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Matthias Kaufmann
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Join Matt as he chats about foiling with more or less famous foilers about being on foil. Did I mention that we talk about foiling? If you like the show and want to help me out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out www.uponfoil.com for more Infos

  1. 3 days ago

    Hatch 2 - Behind the scenes with Ewan Jaspan

    In this episode of the Upon Foiler Podcast, host Matt speaks with Ewan Jaspin, a passionate foiler and product designer at Nash. They discuss Ewan's journey from team rider to designer, the development of the Hatch V1 and V2 parawings, and the innovations that make the new model more user-friendly and performance-oriented. Ewan shares insights on the importance of usability for beginners and the design choices that enhance the overall foiling experience. In this engaging conversation, Ewan and Matt explore the intersection of personal life and the passion for foiling, discussing the intricacies of power wing design, usability, and market dynamics. They delve into the importance of material innovation, customer expectations, and the evolution of products in the parawinging space, emphasizing the need for quality and accessibility in the sport. 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: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com Check out the professional Parawing course from @foilratvids https://6cZKVD.short.gy/parawingacademy 10% off with the code: MATTONFOIL10 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Connection 02:25 Ewan's Foiling Journey and Passion 05:22 Working with Nash and Product Development 11:29 The Hatch V1: Design and Improvements 18:32 The Hatch V2: Innovations and Features 29:05 Balancing Life and Passion 31:48 Understanding Bar Sizes and Usability 32:52 The Importance of Line Design 35:56 Innovative Materials in Parawings 40:58 Product Evolution and Market Dynamics 44:01 Navigating Customer Expectations 51:06 Design Choices and Perceived Value 54:54 Future Directions in Parawing Development

    Hatch 2 - Behind the scenes with Ewan Jaspan

  2. 27 Jul

    This voice sounds familiar - A chat with Gael Daniele

    It has been a year since Gael stopped being on the Podcast - And he almost stopped being within the foiling bubble too. So I took the chance of listening what he has been up to! Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com Chapters 00:00 Gael's Water Sports Journey Over the Past Year 08:35 Focus on Water Sports Content and Gear Reviews 13:00 Gael's App Development and Partnership 17:25 Wind Sports and Wing Foiling Progress 27:29 Transitioning from Scooter to Dock starting 34:07 Goals for Water Sports and Personal Challenges 44:16 Upcoming Water Sports Events and Industry Trends

    This voice sounds familiar - A chat with Gael Daniele

  3. 22 Jul ·  Bonus

    No foil-talk today - Balz' first PWA Freestyle podium!

    It is that time of the year when Balz takes off his foil and puts on a fin - and he rocked! Join the show and listen to the charisma of Balz infecting everyone with watersportitits. Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com Chapters 00:00 Balz Müller's journey into windsurfing 03:59 Overview of freestyle windsurfing competitions 05:59 How heats are judged and scored 07:55 Balz Müller's path to his first podium 10:09 Mental strategies and preparation 13:58 Conditions at the competition and their challenges 16:01 Evolution of freestyle tricks and techniques 17:58 Handling cramps and physical challenges 20:11 Planning and spontaneity in heats 22:01 The importance of creativity over consistency 23:58 Approach to move commitment and execution 25:59 Judging and scoring perceptions 27:54 Performance in the final heats 29:56 The significance of podium finishes 32:49 The industry and support for water sports 35:04 Balz Müller's future projects and goals 37:56 Reflections on the competition and personal growth 40:04 Post-competition plans and next steps

    No foil-talk today - Balz' first PWA Freestyle podium!

  4. 20 Jul

    Mr. President hosted the Freefoil Summit

    I met Roman as host of the Freefoil Summit in Austria. It is incredible, how much voluntary and unpaid work he puts in his passion. In the episode, we talked about how and why a Pumpfoil club is needed and how they managed to finance a 30k dockstart boat. We also relived the Freefoil Summit that took place a couple of weeks ago. Have you ever freefoiled? Check out https://freefoil10k.com/ 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: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com Chapters 00:00 The Birth of a Pump Foil Club 19:47 Growth and Challenges of the Club 30:42 Advice for Aspiring Club Founders 34:00 The Free Foil Event: Planning and Execution 40:12 Organizing Challenges: Safety and Logistics 45:57 Experiencing the 10K Challenge 49:45 Exploring Weissensee: A New Perspective on Freefoiling 54:16 The Impact of Beta Foil on Pump Foiling 57:59 Trusting the Process: Overcoming Fears in Freefoiling

