Tack - one-handed

Perform a tack completely with one hand

When wing foiling, you can also perform a tack completely one-handed. To do this, the hand on the inside of the turn, which guides the wing to windward during the turn, must briefly change grip. The wing then hovers in the air for a brief moment (only a fraction of a second) without guidance.

When changing grip, turn your hand from the underhand to the overhand grip and position it further back on the boom - exactly where the wing's center of pressure is located.

This allows you to balance the wing in your hand and pump with the board if necessary to maintain speed.

August 29, 2025 © WING DAILY  |  text: Jürgen Schall  |  photos/graphics: Jürgen Schall  |  translation: DE