The Wing Life Podcast Luc Moore

Murray, the owner of Foil Board Company (FBC) and partner at K4 fins, joins us to talk about:  
The FBC origin story & his love for wind and waterWing Foiling Travel Tips and Tricks - How to pack your gear safely Board Bag Basics (Padding, Zippers, Handles, Breathability etc.) What goes into designing and producing high-quality bags suited for harsh environmentsThe FBC Rad SeriesAnd more! Visit: https://foilboardcompany.com/


(00:00) - - Intro

(02:15) - - Introduction to FBC & Winger Winging

(24:37) - - Designing a Good Foil Board Travel Bag

(31:54) - - Padding and Protection for Foils and Wings

(37:20) - - Choosing Functional and Durable Zippers

(38:18) - - Choosing the Right Board Bag: Weight and Durability

(39:18) - - Securing the Board: Straps, Tie-Downs, and Lightweight Security

(41:41) - - Materials and Features: Strength, Scrapes, and Convenience

(46:58) - - Future Development: Downwind Bags and Expansion

(57:13) - - Supporting Local Shops and the Community

This episode is brought to you by La Saladita Kite School in La Ventana, Mexico. Book your lessons today at https://saladitalaventana.com/


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Casey Hauser joins us on our 50th episode from his home in Maui to talk about:
- The evolution of foiling on Maui- His first foiling sessions with friends- His work at KT and his insights behind the evolution of the sport- His life on Maui with family- His health and recovery from injuries and leukaemia- And much more.
Visit: https://www.instagram.com/gordito_surfs/

This episode is brought to you by La Saladita Kite School in La Ventana, Mexico. Book your lessons today at https://saladitalaventana.com/


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Tour manager, Tom Hartmann joins us to recap the GWA's 2nd tour stop of the 2024 season in Leucate, France. 
We talked about: 
An overview of Leucate, France as a travel destination The Tramontana winds that peaked at 60 + knotsTop new moves and the new young guns on the ladies and men’s side The new format for the FreeFly Slalom and how it's going to change the name of the gameThe Nia and Chris show - How the winners of the event faired in the conditions And more. Visit: https://www.wingfoilworldtour.com/events/gwa-wingfoil-world-cup-france-2024/

This episode is brought to you by La Saladita Kite School in La Ventana, Mexico. Book your lessons today at https://saladitalaventana.com/


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Erwan Jauffroy, creator of the Watersports Zone on Youtube, joins us from his home in France to talk about:
- His passion for Windsurfing, Wingfoil, Kitesurfing and more. - How he found wind and his early days of windsurfing- How he started working in the wind industry- Why he started the Watersports Zone- Cool travel destinations he's enjoyed- Where he thinks the industry is going
Visit: https://www.youtube.com/@watersportszone

This episode is brought to you by La Saladita Kite School in La Ventana, Mexico. Book your lessons today at https://saladitalaventana.com/


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Gary, brand manager of Ride Engine joins us from La Ventana to talk about:
- His intro into wind- The Ride Engine Origin Story - Their current line up of products- The all new Air Box Electric Pump- What goes into making a good helmet, impact vest, accessories and more.
Visit: https://rideengine.com/
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 Mario, designer and Andreas, developer from Levitaz Hydrofoils, join us on the show to talk about:
- Their personal wind passion stories- The history of Levitaz- How it all got started- The tricks behind making a fast foil- An overview of their lineup
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This episode is brought to you by La Saladita Kite School in La Ventana, Mexico. Book your lessons today at https://saladitalaventana.com/


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