Skis are far easier (safer) to learn on then Snowboards. Find some inexpensive skis and boots. I just picked up some used skis and boots in great shape for $100.00 USD yesterday.

It depends what surface you plan on being on (ie. Mountain snow or Lake - ice, hard packed) We are on a Lake and use second hand old ski's that we don't mind abusing. All you need is a good edge and bindings that work. Buy a pair of used skis (edges, bindings OK) and boots and your good to go. Also ...

Here's my DYI Kite Catcher. I hope to try it out this moring and report back

If OR brings out a Wing it will be lighter and stiffer, but will it be more durable?

When you are climbing on the board in deep water you can do a Scissor kick, no Kick but the most efficient is the Single Dolphin kick. Try it!

I am 5'9" 160 lbs and have the L and it is too big on me but I can wear it. I had my son in-law 6'5" 180 lbs use it and it was very slightly short in the arms and legs but OK to use with no issues. So I think you would be OK with the L Agree above don't get the integrated socks. You can always conta...

I have created this Thread for information for Tips/Help with Wingfoiling

Here's my Tip

When climbing onto the board from deep water use the swimmers Dolphin Kick to boost you upwards while holding on to the opposite side of board and Wing.

PVC Hook is looking better. I like the idea of a bungee anchor line. I would also bury the anchor just so you don't catch the bridles/lines before the PVC hook

Thanks for posting!

Fluidity: Thanks for posting your learning curve. I feel your pain. Here's my ( 72 kg) set up for 20 kts

Blu Wave 6'6" 127 L, Naish XXL, 4m Gong P2

I looked for Jeff Howard's link for the Mountain Climbing Harness conversion but now cannot find it, He just took a mid-priced Climbing harness and added a Carabiner to the front. He said in his video that it worked very well for Foiling. I assume he took it down as his shop doesn't sell Mountain Cl...