Foil Surfing Tips | Foil Drive Masterclass Series

Foil Drive Masterclass - Foil Assist Surfing Tips with Paul Martin

Paul: 96kg
Foil Drive: Assist MAX
Battery: Power Battery
Board: Jimmy Lewis Prototype Foil Drive Superfly 4'11x19.5 44L
Foils: Code 850S
Mast: NoLimitz 85cm Integrated Mast
Motor Height: 20cm
Propellers: Three Blade Propellers
Power Settings: Maximum Power - 17% Boost for 10 seconds
Total Time in Water (Note filming is not very efficient): 50 Minutes (20% battery leftover)

Jump in the water with Paul for a Masterclass in the surf where he talks you through different techniques from foot placement, take-off and positioning. Small changes to your technique can make all the difference in efficiency and progression. it's the next best things to a one on one class so invest in yourself and let us know if you learn something new!

0:00 Intro & Tips for Getting Started
4:27 Doing a J-Turn to get on Foil
6:14 Peeling off a Wave
9:05 Be Careful of White Water
10:12 Merging Waves on an Angle
12:04 Less is More
14:58 Take Your Time
15:40 Paddle Technique
17:38 Smooth Ride - Less Throttle
20:28 Keep Pod out of the Water
22:53 Duck Dive
23:48 Surf Etiquette
26:20 White Water Tips
28:13 Positioning of Gen2 on Board
29:33 Heading Back Out Diagonally
32:20 Coming Back to Shore - Turn Throttle Off
33:25 Main Takeaways - Summary
37:42 Outro