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• An unsexy product category - very important though!

  Check out my Instagram (@mattonfoil) for a giveaway! First of all - This is not an add! I am genuinely interested: My brother in law had to have surgery because he suffered from surfer's ear. If you've never heard of it - lucky you. If you have cold ears (water and/or wind), the ear canal can close off and you can have very bad ear infections. There is only one thing: put something in your ear canal - like a plug or something. Chris had the same problem but was not happy with the regular ear plugs out there because you weren't able to hear well anymore - that's why he invented @SurfEars_official ear plugs with which you can actually hear. Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com Chapters 00:00 The Problem of Surfer's Ear 03:25 The Journey to Creating Surf Ears 06:25 The Technology Behind Surf Ears 08:56 The Importance of Hearing in Water Sports 11:39 Addressing Common Concerns and Misconceptions 14:30 The Design and Fit of Surf Ears 17:24 Thoughts and Recommendations 21:51 Innovations in Ear Protection for Water Sports 24:00 The Journey of Surf Ears: From Concept to Market 33:37 Marketing a Health Product: Strategies and Insights 37:09 Product Range and Customer Education 40:41 Company Growth and Team Dynamics 42:47 Continuous Improvement: The Evolution of Surf Ears 45:58 Work-Life Balance: Surfing and Business 48:04 Community Engagement: Ear Checks and Awareness

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• Dominating the wing foil scene - a chat with Nia Suardiaz

  She has won everything there is to win in Wing Foiling - and she is only 18 years old. Nia Suardiaz @niasuardiaz has been on the water ever since she was able to walk. A couple of years ago, she fell in love with wing foiling and started competing and is dominating the scene.Summary In this episode of Uponfoil Nia shares her journey in wing foiling, her training regimen, and the challenges she faces in competitions. Nia discusses her achievements, favorite disciplines, and the importance of community and mentorship in the sport. She also touches on the future of wing foiling, her experiences with sponsorships, and her aspirations for the Olympics. The conversation highlights Nia's passion for the sport and her dedication to continuous improvement.Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show.Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.appThank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoilCheck out our Website: www.uponfoil.comNia's Instagram: @niasuardiazChapters 00:00 Introduction to Nia Suardias 05:14 Favorite Disciplines and Training for Waves 09:54 Gear Maintenance and Repairs 14:34 Future of Wing Foiling and Olympic Aspirations 17:40 Early Beginnings and Transition to Wing Foiling 20:50 Sponsorship and Career Development 24:08 Exploring Competition and Travel 27:54 Mental Coaching and Performance 31:01 The Future of Foiling Sports 34:29 Mental Pressure in Competitive Sports 38:35 Life Beyond Winging 40:17 Living in Tarifa vs. Other Locations 42:13 Community and Relationships in Foiling 43:58 The Impact of Olympic Inclusion 45:22 Brand Loyalty and Sponsorships 47:23 Traveling as a Professional Athlete 49:07 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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• Foilbrained - From a feeling to a brand.

  You've probably seen Foilbrained-branded shirts and caps. Either live or on Instagram. Corey and his team are going full throttle and spreading the stoke with awesome clothes all about foiling. There is something for every foiling discipline: Surf foiling, Wing foiling, pump foiling, parawinging, even the tow boogie.Go check out their store on: https://foilbrained.com And while you are on the internet... Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.comChapters 00:00 Introduction to Foil Brain and Corey Elward 02:21 Foiling Camps in Bali: Experiences and Insights 05:15 The Role of Community in Foiling 08:20 The Birth of Foil Brain: From Concept to Reality 10:47 Designing Foil Brain Merchandise 13:35 The Evolution of Foil Brain Products 16:34 The Boogie: A New Wave of Foiling 19:16 Challenges and Triumphs in Merchandise Production 21:22 Life at Sea: Tugboat Operations 24:03 The Foil Brand Journey 25:56 Foiling Camps: Building Community 28:30 Expanding the Foil Brand Product Line 30:16 Navigating Global Shipping Challenges 31:10 Foiling Techniques and Experiences 36:11 Collaborations and Community Support

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• Eco-friendly foil boards - A chat with Katha and Raul

  What started as a Covid-experiment turned into something amazing. Katha and Raul are building eco-friendly Foilboards out of Agave stems which would be thrown away otherwise.This is an awesome project and I highly recommend that you check them out: https://karaboards.comThanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show.Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.appThank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoilCheck out our Website: www.uponfoil.com

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• Another foiling discipline - a chat with Todd Reichert

  Todd has so many stories to tell - but we tried to talk about foiling as much as possible. But two nuggets: He was the first du stay up in the air (3 meters) for 1 Minute in a human powered flying device, he got the world record in speed on a bicycle (in the flat). He is so focused on human powered devices and brought it to the water. In this episode, he talked about the invention of Freefoiling and the Beta Foil. Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com Chapters 00:00 Intro and Human-Powered Aircraft and Innovations 05:27 The Journey to Betafoil 07:56 Challenges and Risk in Development 10:37 The Evolution of Foiling Techniques 13:05 Collaboration and Community in Foiling 15:38 Designing the Betafoil 18:13 Understanding Dual Mast vs. Single Mast Foils 35:09 Understanding Dual Mast Technology 38:26 The Challenges of Foiling on Different Waters 42:40 The Concept of Free Foiling 46:57 Getting Started with Free Foiling 51:17 The Future of Betafoil and Community Engagement

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