# Foil Drive Assist, DIY

**URL:** https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927
**Category:** Build, Repair & Mod
**Created:** [June 21, 2021, 3:51am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927 "2021-06-21T03:51:30Z")
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### Author: ![SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/user_avatar/foil.zone/soefoil/32/55_2.png) [@SoEFoil](https://foil.zone/u/SoEFoil)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2024, 12:59pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/foil-drive-assist-diy/12927/1421 "2024-03-02T12:59:58Z")

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> [@thuffam](#):
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> Pumping requires an ollie type movement - jump upwards off back foot (leaning forwards) then down on front foot.

It’s interesting to see how pumping techniques and gear evolve.  
At least on short boards, masters who do it effortlessly are against the “[Ollie technique](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLrsMflKaDw)” and recommend a more classic “jump flat on two feet” one. Here, the “Kane method” post n°10 on his 2,5’ (75cm) board. See also the McKite vid post n°4.

 ![image](https://foil.zone/uploads/default/original/3X/9/4/948f05d1bce1f7dcb34c39c80b02671683c63a0a.png)  
As a good daily cardio and muscle routine, don’t use the lift, use the stairs each time you can … 6 floors (could be 3 times 2) or nothing 😉

'[How to pump back out for a 2 for 1?](https://foil.zone/t/how-to-pump-back-out-for-a-2-for-1/10763) or

> [@How to pump back out for a 2 for 1?](https://foil.zone/t/how-to-pump-back-out-for-a-2-for-1/10763):
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> This is biggest hurdle for most beginners. I can catch waves, turn, even carve and pump down the line, connect bumps going forward…but have not figured out how to pump for a 2 for 1. I’ve tried exiting the wave early with speed but can’t get more than 3-4 good pumps before the board touches. Tried short, quick pumps…long, deep pumps. When exiting the wave should I be turning hard out to sea or a more gentle turn? Or should I just continue to work on carving and turning and pumping down the …

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