# Downwind Foil **URL:** https://forum.progressionproject.com/c/downwind-foil/6.md [Latest](https://forum.progressionproject.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.progressionproject.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.progressionproject.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Downwind Foil category](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/about-the-downwind-foil-category/13)
**Author:** [@Erik](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Erik)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Crew safety & Foil Sessions](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/crew-safety-foil-sessions/18533)
**Author:** [@jenz](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/jenz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/crew-safety-foil-sessions/18533 "2026-10-29T12:33:37Z")
Trying to solve the “where the fuck is everyone” problem, and how to talk to each other on the water. We mostly ride in the outer stockholm archipelago and I often lose track of half the crew within a few minutes. tried … --- ## [Foiling simulator games](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/foiling-simulator-games/16935)
**Author:** [@piersfoils](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/piersfoils)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/foiling-simulator-games/16935 "2026-10-28T13:18:13Z")
Just wondering if anyone knows of any good foiling games. --- ## [Smaller foil for PW downwind in Florida: Progression 125/140, Evolution 135, or Quest?](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/smaller-foil-for-pw-downwind-in-florida-progression-125-140-evolution-135-or-quest/18440)
**Author:** [@dillionaire](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/dillionaire)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/smaller-foil-for-pw-downwind-in-florida-progression-125-140-evolution-135-or-quest/18440 "2026-10-28T12:56:18Z")
I’m fairly new to downwinding (years of prone foiling before that) and ride an Evolution 155 (with 14.5AB tail) with a parawing. With the groundswell running this week, it feels overpowered, and I’m nervous about riding … --- ## [Downwind safety](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/downwind-safety/1640)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 207\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/downwind-safety/1640 "2026-10-28T12:45:53Z")
General DW safety thread. Edit: this article covers the full range of options, I would imagine for most beginners an Apple Watch with cellular is sufficient and probably where I’ll start, but for big adventures like the… --- ## [How hard do you Shred? Foil Run knows](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/how-hard-do-you-shred-foil-run-knows/18011)
**Author:** [@FoilGraham](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/FoilGraham)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/how-hard-do-you-shred-foil-run-knows/18011 "2026-10-25T21:00:23Z")
So I just stumbled upon @wrench ’s app/website called Foil Run in the VMG topic. I remember hearing that she was working on something a while back, maybe on the X Foils interview In any case, the app analyzes GPS data … --- ## [2026 M2O Power Rankings](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2026-m2o-power-rankings/16389)
**Author:** [@Jordan\_slides](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Jordan_slides)\ **Replies:** 309\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 4:30am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/2026-m2o-power-rankings/16389 "2026-10-13T04:30:07Z")
2026 M20 Power Rankings #20 - #16 – The Wildcards Gage Schoenherr, Grae Morris, Tituoan “Titties” Galea, Johnny Hagan, Alex Tibbits. We have an Olympic Silver Medallist (Grae), the man regarded as the best foil ath… --- ## [Axis Fireball Range vs. ART Pro?](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/axis-fireball-range-vs-art-pro/6988)
**Author:** [@Mid-AgedKook](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Mid-AgedKook)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/axis-fireball-range-vs-art-pro/6988 "2026-10-09T16:55:15Z")
I realize the Fireball’s were JUST released but maybe someone on here has already got one or they have access to pre-released versions but can anyone give a comparison between the 1201 ART Pro and the 1070 Fireball for d… --- ## [Advice on DW paddle PW board](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/advice-on-dw-paddle-pw-board/18099)
**Author:** [@adamb](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/adamb)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/advice-on-dw-paddle-pw-board/18099 "2026-10-04T12:57:03Z")
Looking for advice/recs on a DW board. I’m 90kg and currently riding a 55L midlength and have been doing 10 mile downwind runs on FD here in Florida. I love these DW runs. Lifelong surfer, no wind experience. Eventually … --- ## [Production Downwind Boards](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/production-downwind-boards/1121)
