Up On Foil

On the other side of the world, in french Polynesia - Tahiti, foilers are frothing and have a phenomenal playground. 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: pa...

Before you listen to this, watch Josh's film "The Strait Path" on Youtube Josh's Channel: @joshku1990 Josh's Instagram: @joshku Dane Wilson's Instagram: @dane___wilson In this episode, we talk about how this adventure crossing the Bali Strait from Bali to Java. A relatively long, but safe run turned into a scary adventure. Here the stats: crossing 92km, 4h25, lost from boat 1.34h Thanks to Jens of...

In this episode of Up on Foil, the creators of the Foil Motion app, which tracks foiling sessions share their personal journeys into foiling, the challenges of app development, and the importance of tracking progress in water sports. The conversation delves into the technical aspects of data collection and analysis, the app's capabilities, and future features. Sascha discusses the risks of leaving...

Look, there was another episode planned for this week. But the SFT just finished up at the BOOT in Düsseldorf and a big part of the Swiss team was going home. Yes, this episode is a bit wild and different to the other ones but I still hope, you can enjoy it. As they had nothing to do, they were happy to talk about what happened those last 3 days. If you're not familiar with the voices. Everyone on...

The start into this episode was epic! After I changed my pants we talked about Stan Keusch's life in sports and how he makes high performance bars and safety release systems. Stan also talks about his involvement in Flysurfers Parawing and the Levitaz foils. Check out stans website: https://skshapes.com Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: http...

Foiling helped Jason to sustain his business: Burton Outdoor Adventures and after a chat with people in the foiling industry he decided to organize a foiling festival: @AtlantaFoilFest In this chat Jason tells his story into watersports and what it takes to organize such an event. He also talks about why it is worth taking a week of vacation and come to Atlanta for the event. Thanks to Jens of the...

Dani has been on the water ever since he was a little boy and had a steady job as a carpenter. Out of necessity after burning out he slowly began to build what is now an amazing watersport center at Lake Thun. The flagship is their 300k electric wakesurf boat that I was allowed to use a couple of weeks ago. Watersport centers are amazing as guests - how does it look from the other side though? Tha...

This is a bonus episode for everyone who is in the chase of christmas presents or who is in the kitchen preparing a feast - or even better - is on his or her way to a nice downwinder parawing session or a short pump foiling event before meeting the in-laws. Enjoy! If you like this show or my efforts, think about buying me a cup of coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/rxxtq9j5fjc This is a run down of...

Paul was definitely on my bucket list. He indirectly helped me to get better in that downwinding game more quickly. It was a pleasure to get to know him and talk to him about the challenges and the beauty of inventing a new foiling category. Like the show? Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/rxxtq9j5fjc Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here...

We knew he was fast - but now he has proof. Edan has become the first SFT world champion and tells us his story while fighting mosquitoes on a warm evening in Bali. Follow Edan on Instagram: @edan.fndr ...and me for that matter (@mattonfoil), as I try to beat Nico ( @hoppline ) to 2500 followers. Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foi...

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 can...

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 fa...

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 int...

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.com Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app Thank you f...

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 a...

James Casey is prominent figure in the world of foiling and water sports. In this episode, we discussed James's journey from surfing to stand-up paddleboarding and eventually to foiling. James shares insights into his coaching career, the challenges of managing a professional life in water sports, and his experiences in Fiji. The conversation also touches on his participation in races, his Guinnes...

Andi said that he forgot to mention that people at the Gorge were super helpful and very welcoming. That said - always ask locals when going to a new spot. Summary In this conversation, Matt and Andi discuss their foiling experiences at Lake Neuchâtel and Andi's trip to Hood River, comparing the unique conditions and challenges of each location. They delve into the community aspect of foiling even...

Back when Jens started winging, there was no specific app available. So after a couple of days he started writing the Foilsessions App: https://foilsessions.app In this episode of www.uponfoil.com , Jens talks about his foiling story and also how he created his app. He even quit his well-paying job and went all in into this foiling adventure. There is a mode for Wing Foiling, Prone Foiling, Dock S...

Martin was part of the organizing committee for the races at Glisse and van Paris Show Les Ailes de Saint Tropez and Crozon Foil Festival that wrapped up three days ago. Thinking about joining Nico and me for a day of FoilDriving? Clinic, coaching, testing, fun! November 15th in Mainz, Germany. @mattonfoil on Instagram or Facebook Martin talks about the events, what went well, what could be improv...

Summary In this episode, Rebecca Hart shares her journey from Minnesota to Hawaii, her passion for foiling, and her commitment to environmentalism through surf camps. She discusses the differences between the foiling and surfing communities, her experiences as a DJ and single parent, and the importance of safety in water sports. Rebecca also highlights her role as an ambassador for Unifoil and Foi...

Dom was on his way back from Les Ailes de St. Tropez where there was a lot of foiling going on. He specifically talked about the FoilDrive Division where there were more than 30 Foilers on the starting line. Personally, I really think there is a lot of future in this area, because I know from a very good SUP-Foiler, that he had trouble in the Race. And if you can get on foil with an assist, it is...

There is a lot going on on the Island and Chris is the one organizing it. His goal: Bringing people (foiler) together. And it seems to work. In this episode you hear him talk about the event, his life in watersports and professional life with his surf school and his shop Poseidon Watersports. Thanks for supporting: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Links: www.uponfoil.com https://poseidon-watersports.com @pose...

Thank you for helping me out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil You'll find 15 Minutes extra (in Swiss German) on Patreon as well... Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com Summary In this episode of Up on Foil, host Matt On Foil interviews Andy Meyenberg, a five-time world champion and owner of Foilever.ch . They discuss Andy's journey into foiling, the challenges faced by beginners, the importance of gear an...

Viola juggles her professional career and her school to stay on top of both. And she's doing very well. Apart from being very good at the GWA Wingfoil races and freestyle, she just won the SFT World Championship in Pump foiling. Thank you for helping me out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com In this episode, Matt interviews Viola Lippitsch, a young and talented wing foil...

Nico is a surfer and wants to make a living within the foiling industry. With that in mind he is going all in and stays unbiased and independent by not taking money for reviews. He is not only a very talented foiler, but also a very creative and media-savvy content creator making videos that blow everyone's mind. Join the patreon: patreon.com/UpOnFoil or help me out buying me a cup of coffee: http...