Get into Downwind SUP Foiling
Ready to begin your Downwind SUP Foiling journey? This pathway follows the first stages of learning to paddle up onto the foil, build confidence on flat water and prepare for your first downwind runs.
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Section 1: Building the Foundations
Start your downwind SUP foil journey by learning the fundamentals of flatwater paddle-ups and following Will's early progression into downwind foiling. These real-world sessions provide practical coaching, honest experiences and valuable lessons for anyone starting out.
Start with Will’s first attempt at flatwater paddle-up foiling. With coaching from Aidan Nicholas, learn the basic technique, key movements and useful pointers that help Will achieve his first successful pop-ups.
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My first flatwater SUP foil session with Aidan Nicholas from Armstrong / Will I get up?!
Start with Will’s first attempt at flatwater paddle-up foiling. With coaching from Aidan Nicholas, learn the basic technique, key movements and useful pointers that help Will achieve his first successful pop-ups.
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Go deeper into the paddle-up technique with extra coaching from Aidan. Pick up more detailed tips on getting onto foil efficiently and building the flatwater skills needed before heading into downwind conditions.
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Flatwater Foil Paddle Up – Exclusive Extra Tips from Aidan Nicholas
Go deeper into the paddle-up technique with extra coaching from Aidan. Pick up more detailed tips on getting onto foil efficiently and building the flatwater skills needed before heading into downwind conditions.
More InfoNow it’s time for Will to put the technique into practice on his own. Follow his first session on a new setup and pick up useful lessons from what works — and what doesn’t.
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Flat Water SUP Foil Paddle Up – Will’s first go Vlog and tips
Now it’s time for Will to put the technique into practice on his own. Follow his first session on a new setup and pick up useful lessons from what works — and what doesn’t.
More InfoThe downwind journey begins. Follow Will’s early progression as he starts transferring his flatwater foil skills into downwinding, sharing the challenges, lessons and discoveries that come with learning this demanding discipline.
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Downwind SUP Foil Journey Diary / PRO EDITION
The downwind journey begins. Follow Will’s early progression as he starts transferring his flatwater foil skills into downwinding, sharing the challenges, lessons and discoveries that come with learning this demanding discipline.
Preview VideoWill heads to the UK for his first real open-water downwinder. Follow the experience and learn more about the different board options available as he starts discovering what works for him.
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Will’s Downwind SUP Foil Journey – Diary # 2 / PRO EDITION
Will heads to the UK for his first real open-water downwinder. Follow the experience and learn more about the different board options available as he starts discovering what works for him.
Preview VideoMore time on the water means more opportunities to learn. Follow Will through new equipment, additional downwind runs and wing foiling sessions as he starts building experience and finding greater consistency.
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Will’s Downwind SUP Foil Journey – Diary # 3 / A new board, more runs and the SMACKDOWN!
More time on the water means more opportunities to learn. Follow Will through new equipment, additional downwind runs and wing foiling sessions as he starts building experience and finding greater consistency.
View VideoDiscover how time spent wing foiling can accelerate your downwind progression. Will explores the transferable foil skills that can help improve control, confidence and overall time on foil.
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Will’s Downwind SUP Foil Journey – Diary # 4 / Winging to improve your skills
Discover how time spent wing foiling can accelerate your downwind progression. Will explores the transferable foil skills that can help improve control, confidence and overall time on foil.
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