The conversation explores the safety concerns in watersports, particularly the reluctance of riders to wear helmets despite the risks involved. It delves into cultural attitudes towards helmet use, the perception of style among kiteboarders, foilers and surfers, and the discomfort associated with wearing the more traditional helmets while doing these sports.
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The Foil Pod #4 The Mystic Legacy Helmet Tech Focus With Joost Hezemans and Edwin Schaap
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Episode 12
Chris Burke / Founder of the Kernow Foil Classic
The Kernow Foil Classic is back for 2026, and this year it’s shaping up to be something very special. In this episode of The Foil Pod, Rou Chater catches up with longtime friend Chris...
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Episode 13
Jon Modica / Cabrinha Domani, Parawing & What’s Next
Cabrinha owner Jon Modica is back on The Foil Pod, joining Rou Chater to talk about what’s next for the brand’s rapidly evolving foil programme. At the centre of the conversation is the new...
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Episode 11
Matt Maxwell / Marketing Manager at Starboard Wing and Starboard Foil
In this episode of The Foil Pod, Rou Chater sits down with Matt Maxwell, Marketing Manager for Starboard Wing and Starboard Foil. Matt’s journey through the watersports industry is a fascinating one. Growing up in South Africa, he...
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