Can we trust this review or is it just an ad? This is a difficult question to answer in the age of Influencers that try to make a living out of it.

In this episode, I invited @hydro_gav and @hoppline to chat about being biased or unbiased in videos and reviews. It is difficult to be 100% unbiased but still honest. Our advantage: we are a bit older and are not surviving off Youtube and Instagram. Still - we love support from riders who enjoy our content.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:25 Part one

05:50 Gav's alarm goes off

14:10 mean comments

22:00 who are we working for?

35:00 how to improve the videos

41:01 who trusts us?

51:00 how much work

57:40 are influencers salesmen?

01:06:07 who (should) pays?

01:10:52 Good/Bad Parawings

01:24:42 How to film

If you're a foil nerd like me, you're in for a treat!

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Summary In this episode,

Carlos Saez shares his extensive knowledge and experience in the world of foiling, discussing his journey through various water sports, the evolution of foiling techniques, and the future of the sport. He emphasizes the importance of community and innovation in foiling, while also addressing the challenges and misconceptions surrounding the sport. In this conversation, Carlos and Matt delve into the evolving world of foiling, particularly focusing on para-winging and its innovations. They discuss market trends, consumer behavior, and the quality of foiling equipment, emphasizing the importance of performance and design. The conversation also touches on the future of foiling, the significance of community, and the growth of foiling sports, highlighting the joy and freedom that comes with being on the water.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:10 Carlos's Journey into Water Sports

08:18 The Rise of SUP and Its Connection to Foiling

11:01 The Development of Foiling Technology

13:55 The Emergence of Pump Foiling and Its Techniques

19:20 The Influence of E-Foiling and Wing Foiling

19:21 The Future of Foiling and Its Expanding Community

26:13 The Evolution of Foiling Sports

28:59 The Foiling Community and Its Growth

31:37 Understanding Foil Design and Performance

34:20 Transitioning to Winging and Surf Foiling

37:36 The Rise of Parawinging

42:00 Market Trends and Equipment Quality

58:10 The Evolution of Board Design

01:02:44 Finding the Perfect Board Size and Shape

01:05:25 The Future of Foiling and Community Engagement

01:08:19 Carlos's Role in Foiling Development

01:12:17 The Competitive Landscape of Foiling

01:17:25 The Importance of Product Development

01:30:52 Final Thoughts on Foiling and Community

On the other side of the world, in french Polynesia - Tahiti, foilers are frothing and have a phenomenal playground.

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In this episode, we learn about Manutea's journey in water sports, his experiences with foiling, and the vibrant foiling community in Tahiti. Manutea shares insights about the challenges of long-distance foiling, safety measures, and the upcoming Tahitian Foil Festival. We also touch on sustainable tourism through Mahana Retreat, where Manutea offers sailing cruises around French Polynesia. The conversation highlights the beauty of Tahiti, the thrill of foiling, and the importance of community and safety in water sports.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:52 Foiling Journey and Experiences

05:36 Transition to SUP Foiling

08:28 Community and Events in Tahiti

14:01 Safety and Regulations in Foiling

18:38 Tahiti Foil Festival and Future Plans

27:23 Navigating the Pacific: Safety and Adventure

30:52 Mahana Retreat: Sailing and Sustainability

35:36 Life as a Captain: Balancing Work and Passion

37:29 Eco-Friendly Tourism: Preserving Paradise

39:54 Tips for New Captains: Navigating Challenges

43:23 Memorable Stories from the Sea

47:37 Future Adventures: Plans and Aspirations

Before you listen to this, watch Josh's film "The Strait Path" on Youtube

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Dane Wilson's Instagram: @dane___wilson

In this episode, we talk about how this adventure crossing the Bali Strait from Bali to Java. A relatively long, but safe run turned into a scary adventure.

Here the stats: crossing 92km, 4h25, lost from boat 1.34h

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

05:10 Planning and Financing the Crossing

08:01 Sponsorship and Community Support

13:34 The Gamble of the weather

14:57 Investing in Yourself

17:16 Overcoming Challenges and Ego

18:45 Planning the Filming Process

23:02 Crossing the Channel: Preparation and Execution

27:47 Equipment Choices and Risks

32:19 Navigating Challenges During the Crossing

39:41 Lost at Sea: A Fight for Survival

45:41 Navigating the Unknown: The Role of Technology

51:14 The Reunion: Finding Safety

52:52 Surfing the Big Waves: The Challenge Ahead

59:14 The Film Premiere: Sharing the Experience

01:04:05 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Goals

In this episode of Up on Foil, the creators of the Foil Motion app, which tracks foiling sessions share their personal journeys into foiling, the challenges of app development, and the importance of tracking progress in water sports. The conversation delves into the technical aspects of data collection and analysis, the app's capabilities, and future features. Sascha discusses the risks of leaving a stable job to pursue his passion for app development, while Jörg shares insights on their business strategy and user engagement.

