The XFoils Podcast

In this episode, Walt, Arland, and I take a quick breather after a wild weekend of non-stop sessions—Monday was lit , and our brains are still fried from all the stoke. We chat about some of the new foils we tried , a little bit about the scene , and honestly… this podcast is pure bonus content . Nobody needs this, but here you go! Oh, and heads up—we’re heading to the event site to make and hand...

In Case 44, Walt and I finally get back on the mic after a few weeks without our regular froth calls —and let’s just say, he had a lot to say. He breaks down his trip to Maui , including the new foils he unexpectedly fell in love with and the Frank Foilboards he’s been testing. Meanwhile, I’ve been putting in three solid sessions on the FLITELab AMP board , and I’m fired up to bring it to the Gorg...

In Case 43, Roy and Mickey are back—two names well-known not just on the podcast, but in the foiling scene, period. Fresh off a two-week trip to the Gorge, they join me to talk about linking up with the crew at The Basement, scoring some classic Rufus runs, and sharing their stoke. This one’s packed with stories, plenty of laughs, and more than a little trash talk—strictly for your entertainment....

Greg from BRM is back on the mic to share the details behind his latest creation: the Paia , and his take on a double-skin Parawing designed for riders chasing higher performance. We dig into what this means in real use—how does a wing with more structure and material hold up when it comes to relaunch , packability , and real-world versatility? Greg breaks down the thinking behind this new design...

In Case 41: Walt ( your favorite unofficial Co-Host) and I sit down with Bowen Dwelle, author of The Inertia’s Best Parawing of 2025. This episode is all about helping you make smart decisions if you’re thinking about getting into Parawing or upgrading your current setup. We talk about the wings Bowen tested, the gear he’s loving, and what makes a good Parawing for different kinds of riders. It&#3...

In this short but important episode, we talk about basic water safety so you can be better prepared the next time you head out. From bringing a buddy , carrying a phone , packing a tourniquet , to wearing a vest or flotation and even a helmet —these are simple things that could make a huge difference if something goes wrong. And yes, I mean PFD not a PDF. Dont take a document with you as a safety...

The X-Foils Podcast: Case #39 – Hood Trips, Parawings & Foil Trends with Walt In this long-overdue episode, Walt and I finally carve out some time to feed our starving audience and catch up on all things foiling. We break down our latest Hood River adventures , geek out on Parawings , chat about stashbelts , boards, foils, and the trends we’re chasing to stay ahead of the curve. This is a clas...

In this episode, I sit down with Maxime from Shaka Vibes Cancun —a driving force in the Mexican foiling scene. We dive into his foil adventures , from long-distance missions to big air wins jumping over 25m , and share stories from both sides of the Caribbean. We talk about building schools and communities, giving solid advice to up-and-coming riders, and how we both juggle running shops while sti...

In this episode, we reconnect with Audrey Meyer from Cabarete—an all-around waterwoman and host of the upcoming Cabarete Wing Fest, happening June 19th. Audrey shares her journey through the world of watersports, from teaching windsurfing, to getting hooked on kiting in the early days, and building a life around wind, waves, and community. We chat about what makes Cabarete so unique, and how event...

Everyhting you want to know about FLITELab* is here: In this exclusive episode, we sit down with Chris Reynolds, Founder and Senior Product Manager of FLITELab*, to dive deep into the making of the AMP board—Flite's new high-performance foil assist system that’s shaking up the scene. Chris walks us through the development journey, the engineering challenges, and the high standards the team held th...

Greg from Board Riding Maui (BRM) is back, and he’s brought some serious new heat with him—the BRM Parawing V2 is here, and not just one, but three different models tailored for various riders and disciplines. In this episode, we get a full download on the design intent behind each wing, from surf-focused minimalism to power and stability for different styles of foiling. We may or may not be selfi...

The X-Foils Podcast: Case #34 – Behind the Buoys with Billy Bosch In this episode, we catch up with Billy Bosch from Good Breeze in Cocoa Beach, fresh off the Foil Surf Race League event. Billy is the founder of the FSRL and this high-energy foiling showdown each year with Brian Grubb. We dive into Billy’s sports background, how he launched Good Breeze, and what goes into organizing one of the mos...

In this special collab episode, I sit down with Parawing guru Daniel for a full-on Parawing deep dive. We swap stories about our backgrounds, break down the evolution of Parawing foiling, and discuss the different Parawings hitting the market. This conversation could have gone on forever, but we had to cut it short—so expect more to come! If you're as obsessed with foiling without a paddle as...

