Wing Foiling, SUP and Surf Technique
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...
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...
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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Shavasana / Corps Pose
This is the easiest Yoga pose you can do on a SUP. The corpse pose doesn’t require you to do much apart from lay still, so even those with poor balance can do this one! It’s important to lay in the middle of the board with the middle of the back positioned over the handle, so there is even weight...
Sirsasana - Headstand - Advanced
For those who love a challenge and don’t mind getting wet! Not recommended for those who have head, neck and shoulder problems or those who have high blood pressure or are pregnant. This pose requires a lot of practice, good balance and strength. The key to nailing a SUP yoga headstand is to have a strong foundation, to take it...
Pumping
We’re going to delve into the world of pumping as a means to get up on the foil for this issue. If you’re happily flying around, you will perhaps notice that you need considerably less power in your wing once you’re up than you do to get up. Effectively, this can mean that you’re on a bigger wing than required!...
Hanumanasana/ Splits pose
This is well and truly an advanced Yoga posture, so don’t attempt this if you have tight hamstrings, hips or any injury to the pelvis, knees or ankles. Begin in a low lunge with the right leg forward making sure you are central over the handle/middle of the board. Pressing the palms into the board, slide the right foot forward...
Matsyasana - Fish Pose - Intermediate
This pose opens the back, shoulders and chest. Make sure you position the lower back over the handle so you are central on the board. The modified version of this pose is with the knees bent and feet firmly on the board hip distance apart. The arms are bent at 90 degrees with the forearm is flat on the board...
Dandasana - Stick Pose - Beginner
This seated pose has low gravity therefore is stable on a Stand Up Paddelboard making it accessible to all levels. To achieve this pose, ensure you are seated directly over the handle in the middle of the board. Extend the legs out straight pushing through your heals engaging the quad muscles. Sit up straight with a long spine, extending the...