Up On Foil

Sam is all about looking out for our planet and how we can foil sustainably. As foiling continues to grow, it’s important to consider its environmental impact. Like many industries, watersports equipment production can generate waste, rely on global supply chains, and contribute to overconsumption. However, things can be done differently.
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Chapters
00:00 About the Parawing World Cup in France
08:58 Upcoming Workshops and Community Engagement
12:07 Introducing Foil Hive: A Subscription Service
28:08 Foil Subscription for Beginners
31:07 Beta Launch and Customer Engagement
33:35 Adaptability and Compatibility of Foils
39:15 Design Innovations in Foil Technology
45:31 Circular Economy in Foiling

In this chat, Greg shares his journey in developing parawings, the evolution of gear, and insights into the design and performance of the latest S3 model. Discover how innovation, user experience, and real-world testing shape the future of parawinging and foil surfing.

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
10% off with the code: MATTONFOIL10

Chapters
00:00 Intro
07:28 Understanding the Parowing Handle
13:26 Harness Usage in Parowing
19:36 Product Iteration
28:33 Durability vs. Weight in Materials
44:24 Comfort and Performance
48:07 The Transition from Single to Double Skins
51:35 Profile Adjustments for Performance
57:43 User Experience with the Pai'i'a
59:42 Comparing the S3 and Pai'i'a
01:07:14 Target Audience for the S3
01:13:16 Innovation and Inspiration

Leashes are not something you write home about - usually. They are in your way, they might be twisted around your feet or you get your Parawing bridals tangled in the coiled part. But if you have a bad fall, you heavily rely on your leash to not loose your board and be safe. In this episode I talked to Roy Lundstedt who is the founder of Kaohi Leash and we talk about the leashes in general and get a little surprise visit from Cynthia Cynbad Brown from Hawaii who helped develop the cover over the coiled part, so that the Parawing lines don't get tangled as much.
Thank you so much for taking your time and explaining me what to look for in a leash.
https://boardmeetingusa.com is their website, @kaohileash is their Insta
Cynthias Insta: @cynthiacynbadbrown
Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show.
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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

Check out the professional Parawing course from @foilratvids
https://6cZKVD.short.gy/parawingacademy
10% off with the code: MATTONFOIL10

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:50 How it started
13:00 coil cover with Cynthia
42:00 Research and development
57:00 maintenance
1:02:40 the name feat. Karen
1:06:10 Parawing harness and more
1:16:20 Thanks

The videos spoke for themselves - The very first SFT Parawing World Cup was a total success. Even if the wind was pretty weak, the riders showed off what is possible and what an incredible sport this is.

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

Check out the professional Parawing course from @foilratvids
https://6cZKVD.short.gy/parawingacademy
10% off with the code: MATTONFOIL10

You've certainly seen him if you are at all into foiling. In this episode, expert foiler Hadou Brunner shares his extensive experience in water sports reviews, gear testing, and the behind-the-scenes process of creating high-quality content. Discover insights into gear selection, review strategies, and the future of foil sports.
Check out his YT-Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HadrienBRUNNER
and of course his Insta: @hadrien_brunner
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 Introduction
02:04 Hadou's Foiling Journey
05:21 Reviewing Gear: The Process
10:58 Gear Talk: Cameras and Drones
14:08 Testing Conditions and Challenges
17:14 Community Feedback and Insights
20:14 Future of Foiling Reviews
29:53 Optimizing Gear Reviews and Session Planning
33:52 Balancing Brand Expectations and Personal Integrity
39:02 Navigating Feedback and Product Development
44:45 Brand Relationships and Review Dynamics
49:27 The Evolution of Parawing Technology
01:04:33 Exploring Parawings and Their Specifications
01:11:01 The Balance of Reviews and Personal Preferences
01:14:21 The Importance of Social Media Metrics
01:21:41 The Impact of Audio Dubbing on Reviews
01:25:06 The Work Behind Video Production
01:30:03 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations