Inside F-ONE

CEO Raphaël Salles and General Manager Julien Salles return to talk about F-ONE’s R&D team: how it’s structured today, why each discipline now has its own dedicated designer, and how the expanding team is shaping the brand’s future. They also dive into the testing process, foil prototyping, and their overall vision for R&D, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look into how F-ONE ideas become real products.

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Inside F-ONE – EP 004 – K-Wing vs. Pocket Wing vs. Wing: What’s Right for You?

In this fourth episode of Inside F-ONE, CEO Raphaël Salles and General Manager Julien Salles unpack two exciting new additions to the F-ONE lineup: the Plume K-Wing and the FRIGATE pocket wing. From R&D insights and design choices to ideal setups and how they compare to traditional wings, this episode covers everything you need to know to find the perfect wing for your style and ambitions.

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Today, General Manager Julien Salles is joined by CEO Raphaël Salles as well as two members of our R&D team: Production Engineer Raphaël Gérard, otherwise known as “Doc,” and Charles Bertrand, Naval Architect.

In this episode, the team shares insights into how F-ONE’s R&D process works, the secrets behind the Dynamic Structural Design and how it all shapes the performance of our gear. They also dive into the latest innovations, including the SK8 and MOMENTUM foils, offering a closer look at what makes these products stand out.

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Hear from Ralf Grösel, renowned kite designer and the brain behind the revolutionary Brainchild Production, in this second episode of "Inside F-ONE".

During a recent trip to North Macedonia, our Art Director Lucas sat down with Ralf to dive into the origins of the Brainchild project. They discussed how this collaboration with F-ONE came to life, and explored the sustainable innovations and advanced materials that are shaping the future of kitesurfing.

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In the inaugural episode of "Inside F-ONE", Brand Manager Julien Salles discusses the company’s new initiatives in environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Julien explains the goals behind the podcast, emphasizing the need for deeper discussions beyond standard marketing.

This episode also introduces F-ONE and MANERA’s new sustainability platform, created through a comprehensive environmental audit. Julien details the audit process, key findings, and the subsequent action plan focused on reducing the company's carbon footprint, particularly in raw materials and production.

The conversation touches on the challenges and strategic decisions related to sustainability, including choosing reduction over compensation, leveraging eco-friendly technologies, and fostering transparency by sharing audit results and action plans with the public.

Tune in to understand F-ONE’s vision for a sustainable future.

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