He let's us follow his pump foil progression since start one - and he's all in. It looks like he's pumpfoiling every single day. So as someone who started a few months ago, he remembers very well how it was as a beginner and shares his tipps and tricks of dock starting on the podcast.

check him out @prof.d.eps_ on instagram.

Thanks to @pfederi for the intro-outro music

Thanks to your mum for the support

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Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com

Chapters

00:00 Luc's Journey into Pump Foiling

08:48 Learning Process and Initial Challenges

13:56 Phases of Learning to Pump Foil

23:15 Safety and Equipment Considerations

23:59 Foil Positioning and Speed Dynamics

25:01 Choosing the Right Dock for Foiling

27:08 Finding Suitable Docks and Training Locations

29:20 Exploring Different Starting Techniques

31:18 The Importance of Versatile Starting Techniques

33:01 Mental Challenges in Foiling

34:31 The Journey of Learning and Progressing

35:35 Gear Evolution and Material Choices

38:31 Understanding the Role of Stabilizers

40:56 Techniques for Effective Pumping

45:51 The Importance of Technique Over Equipment

46:38 Building a Presence on Social Media

47:28 Goals and Aspirations in Foiling Competitions

50:07 The Role of Community and Support in Learning

53:14 Encouragement for New Foilers