101 - Kai Lenny
101 - Kai Lenny by Erik Antonson
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 38 min
The Progression Project
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Episodes
100th Episode! With Mike Pedigo
Mike joins Erik to celebrate foiling on the 100th episode of the podcast.
Nov 20, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Josh Ku
Josh Ku is an Australian waterman best known in the surf world for charging some of the heaviest slabs in Oz. He's taken on foiling and is quickly becoming one of the best prone and downwind foilers. In the podcast Josh talks about going from foil-curious, to closet-foiler, to full blown Foilbrained. Why it's best to dive in head first in downwind. The risk and fear of riding massive surf. Why foiling is so addictive. And what's different about foiling in different oceans and energies.
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 45 min
Mike Raper of North Foils
Mike Raper is the head of North Foils and Kites and has an extensive, 30-year history in board sports. On the show he gives insights into the evolutionary parallels in kite surfing and foiling, and shares his passion for water sports and design.
Oct 18, 2022•2 hr 4 min
Nathan van Vuuren 2
Nate comes back on the show to froth on the foil scene on Maui, his full-time role at Signature, designing and testing foils, his favorite foil spots, and tons more all the foil-brained folks out there will love.
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Tom Carroll on Flow and Mediation and Foil Froth
Tom Carroll is a2x World Surf Champion and lifelong waterman. He is currently frothing on the foil. He comes back on the show for a soulful conversation about his journey, his draw to flow and mediation, how foiling fits into his watertime and tons more... Enjoy a conversation with one of the legends in our sport.
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 31 min
Eric Christensen on Downwind Learning Curve, Epic Trips and the Foiling Community
Erik Christensen (@EricFoil) comes on to discuss his journey into downwind, the struggles and successes, the differences in learning DW compared to winging, the epic trips and amazing friends he's gained through foiling and what makes the foiling community so incredible.
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Mike Pedigo and Erik Discuss Tuning
Mike Pedigo (@flyline_productions) joins Erik for a deep dive into tuning your foil and how their tunings have changed over the last few years and to announce Portal Flight Designs! Enjoy
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 35 min
Jeremy Wilmotte on Heavy Waves, Foil Bans and the 1 Hour Surf Run
Jeremy Wilmotte (@oceanpixels) was born in Belgium and now calls Sydney, Australia home for himself and family. He began foiling roughly 4 years ago and has never looked back. He states "every single foiling division is so much fun no matter how many obstacles get thrown at me to return to the normal path of the standard citizen. Recently I have started to venture into bigger hollower waves similar to my previous obsession as a grumpy old retired surfer."
Aug 03, 2022•2 hr 2 min
Annie Reickert 2
Annie Reickert (@Annie__starr) is a world class waterwoman from Maui. She surfs on the Big Wave World Tour and won the Red Bull Magnitude Tow Event. Annie is sponsored by Lift foils and dominates in all aspects of foiling.
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Zane Westwood 2
Zane Westwood is one of the best surf foilers on the planet. In this episode we discuss his move to Lift, the tuning differences between Lift and GoFoil, his downwind froth, surf lines he's working on, James Casey's world record and tons more...
Jun 11, 2022•1 hr 30 min
Kawika Drummond - The Soulful Foiler
Kawika (@childrenofthefreeworld) can't be summed up in a short bio, and I wouldn't attempt to, but I will say he's the most soulful guy I've had on the show and I've given a lot of thought to our conversation. In foiling, he's an Oahu ripper who's sending prone and downwind at the highest level. You're going to love getting to know Kawika.
May 23, 2022•1 hr 36 min
James Casey - Casey Catchup Downwinding
This is actually a Casey Catchup podcast, where Erik was interviewed by James Casey. We thought it would be a epic dual release. Give James a follow if you don't already for epic content on all things foil, and check out his online downwind coaching!
May 07, 2022•1 hr 53 min
Brandon Scheid - Kite Champ on Flow, Foiling and Lifestyle Design
Brandon Scheid - Kite Champ on Flow, Foiling and Lifestyle Design by Erik Antonson
May 03, 2022•56 min
Jeremy Riggs Downwind Master
Jeremy Riggs (@paddlewithriggs)goes deep on his downwind journey and techniques he's using to voyage the seas. Jeremy Riggs was born on April 2nd, 1972 in Wilmington North Carolina. Growing up he always enjoyed going to the beach and riding waves. Riggs had always dreamed of riding waves in Hawaii. In 1997, at the age of 25, he had the opportunity to move to Maui, Hawaii and booked a one-way ticket to paradise. When Riggs moved to Maui he got a job in the marble and granite industry. During his ...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Brodie Sutherland - Designer of Cabrinha Foils
Brodie Sutherland (@brodiesutherland) is the lead designer for Cabrinha foils. His new HS series, designed with Keahi de Aboitiz are currently making waves in the foiling world.
