In Episode 18 of The Foil Pod, Rou Chater catches up with Marcus Tardrew, co-founder of Code Foils, to find out how a lifetime spent on the water led to the creation of one of foiling’s most exciting brands.
From growing up on a sailing boat and chasing waves across Australia to launching Code Foils with his brother Ben, James Casey and Dan Juengling, Marcus has a brilliant story to tell. We get into the early days of the company, the challenges of building a foil brand from scratch and why getting on the water remains such an important part of the development process.
We also take a deep dive into Code’s new R2 front wings, the thinking behind their latest range of prone, wing, pump, trench and downwind boards, and the rapid growth of foil assist. Marcus shares his thoughts on foil design, stiffness, efficiency and where he sees the sport heading next.
It’s a fascinating chat with someone who lives and breathes foiling. Enjoy the episode!
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