Foil Life Podcast

On this episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about:

• How we learned to Wing Foil and our experiences
• Importance of mastering the basics and learning how to wing on your knees before standing
• Mastering the foil and tips on how we learned
• Importance of asking your community for wind/safety tips before going out on the water
• Importance of doing safety assessments (When in doubt, don’t go out) 
• Realizing that you must wing with your left leg and right leg forward, and one side will be much harder. (So don't go too far out)
• And much more. 

Laure Rudolph and Michael Näf join us on the show to talk about:

- Their intro into wind sports (from Windsurfing to Wing Foiling)
- Living in Switzerland and the many lakes to explore
- Product development at Ensis
- Helping youth access the sport
- Wing Foil Camping adventures in their family van
- And much more.

Visit: https://www.instagram.com/_lau_ritaa_  & https://www.instagram.com/rawham.mcl
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• (00:00) - - Introduction and Glimpse into Switzerland's Windy Waters

On this episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about:

• Why you should consider taking lessons to learn how to wing foil
• What makes wing foiling hard to learn on your own
• What should you bring to your first lesson
• What is usually included and provided by a school
• A general overview of what is included in your first lesson
• And much more. 

Xavi is a 16-year-old pro-wing foiler from Tarifa, Spain. He joins us to talk about:

• Learning how to Kite surf at the age of 7
• Entering the competitive scene and achieving success in various competitions at age 15/16.
• How video analysis plays a crucial role in improving skills and identifying areas for improvement.
• How he manages school, friends, and travel
• The mental aspect of competing 
• Staying motivated and determined to improve and push boundaries
• Maintain fitness and prevent injuries
• Being part of Team Armstrong team and what gear he is riding
• And much more. 

Visit: https://www.instagram.com/xavi.corr
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• (00:00) - - Introduction

On this episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about:

• The importance of prioritizing safety
• Highlight some commonly used safety equipment
• Why you should pace yourself and take breaks when learning
• Why you should familiarize yourself with and test out your safety gear
• Importance of learning how to check forecasts 
• Importance of building your wind knowledge (Ie. What does 10 knots look like on the water? What does a squall line look like?
• And much more

Joe, the founder of Flymount, joins us from his office to talk about:

- How they got started in 2006
- Initial designs, production & testing
- What materials are used
- What is coming next
- And more.

Visit: www.flymount.com
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• (00:00) - - Introduction and Background

On this episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about: 

- What gear should you buy as a beginner
- The importance of connecting with your community
- How to set up your new kit
- Faqs about mast position, mast length, fuse length, board size, board type (fiberglass or blowup)
- Manual Pump versus Electric Pump
- And much more. 

Cash joins us from home in Maui to talk about:

- His life and childhood in Maui
- How he found wind
- Downwinding and teaching dad how to wing foil
- His foil slide and wing drop at the first GWA wave event of the year
- His current Armstrong setup
- And more.

Visit: https://www.instagram.com/cash_berzolla
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• (00:00) - - Growing Up in Maui and Discovering Wing Foiling

On our first episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc introduce our new show and talk about: 

- The basics of wing foiling and offer tips for beginners of all levels
- The importance of getting started and not getting caught up in gear choices
- We encourage new wing foilers to contact their local community for support and advice. 
- We discuss the importance of practicing on land before going into the water
- And we highlight the joy and sense of accomplishment that comes from learning and progressing in the sport.

Paula Novotna joins us on the show to talk about:

- Her entry into watersports
- Her wing & kite career
- Life in Cabarete, DR
- Women in sport
- Now that she is no longer competing, what's next?
- And More.

Visit: https://www.instagram.com/paulanovotna/
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