How to Pump on a Hydrofoil
How To Pump on a Hydrofoil In the third episode of our Hydrofoil How To series, Zane Schweitzer shows us how to pump efficiently on a hydrofoil. In this tutorial, you will learn how to keep that forward momentum, utilizing a full body swing to create a powerful burst, and link up the next […]
How to Beach Start on a Hydrofoil
How To Beach Start on a Hydrofoil In the second episode of our Hydrofoil How To series, Zane Schweitzer shows us how to beach start on a hydrofoil safely and efficiently. In this hydrofoil beach start tutorial, you will learn how to select the ideal location, with a decent drop off and obstruction free […]
How to Dock Start on a Hydrofoil
How To Dock Start on a Hydrofoil In the first episode of our Hydrofoil How To series, Zane Schweitzer shows us how to dock start on a hydrofoil safely, and with maximum efficiency. In this tutorial, you will learn how to select the ideal location, with a decent runway and obstruction free waterway, and then […]
Pathways featuring Zane Schweitzer
Pathways featuring Zane Schweitzer Join us as we dive into the world of Maui born waterman, Zane Schweitzer. Filmmaker, Tao Farren-Hefer, takes a fly on the wall approach to unpack what has led Zane from his childhood on the water, to competition wins and a near death experience, up to his current life as an internationally recognized […]
The 7.5″ Zaniac
The 7.5″ Zaniac – Zane Schweitzer Signature Single Fin Designed with the Ultimate Waterman, Zane Schweitzer, to complement a variety of boards, the Zaniac fin is an all-around high-performance longboard or SUP fin. Featuring the perfect blend of rake and surface area, providing stability through smooth turns, and hold down the line. The Zaniac is […]
Pump Foiling 101
Words: Zane Schweitzer Photos: Samuel Cardenas Rider: Alvaro Onieva Pumping, whether in flat water off a jetty or after a wave ride, is specific to prone foiling without a paddle. It is easiest to practice pumping as you kick out of a wave whilst you have got some momentum going. If you don’t have waves […]
AK Surf Foil Q&A
With the release of the updated 1300 and new 1600 surf foil completes, we caught up with AK Brand Director, Clinton Filen to learn more about the range, the team, and the surf foil potential around our HQ in Cape Town, South Africa… Starting with the updated 1300 setup, what are the key changes […]
Surf Foil Safari
Following in the footsteps of thousands of surfers before them, AK ambassadors Zane, Dale and friends set off on a surf foil road trip up the East Coast. With a diverse range of boards and their minds open to waves of all shapes and sizes, they explore the countless breaks from Cape Town’s West Coast […]
Welcome Zane Schweitzer
AK is proud to announce that skilled and respected waterman, Zane Kekoa Schweitzer, has joined our world-class team of athletes, representing our Surf Foil program: A 15 x World Champion, 2 x Ultimate Waterman, published author, and public speaker, Zane is one of the most versatile individuals you’ll find out on the water. With his […]