On the wingsurfing market, the goods are in high demand and manufacturers are vying for the favour of the hungry wingsurfing community with innovations and new shapes. In the following, we want to show you what you can gain from just one piece of wingsurfing equipment, regardless of the material. Wing-Pro recently said Interview with Balz Müller "Wingen is actually so fascinating for many people right now because it's so simple...".Exactly! So don't be confused by the specialisation of the material, just get started. Excuses like"No wind, too flat, too cold" no longer count from now on.
Keep it simple!
This winter, Anton Munz from Kiel proved just what is possible with the Wing, combining almost every piece of sports equipment with a Wing and raising the bar for the respective "new sport" in no time at all. However, this should not be used as an example or comparison, as it's all about having fun. Nevertheless, it's always nice to see what is theoretically possible, such as in the recently published video of Anton wingskating: Wing skate session . We will be reporting in more detail on Anton's pioneering work and the various uses of the Wingsurf material in the future.
Wing skating / wing blading
The idea of standing on a skateboard with a wing is probably obvious and you may even have tried it before. Just a few knots of wind are enough to send you hurtling across the tarmac. Wide and not too hard wheels, such as those on a longboard or cruiser, are helpful in order not to lose grip. In addition to the very high fun factor, you can also practise changing grip for manoeuvres on the wing. The tarmac should not be too rough and protective clothing is highly recommended. If you are safer on inline skates than on a skateboard, you can of course also use them.
Wing windsurfing
Necessity is the mother of invention. Anton Munz was completely hooked on windsurfing in winter and often travelled by bike from Kiel to Laboe to windsurf with his windsurf board. In the absence of a foil and board, he used his windsurfing board and lo and behold: it worked! The planing and gliding were no problem, it was just holding height that proved a little difficult. However, this could have been due to the short freestyle fin, which didn't seem to affect Anton's performance. In really strong winds, it should also be possible to tack with a wave rider or kiteboard, but for this you should choose a shallow and "drift-proof" spot.
Wing-Ski / Wing-Snowboarding
With a wing and a little wind, you can not only move over tarmac and water, but also over another aggregate state of water: snow! Small hills as well as straight surfaces are well suited for this variant, provided there is enough wind. Thanks to the small pack size of the wing, you could theoretically also take it with you in a gondola. We are waiting for your pictures from the fun parks ;-)
Wing SUP
If you want to familiarise yourself with the wing for the first time, practise new handles for manoeuvres or show someone else how to wing, then wing SUPing is ideal. It doesn't matter whether the board is inflatable or hardboard. The first attempts should not be made in strong offshore winds, as it is quite difficult to maintain height at first. A centreboard or centre fin is helpful to minimise lateral drift. On the subject Learning to wingsurf and the right board size we already have a more detailed article online. Take a look!
Foil pumping / Foil surfing
If you have wingsurfing equipment, this also includes a foil. Thanks to the foil, you can always do something in the water, for example foil surfing behind a boat or foil pumping - using an old beer bench set as a launch pad if necessary. Foil pumping involves starting with a little run-up from a jetty (or a table), then jumping onto the board and pumping forwards with the foil. It takes a few attempts at the beginning to get started and pump the first lane back to the jetty. However, once you have mastered the pumping technique, you can also use it in small waves. Foil pumping is therefore a great training option for wingsurfing.A tutorial on the topic ofFoil pumps we are already working on!
Wing ice skating
If it really is too cold to do water sports, you can get out your skates and glide across the ice. Of course, a helmet should always be worn and the ice rinks must be cleared, but then nothing stands in the way of the fun.
With these six wingsurfing activities, you have no excuse not to have fun with your wing on a regular basis. We will soon be publishing a few more tutorials and stories on the individual topics on www.wingsurf.world publish.
