This was actually very helpful. My way to get up in the past was to stand before even going planing speed, usually 5 or 6. Then increase to flying speed after putting my front foot on the extra grip padding I added, so way up front. Once planing I move my front foot back to the hinge line and my back foot back, then try to fly. But I'm finding this method to be problematic. I can get my front foot to where I want it, but never seem to be able to get my back foot far enough back. I end up bouncing instead of maintaining a consistent flying height. I was thinking about changing my procedure so that I have my feet set in the right position before I try to stand. So more like what you're doing in this video.
Glad to hear the video was helpful. Even if it simply inspires some new methods or adjustments. Building speed while standing is one of the methods I demonstrated. As you said, moving the rear foot can be difficult for many. Getting that rear foot positioned roughly where you ultimately want it first, helps a lot. If rear foot needs to be moved it might be easier to go back to knees and start over with an adjusted rear foot position and try again. Taking mental note of what feels better so it can be repeated. Eventually, a rider will have enough experience and balance that they can get up with little thought and even some sloppiness and then adjust any foot on the fly. For someone new it may
@@Drlarceny glad your foiling. Also my apologies that I did not post a video like this sooner. I tend to be overzealous and bury myself in video projects and ideas. which then puts me seriously behind. Also it took me a while to fully realize how much of a challenge this board shape can be for some but not for others. I've had people who I'd expect to struggle, pop up no problem. I've also seen a couple cases where very experienced riders struggle unexpectedly.
Btw I love having your family walk past in the background.
🤗. My oldest son was kind enough to shoot the video for me. Good little camera man.
This was actually very helpful. My way to get up in the past was to stand before even going planing speed, usually 5 or 6. Then increase to flying speed after putting my front foot on the extra grip padding I added, so way up front. Once planing I move my front foot back to the hinge line and my back foot back, then try to fly.
But I'm finding this method to be problematic. I can get my front foot to where I want it, but never seem to be able to get my back foot far enough back. I end up bouncing instead of maintaining a consistent flying height. I was thinking about changing my procedure so that I have my feet set in the right position before I try to stand. So more like what you're doing in this video.
Glad to hear the video was helpful. Even if it simply inspires some new methods or adjustments.
Building speed while standing is one of the methods I demonstrated. As you said, moving the rear foot can be difficult for many. Getting that rear foot positioned roughly where you ultimately want it first, helps a lot.
If rear foot needs to be moved it might be easier to go back to knees and start over with an adjusted rear foot position and try again. Taking mental note of what feels better so it can be repeated.
Eventually, a rider will have enough experience and balance that they can get up with little thought and even some sloppiness and then adjust any foot on the fly.
For someone new it may
totally agree. I wish I had seen this video before I started. Took me two sessions to figure this out on my own.
@@Drlarceny glad your foiling. Also my apologies that I did not post a video like this sooner.
I tend to be overzealous and bury myself in video projects and ideas. which then puts me seriously behind. Also it took me a while to fully realize how much of a challenge this board shape can be for some but not for others. I've had people who I'd expect to struggle, pop up no problem. I've also seen a couple cases where very experienced riders struggle unexpectedly.
@@eFoilLakePowell what wing were you using in the video?
@@Drlarceny 250 wing. My and many people's favorite of the FOIL wings.