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Rob Pririe on his latest adventures in foiling
Rob Pririe (@rob.vonpiros)comes back on the show to tell fill us in on his last year in foiling. Gear he's been testing and loving, his froth on the wing, trying to get barreled and what projects he's been doing in his chop shop.
Apr 02, 2022•1 hr 45 min
Guide to Runners w/ Mike Pedigo
Everything Mike and I have learned about runners over the last year in one episode with a cameo from Damo. How to find seams, what gear is best, conditions.... Enjoy
Mar 25, 2022•57 min
Cliffy Coetzer from UniFoil on the Vyper, Design, Masts, Performance and a New Project!
Clifford Coetzer (@unifoil) is the designer for UniFoil. He was the first designer to make a high aspect and a dihedral foil, the hyper and vortex. Both designed 4 years ago and still good by today's standards. His latest foil, the Vyper, designed with Adam Bennetts, is setting a new bar on the surf side of foiling. He comes back on the show to discuss how his thoughts on design have changed, performance vs. stiffness, where he finds inspiration and a special announcement about a new collaborati...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Paul Cooper 2 - Straps, Winging and Downwind
Paul Cooper is leading the charge in strapped foiling and strap design. He comes back on the show to fill us in on his last year of progression and how he's built a business around his passion.
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Simeon Ke-Paloma The Birth of Prone Downwind in Hawaii and Foil Safety
Simeon Ke-Paloma The Birth of Prone Downwind in Hawaii and Foil Safety by Erik Antonson
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 39 min
Kyle Lobisser of Project Cedrus Masts
Kyle Lobisser (@projectcedrus) is the man behind the first hollow carbon mast. He's an engineer who started his career working for Boeing and Apple and has applied his knowledge and skills on designing and constructing the foiling mast built from aerospace carbon.
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 34 min
Jack Ho on Foiling Evolution, Racing and Style
Hawaiian Waterman Jack Ho (@jackfromtown)comes back on the show to fill us in on his last year of foiling, surfing, racing, Lift Foils evolution, how racing is changing the sport, style and much more... Jack is one of the young guns leading the evolution in foiling.
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Kahi Pacarro - Saving our Oceans, Downwind and a big reveal?
Kahi (@instakahi) is a waterman from Oahu, HI. He's also on a mission to save and bring awareness to the state of our oceans with his role at Parley.tv. We talk the vibe difference between surf and foil, crowds, downwind, what it takes to make the A-team, his love of Takuma, and a possible big reveal???
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Jim Bones - Positivity, Gratitude and Lots of Foiling
Jim Bones, Bones (@jimbones808) is a lifelong waterman. This is a must listen episode as Bones' positivity, gratitude and outlook on life is something we should all aspire to. Huge thanks to Sky Rama (@sky.rama) for setting it up and taking part in the conversation. Cover art by Sky.
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Adam Bennetts on Designing the Vyper & New Breakthroughs
Adam Bennetts (@misterbennetts)spent the last year working with Cliffy from UniFoil to design the New Vyper foil. He comes on the show to discuss the process, what he's learned lately, how his stance has evolved, other foils he's been testing and much more...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Mateo Ell with special guest Brian Finch
Mateo Ell (@Mateo_Ell) is a pro foiler from Kauai. He's crushing it in every discipline and came on the show while in Jax Beach on route to the Foil Racing League where he won the SUP division and got 2nd in prone. This follows his win a few months back in Hood River. Mateo shares an insane downwind story, talks style, pumping tips, what foils he's riding, skill mapping, why he's loving kiting and Brian adds lots of color having spent years flying with Mateo in Kauai.
Oct 28, 2021•46 min
Beginners Guide to Foiling w/ Mike Pedigo
Knowing what we know now about foiling, how would Mike and I start foiling now. We talk first flights, boat, jetski and efoil, catching your first waves, benefits of SUP and prone, how to start pumping, what gear to ride and how to dial it in. If you're learning to foil or have a friend who is, this is the podcast for them...
Oct 13, 2021•54 min
Kane DeWilde's Secret Surf Technique and what he's learned this year
Kane DeWilde (@kdmaui) returns to discuss what he's learned about foils in the last year, we discuss his secret foil surfing turn technique, how to tune foils, what commonalities he's finding in what we all like to ride and tons of listener questions.
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Austin Tovey - King of Strapped Surf Airs
Austin Tovey (@austintovey) is a world class waterman excelling in foil, kite, wake and wing. He threw the first tantrum in the surf and first raley behind the boat on foil. He is consistently landing 360 airs frontside and backside and goes huge on everything! Austin comes on to talk about the progression in foil airs, his incredible relationship with his dad/tow partner/foiler who is also as frothy as he is, how he sees skill-mapping, and what makes Jax Beach epic for a waterman. Plus tons mor...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 8 min
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