They recap the strong May camp, the decision to bring two high-level coaches together, and what riders can expect from an open-window format across the first two weeks of March. The conversation covers coaching approaches for prone, tow-boogie, foil drive, and SUP foil; how the Ecuador spots work for different levels; gear choices and setups; the family-friendly logistics in Montañita; and how the Ecuador experience differs from the more intense, wave-focused Chicama camps Paul and Mizo are running in September and October.
Episode Highlights:
- Open-window March retreat (first two weeks) with flexible 7-night stays — Mizo committed for the full period, Paul aiming for at least a week (and potentially the whole thing)
- Multiple disciplines on offer every day: prone, tow-boogie, foil drive, SUP foil, with boat support outside the reef and the option to add a second boat
- Coaching styles: Mizo’s progression path for riders coming from wing/boat backgrounds into prone (whitewater starts, weight forward, board choice), and Paul’s foil-drive approach that works from complete beginners to advanced aerials and strapped riding
- Gear talk: F1 Skate 850 as a daily driver, the new Sushi (680/740), Armstrong 690 MK2 and UHAs, Code 700X, upcoming KT Solace/Halo, and why the mini-pod + sport batteries have changed the foil-drive feel
- Foot-strap positioning, the challenges of paddling with straps, and how foil drive makes strapped riding far more practical
- Ecuador logistics: Montañita base (2 hours from Guayaquil), airport pickups, single-occupancy rooms/villas, private retreat pool area, family-friendly pricing, daily long-lens video, and consistent waist-to-double-overhead waves
- Chicama contrast: long, predictable lefts, the intensity of wave time, tow/Zodiac logistics, wing vs. parawing vs. foil-drive options, and why the two destinations feel very different
- Bonus: Mizo’s upcoming Voyager SUP-foil downwind camp in Ceará, Brazil (early September) and the reliable 30-knot conditions there
A practical, high-energy conversation packed with coaching insight, gear real-talk, and clear details for anyone considering a multi-discipline foil trip to Ecuador (or Chicama).
Stay tuned for more great episodes, including the return of additional guests and continued adventures.
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