Learning to SUP foil is the most difficult thing I’ve ever done in my life.
It took me 12 hour-long sessions to make it onto the foil. I spent a lot of time on my belly, paddling upwind into chop and spray. I also spent a lot of time paddling downwind on my belly without my pride. I put my kit up for sale after session six, confused and frustrated at my own lack of progress. I pulled the post down after session eight, buckled down and then something clicked.
There are tons of tutorials and clips of the aliens making it look effortless. I hated watching them, so I never did, which means I overlooked the hacks you find online: paddle nose to toes, keep paddle in the water for balance, place foil mast all the
