FORUM : start out kite foiling !!!

“I encourage everyone to play around and modify their gear to meet their particular needs. Concerning the Foil, it is very important to make note of a few points : 1/ we want to much and to fast. You’re starting a new sport. Like you have a Kite in your hands you want to be killing it in 10 sessions. But in reality the sport itself is new, with stances and attitudes that are different from kite. 2/ A “Neutral” or “Flat” modification for beginnings can be of interest : not to become to overwhelmed and scared. Very quickly you will come to realize that you’re riding with the kite to high, with no opposition. Your on the search for balance between the sustenance of the Foil and that of the Kite.
It can work if you focus on a loose navigation, based on turns and moves.
But you will find that what the Foil demands is balance by opposition : the Foil agains the Kite. When you get the tandem each one against the other you will go twice as fast and easy. Autopilot and thighs on fire.
So the balance of sustenance will always be a trade off between supports.” Advisor : Patrice Guénolé et GONG Surfboards. Source : GONG Foil Staff, come fly with us.
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