The XFoils Podcast

In Case 43, Roy and Mickey are back—two names well-known not just on the podcast, but in the foiling scene, period. Fresh off a two-week trip to the Gorge, they join me to talk about linking up with the crew at The Basement, scoring some classic Rufus runs, and sharing their stoke.This one’s packed with stories, plenty of laughs, and more than a little trash talk—strictly for your entertainment.For Mickey, it’s been a while—he hasn’t been on the podcast since the Parawing craze took over. As Puerto Rico’s first SUP downwind foiler, he’s got a unique perspective, forged from suffering through the early days of heavy gear and no road map. I really wanted to hear how he sees things now that Parawing is part of the mix.Side note: we’re all looking forward to the legendary Roy vs. Ken “Golf-Off” that’s bound to go down. Good luck Keeeeny 📲 Follow along and Subscribe!Support this podcast by buying your foil gear from your favorite most reliable foil shop right out of Puerto Rico! https://www.kitepuertorico.com/pages/shop#XFoils #FoilTalk #Parawing #Loyaltothefoil # #GorgeFoiling #RufusRuns #Parawing

Greg from BRM is back on the mic to share the details behind his latest creation: the Paia, and his take on a double-skin Parawing designed for riders chasing higher performance. We dig into what this means in real use—how does a wing with more structure and material hold up when it comes to relaunch, packability, and real-world versatility?

Greg breaks down the thinking behind this new design and where it fits into BRM’s growing Parawing lineup.

And yes—he said this is his favorite podcast.

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In Case 41: Walt ( your favorite unofficial Co-Host) and I sit down with Bowen Dwelle, author of The Inertia’s Best Parawing of 2025. This episode is all about helping you make smart decisions if you’re thinking about getting into Parawing or upgrading your current setup.

We talk about the wings Bowen tested, the gear he’s loving, and what makes a good Parawing for different kinds of riders. It's a fun, honest chat packed with useful insights—and a great listen if you're trying to figure out which wing to buy.

📍 Check out Bowen’s article: Best Parawings – The Inertia
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In this short but important episode, we talk about basic water safety so you can be better prepared the next time you head out. From bringing a buddy, carrying a phone, packing a tourniquet, to wearing a vest or flotation and even a helmet—these are simple things that could make a huge difference if something goes wrong. And yes, I mean PFD not a PDF. Dont take a document with you as a safety measure that would be silly and dyslexic!

We’re not trying to kill the vibe—just sharing a few things we have been thinking every foiler should consider to keep the good times surfing safely.

🌊 Stay stoked, but stay relatively safeish!
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The X-Foils Podcast: Case #39 – Hood Trips, Parawings & Foil Trends with Walt

In this long-overdue episode, Walt and I finally carve out some time to feed our starving audience and catch up on all things foiling. We break down our latest Hood River adventures, geek out on Parawings, chat about stashbelts, boards, foils, and the trends we’re chasing to stay ahead of the curve.

This is a classic, free-flowing foil talk you won’t want to miss—just two friends dissecting the gear, ideas, and stoke that keep the progression alive.

🌊 Ready to nerd out with us? Tune in now!
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In this episode, I sit down with Maxime from Shaka Vibes Cancun—a driving force in the Mexican foiling scene. We dive into his foil adventures, from long-distance missions to big air wins jumping over 25m, and share stories from both sides of the Caribbean.

We talk about building schools and communities, giving solid advice to up-and-coming riders, and how we both juggle running shops while still chasing progression across all foil disciplines. Maxime and I live very parallel lives, and it shows in this easy, fun chat.

One thing we didn’t even get to? He won Master of the Ocean in the DR 2024. No big deal…

🌊 Tune in for good vibes, foil energy, and some real talk from two people trying to do it all.
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In this episode, we reconnect with Audrey Meyer from Cabarete—an all-around waterwoman and host of the upcoming Cabarete Wing Fest, happening June 19th.Audrey shares her journey through the world of watersports, from teaching windsurfing, to getting hooked on kiting in the early days, and building a life around wind, waves, and community. We chat about what makes Cabarete so unique, and how events like Wing Fest are bringing the next generation of riders together. To highlight Cabarete's unique vibe and epic conditions, having a good time sharing the stoke and the ever changing advances in gear. Whether you’ve been to Cabarete or it’s on your bucket list, this conversation taps into the energy that makes it a global watersports hub.🎙️ Tune in for good vibes and wind-filled stories.#XFoils #AudreyMeyer #WingFest2025 #CabareteFoiling #wingfoil #foildownwind #loyaltothefoil #foiling #Cabarete #Vela

Everyhting you want to know about FLITELab* is here:

In this exclusive episode, we sit down with Chris Reynolds, Founder and Senior Product Manager of FLITELab*, to dive deep into the making of the AMP board—Flite's new high-performance foil assist system that’s shaking up the scene.

Chris walks us through the development journey, the engineering challenges, and the high standards the team held themselves to in order to deliver a product that’s not just innovative, but one that performs where it matters most: on the water.

From prototype to production, we get the full scoop on how the AMP came to life—and why it's such a big step forward for surf-focused foil assist systems.

⚡️ Get ready to geek out.

You heard it first, right here on the X-Foils Podcast.

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Greg from Board Riding Maui (BRM) is back, and he’s brought some serious new heat with him—the BRM Parawing V2 is here, and not just one, but three different models tailored for various riders and disciplines.

In this episode, we get a full download on the design intent behind each wing, from surf-focused minimalism to power and stability for different styles of foiling. We may or may not be selfishly trying to figure out which one we should be riding…

If you're even remotely interested in foiling without a paddle, surfing waves freely, or just sailing around, this is the one to listen to. We dig into everything from Greg’s R&D process to what makes these new wings sail!Big innovations. Big fun. Same BRM magic🎧 Tune in and find your wing.Get 5% off you BRM order CLICK HERE: http://bit.ly/4jINpgN#XFoils #ParawingV2 #BRM #GregFromMaui #FoilInnovation #WingRevolution #NoPaddleNoProblem #parawing #boardridingmaui #foiling #loyaltothefoil #downwind #downwindfoiling

The X-Foils Podcast: Case #34 – Behind the Buoys with Billy Bosch

In this episode, we catch up with Billy Bosch from Good Breeze in Cocoa Beach, fresh off the Foil Surf Race League event. Billy is the founder of the FSRL and this high-energy foiling showdown each year with Brian Grubb.

We dive into Billy’s sports background, how he launched Good Breeze, and what goes into organizing one of the most exciting foil gatherings around. It was awesome to finally have a relaxed chat and get to know the man behind the madness—since he’s always running full throttle during the events!

Big thanks to Billy and the FSRL crew for keeping the stoke alive and pushing the sport forward.

🎧 Tap in and get the inside scoop on how FSRL came to life and where it’s headed next.

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