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There are many factors to consider. The riders weight / skill level / salt water or fresh water / board size / foil size. Companies recommend general wind ranges for certain size wings. 4.5M is usually 4-5 Beaufort though again this is a generalization.

@@IntlWingfoil I am sorry ....you are so right....My question was so general....My weight is 1.61 my weight 60k my skill level , a begginer , I am having lessons at the sea 🌊🐬I bought Cabrinha code ' 22 ,98liters, my foil Cabrinha x series 1300, 95cm and my Wing , Duotone unit 2024

This video was filmed in Cabarete, Dominican Republic! Also where the IWO and IKO are based-

Great eye Alessandro! You are right one had Aluminum and another Carbon Mast though for the sake of the example between beginner equipment and a more advanced intermediate set up the weight difference and potential performance is significant which is the main point to get across. There are pros and cons to all set ups and as an informed rider it is important to know what they are and make an educated decision based on that. What volume board are you currently riding yourself and are you thinking to go bigger, stay the same or smaller? Regards Alessandro-

Agreed that there are various potential scenarios each with a more “ideal” solution. This is why it is important to do an assessment before you go out of best ways to achieve X, Y, Z goal. Great feedback and one that everyone should read.

@@charlesosterlund7303 exactly! I also recommend attaching the wing leach to the waist and not the wrist so you can paddle out, surf style, if needed. Waves at my spot by the North Sea are way bigger and conditions gnarlier than the video shows. Be safe. Have fun!

@@sixerantoine5757 always be adapting the strategy to the playing field! Stay safe and as you said.... Have Fun!

F-ONE Swing V4 (latest version as of filming that video). Great color ways -

@@charlesosterlund7303 thank you 💞

Hello, Charles here with IWO team. The first note is that when you try to have one equipment that serves multiple purposes you will sacrifice something somewhere along the line. There are "SUP Foil" boards that could work as well "downwind SUP foil boards" that can work though two different SUP experiences... Depending if you are actively supping you might want a downwind sup board and if you are using for relaxing close paddles a board more similar to SUP. It is hard to give a definite answer because its various cases and don't have all the details though with this information you should be able to make a more informed and personalized decision.

@@charlesosterlund7303 thanks for the fast answer. Yeah in the long run I will definitely buy more than one Board. And especially one for downwind. But at first I have to start with one and I mainly want to get into Winging. But to have more time to practice pumping I have to go to the Lake next to me where the Wind conditions aren't very good. That means, that generally it works with normal Wingfoilboard without the Wing for practice but it is suboptimal and more difficult?

Thank you very much Larry and will take your note! Will take it into consideration on future videos to ensure that the background melody is not distracting. We do review videos amongst the team before publishing though this is the first time we hear the comment and will take it into suggestion for future.

Cabarete, Dominican Republic!

The best

Much appreciate Martin! How far are you in your progress?

No problem! Get out there and have fun - in a safe way :)!

!!! To you! Hope you manage to get out winging this summer-

It is a great point and to elaborate a bit further... Basically if/when you fly a wing you have most likely noticed if your "front hand" is shorter than your "back hand" the wing does not generate the same power as if your front hand is longer or more extended than your back hand. So the reason why your hands or arms (depending what word you want to use) have different flexion while pumping and/or riding to optimize the position of the wing to capture as much wind as possible while riding/pumping.

@@charlesosterlund7303 till now my experience (with a non extended front arm) was that the front of the wing goes down to water, especially in light wind conditions. and I always had to compensate this movement with my back arm. with your tipp this problem doesn`t accur anymore. I´ve never read about this tipp before...

Great catch and apologies for the mix-up. This video will be getting an update and going in more details with boards as well foils selection.

@charlesosterlund7303 Looking forward to more content related to technique and teaching. Maybe have your script or materials reviewed by someone with some technical understanding, to avoid propagating incorrect information. Thanks!

@@dcmackintoshnoted.

You know how it's done! Like the profile picture. We will continue to make videos and any video you want us to create send in ideas as we want to create video content that is relevant to the community both specific and generic.