**Author:** [@Velocicraptor](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Velocicraptor)\ **Replies:** 336\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 4:40am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/production-downwind-boards/1121 "2026-10-01T04:40:46Z")
Seems like everyone is coming out with a production downwind board with a “barracuda inspired” tail (at least by the look of it). Here are a few that I know of, can others please add anything I’m missing: Kalama Barrac… --- ## [Tidal races make big bumps](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/tidal-races-make-big-bumps/17063)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/tidal-races-make-big-bumps/17063 "2026-09-14T13:54:50Z")
Now this is a good use of the big tides in the UK! Tregarhood --- ## [Best parawing backpack?](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/best-parawing-backpack/17705)
**Author:** [@jenz](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/jenz)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/best-parawing-backpack/17705 "2026-09-11T17:20:26Z")
After both my Ozone Mission Pack and my Manera deflater bag has got the straps torn loose from the bag I’m looking for something more durable. Any suggestions? I feel that both the ozone and manera packs are way too ligh… --- ## [Downwind youtube](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/downwind-youtube/12835)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/downwind-youtube/12835 "2026-09-11T15:26:28Z")
New thread for downwind, alongside the surf youtube thread I’ll go first I like this so much, definitely captures the spirit of what it’s like to do turns in big bumps and have fun going downwind. What I’d share with p… --- ## [For any beginners out there, move that front foot back!](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/for-any-beginners-out-there-move-that-front-foot-back/17514)
**Author:** [@Teayobetes](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Teayobetes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/for-any-beginners-out-there-move-that-front-foot-back/17514 "2026-09-03T10:50:38Z")
I’m a beginner DW SUP foiler who finally realized about shifting my front foot and overall stance further back than I thought, and finally I can feel my front quad engage. I have been doing runs with my back quad on fire… --- ## [Long distance downwind](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/long-distance-downwind/13276)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/long-distance-downwind/13276 "2026-09-02T10:03:07Z")
200km in Florida, pretty epic video documenting it. What is amazing is how technical this is. Looks miserable towards the end, and the start. Well done --- ## [Downwind board questions](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/downwind-board-questions/17585)
**Author:** [@Ieragemachine](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Ieragemachine)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 9:47am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/downwind-board-questions/17585 "2026-09-02T09:47:40Z")
I have a lot of questions. I’ve searched the forum for several but there are the ones I couldn’t find answers to. At least not recent ones. I want something I can pop up on in flat water or small wakes so I can go ride … --- ## [Beginner SUP foil locations on Oahu](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/beginner-sup-foil-locations-on-oahu/13520)
**Author:** [@nisrak](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/nisrak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/beginner-sup-foil-locations-on-oahu/13520 "2026-08-29T18:24:00Z")
Hi all - new to foiling and looking to get into downwind / SUP foiling. I live on Oahu (in town) and looking for best spots to learn/practice. I hear the learning curve is tough, so a good location to practice getting up… --- ## [To wing or parawing?](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/to-wing-or-parawing/15165)
**Author:** [@bleedpurple](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/bleedpurple)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/to-wing-or-parawing/15165 "2026-08-21T18:06:52Z")
Hi all, currently facing a bit of inner turmoil and hoping the hive can help. I’ve just moved to the tropics in West Aus. Looking to start foiling to get me out on the water having been a lifelong surfer. The goal is to … --- ## [DW foil should be an Olympic sport](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/dw-foil-should-be-an-olympic-sport/17370)
**Author:** [@WingsurferQLD](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/WingsurferQLD)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/dw-foil-should-be-an-olympic-sport/17370 "2026-08-20T18:35:39Z")
An industry at the bleeding edge of design and technical capabilities should be demonstrated on the world stage. Yes? No? and most importantly… why? --- ## [Expedition foiling](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/expedition-foiling/7846)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/expedition-foiling/7846 "2026-08-20T15:23:44Z")
One of the ridiculous ideas now showing signs Andrew Readhead talks about his thoughts for multi-day self supported expedition style foiling (mostly towards the end) Seems inevitable. Reminds me of a com… --- ## [Bike rig for solo DW runs](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/bike-rig-for-solo-dw-runs/17266)
