The X-Foils Podcast: Case #39 – Hood Trips, Parawings & Foil Trends with Walt In this long-overdue episode, Walt and I finally carve out some time to feed our starving audience and catch up on all things foiling. We break down our latest Hood River adventures , geek out on Parawings , chat about stashbelts , boards, foils, and the trends we’re chasing to stay ahead of the curve. This is a classic, free-flowing foil talk you won’t want to miss—just two friends dissecting the gear, ideas, and ...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In this episode, I sit down with Maxime from Shaka Vibes Cancun —a driving force in the Mexican foiling scene. We dive into his foil adventures , from long-distance missions to big air wins jumping over 25m , and share stories from both sides of the Caribbean. We talk about building schools and communities, giving solid advice to up-and-coming riders, and how we both juggle running shops while still chasing progression across all foil disciplines. Maxime and I live very parallel lives , and it s...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this episode, we reconnect with Audrey Meyer from Cabarete—an all-around waterwoman and host of the upcoming Cabarete Wing Fest, happening June 19th.Audrey shares her journey through the world of watersports, from teaching windsurfing, to getting hooked on kiting in the early days, and building a life around wind, waves, and community. We chat about what makes Cabarete so unique, and how events like Wing Fest are bringing the next generation of riders together. To highlight Cabarete's unique ...
May 08, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Everyhting you want to know about FLITELab* is here: In this exclusive episode, we sit down with Chris Reynolds, Founder and Senior Product Manager of FLITELab*, to dive deep into the making of the AMP board—Flite's new high-performance foil assist system that’s shaking up the scene. Chris walks us through the development journey, the engineering challenges, and the high standards the team held themselves to in order to deliver a product that’s not just innovative, but one that performs where it...
May 03, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Greg from Board Riding Maui (BRM) is back, and he’s brought some serious new heat with him—the BRM Parawing V2 is here, and not just one, but three different models tailored for various riders and disciplines. In this episode, we get a full download on the design intent behind each wing, from surf-focused minimalism to power and stability for different styles of foiling. We may or may not be selfishly trying to figure out which one we should be riding… If you're even remotely interested in foili...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 35
The X-Foils Podcast: Case #34 – Behind the Buoys with Billy Bosch In this episode, we catch up with Billy Bosch from Good Breeze in Cocoa Beach, fresh off the Foil Surf Race League event. Billy is the founder of the FSRL and this high-energy foiling showdown each year with Brian Grubb. We dive into Billy’s sports background, how he launched Good Breeze, and what goes into organizing one of the most exciting foil gatherings around. It was awesome to finally have a relaxed chat and get to know the...
Apr 22, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In this special collab episode, I sit down with Parawing guru Daniel for a full-on Parawing deep dive. We swap stories about our backgrounds, break down the evolution of Parawing foiling, and discuss the different Parawings hitting the market.This conversation could have gone on forever, but we had to cut it short—so expect more to come! If you're as obsessed with foiling without a paddle as we are, you won’t want to miss this one.🎙️ What are your thoughts on the Parawing movement? Drop a comme...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Foil Surf Race League Recap with Arland & Eric In this episode, we sit down for a quick chat about the Foil Surf Race League, breaking down how the event played out, the competition, and the epic battles on the water. Huge thanks to North & Mystic for the invite and a massive congrats to all the winners! Special shoutout to our boy Arland, who took 1st place in the Prone Race Open category this year—absolutely sending it! 🚀Tune in for some post-race banter, event highlights, and insight...
Mar 12, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 32
The X-Foils Podcast: Case #31 On this episode, I sit down with my good friend Eric Braojos during our car ride from El Cuyo to Cancun while at an event with Shaka Vibes called the mayan wind fest, for a laid-back chat about his watersports journey and how he fell in love with foiling in Puerto Rico. Initially, he wasn’t too stoked on just “mowing the lawn” on a foil, but once he got a taste of foiling in the surf, everything changed. Eric is not just a solid foiler and all round good advocate fo...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In Case 30 of The X-Foils, Walt and I sit down with the Director of Industrial Design for Lift Foils. We dive into his personal foiling journey and explore Lift’s role in taking their efoil line to the next level. The introduction of the Lift5 and the LiftX—an efoil/foil assist geared towards surf—steals the spotlight for us as its more ranged at the high performance surf. But the real game-changer is the product overhaul. With a new click-in, snap-on design, Lift has eliminated cables and tools...
