Up On Foil

I've heard a lot about Brouwersdam. It is one of the places to go in the Netherlands. But when I was in the area, it was difficult do see where the right spots were for the different water sports. So I went to the biggest shop there and asked for some help.

I met @MartijnvanSinderen at the @NaturalhighNLBV and asked him for some help and if he would be up for sharing it with the world - so here it is.

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Chapters

00:00 Experiencing the North Sea Conditions

01:56 Transitioning from Windsurfing to Foiling

09:58 Exploring Local Spots for Foiling 12:19 Safety and Challenges

17:58 The Shop and Community at Natural High

23:44 Upcoming Events and Races

31:47 Best Times to Visit and Water Sports Opportunities

It was a pleasure to talk about his new designs with a paragliding designer that switched all of his focus to the water and to parawings. We touched on his journey, his overly motivated first attempts at parawings and his newest toy: LTX

Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Win an Apple Watch!!! Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app

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Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com

Check out the professional Parawing course from @foilratvids https://6cZKVD.short.gy/parawingacademy 10% off with the code: MATTONFOIL10

Chapters

00:00 Journey into Foiling and Design

05:13 Transition to Parawinging

08:31 Innovations in Parawing Design

11:23 Challenges with Double Skin Designs

14:48 Single Skin Development and Performance

17:24 User Experience and Feedback

29:49 The Evolution of Hybrid Wings

37:05 Performance Insights and Design Innovations

43:14 Understanding Wing Loading and Foil Dynamics

50:58 Introducing the LTX: A New Era in Parawings

01:07:45 Market Positioning and Brand Competition

01:17:08 The Future of Parawing Technology

01:22:30 Company Structure and Personal Philosophy

Brandon has a very interesting personal story. He has also something new cooking: Foil classes in one of the most famous foiling places in the world - The Gorge. In this episode we talk about all sorts of foiling, but also about his new foiling journey: The Gorge Foil Academy

Check out Brandon on Instagram: @BrandonScheid

Check out his Foil Academy: www.gorgefoilacademy.com

Thanks to Jens of the Foil Sessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app Make sure to take part in the give away and share a Track on Instagram and tag @foilsessionsapp

Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment. Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears

Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com

Chapters

00:00 The Journey into Foiling

01:56 Overcoming Adversity: Brandon's Accident and Recovery

07:42 The Importance of Hydrofoiling in Life

11:45 Introducing the Gorge Foil Academy

15:52 Exploring the Gorge: Conditions and Opportunities

19:46 Navigating Crowds and Teaching Foiling

23:43 Unlocking the Art of Coaching

26:10 The Nuances of Parawinging

30:18 Building a Foundation for Parawinging

34:01 Pricing and Value of Lessons

36:52 Balancing Passion and Profession

40:33 The Excitement of Teaching and Guiding

43:06 Innovations in Parawing Design

I've seen SUBI-Riders on his hydrofoil BMX on the socials and I've often thought to myself - WHY? On this episode of UpOnFoil, I sat down with two time olympian Marc Willers to chat about the origins of this incredible project.

He's about to launch his kickstarter, so check it out here: https://6czkvd.short.gy/subi

Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app

Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment. Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears

Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Marc Willers and BMX Background

05:00 The Innovation of the Surf Bike

11:03 The Experience of Foiling and Its Addictive Nature

17:11 Transporting and Sharing the Surf Bike Experience

23:58 Exploring Foil Techniques and Starting Methods

29:33 Engineering Challenges and Product Development

35:35 Leveraging Experience: The Olympian's Edge

41:50 Marketing Strategies and Event Participation

47:38 Final Thoughts and Future Adventures

Sam is all about looking out for our planet and how we can foil sustainably. As foiling continues to grow, it’s important to consider its environmental impact. Like many industries, watersports equipment production can generate waste, rely on global supply chains, and contribute to overconsumption. However, things can be done differently.

Check out the website: https://foilhive.com

Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app

Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment. Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears

Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil

Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com

Check out the professional Parawing course from @foilratvids https://6cZKVD.short.gy/parawingacademy 10% off with the code: MATTONFOIL10

Chapters

00:00 About the Parawing World Cup in France

08:58 Upcoming Workshops and Community Engagement

12:07 Introducing Foil Hive: A Subscription Service

28:08 Foil Subscription for Beginners

31:07 Beta Launch and Customer Engagement

33:35 Adaptability and Compatibility of Foils

39:15 Design Innovations in Foil Technology

45:31 Circular Economy in Foiling

In this chat, Greg shares his journey in developing parawings, the evolution of gear, and insights into the design and performance of the latest S3 model. Discover how innovation, user experience, and real-world testing shape the future of parawinging and foil surfing.

Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show.

Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app

Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment.

Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears

Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil

Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com

Check out the professional Parawing course from @foilratvids

https://6cZKVD.short.gy/parawingacademy

10% off with the code: MATTONFOIL10

Chapters

00:00 Intro

07:28 Understanding the Parowing Handle

13:26 Harness Usage in Parowing

19:36 Product Iteration

28:33 Durability vs. Weight in Materials

44:24 Comfort and Performance

48:07 The Transition from Single to Double Skins

51:35 Profile Adjustments for Performance

57:43 User Experience with the Pai'i'a

59:42 Comparing the S3 and Pai'i'a

01:07:14 Target Audience for the S3

01:13:16 Innovation and Inspiration

Leashes are not something you write home about - usually. They are in your way, they might be twisted around your feet or you get your Parawing bridals tangled in the coiled part. But if you have a bad fall, you heavily rely on your leash to not loose your board and be safe. In this episode I talked to Roy Lundstedt who is the founder of Kaohi Leash and we talk about the leashes in general and get a little surprise visit from Cynthia Cynbad Brown from Hawaii who helped develop the cover over the coiled part, so that the Parawing lines don't get tangled as much.

Thank you so much for taking your time and explaining me what to look for in a leash.

https://boardmeetingusa.com is their website, @kaohileash is their Insta

Cynthias Insta: @cynthiacynbadbrown

Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show.

Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app

Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment.

Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears

Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil

Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com

Check out the professional Parawing course from @foilratvids

https://6cZKVD.short.gy/parawingacademy

10% off with the code: MATTONFOIL10

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:50 How it started

13:00 coil cover with Cynthia

42:00 Research and development

57:00 maintenance

1:02:40 the name feat. Karen

1:06:10 Parawing harness and more

1:16:20 Thanks

The videos spoke for themselves - The very first SFT Parawing World Cup was a total success. Even if the wind was pretty weak, the riders showed off what is possible and what an incredible sport this is.

Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show.

Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app

Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment.

Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears

Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil

Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com

Check out the professional Parawing course from @foilratvids

https://6cZKVD.short.gy/parawingacademy

10% off with the code: MATTONFOIL10

You've certainly seen him if you are at all into foiling. In this episode, expert foiler Hadou Brunner shares his extensive experience in water sports reviews, gear testing, and the behind-the-scenes process of creating high-quality content. Discover insights into gear selection, review strategies, and the future of foil sports.

Check out his YT-Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HadrienBRUNNER

and of course his Insta: @hadrien_brunner

Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app

Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment. Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears

Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil

Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:04 Hadou's Foiling Journey

05:21 Reviewing Gear: The Process

10:58 Gear Talk: Cameras and Drones

14:08 Testing Conditions and Challenges

17:14 Community Feedback and Insights

20:14 Future of Foiling Reviews

29:53 Optimizing Gear Reviews and Session Planning

33:52 Balancing Brand Expectations and Personal Integrity

39:02 Navigating Feedback and Product Development

44:45 Brand Relationships and Review Dynamics

49:27 The Evolution of Parawing Technology

01:04:33 Exploring Parawings and Their Specifications

01:11:01 The Balance of Reviews and Personal Preferences

01:14:21 The Importance of Social Media Metrics

01:21:41 The Impact of Audio Dubbing on Reviews

01:25:06 The Work Behind Video Production

01:30:03 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations

You've probably seen Guillaume on the socials. He is the one sitting on his wing foil board. He has to do that after a terrible accident that left him as a paraplegic. In this episode, he talks about the challenges he faces, how to actually foil while sitting, and how he became an inspiration to others with a similar fate.

Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app

Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment. Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears

Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:38 Accident and Recovery Journey

05:00 Parasurfing 10:54 Transition to Wing Foiling

16:51 Achievements and Competitions

19:40 Future Projects and Innovations

23:20 Foiling Challenges and Techniques

27:41 Experiences at the DefiWing Event

30:48 Overcoming Obstacles in Foiling

35:56 Inspiration and Speaking Engagements

37:47 Equipment Preferences and Techniques

41:38 Favorite Foiling Spots and Conditions