**Author:** [@Tadpole](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Tadpole)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/bike-rig-for-solo-dw-runs/17266 "2026-08-20T00:28:13Z")
Heyo! Moving to a new spot which will require some solo E-bike shuttles. Drop bike at bottom, drive to top, bike with gear back to car. Can I see some pictures or hear ideas for ways to take or mount a SUP board, paddle,… --- ## [Armstrong New HA - Low End](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/armstrong-new-ha-low-end/5195)
**Author:** [@tap-tunic](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/tap-tunic)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/armstrong-new-ha-low-end/5195 "2026-08-06T23:45:34Z")
Currently downwinding the DWP 930. Looking for something with a bit more low end for lighter bay style conditions. Thinking one of the new HAs would do the trick, not sure which size. Thinking 1080, maybe 1180. Any advi… --- ## [Parawing and Deflate upwind wind angles (VMG)](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/parawing-and-deflate-upwind-wind-angles-vmg/6522)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 3:21am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/parawing-and-deflate-upwind-wind-angles-vmg/6522 "2026-07-13T03:21:40Z")
Messing around in very messy onshore bumps, I tried a deflate. I’m goofy and don’t ride switch (17" dw board is impossible for me in the ocean). I was surprised that relative to my downwind run angle (which approximates … --- ## [Garmin watch options for downwind](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/garmin-watch-options-for-downwind/16135)
**Author:** [@Tadpole](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Tadpole)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 4:49am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/garmin-watch-options-for-downwind/16135 "2026-06-24T04:49:52Z")
Hello! I am shopping around for a Garmin watch. Downwind addict, whatever the conditions offer: SUP/paddle and parawing. Briefly tried the Apple ultra and really did not like it, useless in water with wet fingers, also … --- ## [Downwind Foil Board Stability?](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/downwind-foil-board-stability/2048)
**Author:** [@307waterman](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/307waterman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 3:05am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/downwind-foil-board-stability/2048 "2026-06-22T03:05:16Z")
Purchased one of the new Armstrong DW boards - 7’7" x 21 … I’m hardly a SUP expert, but this thing is really difficult to stand on. On flat water … no issue, but a little chop and just standing up is a struggle. Could b… --- ## [DW Race Secrets](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/dw-race-secrets/16152)
**Author:** [@Erwin\_VMG](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Erwin_VMG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/dw-race-secrets/16152 "2026-06-19T19:48:53Z")
what else do you guys do to improve performance before a race 400grit, “water over water is faster than water over the wing” --- ## [Downwind directions - waypoint/compass garmin](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/downwind-directions-waypoint-compass-garmin/16083)
**Author:** [@Darcyjj](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Darcyjj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 7:22am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/downwind-directions-waypoint-compass-garmin/16083 "2026-06-16T07:22:08Z")
Yo this is somewhat of a shameless plug for a (new and quite untested) free garmin datafield I made to help with wayfinding on longer downwinders or new runs where you’ve never seen the exit before. ive done a 20km an… --- ## [Anyone else doing downhill swell runs with no wind?](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/anyone-else-doing-downhill-swell-runs-with-no-wind/6886)
**Author:** [@tommy](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/tommy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/anyone-else-doing-downhill-swell-runs-with-no-wind/6886 "2026-06-12T00:47:29Z")
I was talking to a buddy a few days ago who presented the idea that we (in santa cruz) can go ride windswell (say like 4’ @ 10 seconds) even if there’s no wind. So I tried it with my foildrive (ArtPro 1201 w/ 360 skinny… --- ## [Downwind SUP Foil Destinations](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/downwind-sup-foil-destinations/15705)
**Author:** [@pdebaptiste](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/pdebaptiste)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/downwind-sup-foil-destinations/15705 "2026-05-27T20:42:36Z")
I have an opportunity for a last minute trip and would love some feedback on where to go. I had a cancelled surf trip so now I have 4-5 days next week, and I’d love to push my downwind journey over the hump. I’m a few mo… --- ## [Must listen soundtrack](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/must-listen-soundtrack/15510)
**Author:** [@Tadpole](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Tadpole)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 3:54am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/must-listen-soundtrack/15510 "2026-05-20T03:54:17Z")
If you are a downwind fan… do yourself a favor and enjoy this soundtrack. Footage great as well. [Next page](https://forum.progressionproject.com/c/downwind-foil/6.md?page=1)