Foil Life Podcast

On this episode Remi, the CEO of Forward WIP joins us to talk about:

- Why protection gear is essential in water sports, especially with the rise of foiling.
- The top priority and mission of Forward WIP:  Protect athletes on the water.
- How the adoption of protection gear by professionals in a sport can lead to mass adoption by the broader community for everyone's benefit.
- Forward WIP's primary focus of creating high-quality, lightweight, snug-fitting protection gear for water sports.
- Why helmet designs vary based on the speed and energy involved in the sport, with different levels of protection required depending on your particular use with materials like foam and polystyrene used for impact absorption.
- The Wing Impact Vest provides impact protection and flotation with features like pockets, safety attachments, hydration options, and a built-in harness.
- What's coming up in 2025 and much more!

Visit: https://www.forward-wip.com/
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Dave West is a Semi-Pro Youtube and Downwind Foiling Sensation from Australia. He joins us to talk about: 

• Downwind Foiling Basics 
• How learning to downwind foil can be challenging, but achieving small milestones provides a sense of satisfaction.
• Board length and stability are important factors to consider when choosing equipment for downwind foiling.
• Reading the ocean and understanding the energy of the bumps is crucial for successful downwind foiling.
• Safety precautions, such as using a leash and wearing protective gear, are essential in downwind foiling.
• The role fuses and tails play
• His Youtube Channel
• And Much More. 

Visit: https://www.instagram.com/dave_west_foils/
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On this episode of the Wing Life Show, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about: 

• Gybing basics
• Practicing on the beach to familiarize yourself with the hand and foot movements
• Being comfortable foiling in both directions before attempting to gybe
• Practicing foot switches to improve maneuverability
• Riding with enough speed to glide through the turn
• Committing to the turn
• Engaging heel side to toe side to avoid getting stuck in a limbo
• Holding the wing high to avoid obstacles and maintaining control
• And much more. 

Caitlin Baxter is a Global Team Rider for Sabfoil, she joins us on the show to talk about:

- How she found Wing Foiling
- Review of PPC Wings and SAB Foils
- Downwinding on rocky coast lines of her home spots in Australia
- Encouraging Women to Join the Wing Foiling Community
- Safety Tips for Ocean Sports
- And much more.

Visit: https://www.instagram.com/caitybaxter/
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• (00:00) - - Introduction and Conditions for Wing Foiling in Australia

On this episode of the Wing Life Show, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about: 

• Turning basics. I can fly in a straight line, but now what. 
• How to maintain an edge to control the direction while flying on a foil.
• How to find the right balance between leaning forward and backward to maintain stability.
• How positioning the wing higher will help improve your visibility and avoid interference with the foil.
• How to accept falls and avoid trying to save them to prevent further accidents.
• And much more.

Tom, tour manager of the GWA, joins us to recap:

- The La Palma Youth World Cup (Surf-Freestyle, FreeFly-Slalom)
- The Gran Canaria World Cup (Big Air)   
- The Fuerteventura World Cup (FreeFly-Slalom, Surf-Freestyle) 
- Double backflips, triple backflip combo's and more innovation moves
- New Freefly-Slalom rules
- and much more.

Visit: https://www.wingfoilworldtour.com
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• (00:00) - - Introduction and Overview

On this episode of the Wing Life Show, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about: 

• Their first foiling experiences, good and bad! 
• Learning behind a boat or jetski 
• The importance of taking it slow and being patient when learning how to foil
• Starting on your knees
• Progressively learning how to shift your weight forward and back to control the foil
• Experimenting with foot positioning to find what works best for you
• Ensuring you are practicing in both directions (Left foot and right foot forward)

On this episode Nadja joins us to talk about: 

• Her intro into water sports and how she became a skilled coach
• An overview of the camps and clinics organized by Strut Kiteboarding
• How Strut Kiteboarding was created to provide comprehensive coaching and a supportive community for women in the sport and her role in the company
• The importance of creating a safe and empowering environment for women in male-dominated sports
• How Brazil is a highly recommended destination for kiteboarding and wing foiling due to its consistent wind and diverse spots
• Her favourite kiteboarding and wing foiling spots include the Grand Caymans, Maui, and La Ventana
• Her passion for health and performance, and she offers one-on-one coaching in that area
• How she overcame autoimmune issues and now focuses on holistic health
• And much more! 

Visit: https://www.instagram.com/nadjabianchet/
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On this episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about:

• Learning all about handle 0 or the leading edge handle
• How to walk around with your wing
• How to turn your wing turn left, right and how to generate power
• Hand position on the handles
• Using fingertip pressure when learning
• And much more!

Hugo Marin joins us from his home in France to talk about: 

• His upcoming trip to Chicama, Peru
• His favourite wing foiling spots include Tahiti, Mauritius, and Cape Verde.
• Travelling to different foiling spots can be affordable, especially if you are open to camping or finding budget accommodations.
• Giving back to local communities when visiting foiling spots, especially in areas where the sport may not be accessible to everyone.
• Even though competition is a part of the sport, focusing on the lifestyle, content creation, and supporting sponsors can be equally rewarding.
• He aspires to become a commercial pilot in the future, so he uses that knowledge to provide feedback and help with research and development in wing foiling. This can be challenging, especially when considering the different preferences and styles of riders.
• His recent trip to Defi Wind 
• And much more. 

Visit: https://www.instagram.com/hugo.marin___

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• (00:00) - - Introduction and Technical Check