TheFoil Pod
Fortnightly foiling podcast from the team at Tonic Mag!
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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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Tiesda You / Brand Manager and Foil Designer for Starboard
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...
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Mathis Ghio / 5 x World Champion Wing Foil Racer / Wing Foil Speed Record Holder
Join us for an in-depth conversation with wing foil racing legend Mathis Ghio as we explore his journey from windsurfing to high-speed wing foiling, the development of innovative equipment like the Ozone Fusion wings, and insights into the...
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Alina Kornelli / Olympic Athlete / Passionate Water Woman / Dock Start Superstar
In this in-depth interview, Olympic water sports athlete Alina Kornelli shares her journey from kitesurfing to wing foiling, the challenges of Olympic training, and her innovative social media strategies. Discover insights into high-performance water sports, the importance of...
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Tech Pod / Ride Engine Charger Helmet
In this conversation, Gary Siskar and Rou Chater discuss the latest developments in water sports safety, focusing on the new Ride Engine Charger helmet designed for safety in dynamic water sports like foiling and surfing. They explore the...
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/ Svein Rasmussen / How One Man’s Early Passion For The Ocean Launched a Global Water Sports Empire
In this engaging conversation, Rou Chater interviews Svein Rasmussen, the CEO and founder of Starboard, one of the world's largest water sports companies. They discuss Svein's early passion for windsurfing, the evolution of Starboard, and the innovations in...
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Sensi Graves / Foiler / Advocate For Women In Sports / Mentor / Coach / Mother
In this engaging conversation, Sensi Graves shares her journey from kiting to winging, discussing the innovations in gear that enhance the experience. She highlights the unique conditions of Hood River for winging, downwind and parawinging and the growing...
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The Mystic Legacy Helmet Tech Focus With Joost Hezemans and Edwin Schaap
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...
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Ben Beholz / YouTuber / Foiler / Dock Start Addict
In this engaging conversation, Rou Chater speaks with water sports athlete Ben Beholz about his journey into water sports, the evolution of foiling, and the impact of new technologies on the sport. They discuss the challenges and rewards...
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Jon Modica / Chariman of the Board at Cabrinha talks about the new Union connection and the Prestige Foil!
In this conversation, Jon Modica, chairman of Cabrinha, discusses the evolution of the company and its new foil system. He highlights the challenges faced by the water sports industry post-COVID, the importance of collaboration with industry pioneers like...
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/ Connor Bainbridge / Olympic Foil Racer, Ozone Designer, Wing Foil Addict!
In this conversation, Connor Bainbridge shares his journey through the world of water sports, from his early days in windsurfing to becoming an Olympian in kite racing. He discusses the challenges he faced leading up to the Olympics,...
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