Up On Foil

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
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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

It is an honor to have Adrian Roper from Axis chat about foiling, foils, and how to talk about foils. He is super busy, so I was happy to catch up with him on a morning before going on the water.
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
04:12 Dock Start Racing: Insights and Innovations
10:14 Foil Design: The Importance of Aspect Ratio
16:08 Material Science: The Role of Carbon in Foil Performance
22:17 The Future of Foiling: What's Next?
32:27 Understanding Wing Design and Performance
42:52 Balancing Demand and Innovation in Foil Design
49:11 Adrian Roper's Daily Life and Design Philosophy
59:40 The Future of Foiling: Continuous Learning and Adaptation