I'm a newby foiler using a Starboard Supercruiser on a Starboard Formula 186. I've had 6 or 7 outings now at Koombana Bay and today at Busselton. Conditions ranging from under done on a 7m to overdone (18kts) on a 6m.
My usual problem is a gust comes through and the foil comes up steadily and although I can feel it happening, it is a battle to hold it down, with breaches sometimes resulting. To combat this I have moved mast foot forward, lowered boom height, bring back foot forward, avoid over-sheeting (thanks Noel) and more recently adjust the stab (thanks Steve).
All of these things have helped to reduce my skywards launches, however I hear/read a lot about front foot pressure, yet I don't feel I have any ability to control ride height through my front foot. Instead, I keep the nose down more by leaning my body forward and pushing down on the boom. In contrast, when I'm trying to keep the nose up I apply strong back foot pressure.
i feel I have a technique issue. Any tips anyone?