Your first attempts at wingsurfing in waves may feel a little strange because the foil dances up and down a little due to the wave movement. It is therefore better to ride a little slower at the beginning. As a general rule, you should only go out as far as you can. swim back if necessary can - even starting in the wave is much more demanding.
Learning to wingsurf in the wave - the legs as shock absorbers
Once you have mastered the starting phase, you should try to get onto the foil as quickly as possible, because as soon as you have taken off, you will feel much more comfortable. It's better to ride a little slower at first, but in a more controlled manner and try to avoid the breaking waves. Sooner or later, however, you will have to cross swells. The problem here is that the waves either hit the board or the foil comes to the surface in the wave trough after crossing the crest. In both cases, the result is a stall and usually a crash. The trick: By actively working your legs, you don't keep the board at a constant flying height, but adapt to the passing wave.
You can find out how to do this in the following picture gallery - click through!
If you regularly go into swell waves, the right mast length is crucial. The shorter the foil mast, the faster the wave hits the board or the foil comes free in the wave trough. Mast lengths of 80 to 90 centimetres are ideal!
