Wake foiling has become popular with many water sports enthusiasts. Foiling is similar to surfing, the difference being that you don’t need a sophisticated wake surf system. This is a water sport you can do behind most boats, whether a surf boat, pontoon, or bowrider.
Foiling is a blast, though it can be challenging to learn. When learning how to foil it is important to choose the right foil. That’s why we’re here to help. Keep reading to find the right foil for beginners.
*Before foiling make sure that your boat has the ability and right equipment to tow a rider.
Learning How to Foil
Foiling is a very fun water sport but like most, it has a learning curve. While foiling is similar to surfing, how you distribute your weight is different. When learning how to foil you want to start on a smaller mast.
Controlling the board is the biggest struggle when starting out. Since there is a mast and wings it can be difficult to figure out where your weight should be while getting up. Once you are up, the foil will want to lift out of the water. Larger masts can make it even more difficult when learning how to distribute your weight.
Having a smaller mast makes it easier to learn how to control the board. Which is why the Ronix Shift Mast is perfect for anyone wanting to learn how to foil.
[To learn more about how to foil check out our article Learn How to Wakefoil: A Beginner Guide ]
Why the Ronix Shift Mast
The Ronix Shift Mast was designed with beginners in mind. With three mast settings it offers the rider the easiest way to learn how to foil.
Instead of starting out on a larger mast, riders can choose what height works best. You are able to easily adjust that as you progress to challenge yourself more.
Starting out
Riders can start out with the 14-inch mast. This height allows for the rider to get used to riding the foil while skimming the water. The shorter mast helps the rider get the fundamentals of wake foiling without lifting them too high out of the water. This helps the rider get comfortable with riding a foil.
Hovering Over the Water
Once riders are comfortable on the 14-inch mast they can advance to 17-inch mast. This height is ideal for figuring out where your weight should be and your stance while riding. The added height will help the rider figure out the lift of the wing without it being too aggressive. With a 17-inch mast you can master foiling before moving to the next setting.
Time to Fly
The last setting on the Ronix Shift Mast is a 20-inch mast. In this setting you can move around the wave and experience the true fun of foiling. Now that you have the fundamentals of foiling, you can start dropping the line and practicing pumping.
Let’s Foil
The Ronix Shift Mast is great for beginners looking to learn. It makes the process of learnign how to foil much simpler and less intense than other foils. Even though this foil is directed towards beginners any level can jump on this set up and have a fun time behind the boat.
If you have questions about the Ronix Shift Mast or wake foiling in general feel free to give us a call. We would love to answer any question you may have.