This One Thing Doubled my Time On Foil (Downwind Tutorial)

Gaël Daniele

Gaël, a pump foiler transitioning to downwind, shares ten tips and one training method from his breakthrough run, stressing he is a beginner, not an expert. Topics include a generous board, matching foot position between paddling and flying, posture that spares the lower back, stroke, timing and pop-up. He rides for the brand he links to.

Key points

• Board: long and generous (he rides 8'4" × 18.5", 112 L at 80 kg)
• Check mast position (e.g. by wing foiling) so your feet don't have to move when you lift off
• Leaning too far forward all the time burns the lower back: bring the knees forward and keep your hips over the board
• Spend hours just paddling and standing, including in chop

Creator says it's for Downwind foil beginners (the creator says he is a beginner too)

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