This behavior is very foil dependent. Heavy foils that sink immediately after a crash will shoot downwind. I have been hit on the back of my HELMET a couple of times while learning from my foil chasing me down. Since getting a carbon foil, this does not happen. My carbon foil (Liquid Force Impulse) stays on its side and just bobs in place when I crash. Then it slowly sinks and eventually comes down wind. Much safer way to foil.RagingGrandpa wrote: ↑Tue Oct 16, 2018 6:06 pmA frequent issue (discussed by many here) is the board chasing you down after a forward fall and striking you in the head with speed, while you're floating in the water. ie: my avatarjuandesooka wrote: ↑Tue Oct 16, 2018 4:52 pmin kiting is you have a power source that pulls you away from the foil in wipeouts.
I am also the most safety conscious kiter in my area. 100% helmet, USCG approved floatation, eye protection, knives and conservative as far as weather conditions, but I think foiling without face protection is an acceptable risk.