The slow mo is so good to learn from.
Record yourself, play it back in slow motion and compare it to this, best advice I can think of. Thanks Gwen 👌

Just did my 1st ever flat popup today after months of practice. This video, and your other one when you demonstrate how to pop up with pump only, was critical for me to understand what I need to focus on. Before these videos I was just wasting my energy and time. Both you and Damien are incredibly good at teaching this stuff. Thank you.

After 3 months trying and watching this video 100 times I finally got it this week, so thanks a lot

Hi DAMIEN ….. I live in Germany and all the time I follow your excellent Movies ……. Thank you very much .
This Summer I start with .. SUP FLATWATER FOILING  …. Its very hart for me , I m some  years Older than you ( still 70 years , but anyway )
NOW in Winter I will start in Cabo Verde with SUP DOWNWIND   Your Tipps are very helpfull  
Best greetings from germany FRIZ

Hi Gwen.  Thanks for another great video tutoral.This is Paul. I did a private coarse with you last year.    I am addicted to trying to get up on foil no matter how long it takes.    One thing you didn’t mention but I see you doing  is the forward and reverse J stroke.   A technique I’m practicing and is essential for going in a straight line.     The pump to move the board forward is really challenging.
Are you doing clinics for flat water paddle up?

This is the best video I have watched so far, detailing all the steps

40 strokes at full power is cardio for sure!

Hey Gwen, thanks a million. Your videos are really useful.

Your paddle up technique reminds me of trying to oli a skateboard. Or at least the leg movement.

Awesome. Thank you for doing this video. I'm coming from a paddling background: double blade in surfskis, singleblade in racing canoes and outrigger canoe, a little dragon boat, but minimal with standup paddle board. Your A stroke looks really good.
I've discovered foiling a couple of months ago with a Lift efoil lesson. Now I'm obsessed, thanks to all the video content on your channel. I would like to come to Stuart, FL for a lesson.

I really like how you separated the pumping and paddling processes.  The slow motion really helps too.   The test of pumping without a paddle is key for me and I can't figure out how to pump.   Have you posted a slow motion video of how to start pumping without a paddle?  Regards

Raising the top paddle hand high and vigorously increases the lift too if timing is right. Thanks guys. I have much to improve myself and this video is extremely helpful!

Thanx for the detailed break down/explanation!

You are just amazing!

Nice, thanks

Great summary of FWSUPF. Would love to see above Drone POV as well.
Another topic for SUPF. SUPF Strokes ie. Bracing, Offside, Pivot turn, etc.

now as I am starting .. VERY nice and very clear Thank you

So good 😊 lov the setup too, that foil is a beauty

Great explanation - love it. Yewwwww! Will - SUPboarder

Hi,
I'm 1,90m tall (6,23ft), weight just below 90kg (198lbs).

Doing wing foiling since 6 months. Using a Fanatic Sky 6,3 and a Fanatic Aero Lift 2400. The gear feels quite too big today.

As we don’t have wind every week here: Just started with Foil Pumping with a Slingshot Puddle Pumper and I’m on the level, that I can comfortably jump on the board, glide and dive into the water balanced and keep the board under feet below the water surface (without a pump).

My problem at the moment is that I don’t have good access to a dock and would rather try to continue my learning journey with a paddle so that I can learn where ever I want.

Now I don’t know what to buy / do next. I’d love to have a board which would allow for flat water paddle up matching my skill level (it’s OK for me to be set back and learn more balancing etc.) and also be usable for light wind winging.

I think I'd prefer an allround solution at the moment as I'm quite sure that my preferences will change over the next 1 or 2 years and then I wouldn't need to change 2 boards ... Best would be of course to buy a board now which is best in wing or paddle up and could be staying in my gear for one of these disciplines.  

For light wind winging I’m considering buying a Ginxu Super K 92 Liters or 104 Liters. But I’m also open to buy another board f.e. the Ginxu Dragonfly 2. Or maybe this AFS Blackbird?

What would you suggest in my situation? Board/Size/Liters?

Many thanks for your help :-)