Wing foil – a sport discipline for all weather conditions

Wing foil is a water sport discipline. It is becoming more and more popular around the world in numerous water areas, as evidenced by the number of surfers who willingly buy equipment dedicated to this discipline. Wing foil requires the use of appropriate equipment and the so-called “wing”. It is an inflatable wing which structure is very light. Wing foiling is a great solution when the wind is not strong, and you want to practice the water sports disciplines similar to kitesurfing and windsurfing.

• Technical aspects of wing foil
• Important structural elements of the foil wing
• Safety and comfort on the water with the wing – what else should you take care of?
• Basic wing foil skills

Technical aspects of wing foil

Wing foil, although it appeared only a few years ago, has become a very popular sport during not very windy weather. When it comes to technical issues, to practice this sport, you need the board with the wing. This wing is used to generate lift that lifts the rider above the water surface. The wing size and mast provide various manoeuvring possibilities on the water.

When choosing a wing foil, the weight and material from which it is made are important. This will determine the speed the rider will achieve, as well as the level of emergence from the water.

Important structural elements of the foil wing

Wing board is one of the basic elements of equipment. It is 150 to 200 cm long. It has a profiled fuselage to which a hydro wing is connected. The boards are light because they are made of light materials. When purchasing such a board, you must take into account rider weight, height, and current skills in order to further develop in this sport and derive maximum enjoyment from it.

Hydro foil is an element located under the board that allows it to rise above the water surface. It is also available in different sizes. Its shape may also depend on weather conditions.

The mast is a way to connect the board to the wing. The size of the mast will determine the air resistance and the speed the rider will achieve.

If you want to equip yourself with the necessary accessories and professional wing foil equipment, you will find them on the website EASY-surfshop.

Safety and comfort on the water with the wing – what else should you take care of?

Safe practice of this sport requires additional accessories. The first one is neoprene foam. It protects the skin against abrasions, helps maintain the optimal temperature level and shields the skin from excessive solar radiation. Foams are available in various thicknesses – their choice also depends on the season, type of acrobatics and the rider’s level of advancement.

Neoprene shoes protect against cold water and rapid cooling of the body. They increase your grip on the board.

A life jacket can be very helpful if a rider falls into the water, and sunglasses will protect your eyes from sunlight reflecting off the water.

Basic wing foil skills

Wing foil is often chosen by beginner water sports enthusiasts. It allows you to control the board and sail without having to learn how to control it first.

You can use smaller equipment for this sport and have a lot of fun at low speeds. It is also important to maintain balance when the board begins to rise above the water surface. The ability to transfer body weight and balance on the board is very important.

People who want to master the technique used in this sport as quickly as possible can sign up for prior training to develop good habits. When choosing equipment, you can ask for help from a seller who has experience and knows what board will be best for people starting their adventure with wing foil.