The reasons why it is so popular: Not dangerous like kitesurf/kitefoil (many reasons a kite is dangerous, you all know why) Combined with being easy to learn "not foiling" on a big board, everybody, the whole family also children, can have fun winging, even if not having done any windsports before....
The only thing I see as a maybe a downside is the lack of view compared to a kite. How much does the wing in front of you hinder your view? Are wings with windows better and do you get used to it? Primarily a beginner issue. Snip... Another downside that I don't think anyone has mentioned yet is ha...
Mm.. That small wave foiling video was nice. What size foil is good for 80kg rider in that kind of conditions? Are biggest sabfoil razors enough? It must be, it is 940 cm2 AR 10.2 so sufficient lift and even better, amazing glide and lift. I think even the one a tad or two smaller is fine and more ...
I think Denmark gets good waves. Peter Frank will be able to give you details. Thanks, yes I know Denmark inside out in this respect. But one thing, reef (or sandbanks as you say it is about the same - I dont agree fully, but somewhat yes) breaks are NOT the best breaks at all - they are the most c...
For those saying Foildrive or efoil is the future... not everyone wants a motor. Part of the beauty of our sport is tapping into wind and swell and having that purity and connection to nature. The ability to toggle between wind and wave energy with a wing is truly special. As someone previously men...