The Generic Foiling Podcast

We very briefly met Simeon in Hood River, but as he was just finishing up his Voyager Clinic with paying clients we didn't all have the time to sit down together over a Modelo.

Thankfully through the power of the internet we've managed it!

You can't have missed the impact the Voyager Foiling crew have had on the downwind scene over the past few years and we were really looking forward to sitting down with the man behind the hats! We chat through all things Voyager as well as Simo's thoughts on the surf culture and how it impacts the newer downwind scene.

Fingers crossed we get to share a beer with the man himself along with the rest of the Voyager crew at some point in the future.

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Prior to meeting this pair at AWSI this year, we knew little to nothing about the two of them, and yet they're some of the most hard-working and influential people in the foiling game right now. Within minutes of meeting and chatting to Caitlyn over a margarita at Hood River's no.1 mexican 'Taqueria', Liam had decided she needed to be in front of the mic, and having the couple sit down together was a bonus.

A lot was covered in this conversation, and I'd be surprised if anyone didn't feel inspired both on and off the water having listened to it.

FYI: whilst it isn't essential to listen to episode 80 with Paul Martin prior to this one, it is referenced, and you're bound to enjoy both, so if you haven't already, consider listening to that first.

Catch you all in the new year - Happy 2024/2025!

Here we are again - back round to our now traditional Wanglordz Christmas Episode in the Hot Tub.

Usuaully we'd prepare you not to expect too much tech talk while we're sinking brewskies and re-living the year - but this ones a doozie.

Over three hours we sat in the tub, and we managed to only discuss 2 of a possible 10 christmassy items we had jotted down to bring up. It'd been a while since we all caught up together and we were all a bit too excited. It gets a little loose in places.... all in the interest of comedy!

Always a nightmare to suss out editing 4 different drunk people's audio, especially with 0 degree temperatures nailing our microphone batteries - please go easy on us, we're trying!

Merry Christmas!

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Old mate Ryan came for a chat this week. We didn't get time to record anything in America so he joined us online to discuss how he's gotten to where he is now.

Coach, marketing guru at KT Foiling, some mysterious role at Foildrive we never got to the bottom of and Foiling Magazines Friday Pump newsletter author..... such a large amount of roles to digest.

Ryan recently came back from Hawaii after the Foilers of Oahu event and we delve into his views on surf foil style, progression within our disciplines and even how motivation keeps us learning - sounds a bit progression podcasty, right? Well - he's got some great thoughts so it was worth discussing! Ryan also pulls out some gold from his actual foiling diary from when he was learning, which definitely led us down a rabbit hole.

Christmas Episode coming next.....

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An excellent episode with one of our favourite pairs in the foiling game. Passionate, positive, and inspiring individuals who have turned a niche product segment and brand into a household name within the foiling industries. They've managed to get Freddie excited about leashes!

We had the pleasure of hanging out with Karen and Roy on the beach in San Diego (fuelled by her home baked goodies) and followed the session with a recording where we dive into the origin of the grip leash concept and how an idea turned into a product which quickly secured market share.

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Peace!

Frank’s boards have had people murmuring and whatsapping naughty photos back and forth for a while now. We were lucky enough to see them in the flesh in Hood River…our man Luke wouldn't shut up about getting hold of one. Liam managed to have a good chat with him in the states on the AXIS stand at AWSI.

Surprisingly, stood in front of a couple of Frank made boards with full red Axis livery and logos, when asked what the deal is between Frank and Adrian (Axis), they both laughed and replied with “we don’t know yet, that’s what we are here to find out”. So, we were very happy to sit down and learn more now that we’re a few weeks on and an agreement seems to have come to fruition .

Italian born, Maui based. Working for Quattro and his neighbour Mark Raphorst has given this ex kitesurfer a massive amount of experience to begin experimenting with his downwind board designs.

His downwind shape design is the main point of conversation, but we do delve into his parawinging thoughts, midlength and his prone shapes too.

If you like what we're up to, check out https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gfpodcast. We recon we did a pretty decent job of accruing a tonne of recordings out of the 2024 AWSI event, and we wanna do it again! Someone’s gotta do it, right?!

Chitty chatty in person with the legends themselves.

He doesn't need any introductions, he's been weasling his way onto our screens since the beginnings of foiling and he's all over the social media's. Managing to squeeze himself now into the pivotal marketing role at Code Foils and as a worldwide Foildrive Ambassador!

We'd been trying to line things up with Josh for a long time, but he's a busy man and our mega social media prowess also means we're busy nowadays too! FINALLY at the AWSI event we got to meet the man himself, firstly in a diner over breakfast in town of all places.

The show was busy for all of us, so we decided to use jet lag to our advantage and record as early as possible, on the beach at Hood River Event site - hence the awesome cover photo. A beautiful backdrop, with the rest of the industry setting up their tents behind us as we learnt about Josh's background and his views on foiling as it is today.

For those of you who are most keen on finding out how the roofing trade is in Australia, you'll love this episode. Josh gives us a great run through of his trade of choice...... with a little bit of foiling too.

Thanks again for your time Daniela!

Bring on the Frenchies!

In come Richard and Benoit from AFS foils, to give us some insight in how they've exploded onto the scene over the last couple years.

Richard is a man who's been around the industry a long time - previously as a pro kiter for Flexifoil back in the days before that brand exploded loudly.... He's since started as 'International Business Developer' at AFS and also been smashing the downwinding in France. Benoit lives in Texas is heading up the distribution of AFS and Sooruz wetsuits in the US.

Together they give us a run through of the brand and its ethos

Another Episode from the AWSI show that was made possible by you, the listeners! We aim to get back there again next year if we can to build on this years content - if you wanna make that more possible, check out buymeacoffee.com/gfpodcast