200+ tries of Pump Foil Dockstart Progress

elanwill
elanwill
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Published 2021-09-23
Since I enjoy watching other's people pumpfoil Progress, here is my own contribution to this field of entertainment :D
These are like 95% of my tries, i could not record during rain.
It took me some time, to learn it. Throughout my progress board control was the major issue. As you can see, i got a good idea how the pumping technique works right from the start, staying in control of the board was the bigger problem. Also i was a little bit afraid of jumping on the board at the start, thats why you see all these "warmup tries" and my hesitancy when i did actual dockstarts for the first time.
The last run is the longest i did so far. I think the curve xlt is an easy dockstarter, but offers a lot of drag compared to high aspect foils. Maybe it is even a little oversized for my 64 kg.



Gear:
GONG curve xlt 65cm Mast stock configuration
GONG Matata eps 4'2'' ( very fragile, had to repair it 5 times alrdy)
All Comments (21)
  • @saillively
    Nobody is showing all of the fails getting into windsurfing or wind foiling. I respect this and your many dockstart attempts.
  • @neckarfoil
    It is really interesting and exciting to see the progress! Well done and thanks for sharing this video!!! 👍
  • @melchi777
    Great video... thanks for giving me hope in keep on trying again and again...you didn t give up and now you are going to enjoy...well done 👏👏👏👍
  • @stkl23
    That's impressive! Took me like 4 times as long to get there. But in the end it's so rewarding.
  • @mikeb1039
    you wore me out just watching! As someone that learned to efoil this summer I can testify to the falling a LOT. :) But so worth it...
  • @Yanivkahana
    Awesome Progress!! To nail it without running is much more useful!
  • @AbnerLi
    Nice progress dude! This is insipiring!
  • @clickbaitfishing7787
    Excellent work. Just received my gong curve xls with 85cm mast ,making my own board . My foiling journey should start in a week or so.
  • @steveothedeveo
    I'm at over 1000 attempts (almost 50 sessions) and am only now getting back to dock more often than not. I too am using a huge front wing which I will be downsizing when money allows. Great video.
  • @AbnerLi
    Day 8 and 204 try and you almost hit 60s pumping!!! You are a beast dude!!!
  • @Jeff_Rowley
    You're an animal! This deserves more views. You could do a Ted talk about persistence and progression! 😁🤙