Foil Slide

A slippery slide

A foil slide looks like a loss of control while winging, but it’s actually a trick. The foil is guided toward the water’s surface so that it can then glide over it at the correct angle of attack.

The lift generated by the front and back wings is sufficient to keep the foil afloat. You attach the weight to the wing to relieve pressure on the board and extend the slide.

Here, Nia Suardiaz demonstrates the foil slide during a heat at the GWA event on Fuerteventura.

Freestyle Foil Slide Level ★★★☆ Rider: Nia Suardiaz Text: Jürgen Schall Photos/Videos: fuerteventura-worldcup.org DE

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