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September 22, 2024 Case 23 - Hood River Parawing Recap with Walt and Roy
In Case 23 of The X-Foils Podcast, I sit down with Walt and Roy for a laid-back conversation—literally in the back of our van at the Hatch parking lot in between session on my last day in Hood River. We dive into our learnings from using the Parawing and recap an epic summer of downwind foiling. From what worked to the challenges we faced, we reflect on how the Parawing has changed the game for us, and share some memorable stories from the season.
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33 min
September 11, 2024 Case #22 - Greg from BRM. The man behind The Parawing
In Case 22 of The X-Foils, I sit down with Greg from BoardRiding Maui (BRM) to discuss his latest product making huge waves in the foiling market—the Parawing. This wing is designed to give riders the purest wave-riding experience possible, to get on foil and the possibility to pack it away, and ride freely. Its captivating a wide foiling audience with its potential as we wonder what we could do with it.
We dive into how the Parawing works, what inspired its creation, and how it’s changing the game for foilers looking to connect with the waves and learning to DownWind in a whole new way if you have the right skills.
How great is it that every year we get a new Foil discipline to suck at and find new ways to have fun on foil that we did not expect.
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31 min
August 30, 2024 Case 21 - Gnarly Marley from Next Gen to Next Legend
In Case 21 of The X-Foils, we feature Marley Franco, Gnarly Marley!
A 16-year-old water sports sensation from Maui. Sponsored by North and Mystic, Marley has quickly become a standout in the foiling community. Born and raised in Maui, Marley absolutely shreds across all watersports disciplines he decides to tackle. Very humble and hungry to keep pushing the sport with his killer style and control.
In this episode, we talk about Marley's journey in the water, his rapid progression, and how he recently completed the Triple Crown after committing to downwind foiling only this summer, Marley’s story is a testament to talent, hard work, and a passion for the ocean.
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1 hr 5 min
August 19, 2024 Case 20: Prescriptions to Precision, Franks Leap into Shaping Foilboards of the future
In Case 20 of The X-Foils, we’re joined by Francesco, the mastermind behind Frank Foilboards. Originally from Italy, Francesco now resides in Maui with his beautiful wife and kids, where he’s shaping the foil boards of the future.
In this episode, we dive into Francesco’s unique journey—from his beginnings in watersports to how he found his passion for shaping. We also discuss his big move to Maui, what it’s like to live and work on the island, and how he transitioned from a hard-earned family pharmacy career to making shaping foil boards his full-time job. Francesco’s story is one of passion, risk, and a love for the ocean that has guided him to where he is today.
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1 hr 41 min
July 30, 2024 Case 19: Carsons impact on Rincon Water Safety, Foiling, and the Magic of Tres Palmas
In Case 19 of The X-Foils, we sit down with Greg Carson, owner of Taino Divers and a resident of Rincón, Puerto Rico. This episode is a bit longer than usual but well worth the listen. We dive deep into critical topics like the lack of lifeguards and water safety in Puerto Rico.
Greg shares the incredible work his team at Rincon Water Safety is doing through their non-profit organization. They are making significant strides in implementing a system to improve water safety and raise awareness for everyone around or in the water, teaching what to do in case of an emergency.
In the second part of the episode, we explore Greg's personal journey into foiling, the surprisingly small community of foilers around him, and the unique charm of the Tres Palmas surf spot. Greg's experiences and insights offer a fascinating look into the local water sports scene. And I had no idea he was so connected with the water sports community worldwide!
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2 hr 8 min
July 23, 2024 Case 18 - Ronan makes his son work in the shop for discounts on foils
In Case 18 of The X-Foils, we're excited to welcome Ronan, a French commercial pilot and avid foiler, along with his oldest son, Mateo. Ronan has been living in Puerto Rico for 25 years and has a wealth of experience in watersports, which he has passed on to his kids.

In this episode, we discuss Ronan's journey in foiling, the joys, and challenges of teaching his kids, and their shared watersports background. Mateo will also be joining our shop team, working 2-3 days a week, and we're thrilled to have him on board.

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1 hr 28 min
July 16, 2024 Case 17 - Not letting Arland give up on Downwind Foiling again
In Case 17 of The X-Foils
I welcome back Arland, our very first guest on the podcast! This time its about casual chit-chat and catching up. I grill Arland on why he faded away from learning to downwind foil finally and how he feels about it now, especially since he’s a team rider for North, which is releasing the Downwind foils.
We also dive into some of Arland's so-called "safety tips," which are anything but safe. Join us for an easygoing yet insightful conversation as we dive into Arland's journey, his thoughts on the latest gear, and his experiences with North.
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1 hr 26 min
July 09, 2024 Case 16 - George works smarter not harder pushing ChatGPT to design the ideal foil
The X-Foils Podcast Case 16!
This week, stoked to share a good conversation with my long-time friend, George. We met in Playa del Carmen back in 2012, and when I moved to Puerto Rico, George discovered the beauty of the wind and conditions that we have here. Now, he visits us every year for a month with his family.
George was one of my very first kite foil student in Mexico, and seven years later, he learned to wing foil with us in Puerto Rico. We have a rich history together, filled with fun adventures and memories.
In this episode, George shares his favorite foil spots in the Bay Area, some entertaining stories from winging at Mavericks, and his experience trying to design a foil with ChatGPT. It’s an episode packed with nostalgia, laughter, and valuable insights for all foiling enthusiasts.

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1 hr 23 min
July 02, 2024 Case 15 - Roy and Gio give away secrets for their M2O Downwind foil Race
Welcome back to The X-Foils! In Case 15, we bring back familiar faces Gio and Roy, who have been on our channel in earlier episodes. This time, we dive into their upcoming races in Hawaii: the M2M and M2O. We discuss everything from logistics and gear to the intricacies of foiling, providing almost no Value and insight along with horrible tips for anyone interested in these thrilling competitions.
It’s great to have representation coming Puerto Rico, Along with Mickey, headed into these prestigious races, and we’re excited to share their journey with you. There will be a follow up episode.
Whether you’re a seasoned foiler or just getting started, this episode is packed with information and inspiration.
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1 hr 2 min
June 25, 2024 Case 14 - Foils save Michael Vicens life
The X-Foils Podcast Case #14
This week our guest is Michael Vicens, the owner of Seakindly Foil School, which claims to be the first efoil-only school in the world. Rightfully so, as Michael was there at the inception, working with Lift Foils for their new innovative Efoils Try It and Buy It program.
Michael's background is as fascinating as his current ventures. He used to be a commercial pilot and an air traffic controller, which has given him a systematic approach to all our adventures and his lesson programs. Unfortunately, an injury pivots his life, but during his recovery, Lift Foils reached out to him to help build the Efoil. This opportunity was a turning point – foiling essentially saved his life, providing a new passion and purpose and fueling a whole new industry.
Join us for an exciting conversation where Michael shares his journey from the skies to the seas, the story behind Seakindly Foil School, and his experiences with SUP downwind foiling. This episode is packed with insights, tips, and fascinating stories from one of the pioneers in the efoil community.
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1 hr 33 min

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The XFoils Podcast is where the world of foiling gets unpacked—one chaotic session at a time. Hosted by Dylan Shewfelt, with cohost Walt and a rotating cast of riders, innovators, shapers, and water junkies. We cover gear, progression, downwind misery, Parawing experiments, and the ridiculous community moments that make this sport what it is. Sometimes insightful, sometimes sarcastic, always passionate. - this is foiling from the inside! "The truth is out there."