Foil Life Podcast by SFT

On this episode, Sensi Graves, entrepreneur, professional kiteboarder & wingfoiler, and motivational speaker joins us to talk about: - Her decision to close down Sensi Swim - Quitting can be a powerful tool for personal growth - Motherhood and how it has changed her life - Update on Brandon's recovery process - You can't be what you can't see; representation matters - Her next steps (Growing h...

On our last of 3 episodes, Dave Westwood, Director of Sales and Marketing at ALUULA, Paula Novotna, Professional Kite and Wing Foiler and Klaas Voegt, Co-Division Manager PD & Marketing Duotone Wing & Foiling Duotone,  join us to talk about: - How did the ALUULA Duotone relationship develop? - Why did Duotone start using ALUULA - Early insights into the use of the fabric (R&D, Testing)...

On our 2nd of 3 episodes, Tyler Cuthbert, Chief Scientific Officer at ALUULA, joins us to talk about:  What exactly is ALUULA fabric? How it's made? How has ALUULA impacted kite and wing design? Performance Specs of ALUULA Longevity of material  Does it come in different thicknesses? Can you get it in any colour or design? How does that diffexrentiate from other materials used in wind sports (Dacr...

On our 1st of 3 episodes, Dave Westwood, Director of Sales and Marketing at ALUULA Composites, joins us to talk about: - What is ALUULA? - Where did the idea for ALUULA come from? - Who were the original inventors? - Where is the company based? Where is the factory? - Was ALUULA specifically designed for windsports? - What industries is ALUULA in? (Aerospace, windsports, Adventure Sports ie. squir...

On our 10th episode of the GWA Show, tour manager Tom Hartmann joins us to talk about: - The Boot Expo and the first official indoor wing foiling comp in history - The Wind conditions at the Boot Expo with the wind machines - Athletes felt like stars in a stadium setting during the event - Pool depth and behind-the-scenes insights - The SFT (Surf Foil World Tour) events that are coming up for 2025...

On this episode, Brian Grubb, Reb Bull Athlete, two-time world champion and a pioneer of wakeskating joins us to talk about: - His journey in water sports began at age 11 - His professional career and trips around the world with Red Bull - The infamous Dubai base jump project that was a dream come true - How he got into Foiling - The FSRL was created to provide a competitive platform for foilers w...

On this episode, Benjamin Castenskiold, the youth world champ race U14, youth vice world champ freestyle U14 and male grom athlete of the year joins us to talk about: - The early days, when he found wind, when he started winging and how his progress went - His family's lifestyle, spending 6 months in Tarifa and La Ventana, Mexico - Dedication: His hours on the water. How much time does a top level...

On this episode, Cash Berzolla joins us from his home in Maui to talk about: - The making of his new movie "South Africa" brought to you by Armstrong - 2024 GWA Wave World Title and what that felt like - His major focus for 2025 which will be creating content (What would you like to see!) - His hobbies - Family life and pickball - Community engagement is key for future projects. - The 'Candy Kane'...

On this episode, we’re joined by Rou Chater, the founder of IKSURFMAG and Tonic Magazine to talk about:   •⁠  ⁠His early start in windsurfing at the age of seven and how he transitioned to kitesurfing in 2000 and how he was one of the early adopters of wingfoiling in 2019; we discuss stories of his incredible adventures and the evolution of water sports. •⁠  ⁠The importance of community in water s...

On this New Years 2025 Special episode, Rawham and Patrick from Ensis join us to talk about: - The Ensis ROGER Parawing - The history of Parawinging / Parafoiling - The development journey (early designs, extensive testing and many prototypes... in SUPER COLD WATER) - The future of parawinging - potential racing and freestyle elements (unhooked backflips and much more) - The target audience for pa...

On this Christmas Day Special, Marley Franco joins us from Maui, Hawaii to talk about: - The North Next Gen program - How he learned a lot about ocean safety and skills from mentors at North - Growing up in Maui was a unique ocean culture experience - The North team feels like a family, providing support and encouragement - Big plans for 2025, including big wave surfing and GWA events - The surfin...

On our 9th edition of the GWA Show, tour manager Tom Hartmann joins us to talk about: - Their last tour stop of the season in Jericoacoara Brazil - The event location, conditions and weather &  competition results - Upcoming events in 2025 including - innovative formats and new locations. - The Boot - First GWA Indoor competition - And much more. Visit: https://www.wingfoilworldtour.com/events...

