How to pump foil like a pro

Damien LeRoy

Two riders discuss how to pump foil longer, a skill they say helps dock starts, wing foiling and more. Think of a pump track: push while the foil is pointed slightly down to gain speed, then hop and release your weight on the way up. Timing matters more than force; keep movements gentle, learn to glide, and practise one pump then glide. From the channel of a shop that sells the gear mentioned.

Key points

• Pumping is like a pump track: speed on the way down, release weight on the way up
• Pushing while the foil is angled up puts on the brakes — timing is everything
• Don't just stomp the back foot; keep the foil fairly flat, and moving the front foot back lets both legs push
• Movements shouldn't be too big; focus on hopping over the hump, not pushing
• Drill: one pump, then glide, to learn your foil's glide angle (it differs with weight and setup)

Creator says it's for Anyone who foils — dock start, beach start, wing, prone — and wants to pump longer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCirP5V8u-0