Pump Foil high flyer - from 0 to 100 in a couple of weeks
He let's us follow his pump foil progression since start one - and he's all in. It looks like he's pumpfoiling every single day. So as someone who started a few months ago, he remembers very well how it was as a beginner and shares his tipps and tricks of dock starting on the podcast. check him out @prof.d.eps_ on instagram. Thanks to @pfederi for the intro-outro music Thanks to your mum for the support Thank you for helping me out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com Chapters 00:00 Luc's Journey into Pump Foiling 08:48 Learning Process and Initial Challenges 13:56 Phases of Learning to Pump Foil 23:15 Safety and Equipment Considerations 23:59 Foil Positioning and Speed Dynamics 25:01 Choosing the Right Dock for Foiling 27:08 Finding Suitable Docks and Training Locations 29:20 Exploring Different Starting Techniques 31:18 The Importance of Versatile Starting Techniques 33:01 Mental Challenges in Foiling 34:31 The Journey of Learning and Progressing 35:35 Gear Evolution and Material Choices 38:31 Understanding the Role of Stabilizers 40:56 Techniques for Effective Pumping 45:51 The Importance of Technique Over Equipment 46:38 Building a Presence on Social Media 47:28 Goals and Aspirations in Foiling Competitions 50:07 The Role of Community and Support in Learning 53:14 Encouragement for New Foilers
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Doctor by night, Pump Foil teacher by day
Thank you for helping me out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com In this episode, Naomi shares her journey into the world of foiling, discussing her unique cultural background, her late start in water sports, and her experiences as a pump foil teacher. She emphasizes the importance of safety, patience, and community in learning to foil, while also balancing her career as a doctor. Naomi highlights her personal experiences with injuries, her passion for the sport, and her goals for future progression in foiling. The conversation also touches on the significance of representation for women in the sport and the joy of sharing this passion with others. Takeaways Naomi's diverse cultural background influences her identity. She started foiling later in life due to health issues as a child. Naomi discovered pump foiling by observing others at a lake. She emphasizes the importance of gear selection in learning to foil. Teaching pump foiling involves focusing on safety and technique. Naomi shares her personal injury experience while foiling. She balances her demanding job as a doctor with her passion for foiling. Custom gear can enhance the foiling experience and personal branding. Goals in foiling can evolve from basic skills to advanced techniques. Community engagement is vital for growth in the sport.
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The Legend - Hilti - long distance pumper
He just came home from pumping around the whole Lake of Thun - 42km - without doing endurance training.If you meet him, you're in for a good time!We recorded the episode at TerrasSee, a beautiful place where you are welcome to have a drink and use their dock for pump foiling.Thank you for helping me out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.comThis is the link for this great shirt: https://foileur.framer.website Shoutout to @schnidionfoilChapters00:00 Intro05:20 First Experiences with Foiling18:50 Challenges and Triumphs in Long-Distance Foiling21:28 The Journey Around Lake Brienz38:50 The Joy of Being Naked42:30 The Art of Dock Starting45:31 The Wedding Officiant's Journey56:29 The Future of Foiling
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Foiling events in France - a chat with the organizer Martin Letourneur
Martin hit me up if I would take part at the pump foil race at the Gliss and Van Paris Show 2025. Unfortunately, I will not be able to go - but it sounds super interesting so I asked him all about it. Also, He is helping organize the Crozon Foil Festival but only, if he can take part himself - what a legend. Thanks for helping out the show bi subscribing on the patreon: patreon.com/UpOnFoil shoutout to Mark awesome shirts https://foileur.framer.website Martin has his own company making surf board cores: https://roundhouse-surf.odoo.com/about-us The event in Paris: https://glissandvanparisshow.com/programme Don't miss the elite Foil event in Crozon: https://crozonfoilfestival.com Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:46 Dockstart Competitions 13:04 Crozon Foil Festival 31:30 His own company
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loves foiling - starts a foiling school - a chat with Yo Wiebel
We haven't seen each other in almost 20 years but we followed each other on the socials - on this show, we talked about his life, his foiling school, his world record attempts and his charity events.Thanks Yo for taking your time and sharing the stoke!Like the show? leave a comment or a rating on your podcast app or support the show with 3 bucks: patreon.com/UpOnFoilvisit www.uponfoil.com for other episodesChapters00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:11 Yo Wiebel's Sailing Journey04:46 Transition to Foiling and Sailing School11:56 Wing Foiling: The New Trend21:49 Wing Foiling Classes and Gear Recommendations24:42 Sailing Tours and Personal Experiences25:38 The Dynamics of Foiling Schools29:07 Innovations in Power Winging34:20 Charity Initiatives: Foiling for a Cause44:47 Record Attempts and Adventures in Foiling
Join Matt as he chats about foiling with more or less famous foilers about being on foil. Did I mention that we talk about foiling?If you like the show and want to help me out: patreon.com/UpOnFoilCheck out www.uponfoil.com for more Infos
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