6 ай бұрын
Very nice video. Would be great a updated version and with other brands
@raedy076 ай бұрын
nice vid - relevant part starts at 2:15 ;) thanx
@stanleychurchill51757 ай бұрын
Gong inflatables are not good. Like toys. I had 1 and it lasted 1 month before the valve popped. Customer service didnt want to help. Nasty
@stanleychurchill51757 ай бұрын
I had 2 inflatable boards from gong. Both leaked after 1 month. Useless.
@Pedro-kp4ev7 ай бұрын
Terrible board. I have had 2. 1st one the inflation valve came off. 2nd one thr seams came apart. Both used lightly and looked after. Contacted gong as boards were still under warranty but they refused to answer my emails
@RMElsa8 ай бұрын
It's incredible how the material has developed. With my 65kg, the North Reach 13m2 2024 (not a special super light wind kite) and the North Trace 145/45, I'm easily cruising and jump at 11-12 knots.
@K_Woudenberg8 ай бұрын
My nephew of 7 years old just started to learn kitesurf. Great and very important video you ve made. So cool. Thank you!!!!
@TheOKKiteboarder8 ай бұрын
Great to hear. Thx for the kind words.
@mathesotto29878 ай бұрын
Im only 19 years old and i am getting this pain. And i am not even ´doing anything crazy
@mmnnmt8 ай бұрын
V useful....thanks.
@TheOKKiteboarder8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@russkielol8 ай бұрын
You want to teach your kid ? Get a foil kite specifically flysurfer hybrid
@joelh33039 ай бұрын
Getting you vehicle stuck on the way in or out is a right of passage at SPI
@mconti56410 ай бұрын
Any experience with the AXIS tray 110 or 125? Just a bit more board especially for me at 275lbs - THX
@TheOKKiteboarder9 ай бұрын
I’m sorry but I haven’t had a chance to demo them.
@markusbroyles188410 ай бұрын
These are the best people and we love you Jeff and crew ! YES WE DO !!!
@knutSchevik10 ай бұрын
I have a peak 5, 5 & 8m. Still I haven’t use them on water since I have big Lei kites. But I was wondering if a 2,5m & 13m would be a good addiction for the super windy and low wind days (both at snow and sea)
@TheOKKiteboarder10 ай бұрын
In my experience, the 13m is just too large on the water, especially in gusty conditions when the low is very low and then it maxes out very easily. I think the 2.5 would be a good decision though.
@knutSchevik10 ай бұрын
@@TheOKKiteboarderthanks for the feedback. Ok so a 2,5m for snow & water. & for the low foiling days i can still keep using my big Strutless Lei kites. I have even a 19m strutless 😅 but it deforms a lot and the canopy can get inverted easily. Relaunch almost impossible.
@bubbageee10 ай бұрын
Hard to believe these videos are free.
@robertrecco71010 ай бұрын
Fuck tampons with strings had them more work then it’s worth since using UFOv2 tampons are now used in construction make great drop clothes UFO will out perform tampons for 90% of kite foil riders plus tampons you always have to adjust the pulley system where inflatables as long as you on the kite. It’ll always fly right has for your harness majestic they never ride up
@Weaselpro10 ай бұрын
Just one note: I use Soul instead of Airush Ultra V4. So Soul is easyer to restart from the water then AIrush Ultra which is LEI.
@jcgreenenergybusiness831511 ай бұрын
Do you absolutely need to have those straps to kite foil?
@TheOKKiteboarder11 ай бұрын
Not at all
@jcgreenenergybusiness831511 ай бұрын
@@TheOKKiteboarder I meant when you are starting. It seems to me that it might be easier to get a hold of the board when you are trying to get on it or when you are trying to body drag out to deeper waters. I tried yesterday without straps and was a complete fiasco. I couldn't do either.
@ponomarevalexey315711 ай бұрын
Thanks ! I will try ))
@user-gw4pf4uk8w11 ай бұрын
Hi😅
@henryhester189711 ай бұрын
I’m on a 7’10” 21” DW with 127 liters. I now have 6 session which are limited to about 30-45 min before exhaustion and the walk. I can get to my front foot consistently but as soon as my rear foot touches the board, I’m off the heel side, same thing repeated every time. There is micro success every attempt but two walks up the beach render me wasted. I even had a buddy hold the rear of a wider 8’ board, stood for 5-6 seconds (my record) before falling. I’m 72 200lbs maybe 210 with gear. The word frustrating comes to mind until… everyone I talk to says is a two month process to foiling.
@TheOKKiteboarder11 ай бұрын
Hang in there. Unfortunately they’re right. There’s no shortcuts and soon you’ll forget these struggles that make it seem improbable to succeed. 👍
@DadGoesKitesurfing11 ай бұрын
Gybe is next big step after being able to remain on the board, it's impressive with kitefoiling how you go through all the steps of progression you thought were behind you in twintip...back to school is a humbling experience ;-) Your videos are of value, keep up to good work ! thanks
@zenflare11 ай бұрын
In light wind, I prefer jibes with downloops because it keeps the tension on the lines.
@Fab-sp1fj11 ай бұрын
One of the best workouts for kiters; good for skiers as well. Great stuff!
@matiasmalaccorto Жыл бұрын
Hello Kyle! Thanks in advance for your increíble reviews. If you can please give me some advice. I'm planning yo Buy a kujira 1210 for wingfoil BUT y wonder if i can use it for kitefoiling as well. Im am 80kg and intermediate kitefoiling rider on a cabrinha hirise lift 900. I know from what understand from your review on youtube, that kujira 1210 works well 100% for wingfoil. but i what % does it work well for kitefoiling in your opinion? my expectation is that if it works at least an 80% well thats ok for me. Thanks in advance!
@TheOKKiteboarder Жыл бұрын
Matias, it would be a lot of lift for kitefoiling. I would recommend if it’s in your budget to add the Kujira 980 front wing to the quiver and you could kite with that and also wing with it in higher winds. You definitely can kite the 1210, but it’s not ideal.
@matiasmalaccorto Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@saltyfellow Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. You are very logical in your explanations. Your voice is expressive and inviting. And not over playing like a lot ood KZfaqrs. The content is clear and good chosen. Very nice. Please keep on posting ❤
@TheOKKiteboarder Жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton for the kind words!
@bring_everything Жыл бұрын
Just wanted you ping you to say thank you for all your content, hope you’re keeping well and getting some time on the water.
@TheOKKiteboarder Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@mikelurban892 Жыл бұрын
Datasets with own experience available for each Peak size re wind ams foilsize?
@JOVO1971 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this very good tipps! After a lot of attempts It feels always so wrong... :-) But now I hope the best (again)! Toe side tack is much easier! best regards Jo