Lesson Summary: Learning to Paddle Foil
In this lesson, you will learn the essential steps to get started with SUP foiling. You’ll begin by understanding the basics—finding the right stance, practicing balance, and learning the J-stroke in flat water. Once you’re comfortable, you’ll take those skills to the waves to test your stability in real conditions.
You’ll also dive into how to choose the right foil, board, and paddle size for your body and skill level. You’ll get tips from the pros on how to efficiently paddle up onto foil and what the right paddle wave looks and “feels” like.