This is the link to the foilmotion app https://apps.apple.com/ch/app/foil-wing-surf-foilmotion/id6737276093?l=de-DE

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Foiling and the App

00:46 Personal Foil Stories and Backgrounds

10:38 The Importance of Tracking Progress in Pump Foiling

14:42 Challenges in App Development and Transitioning Careers

20:58 Expanding the App's Capabilities to Other Sports

26:00 Understanding Pumping Dynamics in Foiling

29:45 The Role of Technology in Foiling

35:48 Challenges in App Functionality and User Experience

40:45 Future Features and Community Engagement

47:07 Taking Risks in Entrepreneurship

Look, there was another episode planned for this week. But the SFT just finished up at the BOOT in Düsseldorf and a big part of the Swiss team was going home. Yes, this episode is a bit wild and different to the other ones but I still hope, you can enjoy it.

As they had nothing to do, they were happy to talk about what happened those last 3 days.

If you're not familiar with the voices. Everyone on the bus except for Matheo and Sarah have been on this show already:

Balz Müller, Kathrin Kolo, Christian Müller, Michi Näf, Rob von Roll.

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The start into this episode was epic! After I changed my pants we talked about Stan Keusch's life in sports and how he makes high performance bars and safety release systems. Stan also talks about his involvement in Flysurfers Parawing and the Levitaz foils.

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Foiling helped Jason to sustain his business: Burton Outdoor Adventures and after a chat with people in the foiling industry he decided to organize a foiling festival: @AtlantaFoilFest

In this chat Jason tells his story into watersports and what it takes to organize such an event. He also talks about why it is worth taking a week of vacation and come to Atlanta for the event.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jason Burton and BOA

03:01 The Journey from Education to Outdoor Adventures

06:06 The Birth of the Atlanta Foil Fest

09:03 The Evolution of Foiling and Business Growth

11:53 Exploring Lake Lanier: A Foiler's Paradise

15:02 Community and Events in the Foiling World

18:04 Challenges and Triumphs in Foiling

20:49 The Future of Foiling and Outdoor Adventures

24:31 Seasonal Changes and Lake Conditions

27:47 Teaching Kids to Foil

30:51 Foiling's Impact on Business

31:10 The Role of Foiling in Personal Growth

39:11 Innovations in Foiling Equipment

40:25 The Future of Foiling Events

47:27 Stability and Design of the Dock

50:08 Excitement for Foiling and Community Engagement

52:03 Planning for the Next Atlanta Foil Fest

58:43 Innovations and Family-Friendly Activities at the Event

01:01:36 Promoting Local Attractions and Tourism

01:05:01 The Health Benefits of Foiling and Longevity

Dani has been on the water ever since he was a little boy and had a steady job as a carpenter. Out of necessity after burning out he slowly began to build what is now an amazing watersport center at Lake Thun. The flagship is their 300k electric wakesurf boat that I was allowed to use a couple of weeks ago. Watersport centers are amazing as guests - how does it look from the other side though? Thank you Dani for sharing your story! Follow @honuthunersee on Instagram (@honuthunersee)

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Chapters

00:00 The Journey Begins: From Windsurfing to Water Sports Center

03:08 Building Honu: The Birth of a Water Sports Center

06:00 The Evolution of Stand-Up Paddling

08:51 Racing and Community: The Stand-Up Paddling Scene

12:01 Overcoming Challenges: Health and Career Transitions

14:55 Navigating Regulations: The Business of Water Sports

18:11 Growing the Business: From Stand-Up Paddling to Foiling

20:59 The Future of Honu: Expanding Horizons

23:48 Community Engagement: Kids and Water Sports

27:01 The Road Ahead: Challenges and Opportunities

35:16 Business Evolution and Growth Strategies

40:26 Challenges in Hiring and Team Development

46:32 Innovative Ventures: The Electric Wakeboat

53:30 Resilience After Adversity: The Fire Incident

01:01:32 Future Plans and Community Engagement

This is a bonus episode for everyone who is in the chase of christmas presents or who is in the kitchen preparing a feast - or even better - is on his or her way to a nice downwinder parawing session or a short pump foiling event before meeting the in-laws. Enjoy! If you like this show or my efforts, think about buying me a cup of coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/rxxtq9j5fjc

This is a run down of the events of the first year of the @Surffoilworldtour 2025. We talked about all the events, the good stuff, and what he wants to improve during the next year..

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Chapters

00:00 The SFT's Inaugural Year

02:40 Highlights from the Düsseldorf Event

05:52 Exploring the Pensacola Experience

15:12 The Cape Verde Surf Foil Event

19:14 Challenges at the Leucate Event

26:44 Sicily's Unique Water Experience

30:14 The Atlanta Foil Fest: A New Beginning

31:27 The Growth of Foiling Events

32:27 Lake Garda: A Foiling Paradise

39:09 Innovations in Event Organization

43:28 Abu Dhabi: The Grand Finale

48:49 Highlighting Key Disciplines

50:24 Looking Ahead: Yes a Parawing Event

57:20 The Rise of Power Winging