Up On Foil

Up On Foil

por Matthias Kaufmann
Temporada 1
Mr. President hosted the Freefoil Summit
I met Roman as host of the Freefoil Summit in Austria. It is incredible, how much voluntary and unpaid work he puts in his passion. In the episode, we talked about how and why a Pumpfoil club is needed and how they managed to finance a 30k dockstart boat. We also relived the Freefoil Summit that took place a couple of weeks ago. Have you ever freefoiled? Check out https://freefoil10k.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 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 a Pump Foil Club 19:47 Growth and Challenges of the Club 30:42 Advice for Aspiring Club Founders 34:00 The Free Foil Event: Planning and Execution 40:12 Organizing Challenges: Safety and Logistics 45:57 Experiencing the 10K Challenge 49:45 Exploring Weissensee: A New Perspective on Freefoiling 54:16 The Impact of Beta Foil on Pump Foiling 57:59 Trusting the Process: Overcoming Fears in Freefoiling
POW2 und ZAP are his babies - a chat with Théo de Ramecourt
I got Théo's contact after the intro of the Podcast with Stan Keusch, where I got to fly a tandem paraglider for the first time. Théo is the man behind Flysurfers POW and their double skin ZAP and we talked about the development and the process of making a 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 Check out the professional Parawing course from @foilratvids https://6cZKVD.short.gy/parawingacademy 10% off with the code: MATTONFOIL10 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Foiling and Théo's Background 02:52 The Challenges of R&D in Kite Design 05:54 Théo's Journey with Fly Surfer 09:01 The Development of the Parawing 15:02 The R&D Process: Balancing Theory and Practice 27:04 The Evolution from POW to POW2 40:06 Double Skin vs. Single Skin Parawings 52:13 Transitioning from Parawinging to Wing Foiling 56:43 Understanding Wing Design and Performance 01:06:41 Revisiting Kiting: Recommendations for Returning Riders
Sam Loader about PPC and that twin skin trimmable Parawing
The first chat I had with Sam was phenomenal. We had a video call while he was on a JetSki testing stuff. In this episode, Sam from PPC Foiling shares insights into the development of their innovative double skin parawing, testing in diverse conditions, and the company's approach to product design and growth. Discover how they balance performance, cost, and user experience in the fast-evolving sport of 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 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 Company Structure 07:50 Design Challenges and Prototyping 10:45 Comparative Analysis of Single and Dual Skin Wings 16:29 Testing Methodologies and Real-World Applications 19:40 Future Prospects and Market Positioning 34:54 Product Specifications and Performance 47:18 The Evolution of Wing Design 55:33 Racing Insights and Market Positioning
Big news from Wakethief
The chat with Devon aka @WakeThief was planned for almost a year and highly anticipated. I'm glad it finally happened. And it makes a lot of sense: Devon was working on an affordable pump set up for beginners. Hit me up on instagram for 15% of discount! Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app Share a session in June and win an Apple Watch! 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 The Evolution of Wake Thief and New Innovations 06:04 The Role of Handles in Foiling 08:35 Learning to Foil: Tips and Techniques 14:23 Collaboration and Design Process of New Foils 22:29 Cost Considerations in Foil Design 25:24 Testing and Iteration in Product Development 34:37 Inspiration and the Journey of Pump Foiling 43:08 Embracing Change in the Sport 46:51 The Journey of Free Foiling 53:47 Experiences from the Free Foil Summit 58:50 Endurance and Technique in Foiling 01:04:12 Community and Challenges in Foiling
20 years of reviews
In this episode, Rou Chater shares insights into the world of water sports, media, and product testing, highlighting the importance of honesty, time management, and industry trends. Discover how a passion for foiling and content creation shapes his diverse career and lifestyle. Chapters 00:00 Turning 50 and Life Changes 09:41 Tonic Magazine and Team Dynamics 12:41 Reviewing Equipment: Insights and Strategies 18:43 Navigating the Industry and Brand Relationships 21:41 The Evolution of Foiling and Equipment 32:55 The Importance of Gear in Wing Sports 36:13 The Journey of Podcasting: From Injury to Inspiration 39:31 The Evolution of Podcasting: Challenges and Changes 46:05 The Digital vs. Print Debate: The Future of Magazines 55:29 Challenges and Opportunities
Creator of the wing foil encyclopedia!
You've probably seen an ad for the Wing Foil Tricktionnary on your Youtube or Instagram... When it started to pop up on my socials, I decided to take a closer look and got the chance to talk to Michi Rossmeier, the creator and editor of the biggest base of knowledge about wing foiling. Check out his website: https://www.tricktionary.com/en/wingfoil/wing-tricktionary-wingboarding-wingsurfing-wingfoiling-book Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app Share a session in June and win an Apple Watch! 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 Intro 02:56 Michael's Journey in Windsurfing and Freestyle 08:48 The Tricktionary Series: A Comprehensive Guide to Water Sports 12:11 The Evolution of Wing Foiling and Its Community 15:11 Coaching and Supporting the Next Generation of Riders 17:52 The Challenges of Publishing and Gear Development 21:02 The Future of Foiling and Learning Resources 30:51 Mastering the Art of Wing Foiling 35:51 The Comprehensive Guidebook for Beginners 39:19 Understanding Common Mistakes in Wing Foiling 44:04 The Challenges of Book Production 49:42 The Future of Wing Foiling and New Tricks
Local Legend Martijn gives Brouwersdam insights
I've heard a lot about Brouwersdam. It is one of the places to go in the Netherlands. But when I was in the area, it was difficult do see where the right spots were for the different water sports. So I went to the biggest shop there and asked for some help. I met @MartijnvanSinderen at the @NaturalhighNLBV and asked him for some help and if he would be up for sharing it with the world - so here it 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 my Website: www.uponfoil.com Chapters 00:00 Experiencing the North Sea Conditions 01:56 Transitioning from Windsurfing to Foiling 09:58 Exploring Local Spots for Foiling 12:19 Safety and Challenges 17:58 The Shop and Community at Natural High 23:44 Upcoming Events and Races 31:47 Best Times to Visit and Water Sports Opportunities
Aljaz designs 777 Parawings
It was a pleasure to talk about his new designs with a paragliding designer that switched all of his focus to the water and to parawings. We touched on his journey, his overly motivated first attempts at parawings and his newest toy: LTX Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Win an Apple Watch!!! 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 Journey into Foiling and Design 05:13 Transition to Parawinging 08:31 Innovations in Parawing Design 11:23 Challenges with Double Skin Designs 14:48 Single Skin Development and Performance 17:24 User Experience and Feedback 29:49 The Evolution of Hybrid Wings 37:05 Performance Insights and Design Innovations 43:14 Understanding Wing Loading and Foil Dynamics 50:58 Introducing the LTX: A New Era in Parawings 01:07:45 Market Positioning and Brand Competition 01:17:08 The Future of Parawing Technology 01:22:30 Company Structure and Personal Philosophy
Improve your foiling at the Gorge - with Brandon Scheid
Brandon has a very interesting personal story. He has also something new cooking: Foil classes in one of the most famous foiling places in the world - The Gorge. In this episode we talk about all sorts of foiling, but also about his new foiling journey: The Gorge Foil Academy Check out Brandon on Instagram: @BrandonScheid Check out his Foil Academy: www.gorgefoilacademy.com Thanks to Jens of the Foil Sessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app Make sure to take part in the give away and share a Track on Instagram and tag @foilsessionsapp 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 The Journey into Foiling 01:56 Overcoming Adversity: Brandon's Accident and Recovery 07:42 The Importance of Hydrofoiling in Life 11:45 Introducing the Gorge Foil Academy 15:52 Exploring the Gorge: Conditions and Opportunities 19:46 Navigating Crowds and Teaching Foiling 23:43 Unlocking the Art of Coaching 26:10 The Nuances of Parawinging 30:18 Building a Foundation for Parawinging 34:01 Pricing and Value of Lessons 36:52 Balancing Passion and Profession 40:33 The Excitement of Teaching and Guiding 43:06 Innovations in Parawing Design
Why not? Foiling on a Surf BMX
I've seen SUBI-Riders on his hydrofoil BMX on the socials and I've often thought to myself - WHY? On this episode of UpOnFoil, I sat down with two time olympian Marc Willers to chat about the origins of this incredible project. He's about to launch his kickstarter, so check it out here: https://6czkvd.short.gy/subi 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 Marc Willers and BMX Background 05:00 The Innovation of the Surf Bike 11:03 The Experience of Foiling and Its Addictive Nature 17:11 Transporting and Sharing the Surf Bike Experience 23:58 Exploring Foil Techniques and Starting Methods 29:33 Engineering Challenges and Product Development 35:35 Leveraging Experience: The Olympian's Edge 41:50 Marketing Strategies and Event Participation 47:38 Final Thoughts and Future Adventures
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