I have been trying the dervish for a while now, I knew it was hard, but didn't realize it was so technical... I am going to work on some of the easier ones and then come back to the dervish. Thanks, guys!
Hi Joshua - Yep - it's super technical and is mostly about getting the right angle of attack. Shoot us some videos on instagram @halflifet.5 so we can see your progress. Best Tim
You've covered the ways to get back further, now its time for the jump forward tips :) + driver tips for it. Another method for going back similar to lazy susq, is to make the same move then stay on the same side (easier transition then out and back I've found for jumping back on the same side). Yall are inspiring with these vids, creativity is flowing
Thanks Grant - you got it. Yes the drift to the same side is another lazy susky derivative but I love the wave transfer interpretation. Totally right on driver tips - most drivers start that too late. Best, Tim
The Lazy Susky is a fun one. When you nail it - it feels 'groovy' for lack of a better term - just a fluid turn and landing onto the second wave. Enjoy! tim
last question please: what was your boot speed ? When you accelerate, the boot speed coming slower - during a wake transfer - and then faster again ? or did you just pump faster for a short periode of time ? Thanks for helping - Peter.
11.2mph typically. There's no change in speed for wake transfers - speed maintain. Given we're pumping out, the speed of the boat helps line up for the 3rd wave. Sometimes - once we get way back in the wave count (4-8 waves back) we'll have the driver kill the speed, ride the wave back up to the boat, and then start again from wave 1. Super fun.
Two things are likely happening: 1) You're not leaving the wave with enough speed. Make sure you leave aggressively at a 90 degree angle to the boat. 2) You're likely flying too low. The higher you keep yourself up the mast column, the better the glide. We do travel to deliver lessons or you can come visit us in Seattle. Or - we also do video lessons. Keep after it -- it's worth it and will open up your foiling world. Best, Half-Life Crew
It should but may require some extra technique on the get up. Recommendation is to go with a small wake foil set up so you get the most out of the wave. That would depend on weight etc - you can email us at halflifet.5@gmail.com Best, Tim
Hi Peter - We did this on a couple different days to I'm not sure - we change our setups all the time to test configurations etc. The best choice is to select your favorite wing for the right move. For example - a HS1550V2 would be a great one for the 1 to 3. The Dervy goes a bit tighter so a MA1225 would be a good choice. 1:1 roundtripper - just whatever you're most comfortable with. On the Lazy Susky - a MA1475, HS1550V2 is a good choice for many. Enjoy Tim
last question please: what was your boot speed ? When you accelerate, the boot speed coming slower - during a wake transfer - and then faster again ? or did you just pump faster for a short periode of time ? Thanks for helping - Peter.
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I have been trying the dervish for a while now, I knew it was hard, but didn't realize it was so technical... I am going to work on some of the easier ones and then come back to the dervish. Thanks, guys!
Hi Joshua - Yep - it's super technical and is mostly about getting the right angle of attack. Shoot us some videos on instagram @halflifet.5 so we can see your progress.
Best
Tim
Great tips! The Whirling dervish looks sketchy! Love to see content like this, and you guys seem to be the only ones doing it. Thank you!
Thanks Boardman -- Happy to share the stoke. Thank you for checking out the video.
Best,
Tim
You've covered the ways to get back further, now its time for the jump forward tips :) + driver tips for it. Another method for going back similar to lazy susq, is to make the same move then stay on the same side (easier transition then out and back I've found for jumping back on the same side). Yall are inspiring with these vids, creativity is flowing
Thanks Grant - you got it. Yes the drift to the same side is another lazy susky derivative but I love the wave transfer interpretation. Totally right on driver tips - most drivers start that too late.
Best,
Tim
Thanks boys. That last one is going to take some work!
Hey Rob! Yep - The Dervy is a tricky one! enjoy.
Tim
Goals! Great vid!
Thanks Kurt - can't wait to see the Texas boyz nail these moves.
Tim
I'll be happy with a one way over! But the round trip looks good. Ive got to try the lazy susky. Never thought of that kind of transfer.
The Lazy Susky is a fun one. When you nail it - it feels 'groovy' for lack of a better term - just a fluid turn and landing onto the second wave.
Enjoy!
tim
last question please: what was your boot speed ? When you accelerate, the boot speed coming slower - during a wake transfer - and then faster again ? or did you just pump faster for a short periode of time ? Thanks for helping - Peter.
11.2mph typically. There's no change in speed for wake transfers - speed maintain. Given we're pumping out, the speed of the boat helps line up for the 3rd wave. Sometimes - once we get way back in the wave count (4-8 waves back) we'll have the driver kill the speed, ride the wave back up to the boat, and then start again from wave 1. Super fun.
What style wing are you using here? I’m debating buying a high aspect ratio wing for better pumping. But not sure if it is needed
ping us at halflifet.5@gmail.com and we'll size it to your riding style. HA may be the right thing - but perhaps you'll be better on MA.
I have trouble trying to pump on the flatwater after leaving the wave
Two things are likely happening:
1) You're not leaving the wave with enough speed. Make sure you leave aggressively at a 90 degree angle to the boat.
2) You're likely flying too low. The higher you keep yourself up the mast column, the better the glide.
We do travel to deliver lessons or you can come visit us in Seattle. Or - we also do video lessons.
Keep after it -- it's worth it and will open up your foiling world.
Best,
Half-Life Crew
Will a 40hp outboard engine work?
It should but may require some extra technique on the get up. Recommendation is to go with a small wake foil set up so you get the most out of the wave. That would depend on weight etc - you can email us at halflifet.5@gmail.com
Best,
Tim
please tell me, which wings do you use .....
Hi Peter - We did this on a couple different days to I'm not sure - we change our setups all the time to test configurations etc. The best choice is to select your favorite wing for the right move. For example - a HS1550V2 would be a great one for the 1 to 3. The Dervy goes a bit tighter so a MA1225 would be a good choice. 1:1 roundtripper - just whatever you're most comfortable with. On the Lazy Susky - a MA1475, HS1550V2 is a good choice for many. Enjoy
Tim
@@HALFLIFEVIDEO Thanks very much - perfect equiptment 🙂
last question please: what was your boot speed ? When you accelerate, the boot speed coming slower - during a wake transfer - and then faster again ? or did you just pump faster for a short periode of time ? Thanks for helping - Peter.
Boat speed is 11.2 we do not vary the speed on these maneuvers. Have fun out there!
New boat ?
We have added an Axis225 to the quiver. Nice beefy wave.