Up On Foil

We need high visibility PFDs, Helmets and bump caps, we need UV-Shirts, Rashies and Key-Locks, we need, what Pat and Vaikobi produce. In this episode, we looked behind the scenes and got to know Pat and Vaikobi from another perspective.
Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app
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 Vaikobi and Its Mission
12:03 Safety and Technical Gear for Water Sports
17:46 Product Development and Market Adaptation
24:19 Legal Considerations in Safety Gear Manufacturing
27:23 Global Perspectives on Foiling Gear Development
30:05 Technical Clothing for Extreme Conditions
33:29 Managing Product Range and Business Growth
35:42 Work-Life Balance in a Thriving Business
38:10 Building a Team and Delegating Responsibilities
40:44 Navigating Business Challenges and Market Trends
42:44 The Niche of Foiling in a Surf-Centric Culture
46:10 Favorite Products and Customer Loyalty
47:59 The Origin of the Name 'Vikobi'

If you have Instagram, you've seen Noé on one of his adventures. Whether he is doing a crazy dangerous stunt or just something funny, Noé knows how to show all aspects of foiling.
Check out Noes Instagram: ⁨@noe.cantaloube⁩ @noe.cantaloube
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 Introduction to Foiling and Noé's Journey
09:48 Budgeting for Travel: Costs of Being a Pro Foiler
15:51 Creating Content: The Balance Between Filming and Enjoying
26:11 The Dangers of Foiling at Nazaré
32:12 Behind the Scenes: The Reality of Content Creation
37:35 Brand Relationships and Gear Development
43:15 Connecting with the Community
49:15 Future Plans
58:04 Tourism and Local Life in Bora Bora

In this episode of the Upon Foiler Podcast, host Matt speaks with Ewan Jaspin, a passionate foiler and product designer at Nash. They discuss Ewan's journey from team rider to designer, the development of the Hatch V1 and V2 parawings, and the innovations that make the new model more user-friendly and performance-oriented. Ewan shares insights on the importance of usability for beginners and the design choices that enhance the overall foiling experience. In this engaging conversation, Ewan and Matt explore the intersection of personal life and the passion for foiling, discussing the intricacies of power wing design, usability, and market dynamics. They delve into the importance of material innovation, customer expectations, and the evolution of products in the parawinging space, emphasizing the need for quality and accessibility in the sport.

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

Check out the professional Parawing course from @foilratvids
https://6cZKVD.short.gy/parawingacademy
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Connection
02:25 Ewan's Foiling Journey and Passion
05:22 Working with Nash and Product Development
11:29 The Hatch V1: Design and Improvements
18:32 The Hatch V2: Innovations and Features
29:05 Balancing Life and Passion
31:48 Understanding Bar Sizes and Usability
32:52 The Importance of Line Design
35:56 Innovative Materials in Parawings
40:58 Product Evolution and Market Dynamics
44:01 Navigating Customer Expectations
51:06 Design Choices and Perceived Value
54:54 Future Directions in Parawing Development

It has been a year since Gael stopped being on the Podcast - And he almost stopped being within the foiling bubble too. So I took the chance of listening what he has been up to!
Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app
Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com
Chapters
00:00 Gael's Water Sports Journey Over the Past Year
08:35 Focus on Water Sports Content and Gear Reviews
13:00 Gael's App Development and Partnership
17:25 Wind Sports and Wing Foiling Progress
27:29 Transitioning from Scooter to Dock starting
34:07 Goals for Water Sports and Personal Challenges
44:16 Upcoming Water Sports Events and Industry Trends

It is that time of the year when Balz takes off his foil and puts on a fin - and he rocked! Join the show and listen to the charisma of Balz infecting everyone with watersportitits.
Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app
Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com
Chapters
00:00 Balz Müller's journey into windsurfing
03:59 Overview of freestyle windsurfing competitions
05:59 How heats are judged and scored
07:55 Balz Müller's path to his first podium
10:09 Mental strategies and preparation
13:58 Conditions at the competition and their challenges
16:01 Evolution of freestyle tricks and techniques
17:58 Handling cramps and physical challenges
20:11 Planning and spontaneity in heats
22:01 The importance of creativity over consistency
23:58 Approach to move commitment and execution
25:59 Judging and scoring perceptions
27:54 Performance in the final heats
29:56 The significance of podium finishes
32:49 The industry and support for water sports
35:04 Balz Müller's future projects and goals
37:56 Reflections on the competition and personal growth
40:04 Post-competition plans and next steps