Just thought I would give some motivation for other hack windsurfers like myself. that might be thinking of learning to loop.
Basically a few seasons ago I decided I would try to learn the forward loop, so to describe myself I'm a 52 year old who sails mostly Port Phillip bay in Melbourne and no way I am a wave sailor expert.
1st I started with the wymaroo as outlined in the 4 steps video which i think helped me with the sail movements required.
I'm jealous ,
Good stuff ,
I've been thinking but too scared , throwing myself forward seems scary and I'm only 49.
Good stuff mate. I started attempting them last summer. I was making progress, but then summer ended. After a winter, I'm back to square one again - the fear has returned.
Well done. I tried them in the '80s and got hammered. In 2015 I finally found a way to solve the medical issues that arose from the injury I copped - or most of them at least. A full face helmet may be a good idea.
I still want to learn how to do them, though.
Not sure if you have seen this, but if not, its amazing to watch this fella's determination and sheer doggedness!
Awesome stuff, I've never been game but that first video takes the intimidation out and makes me want to have a crack.
Congratulations, great work!
A few questions for you :D ....
How many tries over how long of a period did it take you and in what conditions?
What are some of the other jumps you can do?
when I started to do them I was doing them clew first the sail doesn't have that full power feel and rotates easier with out the feeling of being smashed ear first into the water . And when you got the pop and spin dialled just go for them normal way
Thanks for the details. Looking at how you move your arms, bringing your rear hand near your head with elbow flaring out, you really "got it." How many tries do you estimate it took you to get there?
Clew-first, interesting learning concept!