NCW skateboarding was launched a few weeks back. We’re now selling a range of Atom, MBS and Saltrock longboards, all terrain sleds and cruisers. All being well this will be added to moving forwards. Here at NCW, we love a bit of skateboarding.
But we’re also ever interested to see fringe activities – fringe surfing being a particular point of focus. Fringe skating, however, is also a thing for some. In this instance, we’re talking wing skating. Read on for more.
What’s wing skating?
Some of you may be aware of NCW’s sister site Foilshop UK. This was started off the back of foiling’s rise in popularity. Foiling is the discipline where riders fly above water, using various propulsion means.
Wing foiling is a hot topic within the foiling world (check out the vid above to see what we’re talking about). Combining skills from windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing and SUP it then adds the hydrofoil to end up with a hybrid discipline that’s attention grabbing to say the least.
Our man in the foiling know is a big advocate of wing skating when learning or practising how to wing foil. It’s fun in its own right but using a wing in tandem with skateboard (usually longboard, cruiser of surf skate) is a surefire way to nail down skills and get that wing muscle memory going. Riding a skateboard with a wing is another way to harness the power of wind and enjoy the outdoors. Especially if it’s not happening on the water.
The learning process.
In recent months our subject (James, pictured) has been tackling the wing skate method. James has gotten a few sessions under his belt but it’s the latest one where a big improvement has been made.
Having recently purchased a surf skate James was able to take it for a first run with a 4m wing. With a little momentum what wing handling skills had already been learnt were consolidated. And it’s becoming easier, in readiness for transferring that knowledge and understanding to the water.
Wing foiling can be an arduous journey if you go about things the wrong way. Utilising the correct ‘tools’ you have at your disposal – such as skateboards – is, however, a way to ensure efficiency when acquiring new wing skills.
Stay tuned for more on James’ progress. In the meantime check out the NCW range of skateboards via this link. For wing skating, or skateboarding conventionally: the choice is yours.