Get planing

Getting up to speed

Planing - that's the magical boundary you have to overcome to go really fast across the water on a windsurf board.

This video is about how to go faster and achieve planing for the first time on a windsurf board. Watch the basics of technique, the wind angle and safety considerations.

When planing, the windsurfing board lifts slightly further out of the water and plans only with the rear part (the tail) over the water surface.

The acceleration during the transition from floating speed to planing speed is clearly noticeable.

Intermediate Get planing Level ★★★☆☆☆ Text: Jürgen Schall Photos/Videos: Duotone DE

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