Especially those who are learning to wingfoil often have the problem of drifting downwind with the wind. This is another reason why the tack is very important, as it allows you to tack with the wind. Jibe turn 180 degrees and gain a few more metres upwind. There are generally two basic variants: While the "heelside tack" is initiated from a normal foot position by applying pressure to the heels, the "toeside tack" is initiated from the twisted switch stance foot position by applying pressure to the toes.
The most important basics and riding technique tips for turning can be found in the following manoeuvre tutorial.
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Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
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.
