How to Downwind SUP foil with Olivia Piana

Damien LeRoy

A top downwind rider on the first steps. The flat water pop up is the hardest skill and great training, but you don't need it before going into bumps. Keep the paddle in the water until you fly and commit your weight forward. With a big foil, mounting the mast further back helps you build speed.

Key points

• The flat water pop up is hard — don't wait to master it before trying bumps
• Keep the paddle in the water until you're flying
• Beginners stand too far back — commit forward
• Safety: carry a phone, tell someone, plan an exit
• Downwinding is social — shuttles mean you go with others

Creator says it's for People who want to get into downwind SUP foiling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvWmbjrRTqw