The question of "turning on" a foil board is likely referring to initiating a turn while riding a hydrofoil board (e.g., surfboard, kiteboard, wakeboard). Here's how you execute a turn on a foil board:
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Offset Your Stance: Adjust your stance to be slightly offset. Because hydrofoils are typically wide, offsetting helps initiate and control the turn.
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Apply Pressure Out Wide: Focus on applying pressure from the outside edges of the board. The hydrofoil generates lift from its wing, so using the edges will facilitate carving.
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Carving: Carving involves shifting your weight and leaning in the direction you want to turn. This engages the foil's edges and allows you to arc through the water.
Essentially, you don't "turn on" a foil board in the sense of powering it up. Turning is about controlling your balance and weight distribution to maneuver the hydrofoil under the water.
