Foil Basic series - video for part 1

Manuel Vogel

 · 16.06.2021

Foil Basic series - video for part 1
Photo: Starboard
What are the parts of a windsurfing foil actually called and what function do they fulfil? What types of foil are there and how can you recognise them? And which foil do I need to learn to foil surf? Here are the answers!

You can find many more tips on foil surfing in our Foil Basic series in surf issues 4-6, which you can (re)order at https://www.delius-klasing.de/surf

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Manuel Vogel

Manuel Vogel

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Manuel Vogel, born in 1981, lives in Kiel and learned to windsurf at the age of six at his father's surf school. In 1997, he completed his training as a windsurfing instructor and worked for over 15 years as a windsurfing instructor in various centers, at Kiel University sports and in the coaching team of the “Young Guns” freestyle camps. He has been part of the surf test team since 2003. After completing his teaching degree in 2013, he followed his heart and started as editor of surf magazine for the test and riding technique sections. Since 2021, he has also been active in wingfoiling - mainly at his home spots on the Baltic Sea or in the waves of Denmark.

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