A great catch up with Eric Sterman, running us through his local downwind runs, how it differs in different conditions and his progressions based on using different equipment. Eric was first exposed to foiling when working on the film crew for Robby Naish's Longest Wave Movie. This was early days and he has been through a lot of progression and learning since then.

He shares some advice on equipment and how gear will work for some people but not for others. The trick is trying a bunch of gear and seeing what clicks for you. We get into the downwind runs Eric learnt on and he gives some really good insight on different spots to chip in for the Turtle Bay Run and a few tips on angles to run as you go down the coastline. Was awesome to get a comparison on the North Shore Downwind Runs to the South Shore Downwind Runs on Oahu and how both compare to the Gorge.

All in all was a fun and chat, take some time out and enjoy this fortnight's Catch Up.

If you'd like to learn how to downwind foil I'd love to hear from you and help you undertake your journey. Get in touch via email [email protected] or head to my website www.caseyaus.com and check out the Coach Casey Club for basic and premium options. I'll be releasing a free demo version of my online modules soon so keep an eye on that if you want a bit more insight into what the Coach Casey Club really is and how it works.

New episode due every fortnight so stay tuned for that.