I challenge you to move your hips forward without shifting your weight!Peter_Frank wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2018 6:11 pm
I dont think so, only if you got a bad adjusted foil (like many beginnerfoils are as easier for the very first rides), or a very different personal liking.
I really think most racers got their foils trimmed very neutral - as this will be easier to control at high speeds, and also have low drag.
Even IF it was the case, that you got a (IMO) misadjusted foil where you need more front foot pressure at higher speeds - then it does not explain why racers move the hip forwards, as on upwind courses they ride the slowest, compared to downwind so they would actually need more rear foot pressure then, going upwind
I agree and also think the reason is much simpler, two reasons for "twisting" the hip/body:
1. It is the natural way to "drive" upwind, turn your body and the rest will follow in optimal sync.
2. Racing, you also want to look upwind for the other guys/girls, or if in front, the mark or the wind shifts.
PF
If you're just moving your feet forward, you're giving up control IMO.windmaker wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:39 amI challenge you to move your hips forward without shifting your weight!Peter_Frank wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2018 6:11 pm
I dont think so, only if you got a bad adjusted foil (like many beginnerfoils are as easier for the very first rides), or a very different personal liking.
I really think most racers got their foils trimmed very neutral - as this will be easier to control at high speeds, and also have low drag.
Even IF it was the case, that you got a (IMO) misadjusted foil where you need more front foot pressure at higher speeds - then it does not explain why racers move the hip forwards, as on upwind courses they ride the slowest, compared to downwind so they would actually need more rear foot pressure then, going upwind
I agree and also think the reason is much simpler, two reasons for "twisting" the hip/body:
1. It is the natural way to "drive" upwind, turn your body and the rest will follow in optimal sync.
2. Racing, you also want to look upwind for the other guys/girls, or if in front, the mark or the wind shifts.
PF
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