Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique

Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - The Heel to Toe Tack
Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - The Heel to Toe Tack
The Heel to Toe Tack

Just when you thought you could relax and possibly rest on your laurels. Content in the knowledge that you have built up quite a box of tricks, bursting with gybes, a cheeky tack, pumping and ducking. Well, we’re going to burst that rightfully smug bubble and set you yet another challenge. Not quite the Crypton Factor, but the heel-to-toe tack...

Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - The Duck Gybe, Toe to Heel
Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - The Duck Gybe, Toe to Heel
The Duck Gybe, Toe to Heel

Welcome back! It’s always exciting to introduce a new move, and in this issue, we’ll be guiding you through another absolute gem, the toe-to-heel Duck Gybe. Assuming that you’ve been working on the heel-to-toe Duck Gybe, you’ve hopefully fallen head over heels for this fun and functional method of gybing. Well, rather than let you bask in the glory of...

Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - The Toe to Heel Tack
Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - The Toe to Heel Tack
The Toe to Heel Tack

If you’re ready to up your game and fancy a new wing foil challenge, tacking is the next logical step. Like a well-crafted corkscrew, the tack is practical and stylish, not to mention blissfully satisfying. Carving up through the wind and exiting on your new tack is the perfect way to change direction quickly and make up ground. Once nailed...

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Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - Dandayamana Bharmanasana / Balancing Table pose
Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - Dandayamana Bharmanasana / Balancing Table pose
Dandayamana Bharmanasana / Balancing Table pose

Start on your hands and knees making sure you are central on the board, over the handle and your shoulders are stacked over your wrists. Extend your right leg behind you, keeping the hips square, the leg is parallel to the board. Keep an active back leg with the toes pointing towards the board. Your eye gaze is towards your...

Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - Eka Pada Rajakapotasana - Mermaid Pose - Advanced
Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - Eka Pada Rajakapotasana - Mermaid Pose - Advanced
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana - Mermaid Pose - Advanced

Unleash your inner mermaid with this beautiful mermaid pose. This more advanced pose, is for Yogis who like a challenge. From pigeon pose, bend the back knee and cradle the toes into the crease of the elbow. Making sure you are positioned in the middle of the board with the bottom foot pushing down firmly and ground the hip onto the...

Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - Riding Toe Side
Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - Riding Toe Side
Riding Toe Side

Riding Toe side is a key skill that will unlock a whole world of moves and possibilities. A good solid toe side will help you stay up on the foil, will improve your gybes, is essential for tacks and will come in handy for an absolute plethora of tricks. It’s a foundation, an essential part of your armoury. Whether you...

Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - Duck Gybe
Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - Duck Gybe
Duck Gybe

The Duck Gybe is a personal favourite. Not only does it feel fabulous and look amazing, but it’s also pretty functional! Due to the movement of the wing, you’re far less likely to get backwinded by your induced wind when it’s light, and the wing’s movement gets the power back on sharpish. What’s more, if you’re happily gybing, meaning that...

Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - Dandayamana Bharmanasana / Balancing Table pose Variation
Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - Dandayamana Bharmanasana / Balancing Table pose Variation
Dandayamana Bharmanasana / Balancing Table pose Variation

Begin in balancing table pose placing yourself over the centre of the board facing the nose. Next bend the back leg holding onto the ankle or top of the foot. Try and gain some lift with the back leg by pushing the foot into the hand. Watching out for loss of balance so keep breathing and focus on your front...

Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - Utthita Parsvakonasana / Extended side angle pose
Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique - Utthita Parsvakonasana / Extended side angle pose
Utthita Parsvakonasana / Extended side angle pose

This pose is about extending the arm, legs and stance. Already a challenging pose on land, on a SUP it’s even more of a challenge, so it’s important to take the time to get the foundations right. Start by positioning the legs even distance from the central handle of the board. Front toes pointing forward, back toes at 90 degrees....