Up On Foil

I've had the pleasure to meet Sam in person when I took a foil building workshop. Such an knowledgeable, humble guy. Then I heard, that he was the new designer at North.
In this episode, we talked about his work, his new gig at north, and all about designing new gear.
Check out https://www.onix-foils.com to see all about his heart project.
Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show.
Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app
Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment.
Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears
Thanks to the newest sponsor of the Podcast:
www.vaikobi.com - You’ll find great watersports apparel here!
Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil
Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Wingfoil Championship Overview
03:14 Judging Criteria and Competition Insights
06:11 Transition to R&D and New Role at North
08:54 Designing Foils and Prototyping Process
11:58 Time Management and Balancing Multiple Roles
15:09 Mast Development and Performance
17:54 Ventilation and Material Considerations
21:12 Future Innovations in Foiling Equipment
23:46 Discussion on Boards and Connection Systems
26:39 Pump Foiling and User Experience
30:08 Foil Hive Project and Rental Service Update

Robert Ross has talked about his retreat in Ecuador a couple of months ago and it really sounds amazing. This time he invited two other legends. to the table (and the staff): @paulcooperfoils and @Mizofoil who. explain here on the show how to improve your surf foiling.
If you're curious, check out https://6czkvd.short.gy/foilecuador or hit up any of these three pros on their Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mizofernando/#
https://www.instagram.com/paulcooperfoils/#
https://www.instagram.com/ecuadorfoil/#
Chapters
00:00 Foiling competitions and recent contest results
08:13 Choose a foiling discipline that fits your background
10:31 Why forgiving waves and beginner equipment matter
13:41 Early foil setups and lessons from the pioneers
17:12 Build paddle balance before downwind foiling
21:25 Use foil assist to practice bump reading
24:23 Surf-learning fundamentals: paddle strength, straight lines, whitewater
28:00 Inside the Ecuador retreat and its coaching options
30:24 Foil assist as a way to reach uncrowded swells
37:08 Coaching experience and Ecuador's consistent conditions
46:01 Sushi versus Skate: matching foil design to the wave
51:04 Foil sizes and gear advice for different skill levels

I've watched @Sickos videos for a couple of years but never realized that he rips on the parawing like not many of us. In this episode, Will Crumpacker talks about his first parawing sessions, how to start super sinker boards and how they go about when filming their fun but dangerous looking videos. Thank you Will for taking your time!
Check out their amazing channel: ⁨@Sickos⁩
Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app
Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment. Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears
Thanks to the newest sponsor of the Podcast: www.vaikobi.com - You’ll find great watersports apparel here!
Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
05:58 Journey into Parawinging
09:07 Gear Talk: Boards and Foils
12:05 Techniques for Getting Up on a sinker
18:04 Video Creation Process and Ideas
20:47 The Importance of Fun in Videos
24:00 Collaboration and Competition
27:14 Reflections on Growth and Challenges
31:14 Future Plans and Closing Thoughts

I thought that Brands have figured out Parawings by now but the Lotus was the second one this year where I wasn't 100% happy. This is why I wanted to talk to them directly. Florian Heldens, R&D at Core, took time out of his day to talk about the work he does on Parawings, Wings and Kites. Thank you so much man for chatting with me!
Check out Core: https://ridecore.com
Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app
Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment. Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears
Thanks to the newest sponsor of the Podcast: www.vaikobi.com - You’ll find great watersports apparel here!
Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com
Chapters
00:00 Intro and Flo's Role at Core
03:36 Development of the Parawing
14:42 Technical Features of the Lotus Parawing
27:41 Understanding Wind Ranges and Performance
32:18 Quality Control and Product Reliability
34:34 Future Developments in Parawings
42:54 Transitioning to Winging: Trends and Insights
51:43 Balancing High-End and Standard Gear
53:42 Innovations in Foil Technology

Ever since I've seen that foldable board on the socials, I was curious: Is this for real? Is this really better than an inflatable board? How does someone come up with that? In this episode, I had the chance to chat with Nigel about the story of the waka board.
Check them out on waka.surf on the Internet and on @windwaterwaka on Youtube and Instagram.
You'll get €100 off your purchase with the code: MATTONFOIL
Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app
Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment. Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears
Thanks to the newest sponsor of the Podcast: www.vaikobi.com - You’ll find great watersports apparel here!
Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com
Chapters
00:00 The Journey to Creating Waka Glide
06:11 Challenges in Board Design and Development
09:11 Innovative Solutions and Material Choices
12:02 Testing and Refinement Process
14:53 Market Positioning and Product Features
18:24 Design Philosophy and Future Directions
36:45 The Origins of Waka: A Cultural Connection
38:01 Innovating with AI: Business Automation in Manufacturing
41:28 Launching Waka Glide: From Concept to Production
44:50 Market Validation: Feedback and Industry Response
47:27 Balancing Functionality and Aesthetics
54:15 Travel-Friendly Design and Custom Bags
01:01:08 Foil Drive Compatibility: Enhancing User Experience
01:05:00 Next Generation Boards: Innovations on the Horizon
01:09:57 Community and Adventure: The Waka Experience