Wingsurfing, wing boarding, wing foiling and winging are the different names for the latest windsport. It is a combination of windsurfing, kite surfing and foiling. It had been around for years but never really broke through. In 2020 the time had come. A number of kitesurf brands have succeeded in bringing very good wingsurfing equipment to the market. Quite logical given the knowledge and available materials of the brands. At the moment, development is going very fast. Wingsurfing and wing foiling appeals to all kinds of athletes and is relatively easy to get started. That's why we're going to write more about this and experience it for ourselves. This page contains a wingsurfing FAQ: frequently asked questions.
Wingsurfing FAQ: frequently asked questions wingsurfing
Wingsurfing is a relatively new water sport where the wingsurfer stands on a surfboard and is pulled by a wing (sail). The wingsurfer has the wing in his hands. This is therefore not attached to a surfboard, as is the case with windsurfing, for example. Wingsurfing can be described as a cross between wave surfing, windsurfing, kite surfing and foiling. Wingsurfing is also called wing foiling when a hydrofoil (hydrofoil) is used in combination with a specially developed wingsurf foil board. Another active name is winging.
Wingsurfing looks perhaps the most like windsurfing. However, it is easier to learn. Precisely because it can be learned on all types of surfboards. For example, you can start wing surfing on an (inflatable) supboard. As soon as this goes well, you can switch to a specially developed wingboard or even a wingsurf foilboard.
Wingsurfing is as dangerous as you make it yourself. If you choose weather conditions and wingsurf equipment according to your skill level, it is not dangerous. It is also clear to us that wingsurfing is also a potentially dangerous and extreme sport. In stronger winds and rough seas, wingsurfing can be really cool. High jumps and tricks can also be done with it. The risks then naturally also increase. The use of a life jacket and helmet are recommended at the very least.
To wing surf you need wingsurf wing (sail) and a specially developed wingsurf board. A mast (fuselage) and a hydrofoil (hydrofoil) can be mounted on the wingsurf board. Wing surfing suddenly becomes wing foiling. With the help of the hydrofoil you can get completely out of the water and, as it were, wingfoil above the water. Starting with a surfboard or sup-board is of course also possible. You also need a neoprene wetsuit and possibly neoprene shoes.
There are many different ways to game. On the water with a stand up paddle surfboard (sup board) or a specially developed wingsurf board. In addition, you can swing on land with a mountain board or a skateboard. You can even swing in the snow on skis or on a snowboard.
Wingsurfing with a foil board is already possible with very little wind. For example, you can already wingsurf actively and with great pleasure from 8 knots (wind force 3). Depending on the skill level and what a wingsurfer or wingfoiler wants, it can be forced to over 30 knots (wind force 7). Wingsurfing is therefore a good alternative to water sports that require a lot of wind.
You can keep a wing flat so that it actually lies on the wind and is powerless. As soon as you hold the wing down, the wind will enter the wing and it will start pulling. As soon as you wing surf, the power is partially lost due to your speed. By grasping the wing higher or lower, a wingsurfer or wingfoiler can dose the power.
Wingsurf wings come in many shapes and sizes. Some wingsurf brands offer 6 sizes of one specific wing. Common for an adult wingsurfer is a 5 m2. With stronger wind, a 3,5 m2 is common.
Wing foiling is equated with windsurfing by the government. Wing foiling is therefore allowed on those waters, where windsurfing is also allowed. This means that in principle it is allowed everywhere except on busy waterways and canals. If necessary, read the inland navigation police regulations for more information.
Wingsurfing has since become popular. Many kitesurf shops have added wings and wingboards to their range. View the kite surf shops near you.
On this page you will find a wingsurfing FAQ as a basic explanation of wingsurfing and wing foiling. Do you have a question? Do not hesitate to ask him in response to a news item or in our facebook group.
