This allows you to control the pull of the wing:
As a general rule, the rear hand is your accelerator pedal. The more you pull the wing in with your back hand ("pull tight"), the more traction the wing builds up. Conversely, if you let go with your back hand or even release it completely from the handle, the wing will hover almost powerlessly in a neutral position.
Check the wing's altitude:
You can also control the height of the wing with your back hand. If you push the strut upwards with your back hand, the leading edge of the wing will come down towards the water or beach. If the wing is flying too low and the lower wing tip is already dragging in the water or sand, pull the strut downwards with your back hand - this will cause the leading edge of the wing to rise upwards again immediately. If you were to imagine the strut as the hand of a clock, it would be at about 10:00 in the normal riding position (or 2:00 when travelling in the other direction) - the leading edge of the wing would therefore always point slightly upwards.
Do you have questions about the technical terms or need tips on the right size? Then you will find this HERE .
In the following clip you will find some more tips on handling the wing on land (from minute 06:11). Click on it!
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.
