He's seems to be able to defy physics and kill power without it flagging downwind. When I flag, the clew swings out down wind.
I think it's 1) he rides a very flat sail and 2) he throws it back to his back hand. I've tried to do that and failed. (Not dissimilar to most of the foiling things I've tried.)
The video was actually from yesterday. Today the swell was considerably bigger. I took a beating.
The man definitely has his own style.Meanwhile we have had wind up in Oregon on the coast but I am wearing a
6-4 and have the gloves on
Thanks for posting the vid - stoked to see froth from other places
Looks like you have a decent windswell build up on the Gulf.
Def an alternative method of downwinding - Casey on the Great Lakes also seemed to prefer that style (not sure if he's still windfoiling).
I've seen Thomas rip a few downwinders here doing the same thing, tho he tends to use bigger sails.
Awesome footage and sailing! Looks like fun! Thanks for filming and posting thedoor!
Hey Gwarn, I see ya upgraded the foil mast, right on! You still rocking 790 or are you trying any other front wings?
I know you two are neighbors but with Mr. Keen and others I'm sure it is a riot to think that there are folks from different continents sailing at La Ventana and the know each other from an Australian watersport's forum!
Great videos, keep them coming. You sure get around Door, a different country every month!
There are so many great ways to have fun on a foil