As you know I'm still working learn wingsurfing. Still, I wondered a few times why I don't see any wingsurfers using a wingsurf trapeze. Maybe it's just me, but after an hour of wingsurfing my arms get tired. While I don't notice anything here with kitesurfing after an hour. Maybe you have the same experience. A trapeze around the waist and a loop on the wing so that the arms are relieved during wing foiling. Why not? In this wingsurf blog we explore the status of the wingsurf trapeze.
Maybe it's just me, but after an hour of wingsurfing my arms get tired.
Wingsurf trapeze on the rise
Because wingsurfing and wingfoiling are still young sports, there is a lot of pioneering in the field of wingsurf harnesses and loops for the wing. It is expected that these accessories will soon be added to the range of wingsurf brands will be added.
A wingfoil trapeze serves purely as support for the arms. In addition, it provides comfort when cruising, 'freeriding' and making longer sessions.
What requirements must a wingsurf trapeze meet?
According to the experts, a wingsurf harness should be as light and flexible as possible. So no molded parts, hard parts and parts that provide a lot of support. Some wing surfers even use a harness around their waist with a hook attached to it. They make them themselves; for example of a fitness belt. Or buy a specially designed harness belt.
Attaching the loop to the wing
The hook of the wingsurf harness must of course be in a trapeze loop. Much has been written about this on various forums. And longer slack loop would have a downside that it can get in your face when pumping the wing. This is annoying, especially if it happens repeatedly. In addition, the loop must also be well preformed so that it can be easily hooked in and out. The loop must also be adjustable so that it can be adjusted to suit the wing surfer's posture. Some use a well-adjustable windsurf loop, others use the special wing loops that are now available.
Wing foil harness: safety first!
Wingsurfing and wingfoiling can be experienced so well without a trapeze. With trapeze this can be different. In addition, it is important that a wing surfer is aware that he sometimes has to be able to unhook quickly. For example, in case of a strong gust of wind or if it falls. The trapeze hook can also damage the board fairly easily in the event of a fall. This is also something to think about.