Foil Surf Race League Recap with Arland & Eric In this episode, we sit down for a quick chat about the Foil Surf Race League, breaking down how the event played out, the competition, and the epic battles on the water. Huge thanks to North & Mystic for the invite and a massive congrats to all the winners! Special shoutout to our boy Arland, who took 1st place in the Prone Race Open category...

The X-Foils Podcast: Case #31 On this episode, I sit down with my good friend Eric Braojos during our car ride from El Cuyo to Cancun while at an event with Shaka Vibes called the mayan wind fest, for a laid-back chat about his watersports journey and how he fell in love with foiling in Puerto Rico. Initially, he wasn’t too stoked on just “mowing the lawn” on a foil, but once he got a taste of foi...

In Case 30 of The X-Foils, Walt and I sit down with the Director of Industrial Design for Lift Foils. We dive into his personal foiling journey and explore Lift’s role in taking their efoil line to the next level. The introduction of the Lift5 and the LiftX—an efoil/foil assist geared towards surf—steals the spotlight for us as its more ranged at the high performance surf. But the real game-change...

Wren’s Foiling Progress & the Lithium Revolution In Case 29 of The X-Foils, Wren is back! We catch up on her summer progress and dive deep into the tech side of foiling—geeking out over the Tow Boogie and Foil Drive. We explore how the lithium revolution has sped up progression in the sport. The Foil Drive is making foiling more accessible to the masses, while the Tow Boogie shines when used i...

The X-Foils Podcast: Case #28 - Trigger Friendly deep dive into Foil Drive Welcome back to the X-foils Podcast! Walt and I Sit down again, this time to chat over all things Foil Drive. We have had a hand full of great session now and wanted to share our thoughts on the whole thing. From Surfing it, Downwinding it and just over all how it adds to our over all foil adventures. If you Foil Drive, may...

The X-Foils Podcast: Case #27 - Summer Recap & Foiling Talk with Walt Walt and I finally sit down for the casual foil chat we've been planning for a while. We recap the summer, dive into the Parawing, board changes, and the sport’s ever-evolving landscape. Join us for a relaxed conversation about the progression, experimentation, and good times we’ve had riding the waves this season. 🌊 Join t...

In Case 26 of The X-Foils, I sit down with Tre and his son Walker, better known as McFlowi. Sponsored by Armstrong Foils and fresh from competing in the Triple Crown, Walker has been making waves with his “snappy” style and rapid progress in foiling over the past year and a half. Tre, one of the early adopters of downwind foiling in the Gorge, overcame the challenge of using gear not yet suited fo...

In Case 25 of The X-Foils, Giovanni is back! We dive into a full race recap, discuss the next big race on the horizon in France, and talk all things downwind foiling.  From gear insights to strategies, this episode has it all for downwind foil enthusiasts. I have him hooked up with Code foils through my shop as I want to support Gio and his future in this passion of his anyway I can. Thanks Code F...

The X-Foils Podcast: Case #24 - Hunter Becker: Kite Foil Freestyle, Big Air, following his passion. In Case 24 of The X-Foils, I sit down with Hunter Becker, a North team rider renowned for his Kite Foil freestyle and big air tricks. Hunter brings extensive knowledge of flight, holding certifications in aviation, paragliding, and speed flying. As an all-around athlete, he's living his dream, pushi...

In Case 23 of The X-Foils Podcast, I sit down with Walt and Roy for a laid-back conversation—literally in the back of our van at the Hatch parking lot in between session on my last day in Hood River. We dive into our learnings from using the Parawing and recap an epic summer of downwind foiling. From what worked to the challenges we faced, we reflect on how the Parawing has changed the game for us...

In Case 22 of The X-Foils, I sit down with Greg from BoardRiding Maui (BRM) to discuss his latest product making huge waves in the foiling market—the Parawing. This wing is designed to give riders the purest wave-riding experience possible, to get on foil and the possibility to pack it away, and ride freely. Its captivating a wide foiling audience with its potential as we wonder what we could do w...

In Case 21 of The X-Foils, we feature Marley Franco, Gnarly Marley!  A 16-year-old water sports sensation from Maui. Sponsored by North and Mystic, Marley has quickly become a standout in the foiling community. Born and raised in Maui, Marley absolutely shreds across all watersports disciplines he decides to tackle. Very humble and hungry to keep pushing the sport with his killer style and control...