Learning the flat water paddle up onto the foil. VLOG #50. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

Lee Burling

A mid-50s, unfit non-paddler succeeds at the flat water paddle up after five months (and 12 kg lighter). Weeks of stalling came from forcing the nose up in a few big strokes; switching to short, fast strokes with the board level and building speed gradually fixed it. Paddle length and foil position were tuned by trial and error.

Key points

• Forcing the nose up in a few strokes stalls the foil and throws you forward
• Short, fast strokes with the board level, building speed gradually
• When stuck, try small changes: move your foot 1 cm, change paddle length
• He moved the foil back for stability, then forward once he got stronger
• Start the stroke with the top hand near your forehead and front arm straight

Creator says it's for Not stated — a personal vlog by a mid-50s rider who started as an unfit non-paddler

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