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Dockstart and Wakefoil

Surfing without waves

Foiling, whether you're flying behind a boat or starting from a dock, gives the ultimate feeling of hovering above the water, entirely under your own power or with the speed of the boat.

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About Dockstarting
What is Wakefoiling
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About dockstarting

In dockstart foiling, you jump from a dock onto a small surfboard, with or without a run-up, and then use a rhythmic pumping motion to maintain speed and lift. This allows you to hover over the water for minutes — purely under your own power.

Dockstarting is a technical challenge and has grown into a popular discipline within the foil world. This is because you don’t need ideal conditions to practice it. International challenges have even emerged. With Axis Foils, new records are regularly broken.

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What is wakefoil

Wake Foiling is done behind a boat. The feeling of flying with a foil, almost a meter above the water feels amazing! You can compare it to the best powder day of your life on a snowboard or skis. But just behind your own boat, above the water.

One of the best aspects of foiling is that you can do it in all conditions and behind any type of boat. The foils are designed to rise above the water at a certain speed, making it feel like you’re flying or hovering above the water. With very large foils, mainly high-aspect foils, it also becomes possible to let go and foil across the entire lake. Dockstarting is also possible with these foils.

Frequently asked questions about dockstart foiling

In dockstart foiling, you jump from a dock or pier onto your foilboard and use a pumping motion to maintain speed and lift. This allows you to hover over the water for minutes — completely under your own power, without a boat or wind.

You need a foilboard with sufficient volume, a large front wing (for extra lift at low speed), and of course enough water depth. Beginners often choose a board with a stable setup, such as the Axis Pump or Downwind series.

It’s technically challenging, but can be learned well with practice. The biggest challenge lies in the moment of the jump and finding the right pumping rhythm.

It helps if you already have some experience with wakefoiling or wingfoiling, as you’ll already be familiar with the pumping feeling and balance.

Ideally, the dock or pier is just above your knees (30-60 cm above the water). This allows you to push off smoothly and land on your board in a controlled manner. Too high makes the jump more difficult, too low doesn’t provide enough speed.

That depends on your technique, foil, and condition. Advanced riders achieve minute-long runs. The world record changes constantly and is already at many hours — all on pure muscle power!

Use a large front wing with a lot of lift (e.g., 1500-2000 cm² or more). High-aspect wings are efficient but require more technique; mid-aspect wings are more stable and forgiving for beginners.

The board must have sufficient volume to float and be compact enough to pump well. Many riders use special dockstart or pump foil boards with reinforced construction and anti-slip deck.

Yes, if you take the right precautions: wear a wetsuit, surf shoes, helmet and impact vest, check the water depth (minimum 1.5 meters), and practice first in calm areas without obstacles.

Because you can do it anytime and anywhere — no wind, no waves, no boat needed. It combines strength, balance, and technique into a pure, free form of foiling.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wakefoiling

Wakefoiling is foiling behind a boat. Thanks to the foil under your board, you hover almost a meter above the water while gliding smoothly over the boat’s wake. It gives a feeling of flying — comparable to a perfect powder day on the mountain, but on water.

You need a foilboard, a foil set (mast, fuselage, front and back wing) and of course a boat with sufficient pulling power. A wakeboard rope helps with takeoff, but advanced foilers can even foil without a rope on the boat’s wake.

Yes, almost any boat works! A wakeboard boat with a deep wake is ideal, but a normal motorboat is fine too. The most important thing is that the boat maintains a constant speed (usually between 15 and 25 km/h).

Wakefoiling is quite learnable, especially if you already have experience with wakeboarding, surfing, or wingsurfing. The biggest challenge lies in finding balance once the foil gains lift. With some guidance, most beginners manage to fly within a few sessions.

Much calmer and smoother! Because the foil is underwater, you feel no bumps or resistance from the waves. You float silently above the water surface — a completely different, almost hovering feeling.

The ideal speed is usually between 15 and 25 km/h. Too fast makes it unstable, too slow doesn’t provide enough lift. Each foil has its own optimal speed — larger wings lift earlier at lower speeds.

Yes! With the right technique and a large high-aspect foil, you can detach from the rope and surf on the boat’s wake. This is called “surf the wake” and feels like riding an endless wave.

Beginners best start with a larger front wing (around 1500-2000 cm²) for more lift and stability. Advanced riders choose smaller, faster wings for maneuverability and jumps.

Yes, if you take the right safety precautions: wear an impact vest and helmet, stay away from the boat propeller, and first practice at low speed with experienced guidance.

Because it’s flying on water! You don’t need waves or wind, the runs are long, and the feeling is unique: quiet, smooth, and completely in control. Moreover, you can do it with almost any boat, making it accessible to many water sports enthusiasts.

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