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How to master your take-off techniqueUpdated a day ago

Can a 95kg rider use an AXIS ART 899 on flat water with a 45l board? With Foil Drive Gen2 you can! In this Masterclass, Paul at 95kg demonstrates the importance of take-off technique and proves that riding small foils like an AXIS ART 899 is possible! 

0:00 Intro - AXIS 1099 / Sunova Pilot Board 

1:10 Incorrect Vs Correct Take-off Techniques - AXIS 1099 

7:44 AXIS 999 / Sunova Pilot Board 

8:58 In Water Technique - AXIS 999 

10:12 Transitioning from Motor to Free-Foil 

14:27 AXIS 899 / Sunova Pilot Board 

16:24 No Paddle 95kg rider 

17:53 Paddle Technique 

21:14 Controller and Board Connection Underwater 

23:39 No Paddle Demonstration AXIS 899 80kg rider 

27:58 AXIS 999 Setup - North Board 

31:26 Demonstration - Building Speed 

34:52 Overcoming the Bucking Bronco!

39:00 Poor Technique 

40:46 AXIS 999 Setup - F1 Board & Demonstration 

46:02 Outro 



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