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A Hydrofoil is a sit-down type of water ski, used for flying over the water behind a towboat. An exciting sport that has much to offer at all levels of expertise. From riding and enjoying a smooth ride in rough water to performing aerial tricks.
Location
Any location suitable for water sports such as water-sking or wakeboarding.
Age
Riders in the sport today are as young as 5 years old and as old as 75.
Ability
The desire to fly, and the ability to swim! Because hydrofoiling is more like sitting in a chair than standing on skis, lots of less-able people with little or no control below their waist can ride for long distances or pull off wake jumps.
Description
A hydrofoil is a sit-down waterski type product. It is towed behind a tow-boat. The rider straps into the hydrofoil and secures the safety straps on the seat and bindings. Starting in deep water, lean back to keep the tip of the board out of the water and then once the board begins to plane, the rider leans forward to keep the hydrofoil from leaving the water. To jump out of the water, the rider leans back. The hydrofoil is steered by moving your knees in the direction you want to go.
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Related Activities
Several new sports have been invented that involve being towed behind a boat. They include wakeboarding 630, kneeboarding, wakeskating, Bare foot skiing and hydrofoiling 800.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
Learning |
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