Show Notes
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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In Episode 17 of The Foil Pod, Rou Chater catches up with Ollie O’Reilly, Brand Manager at Starboard, to explore the evolution of watersports, the latest developments in foiling, and what goes on behind the scenes at one of the industry’s biggest brands.
Guy and Emma Bridge join Rou Chater on The Foil Pod to take us behind the scenes of the latest Home of Armstrong Tour movie and their first trip to New Zealand. They talk about heading deep into the South Island with the Armstrong crew, towing into some seriously chunky waves, exploring remote coastline, dodging the local wildlife and riding alongside some of the best foilers in the world.
In this episode of The Foil Pod, Rou Chater sits down with Thomas Radiguet from Manta Foils to take a deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of e-foils and foil assist.
Cash Berzolla is one of the most exciting riders in foiling right now, but despite growing up surfing on Maui, he wasn’t exactly convinced when he first tried wing foiling. In fact, he actively resisted getting his own setup before eventually becoming completely hooked. In this episode of The Foil Pod, Rou Chater catches up with Cash to talk about growing up on Maui, his journey from surfing into foiling and how the relationship between the two sports is beginning to change. They discuss why more professional surfers are quietly discovering foiling, Cash’s career with Armstrong, the films and trips that have helped his riding reach beyond the foil world, and the equipment he is currently using. They also get into the more serious side of Cash’s riding, from foiling Jaws and tackling big waves to crossing the Hawaiian channels by downwind foil, including one mission that left him alone in the middle of the Kaiwi Channel struggling to get back onto foil. Above all, Cash’s approach is refreshingly simple. Surf, wing, prone, downwind or whatever else gets you into the ocean, the important thing is to have fun. Hit play and enjoy the episode. Watch Cash In Action! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhycxL0H93A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtKs2JM1Mq8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37LDfUO52T4
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.