Thank you! much appreciated-

Hello there and thanks for the information. One part of the information that is good to know is your general riding conditions. What is the wind like on an average day and water conditions as this affects a good amount? 110L Board + 5M Wing an either an 1850 or a 1500 sounds "normal" though the other information helps put it all together. If you are riding primarily lighter conditions you will benefit from having either a larger wing or larger front foil. If you are riding average wind conditions lets say 15~ knots than your 1500 should work down the line though it will take you some time to get comfortable riding it (could be in 1 day and/or various days). Position of the foil also will affect the lift you receive from your foil. To far forward and/or to far forward might make things harder.

@@IntlWingfoil Thanks for the response! Where I ride we have mostly 10-18 knots with some days of stronger wind. Im inclined over the 1500 front wing mainly because I want something that will last and that I wont need to change a few weeks after I started foiling. But if this means having "hard times" when wind is in the 10-13 knot range (which happens quite often) Im not so sure. Do you think that the 1850 might be a little big once you start to get some riding experience or it should feel similar to the 1500?

@@matota85 glad we can be a source of help. Do you have the option to rent where you are at or other riders? Most likely with a few sessions under your belt on the 1800 you can cut down to the 1500. Another option is going on 1500 though having a 6m... I totally understand your logic and where you are coming from though either way you go about it - it will work out. If you the chance to get wingfoiling frequently you will progress faster as well then just someone who can ride 1 a month. This is another factor. Sorry I cannot just give you a flat out "THIS IS THE ANSWER" as the reality is there are various variables and factors. You could do the 1500 though also it could be a struggle (not sure your level of athleticism) if you are able to work the wing and board then you could make it happen in lighter conditions though 10-13 even with 1850 might be tricky and having a larger wing could help.... It is hard to have a 1 size fits all solution-

Yep! You are 100% right that it would be great to cover various different conditions. In winter time here in Cabarete we will have more swell where we can show trickier situations with larger shore breaks both going in and out... Both alone and assisted entry/exit.

Aiming downwind to accelerate to get sufficient speed especially in "lighter winds" does help to get on to the foil. There were couple "mistakes" done in the video that you can see which affect the riding. It is important as you know when learning to try and be as aware of possible of what is "best practices" and what practices to "avoid". In the end when you put it all together foiling is quite simple though sometimes it is so simple things are either under or over done!

Thank you very much Pete! What video would you like to see next? What stage are you at in your progress?

@@IntlWingfoil I'm just starting to lift the foil and I'm in the air for a second, but then I lose my balance and fall into the water. Any tips at this stage would be appreciated. It can be very frustrating! I think I maybe have a problem with the positioning of my feet 🤔

It is amazing-

Amazing!

Hey Dan, Charles from the video here. My opinion is going up to a 110L unless you are okay struggling in beginning. The 5.0 will work nicely in that sweet spot of 12-18 knots above might be full power and below underpowered. Foil wise 1700-1900 is a good range with mast 70-75. It is just important when compromising on finding gear that works for both as well to learn with it is really tricky. Ideally you get lessons and work your way down. Most start on 110 up to 130 and sometimes more. The wing is adjusted to the wind of day and rider as well as foil set up. If you enter this with an open mind and are okay with whatever time it takes then give it a shot though just beware it is tricky. A finally time might be aim for stronger wind days so the wing actually helps you get lift and going, if it’s to light and equipment to small you will struggle overall. Make sure wear helmet and impact vest and have fun. Regards Dan, CO

We will see to send him the link! Good catch on that one-

Was gonna say, that didn't look intimidating, looks like a easy launch.

@@Stanton_High there are definetly more "hardcore situations" though already transitioning from riding in a flat lake spot to a place with ocean swell, reef breaks, shore breaks can be intimidating.

We will wait for a larger swell day to film some other methods which can be assisted crossings in more extreme conditions!

I'll leave my board upside down in waist or shallower depths and push it forward from the fuse when coming in and out. Way easier than carrying and you can actually control it better if not too dumpy

@@jonnpow it does workout with manageable conditions though can be dangerous as board can fly into you if you don't hold it right!

Thank you and more to come during the next weeks. Make sure to stay tuned.

I double that! Super tips for conquering the shore break.

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it - stay tuned for more.

Very true! Riding a larger wing that has sufficient power to avoid much pumping in beginning helps out the progression! In the future people can size down though it is better to size up to smoothen the learning curve. Keep rocking in Mexico!