Up On Foil

Dani has been on the water ever since he was a little boy and had a steady job as a carpenter. Out of necessity after burning out he slowly began to build what is now an amazing watersport center at Lake Thun. The flagship is their 300k electric wakesurf boat that I was allowed to use a couple of weeks ago. Watersport centers are amazing as guests - how does it look from the other side though? Thank you Dani for sharing your story! Follow @honuthunersee on Instagram (@honuthunersee) 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! Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com Chapters 00:00 The Journey Begins: From Windsurfing to Water Sports Center 03:08 Building Honu: The Birth of a Water Sports Center 06:00 The Evolution of Stand-Up Paddling 08:51 Racing and Community: The Stand-Up Paddling Scene 12:01 Overcoming Challenges: Health and Career Transitions 14:55 Navigating Regulations: The Business of Water Sports 18:11 Growing the Business: From Stand-Up Paddling to Foiling 20:59 The Future of Honu: Expanding Horizons 23:48 Community Engagement: Kids and Water Sports 27:01 The Road Ahead: Challenges and Opportunities 35:16 Business Evolution and Growth Strategies 40:26 Challenges in Hiring and Team Development 46:32 Innovative Ventures: The Electric Wakeboat 53:30 Resilience After Adversity: The Fire Incident 01:01:32 Future Plans and Community Engagement

This is a bonus episode for everyone who is in the chase of christmas presents or who is in the kitchen preparing a feast - or even better - is on his or her way to a nice downwinder parawing session or a short pump foiling event before meeting the in-laws. Enjoy! If you like this show or my efforts, think about buying me a cup of coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/rxxtq9j5fjc This is a run down of the events of the first year of the @Surffoilworldtour 2025. We talked about all the events, the good stuff, and what he wants to improve during the next year.. 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 our Website: www.uponfoil.com Chapters 00:00 The SFT's Inaugural Year 02:40 Highlights from the Düsseldorf Event 05:52 Exploring the Pensacola Experience 15:12 The Cape Verde Surf Foil Event 19:14 Challenges at the Leucate Event 26:44 Sicily's Unique Water Experience 30:14 The Atlanta Foil Fest: A New Beginning 31:27 The Growth of Foiling Events 32:27 Lake Garda: A Foiling Paradise 39:09 Innovations in Event Organization 43:28 Abu Dhabi: The Grand Finale 48:49 Highlighting Key Disciplines 50:24 Looking Ahead: Yes a Parawing Event 57:20 The Rise of Power Winging

Paul was definitely on my bucket list. He indirectly helped me to get better in that downwinding game more quickly. It was a pleasure to get to know him and talk to him about the challenges and the beauty of inventing a new foiling category.Like the show? Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/rxxtq9j5fjcThanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show.Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.appThanks to the team around SurfEars!Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfearsThank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoilCheck out our Website: www.uponfoil.comWatch the FD Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWPRlOjPluISummaryIn this episode of the Up on Foiler podcast, host Matt interviews Paul Martin, the founder of Foil Drive. They discuss the evolution of the Foil Drive product, the challenges of running a growing business, and the importance of customer feedback. Paul shares insights into the dynamics of his team, the development of new products, and the significance of maintaining a strong company culture. The conversation also touches on the competitive landscape of the foiling industry and the personal experiences that drive Paul's passion for water sports.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Foil Drive and Paul Martin04:32 The Evolution of Foil Drive10:25 Design Principles and Product Development15:45 Unlocking the Potential of Foil Drive20:33 Customer Feedback and Brand Recognition24:50 The Purpose Behind Product Development27:39 Challenges of Product Complexity32:15 Learning from Past Mistakes35:58 The Importance of Packaging38:04 Transitioning Leadership for Innovation40:39 Current Water Sports Practices43:30 Reflections on Competitors and Industry Trends

We knew he was fast - but now he has proof. Edan has become the first SFT world champion and tells us his story while fighting mosquitoes on a warm evening in Bali.Follow Edan on Instagram: @edan.fndr ...and me for that matter (@mattonfoil), as I try to beat Nico ( @hoppline ) to 2500 followers.Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show.Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.appThanks to the team around SurfEars!Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfearsThank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoilCheck out our Website: www.uponfoil.comSummaryIn this episode, Edan Fiander, the fastest pump foiler in the world, shares his journey into the sport, his experiences in various competitions, and the importance of community and training. He discusses the challenges of using straps, his transition to Lift gear, and his aspirations for the future, including the potential for pump foiling in the Olympics. Edan emphasizes the growth of foiling as a sport and encourages listeners to enjoy the evolution of gear and the sport itself.Chapters00:00 Edan's Journey into Pump Foiling05:33 Training and Community in Pump Foiling08:21 The Importance of Straps in Pump Foiling10:56 Edan's Competitive Year Overview13:45 Düsseldorf Event Experience16:25 Florida Competition Insights18:05 Challenges Faced in Leucate20:46 Sicily Event and Its Atmosphere23:34 Atlanta Foil Fest and Mental Focus26:28 Lake Garda Event and Time Trials31:05 Strategic Approaches to Pump Foiling32:19 Experiences from International Competitions33:24 The Journey of a World Champion35:36 Financial Aspects of Competitive Foiling36:31 Training Tips for Aspiring Foilers39:50 Transitioning Brands: From Cabrinha to @LiftFoils42:02 The Evolution of Foiling Gear43:56 Challenges in Competition: No Straps Allowed45:27 Long Distance Challenges in Foiling47:19 Personal Insights on Pump Foiling Techniques49:59 Exploring Other Foiling Disciplines54:35 Future Aspirations in Foiling58:16 The Olympic Dream for Foiling Sports

Check out my Instagram (@mattonfoil) for a giveaway! First of all - This is not an add! I am genuinely interested: My brother in law had to have surgery because he suffered from surfer's ear. If you've never heard of it - lucky you. If you have cold ears (water and/or wind), the ear canal can close off and you can have very bad ear infections. There is only one thing: put something in your ear canal - like a plug or something. Chris had the same problem but was not happy with the regular ear plugs out there because you weren't able to hear well anymore - that's why he invented @SurfEars_official ear plugs with which you can actually hear. 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 our Website: www.uponfoil.com Chapters 00:00 The Problem of Surfer's Ear 03:25 The Journey to Creating Surf Ears 06:25 The Technology Behind Surf Ears 08:56 The Importance of Hearing in Water Sports 11:39 Addressing Common Concerns and Misconceptions 14:30 The Design and Fit of Surf Ears 17:24 Thoughts and Recommendations 21:51 Innovations in Ear Protection for Water Sports 24:00 The Journey of Surf Ears: From Concept to Market 33:37 Marketing a Health Product: Strategies and Insights 37:09 Product Range and Customer Education 40:41 Company Growth and Team Dynamics 42:47 Continuous Improvement: The Evolution of Surf Ears 45:58 Work-Life Balance: Surfing and Business 48:04 Community Engagement: Ear Checks and Awareness