Tips & Tricks Ep.3: Foil Assist First‑Time Pop‑Ups
Learn to stand up confidently using foil assist. Ryan and Kane break down the first steps to popping up from prone, planning on your stomach, getting onto your knees, and timing your lift-off once the foil stops stalling.
You’ll see how to step up rear foot first, then front foot, and why bringing both feet slightly forward keeps the board planing and prevents early dropouts. The episode also covers maintaining a shoulder-width stance for stability and how to slide your feet back when you transition off power and onto the wave for more leverage and smoother foil turns.
Perfect for riders learning their first pop-ups with foil assist or refining early stage technique.
Key Skills Covered:
• Prone planning and knee transition
• Rear foot first mechanics
• Foot placement for stable planning
• Shoulder-width stance for balance
• Moving feet back for leverage on the wave
