In this episode of The Foil Pod, Rou Chater sits down with Starboard Foils designer and brand manager Tiesda You to talk about his journey from shaping windsurf boards as a teenager in Qatar to leading foil development for one of the sport’s most innovative brands. They discuss how design has evolved from hands-on shaping bays to computer-driven hydrodynamics, the challenges of stiffness, materials and connection systems, and the thinking behind Starboard’s new foil range. It is a fascinating insight into the process behind the equipment we ride and the future of foil design.

Check out the new range here: ⁠https://starboardfoils.com

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Thu 23rd Apr, 2026 @ 12:30 pm

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