Next to the leeward foil-360 (HERE you can find a tutorial) the upwind 360 is also a great move that you can tackle if you are confident with your tack and jibe and are looking for new challenges when wingfoiling. The upwind 360 is available in two versions, each with different levels of difficulty - we'll introduce you to both.
Upwind-360 - the original with back ride
The Upwind 360 has its roots in windsurfing, where the move is sometimes also known as the Donut is the name of the move. As the name suggests, you ride the move upwind and it works without changing grip. However, the backwards moment is tricky. Click through the sequence to find out what's important here.
This variant of the Upwind 360 is ideal for practising in light to medium winds, i.e. whenever you are not foiling at full power. In the upper wind range, backing becomes increasingly tricky. There is a second variant of the manoeuvre, which we will introduce to you below.
The "cheat variant"
The first variant becomes increasingly tricky, especially in stronger winds, because it is then difficult to control the back pressure during the backstroke. In this case, the "cheat variant" is recommended, as it dispenses with the difficult tack and is similar in principle to a tack where you immediately turn into a heelside jibe. The following sequence shows the most important key points:
Both variants of the Upwind 360 will soon expand your manoeuvre repertoire because, unlike many freestyle tricks and jumps, they are absolutely feasible even for amateur riders and comparatively safe to practise. Have fun with it!
