WING FOIL Crashing & tips to reduce the risks

That foil to the head shot is the stuff of nightmares!

I've been finding that keeping both hands on the wing and the wing loaded during a crash helps you "fly" away from the board.

Really great compilation of advise. I've been wondering about the types of risks to be aware of and looking for strategies and tactics since I started a couple of months ago. Hopefully I can execute satisfactorily when the time comes.

Really great video! I have been looking for such a video for a long time!

REALLY good, solid advice. Boy, I was cringing watching that foil hit that guy in the head. I just imagined it scalping him! Scary!

Thanks to Thomas Burblies www.instagram.com/surf2serve/ And, thanks to Lachie White youtube.com/c/LachieWhite

Im a good kite foiler but my wing worst wingfoil injuries were cuts to the feet by kicking the sharp trailing edge of the (much larger) front wing when wiping out or getting onto the board in choppy conditions. Although I hate wearing boots (reduced feeling with the board and balance) after 3 cuts x 2 weeks out I learned that there is no option but to wear boots when learning. Goes without saying that a helmet and impact vest also obligatory. In spite of wearing a helmet I still got a nice boxers cut eye and shiner after the board popped up and smacked me just under the helmet. Some injuries are just part of the learning process ;)

Excellent video again. Love watching these College video's. Keep up the good work.

Buy foils that have tips that curl up or down. The other day a beginner kiter lost control of her kite, the lines caught my board and flipped on to the wing, if the foil tip would have been straight it would have ripped it to shreds. It is also much safer in the water.

Perfect video again, thank you so much, you really helped me a ton already!

I think something that helps as well is having the mast mounted a bit further back then once your weight is off the foil it's much more likely to go down instead of breaching.

Great video, thanks so much

I’m about to get into the sport. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge

Bigest tip for safety, always look around you before gybing or tacking. Too many crashes already.

Great insightful video. How many of you ware impact vests?

Great stunt work! Just experienced plus 30 knots and when I crashed and fell on the leeward side, the wind picked up the board and threw it back on me and the wing. Thankfully no injuries or repairs.

another super video!!¨thanks mate!!

broken rib with an impact vest! Just got a wake impact vest because my kite impact vest was not enough and has no side padding (I have landed on the foil).

When wind is strong enough to flip or fly the board, I begin conservative mode, not try anything I am not sure. And if I use my 88ltr board, 35 tks is the critical point and I won’t hit the water over 40 kts. If you use a smaller board the limit could be higher for sure. Maybe I am too conservative.

Great content. I'm currently suffering whiplash injury to neck from multiple wipe outs, landing on my back when my head flicks back crunching the vertebrae. Its happened at speed wing foiling and from falling down wave sup foiling. Have been wearing a light weight helmet, but wondering if it contributes to the injury.