Sit-down hydrofoil
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The sit-down hydrofoil is a type of water ski that is used for flying over the water behind a towboat. The sit-down hydrofoil was invented by Mike Murphy and Bob Wooley[1]. The air board is a modified hydrofoil where the skier stands up. Manufacturers of sit-down hydrofoils include Air Chair and Sky Ski.
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[edit] Use
In order to "float" upward the skier must lean back while maintaining balance from falling to either side. To go back down simply lean forward. The main board is made of a fiber glass material usually. At the bottom of the board is a long strut usually around 3 feet and is connected to a wing shaped piece which allows the rider to turn and go up and down.[2]
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[edit] External links
- Cinch Hydrofoil — a popular Sky Ski dealer and maker of Cinch hydrofoil add on products
- East Coast Hydrofoil — a popular Sky Ski dealer
- Midwest Hydrofoil — a popular hydrofoil dealer
- FoilFreaks.com — Forums, tutorials, and videos
- Foiltime — hydrofoil information, events, and media
- Pro Hydrofoil Tour — Videos and photos from the now defunct Pro Tour
- US Hydrofoil Association — Governing body of hydrofoiling in the US -- competitions, flyins, and history
