The Foil Life Podcast
Tune in to our weekly episodes where we chat with professional athletes, instructors, and passionate wind legends. Join us as we delve into a diverse array of topics and connect with fascinating guests each week!
Our Episodes
Episode #89 - Dave West
On this episode, Dave West, the Foil Lord joins us from his home in Australia to talk about: - His love of Wing Foiling - Para Winging Overview (Ensis & Flow) Tips, Tricks and Insights - Community dynamics, personal achievements, product innovations, and techniques for downwind foiling - Upcoming Trips (AWSI 2025) - An overview of dangerous creatures (Canada Vs Australia) - The excitement of foiling events, the ...
Episode #88 - Sensi Graves
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 her Mentoring and Pu...
Episode #87 - The ALUULA & Duotone story with, Dave Westwood, Paula Novotna and Klass Voegt
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) - What are the perf...
Episode #86 - The Science Behind ALUULA with Tyler Cuthbert
On our 2nd of 3 episodes, Tyler Cuthbert, Chief Scientific Officer at ALUULA, joins us to talk about: - What exactly is ALUULA fabric? - How is it made? - How has ALUULA impacted kite and wing design? - Performance Specs of ALUULA - Longevity of material - Does it come in different thicknesses / weights? - Can you get it in any colour or design? - How does that differentiate from other materials used in wind sport...
Episode #85 - The story behind ALUULA with Dave Westwood
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. squirrel suits, avalanch...
Episode #84 - Brian Grubb
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 with inclusivity at ...
Episode #83 - Benjamin Castenskiold
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 athlete need to pu...
Episode #82 - Cash Berzolla
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' maneuver - And Muc...
Episode #81 - Rou Chater (IKSURFMAG & Tonic Magazine)
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 sports and how it fost...
Episode #80 - Ensis ROGER Parawing Special with Michi Näf & Patrick Aggeler
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 parawinging - How to ...