Jumping

The basic jump in wing foiling

This video shows the basic jump in wing foiling. And “basic” really is the name of the game here, because you don’t actually have to do much to get the board out of the water.

Take a look at the slow-motion section in this video. There, you’ll see that the takeoff motion consists of two phases:

(1) Steer the board downward from your normal ride, as if you were about to touch down on the water with the board while foiling.

(2) And then - before the board touches the water - steer it slightly upward again. A 45-degree angle is a good one.

The jump happens all on its own, without you having to actively push off. The faster you ride and the more intensely you move the board up and down, the higher and farther you’ll jump.

In the air, you should bend your legs and arms slightly to make it easier to steer the board or wing from this position. This raises the windward rail so the wind can push against the board from below.

If you jump too far into the wind or end up leaning back slightly, simply push the wing forward. This shifts the point of pressure and causes the nose to turn downwind.

It works the same way in reverse. If you push the wing backward, you’ll turn more into the wind.

When landing, lift your nose slightly and bend your knees. When the foil touches the water, it usually doesn’t lift you right away; instead, you’ll glide down until the board also touches the water.

Using your remaining speed, you can then quickly get the board airborne again. A powerful pump with the wing can help with this.