SUP Downwind Foil Pop Up (Real Video Analysis)

Edoardo Tanas (whoedo)

A downwind world champion analyses members' paddle ups: blades entering only at the front foot (missing the power zone ahead), bent arms, too little leg pumping. Slamming the mast forward for 'more lift' often backfires. The creator runs a paid coaching community.

Key points

• Enter the blade as far forward as you can — that's the power zone
• Use your lats, not bent arms
• Pump with your legs and slap the board, timed with the stroke
• Mast too far forward makes the board stick to the water
• Slapping the paddle traps air and loses grip

Creator says it's for Members of the creator's downwind community who sent in videos; useful for anyone working on paddle ups

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH2Q0tZX4G0