Wing Life Show Episode #8 - Foil Control
08/02/24 • 29 min
On this episode of the Wing Life Show, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about:
- Turning basics. I can fly in a straight line, but now what.
- How to maintain an edge to control the direction while flying on a foil.
- How to find the right balance between leaning forward and backward to maintain stability.
- How positioning the wing higher will help improve your visibility and avoid interference with the foil.
- How to accept falls and avoid trying to save them to prevent further accidents.
- And much more.
On this episode of the Wing Life Show, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about:
- Turning basics. I can fly in a straight line, but now what.
- How to maintain an edge to control the direction while flying on a foil.
- How to find the right balance between leaning forward and backward to maintain stability.
- How positioning the wing higher will help improve your visibility and avoid interference with the foil.
- How to accept falls and avoid trying to save them to prevent further accidents.
- And much more.
Previous Episode
Wing Foil World Tour (GWA) Show #6 - Recap of Canary Islands 2024
Tom, tour manager of the GWA, joins us to recap:
The La Palma Youth World Cup (Surf-Freestyle, FreeFly-Slalom)
- The Gran Canaria World Cup (Big Air)
- The Fuerteventura World Cup (FreeFly-Slalom, Surf-Freestyle)
- Double backflips, triple backflip combo's and more innovation moves
- New Freefly-Slalom rules
- and much more.
Visit: https://www.wingfoilworldtour.com
Watch on Youtube
- (00:00) - - Introduction and Overview
- (01:29) - - Conditions and Popular Destination for Water Sports
- (03:13) - - Competition Format and Scoring System
- (06:00) - - Standout Performers and Young Riders
- (08:11) - - Oran's Impressive Performance
- (09:14) - - Innovative Moves: Axel's Triple Combo Backflips
- (39:46) - - Freestyle World Cup: Impressive Tricks and Combos
- (47:30) - - Big Air World Cup: Massive Jumps and a Double Backflip
- (55:46) - - Youth World Championship: Showcasing Young Talent
- (01:09:03) - - Upcoming Events in Morocco and Brazil
- (01:14:36) - - The Importance of Training, Technique, and Controlled Landings
- (01:16:22) - - Exploring Technology in Kiteboarding
- (01:19:04) - - The Need for Soft Landings and Strong Equipment
- (01:20:24) - - Commending the Organizers for Successful and Inclusive Competitions
Next Episode
Episode #62 - Caitlin Baxter
Caitlin Baxter is a Global Team Rider for Sabfoil, she joins us on the show to talk about:
How she found Wing Foiling
- Review of PPC Wings and SAB Foils
- Downwinding on rocky coast lines of her home spots in Australia
- Encouraging Women to Join the Wing Foiling Community
- Safety Tips for Ocean Sports
- And much more.
Visit: https://www.instagram.com/caitybaxter/
Watch on Youtube
- (00:00) - - Introduction and Conditions for Wing Foiling in Australia
- (08:29) - - Caitlin's Experience with PPC and Saab Gear
- (18:12) - - The Incredible M1 Wings from PPC
- (21:37) - - Caitlin's Love for Saab Foils
- (25:39) - - Thrilling Adventures in Wing Foiling
- (28:50) - - Wing Foiling in Epic Locations
- (31:28) - - Encouraging Surfers to Try Wing Foiling
- (33:25) - - The Versatility and Playfulness of Wing Foiling
- (34:19) - - Safety Tips for Ocean Sports
- (35:42) - - Balancing Training and Adventure
- (37:08) - - Prioritizing Rest and Recovery
- (38:33) - - Combining Wing Foiling with Other Activities
- (39:23) - - Planning Exciting Trips and Adventures
- (41:37) - - The Influence of a Father Figure in Adventure Sports
- (43:26) - - Overcoming Challenges and Building Resilience
- (44:23) - - The Importance of Safety and Preparation
- (45:47) - - Utilizing Technology for Safety
- (48:38) - - Speculating on the Future of Wing Foiling
- (49:31) - - Encouraging Women to Join the Wing Foiling Community
- (51:45) - - Embracing the Fun and Quirks of Wing Foiling
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