KITE FOIL ACADEMY v1.2 - NEW* Tricks Added!
A FREE, COMPREHENSIVE COURSE ON USER-FRIENDLY FOIL PROGRESSION
Kite Foil Academy is a comprehensive online instructional course designed for user-friendly foiling progression. The course utilizes Slingshot’s multi-mast Foiling Flight School system and Hover Glide foil. We break the learning process down to the basics, and in nearly a dozen different chapters we cover the skills you will need to become a proficient foiler.
This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to foil in a safe and structured manner. We highly recommend learning with the Foiling Flight School mast system, which allows you to start with a short mast and increase in size as your skills progress. If you choose not to use this system, there’s still a wealth of valuable information, tips and tricks to take away from each lesson.
Slingshot’s industry-leading riders and designers cover everything from basic foil behavior, design and hydrodynamics to advanced transitions and big-air maneuvers. As you follow along with the course, you’ll learn valuable skills, tips and tricks that you can apply directly to your in-water progression.
Foil Academy is organized into sequential lessons that allow you to progress at your own pace. As you advance through the course, keep in mind that it’s a work in progress. We value user feedback and encourage you to send us tips on how we can improve the course for the future.
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Slingshot Sports
Welcome to Foil Academy
Why Foiling is for you
LESSON 2: Pre-Flight Skills
LESSON 2.1 Before You Foil
LESSON 3: Learning to use Taxi Stage
LESSON 4: Touch and Go Stage
LESSON 5: Learning the Solo Stage
LESSON 6: Exploring the Benefits of your Hoverglide Mast
LESSON 7: Tacking and Jibing with Fred Hope
Foil Transitions EDIT
LESSON 8: Jumping Tips and Tricks with Adam Withington
Tell Us What You Think - Help Us Improve Kite Foil Academy
Having Fun on Your Foil
The Sky is the Limit
TRICK BREAKDOWN: Sitting Down On Your Foil
TRICK BREAKDOWN: Heel Toe Tack
NEW* TRICK BREAKDOWN: Jibe
NEW* TRICK BREAKDOWN: Toeside (Toe Heel) Tack
NEW* TRICK BREAKDOWN: Roll Tack
NEW* TRICK BREAKDOWN: Lazy Susan
NEW* TRICK BREAKDOWN: Strapless Backroll
NEW* TRICK BREAKDOWN: Around The World
What is Foiling Flight School?
Hover Glide Overview
Alien Air Overview
Hover Glide Assembly
Flight School Assembly
Alien Air Assembly
is there anything to be learned from you to incress my skills with land 3 meter 1x4 line kites
is there anything to be learned from you to incress my skills with land 3 meter 1x4 line kites
Read LessLoved the course, has me now foiling on the dwarf raft long,working on gybed, keep adding chapters please
Loved the course, has me now foiling on the dwarf raft long,working on gybed, keep adding chapters please
Read LessOnline Course was enjoyable and fluently. That's enough for me. I have ordered Hover Glide NF2 and Foiling Flight School mast package... Sincerely Eray...
Read MoreOnline Course was enjoyable and fluently. That's enough for me. I have ordered Hover Glide NF2 and Foiling Flight School mast package... Sincerely Eray Özgülnar
Read LessTo much repeating , get a real learner on the videos not a pro.
To much repeating , get a real learner on the videos not a pro.
Read LessWe've all waited for an Acedemy like this. It is the best way to learn foiling, safely and in small steps. It will help many kiters to improve their ridin...
Read MoreWe've all waited for an Acedemy like this. It is the best way to learn foiling, safely and in small steps. It will help many kiters to improve their riding. I'm really excited to improve my foiling skills and will definetly be watching Kite Foil Academy V2.0 soon.
Read LessI really liked this concept. It really got me committed learning to foil. I am on my way!
I really liked this concept. It really got me committed learning to foil. I am on my way!
Read LessNow I'm foiling, but I can't gibe to save my life. More on the subject would be appreciated
Now I'm foiling, but I can't gibe to save my life. More on the subject would be appreciated
Read Lessvery informative! im just using a friend's rig to learn on and find that the flight school is such a great idea,plus the 15" mast is great for the shallow re...
Read Morevery informative! im just using a friend's rig to learn on and find that the flight school is such a great idea,plus the 15" mast is great for the shallow reef and transitions .Lookin foward for some downwind ocean foiling soon with the longer mast
Read Lessvery informative! im just using a friend's rig to learn on and find that the flight school is such a great idea,plus the 15" mast is great for the shallow re...
Read Morevery informative! im just using a friend's rig to learn on and find that the flight school is such a great idea,plus the 15" mast is great for the shallow reef and transitions .Lookin foward for some downwind ocean foiling soon with the longer mast
Read LessPerfect for a newbie like me who wants to start foiling but have no idea where to start.
Perfect for a newbie like me who wants to start foiling but have no idea where to start.
Read LessThis is the most comprehensive foil tuition I've come across gently taking one from one significant stage to the next using the best (age old) method of teac...
Read MoreThis is the most comprehensive foil tuition I've come across gently taking one from one significant stage to the next using the best (age old) method of teaching which is 1- Telling the student what you're about to teach 2-Teaching the topic 3-Recapping the elements just covered
Read LessI loved watching the videos and gaining tips and pointers, as an avid foilboarder i loved the multiple video angles and breakdowns i can't wait to add the ...
Read MoreI loved watching the videos and gaining tips and pointers, as an avid foilboarder i loved the multiple video angles and breakdowns i can't wait to add the waveriding section patrick rebstock
Read LessGreat job on the Foil Academy, Slingshot! We will definitely share this with all of our PNW foilboarding customers at Urban Surf!
Great job on the Foil Academy, Slingshot! We will definitely share this with all of our PNW foilboarding customers at Urban Surf!
Read LessThank you for preparing such a good and informative content. Improvement comments already shared along with course feedback. Very good work for v1.0 and ...
Read MoreThank you for preparing such a good and informative content. Improvement comments already shared along with course feedback. Very good work for v1.0 and hoping for an even better v2.0. Appreciate the idea of making the learning curve easy and setting the expectations.
Read LessFoiling looked pretty intimidating, and I've still got a long way to go. But the instruction detail was just about right and by following the steps I was abl...
Read MoreFoiling looked pretty intimidating, and I've still got a long way to go. But the instruction detail was just about right and by following the steps I was able to get up and foil around on the 'taxi stage' mast with minimal effort. So far so good!
Read LessWish I had been able to watch this last year when I first got my rig. Fortunately, it was still worth watching for some additional tips I had not previously...
Read MoreWish I had been able to watch this last year when I first got my rig. Fortunately, it was still worth watching for some additional tips I had not previously heard. The courses are paced well and nicely goal driven. Definitely a great way to pick-up kite foiling.
Read LessGreat course and well put together and think the only FREE couse on the web from any kitesurf company from beginner to advanced. Very impressive. I like to s...
Read MoreGreat course and well put together and think the only FREE couse on the web from any kitesurf company from beginner to advanced. Very impressive. I like to see more on bodydragging technics and also using in waves and shore break. Thankyou very much and great job from the Slingshot Team
Read LessNice lessons while i'm waiting for my converter:-) well done introductory course for beginners..
Nice lessons while i'm waiting for my converter:-) well done introductory course for beginners..
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