    Mr. President hosted the Freefoil Summit

  5. 13 Jul

    POW2 und ZAP are his babies - a chat with Théo de Ramecourt

    I got Théo's contact after the intro of the Podcast with Stan Keusch, where I got to fly a tandem paraglider for the first time. Théo is the man behind Flysurfers POW and their double skin ZAP and we talked about the development and the process of making a parawing. 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: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com Check out the professional Parawing course from @foilratvids https://6cZKVD.short.gy/parawingacademy 10% off with the code: MATTONFOIL10 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Foiling and Théo's Background 02:52 The Challenges of R&D in Kite Design 05:54 Théo's Journey with Fly Surfer 09:01 The Development of the Parawing 15:02 The R&D Process: Balancing Theory and Practice 27:04 The Evolution from POW to POW2 40:06 Double Skin vs. Single Skin Parawings 52:13 Transitioning from Parawinging to Wing Foiling 56:43 Understanding Wing Design and Performance 01:06:41 Revisiting Kiting: Recommendations for Returning Riders

    POW2 und ZAP are his babies - a chat with Théo de Ramecourt

  6. 6 Jul

    Sam Loader about PPC and that twin skin trimmable Parawing

    The first chat I had with Sam was phenomenal. We had a video call while he was on a JetSki testing stuff. In this episode, Sam from PPC Foiling shares insights into the development of their innovative double skin parawing, testing in diverse conditions, and the company's approach to product design and growth. Discover how they balance performance, cost, and user experience in the fast-evolving sport of foiling. 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: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Company Structure 07:50 Design Challenges and Prototyping 10:45 Comparative Analysis of Single and Dual Skin Wings 16:29 Testing Methodologies and Real-World Applications 19:40 Future Prospects and Market Positioning 34:54 Product Specifications and Performance 47:18 The Evolution of Wing Design 55:33 Racing Insights and Market Positioning

    Sam Loader about PPC and that twin skin trimmable Parawing

  7. 29 Jun

    Big news from Wakethief

    The chat with Devon aka @WakeThief was planned for almost a year and highly anticipated. I'm glad it finally happened. And it makes a lot of sense: Devon was working on an affordable pump set up for beginners. Hit me up on instagram for 15% of discount! Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app Share a session in June and win an Apple Watch! 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: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com Chapters 00:00 The Evolution of Wake Thief and New Innovations 06:04 The Role of Handles in Foiling 08:35 Learning to Foil: Tips and Techniques 14:23 Collaboration and Design Process of New Foils 22:29 Cost Considerations in Foil Design 25:24 Testing and Iteration in Product Development 34:37 Inspiration and the Journey of Pump Foiling 43:08 Embracing Change in the Sport 46:51 The Journey of Free Foiling 53:47 Experiences from the Free Foil Summit 58:50 Endurance and Technique in Foiling 01:04:12 Community and Challenges in Foiling

    Big news from Wakethief

  8. 26 Jun ·  Bonus

    Parawing Racing in Cabarete

    In this episode, Dmitry Evseev shares his extensive experience in foiling, parawing racing, and his adventures from Mauritius to Lake Garda. Discover insights on equipment choices, race formats, and tips for improving your foiling skills. We deep dive into the last Parawing Race in Cabarete in the Dominican Republic and he revealed which parawing is currently the best for going upwind… Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app Share a session in June and win an Apple Watch! 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: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com Check out the professional Parawing course from @foilratvids https://6cZKVD.short.gy/parawingacademy 10% off with the code: MATTONFOIL10 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dmitry Evseev 03:31 Dock Starting Challenges 05:56 Racing in Cabarete 33:51 Life in Mauritius: Foiling School and Business 35:23 The Evolution of Foiling: Gear and Techniques 53:24 Mauritius: A Foiler's Paradise 59:09 The Importance of Competition and Community

    Parawing Racing in Cabarete
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Join Matt as he chats about foiling with more or less famous foilers about being on foil. Did I mention that we talk about foiling? If you like the show and want to help me out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out www.uponfoil.com for more Infos

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  • Creator
    Matthias Kaufmann
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    116
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Matthias Kaufmann & Gael Daniele 2024
  • Show Website
    Up On Foil

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