Alternative name: Take-off
Category: Basics
Level of difficulty: Level 1 (from 4)

Description

Getting into foiling is the first big goal in wing foiling. Starting in wing foiling means that the forward motion generates sufficient lift on the wings of the foil to lift the foil board out of the water. This is how you start flying. Starting to foil is also known as take-off.

This instructional content shows you how to start into foiling mode correctly:

Videos

December 3, 2025
Learning to Foil with an Electric Foilboard - Jeffrey Spencer
This is how you use an electric foilboard to learn how to foil faster. Without a wing in your hand, you can concentrate...
October 12, 2024
Foiling first steps - Stefan Spiessberger
If you have the opportunity to use a motorboat or a jet ski, then you can perfectly learn your first steps at foiling...
September 22, 2024
First flight - Stefan Spiessberger
Getting onto the foil is the first big goal in wingfoiling. Here you can see a tutorial that demonstrates how to start...


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