On this episode, Lukas joins us to talk about: - How he started his Instagram channel - @foilonly - How he found foiling and bungee foiling - His life as a content creator, business owner & family man - His favourite foiling destinations - Creating community - The future of foiling Visit: https://www.instagram.com/foilonly/ Watch full episode on Youtube

Jo Ciastula, commentator for the GWA Wingfoil World Tour & GKA Kite World Tour joins us to talk about: - How he found wind, where he grew up & what being born into a wind family was like - His GKA competition days - How he got started with the GWA & GKA - How he started his career of commentating/emceeing - His insights behind the scenes at the GWA and what that means for the sport - F...

On this episode, Fabian Muhmenthaler, pro athlete, industrial design & product development engineer for watersports joins us from his home in Tarifa to talk about: - His journey with North Foils as a PRO rider and his internship with both North & Mystic - His schooling and recent completion of his engineering degree - What growing up in Tarifa was like and how it provided him with a unique...

On our 8th edition of the GWA Show, Tom joins us from Brazil to talk about: - Their recent wave world cup event in Ibiraquera, Brazil - Elena and Cash's titles were well-deserved and celebrated. Congrats!! - Touring around Brazil - Exploring new locations for potential new event sites - Athletes are pushing the limits in wave riding competitions - Big News ---- The GWA may allow the use of wings f...

Chris Museler from the We Are Foiling Organization joins us from his home on Rhode Island to talk about: - Foiling Week Pensacola 2025 (What is it, Where is it and When is it) - How Foiling Week began and where it is today - An overview of the We Are Foiling Organization - An overview of the city of Pensacola and how it offers ideal conditions for foiling and community events (Great for families)...

On this episode, Benjamin May joins us to talk about:  Big Air Wing Foiling  The bar for high jumps has been set at 16-17 meters. Proper landing techniques are crucial for safety. Injuries are a risk, especially with high jumps. Mental preparation is as important as physical training. Winging allows for a more straightforward setup compared to kiting. The right wing design can impact performance s...

On this episode, Ladina Van Swoll and Charles Dasher join us to talk about:  How they met on the island of Bonaire, a windsurfing and a wing foiling paradise. ⁠How they found wind and their first foil flights ⁠What do they love about living on Bonaire, and what are the conditions like for wing foiling ⁠The launch of their new company, SeaZen What is included in their camps/retreats  ⁠How creating...

On this episode Greg and Agustin join us from WeCANFoil to talk about:  Their origin story, their mission and goals for foiling in Canada Foiling offers a significantly different experience compared to traditional sailing, providing higher speeds and a unique sense of freedom. Their initiative aims to democratize access to foiling by partnering with local sailing clubs and organizations. Community...

Tom, tour manager of the GWA, joins us to recap their recent wave event in Dakhla Morocco. We talked about:  The event site and Dakhla as a promising location for Wing Foiling The competition format & overview of the event New emerging talents that are making their mark in the sport The demand for competition spots is increasing significantly worldwide Rules regarding the use of wings during a...

Yann Rifflet, PRO Windsurfer & Content Creator joins us to talk about,  His entry into water sports as a competitive windsurfer and wing foiling for the first time His lifestyle -- living in France and Brazil, enjoying the perfect conditions for windsurfing and wing foiling with his wife. His sponsorship with Duotone and the creation of this YouTube channel.  The evolution of equipment technol...

Jelle Stoop, foil coach, athlete and founder of Foil School Nederland joins us to talk about: First and foremost Foiling! Our rapidly growing sport, with wing foiling gaining popularity Foil School Nederland which focuses primarily on wing foiling in Brauersdam, Netherlands and offers a variety of water sports for beginners and pro-level riders. The progression of foils and wings has led to smalle...

Alessandro José Tomasi is an Italian pro wing foil racer. He joins us from his home on Lake Garda in Italy to talk about: His debut into wind and the early IQ foil racing days  His new passion for wing foil racing, early success and teaching on Lake Garda His sponsors  His hair care routine His future aspirations of studying engineering in order to be able to design wings, foils, and boards in the...

On this episode, Josh joins us from his home in Fehmarn, Germany, to talk about:  His entry into water sports: Stand-up paddling and windsurfing His first foiling flights and his transition to Wing Foiling His big goal of becoming the German under-19 German champion in wing foiling and what it felt like to accomplish it.  His sponsorships with Elevate and A3D His local competitions and hopes to co...