Tack

Tips for fast turning to windward

A slow motion clip for tacking when wing foiling, edited for both riding directions.

The tack is initiated with a turn to windward. When riding upwind, guide the wing one-handed with the front arm past the head to the inside of the turn. Then the second hand grasps the front, the other grasps the back.

Important: lean backwards into the turn. The centrifugal force pushes you onto the board. A correctly guided wing flies stable in the air - you can let yourself be pulled through the rest of the tack after you have changed your grip.

Tip: If your back is leaning backwards too much, try to tighten the turn. This will reduce the radius of the turn and bring the board back under your body.

September 8, 2024 © WING DAILY  |  text: Jürgen Schall  |  photos/graphics: Jürgen Schall  |  translation: DE