Trent and Edo dive into the development of a highly refined board system and the game-changing adjustable Tuttle mast and box designed by Michael McKinley. They share stories from an epic collaborative testing trip on Maui’s North Shore with the full team — including Ken Adgett, Kyle Touhey, Gabriel Verrier-Paquette and others — where prototypes were iterated daily through intense prone foiling, downwinders, wave riding, and side-by-side feedback sessions.
The duo explains how the new setup eliminates board distractions on touchdowns, delivers direct feel through the Tuttle connection, and creates a confidence-inspiring platform that lets riders focus purely on the foil — whether surfing small waves, ripping downwinders, or progressing in wing foiling. They also touch on the engineering trade-offs, team dynamics, late-night prototype tweaks, and why this tech could set a new standard across the sport.
Episode Highlights:
- The origins of Project Drag and the quest to minimize drag across the entire foil system
- How the new board design (volume + smart rail contours) makes big boards feel small and incredibly forgiving on touchdowns and rail smashes
- The revolutionary adjustable Tuttle mast/box — direct connection, reduced drag, and why it raises the bar for performance
- Epic Maui testing stories: prototype sessions, jet ski shoots, jujitsu on the beach, and turning grown men into a focused R&D machine
- Why the system shines for prone foiling, downwinders, wing foiling, and wave riding — with real-world breakthroughs in small surf and open ocean
- Future plans, race season prep, and the broader implications for the foiling industry
A fun, technical, and highly stoked conversation packed with insights for anyone serious about foiling performance, gear innovation, and the collaborative process behind cutting-edge watersports products.
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