Up On Foil

I've wanted to chat with Guy for a while. But when he did a crossing from the Scilly Islands to the mainland, I knew this was the time!
If you try to find the most enthusiastic foiler on the planet, Guy Bridge might be the one.
Check him out on his Youtube: @guy_bridge or on his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guy_bridge/
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 We didn't even start yet
09:00 Start of the episode
12:06 Life Changes as a New Parent
15:06 Safety Precautions in Foiling
26:20 Planning and Logistics for Downwinders
32:02 Content Creation and Video Planning
38:15 Balancing Life and Foiling
50:03 Future Adventures and Goals

The Foil Assist market has been dominated by FoilDrive, or at least that's what it feels like from the outside. So when competitors come along, I'm super interested what drives them, how it looks and if it is good.
In this episode I chatted with Seth who started to work for Manta Foils just a couple of months ago and got an insight into the brand and product.

check them out here: https://www.mantafoils.com
or here: https://www.instagram.com/mantafoils/

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 Seth's Background and Journey to Hawaii
05:56 Transition to Foiling and Its Impact
08:51 Evolution of Foiling Techniques
12:08 Manta Foils: Innovations and Features
17:55 User Experience with Manta Foils
20:59 Remote Control and Session Tracking
26:55 Mantafoils: A Community-Driven Approach
46:37 Global Reach and Market Expansion
54:56 Safety and Sustainability in E-Foiling

An Insight in a (to me) unknown foil brand!
In this episode of Up and Foil, we get to know Peter Stiewe, the CEO and founder of Elevate, a company specializing in watersport gear. We discuss the origins of Elevate, the challenges of building a brand in a competitive market, and the importance of product development and testing. Peter shares insights into the evolution of their product line from kites to wings, the significance of a global presence, and the balance between personal life and entrepreneurship. The conversation highlights the continuous improvement ethos at Elevate and the passion that drives the team.
In this conversation, Peter Stiewe discusses the intricacies of wing design, the importance of visibility in wings, and the evolution of parawinging. He shares insights on product development challenges, the balance between innovation and market demand, and the significance of supporting local shops. The discussion also covers pricing strategies, customer trust, and upcoming innovations in wing technology.
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 Birth of Elevate: Building a Brand in Watersports
06:06 Product Development: From Kites to Wings
12:02 Personal Journeys: Balancing Family and Entrepreneurship
17:56 Product Testing: The Importance of Hands-On Experience
20:59 Wings and Innovation: Adapting to New Trends
39:21 Exploring the World of Parawinging
44:28 Navigating Product Development Challenges
47:44 Balancing Innovation and Market Demand
52:13 Foils and Boards: A Minor Focus
57:46 Sales Strategy: Supporting Local Shops
01:05:25 Upcoming Innovations in Wing Technology

Look - we all know - Pump foiling is difficult. We all have our tipps, tricks and ideas on how to pump better, longer or more efficiently. Lucien wasn't happy with the chatter on the docks and wanted to get to the bottom of it. He introduced the Pumpfoil Physics Simulator and the Dynamic Pumpfoil and Wave Riding Simulator.

In this episode, we get to know Lucien (@foilien on Instagram), we learn about the simulators, and you might get one or the other idea how to improve your pump foiling.

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 Understanding Foiling Mechanics and Physics
07:47 Insights from Personal Experience and Anecdotes
11:57 The Role of Weight and Technique in Pump Foiling
15:58 Using the Simulator for Performance Analysis
20:07 The Importance of Water Temperature and Viscosity
27:55 Lift vs Drag: Understanding Foil Profiles
32:15 Adjusting Parameters for Optimal Performance
35:11 Normalized Power and Efficiency in Pumping
40:55 The Impact of Weight and Setup on Performance
45:15 Diverse Pumping Techniques and Wing Dynamics
51:26 AI in Pumping Simulation and Rider Dynamics
55:00 Neural Networks and Learning to Pump
59:47 Community Feedback and Future Developments

When I released the video reviewing the Sroka Fynix, I was a bit nervous. After a long time of testing parawings that kept getting better and better, the Fynix had its flaws. Of course Bruno wasn't super happy but he was man enough to talk about it for everyone to listen.
In this epsiode, we talk about him as an athlete, how he built his company, and of course about their parawing.
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

Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil
Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com

Chapters
00:00 Bruno's Journey in Water Sports
05:47 The Evolution of Kitesurfing and Championships
08:54 Crossing Cape Horn: A Unique Adventure
11:56 Starting a Brand: From Rider to Entrepreneur
27:14 Embracing New Sports for Growth
28:06 The Importance of Motivation in Sports
32:51 Innovations in Parawing Technology