CHOOSING THE RIGHT KITEFOIL

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Bruno Sroka

Publié le 19 juillet 2018 Mis à jour le 19 mai 2026

3 min de lecture

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ADVICE FROM BRUNO SROKA, 3x KITESURF WORLD CHAMPION

To start foiling, choose the calmest body of water possible, with wind between 10 and 15 knots. Add 5 meters of line to your standard line length because the longer your lines, the more constant the power will be in the wing, unlike short lines which will result in quick and jerky movements.

Ideally, use a slightly smaller wing and use it to get on the board, then keep the board flat on the water; the goal is to generate speed by sinusoidally moving your wing. Keep your center of gravity above the board and the foil to avoid generating unwanted movements. Do not press on the back leg to try to make the foil rise, but rather put weight on the front leg to counteract it. As you accelerate and gain more horizontal speed, the foil will lift on its own. Always remember to put pressure back on the front leg. It is better initially to let the foil touch the water every 15 meters, which will help integrate this vertical dimension. Gradually, you will fly for longer.

For safety reasons, avoid starting in offshore winds and avoid being overpowered. Start in an uncrowded area, with few kitesurfers and away from swimmers. Foiling requires vigilance; never forget that as soon as you feel signs of fatigue, it is better to stop to avoid losing your caution.

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