Feb 04, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Wren’s Foiling Progress & the Lithium Revolution In Case 29 of The X-Foils, Wren is back! We catch up on her summer progress and dive deep into the tech side of foiling—geeking out over the Tow Boogie and Foil Drive. We explore how the lithium revolution has sped up progression in the sport. The Foil Drive is making foiling more accessible to the masses, while the Tow Boogie shines when used in the right spot for the right purpose. ⚡ Join the conversation: Got thoughts on Foil Drive or Tow B...
Jan 11, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 29
The X-Foils Podcast: Case #28 - Trigger Friendly deep dive into Foil Drive Welcome back to the X-foils Podcast! Walt and I Sit down again, this time to chat over all things Foil Drive. We have had a hand full of great session now and wanted to share our thoughts on the whole thing. From Surfing it, Downwinding it and just over all how it adds to our over all foil adventures. If you Foil Drive, maybe you want to add your thoughts below! Sharing is caring! If you Do not have a Foil Drive, we want ...
Dec 08, 2024•1 hr 13 min
The X-Foils Podcast: Case #27 - Summer Recap & Foiling Talk with Walt Walt and I finally sit down for the casual foil chat we've been planning for a while. We recap the summer, dive into the Parawing, board changes, and the sport’s ever-evolving landscape. Join us for a relaxed conversation about the progression, experimentation, and good times we’ve had riding the waves this season. 🌊 Join the conversation: Have questions for Walt or Dylan? Drop them in the comments below! 🔔 Subscribe for...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In Case 26 of The X-Foils, I sit down with Tre and his son Walker, better known as McFlowi. Sponsored by Armstrong Foils and fresh from competing in the Triple Crown, Walker has been making waves with his “snappy” style and rapid progress in foiling over the past year and a half. Tre, one of the early adopters of downwind foiling in the Gorge, overcame the challenge of using gear not yet suited for the sport. It’s inspiring to see their shared passion for foiling and the dedication they bring to...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In Case 25 of The X-Foils, Giovanni is back! We dive into a full race recap, discuss the next big race on the horizon in France, and talk all things downwind foiling. From gear insights to strategies, this episode has it all for downwind foil enthusiasts. I have him hooked up with Code foils through my shop as I want to support Gio and his future in this passion of his anyway I can. Thanks Code Foils for the support. Sorry the video was only focused on the hats haha!! That was an accident! 🌊 Jo...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 25
The X-Foils Podcast: Case #24 - Hunter Becker: Kite Foil Freestyle, Big Air, following his passion. In Case 24 of The X-Foils, I sit down with Hunter Becker, a North team rider renowned for his Kite Foil freestyle and big air tricks. Hunter brings extensive knowledge of flight, holding certifications in aviation, paragliding, and speed flying. As an all-around athlete, he's living his dream, pushing the limits of the sport, and putting his body on the line to take his foiling further. If anyone ...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In Case 23 of The X-Foils Podcast, I sit down with Walt and Roy for a laid-back conversation—literally in the back of our van at the Hatch parking lot in between session on my last day in Hood River. We dive into our learnings from using the Parawing and recap an epic summer of downwind foiling. From what worked to the challenges we faced, we reflect on how the Parawing has changed the game for us, and share some memorable stories from the season. We now have some EPIC X-Foils hats Buy now and t...
Sep 22, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In Case 22 of The X-Foils, I sit down with Greg from BoardRiding Maui (BRM) to discuss his latest product making huge waves in the foiling market—the Parawing. This wing is designed to give riders the purest wave-riding experience possible, to get on foil and the possibility to pack it away, and ride freely. Its captivating a wide foiling audience with its potential as we wonder what we could do with it. We dive into how the Parawing works, what inspired its creation, and how it’s changing the g...
Sep 11, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In Case 21 of The X-Foils, we feature Marley Franco, Gnarly Marley! A 16-year-old water sports sensation from Maui. Sponsored by North and Mystic, Marley has quickly become a standout in the foiling community. Born and raised in Maui, Marley absolutely shreds across all watersports disciplines he decides to tackle. Very humble and hungry to keep pushing the sport with his killer style and control. In this episode, we talk about Marley's journey in the water, his rapid progression, and how he rec...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In Case 20 of The X-Foils, we’re joined by Francesco, the mastermind behind Frank Foilboards. Originally from Italy, Francesco now resides in Maui with his beautiful wife and kids, where he’s shaping the foil boards of the future. In this episode, we dive into Francesco’s unique journey—from his beginnings in watersports to how he found his passion for shaping. We also discuss his big move to Maui, what it’s like to live and work on the island, and how he transitioned from a hard-earned family p...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In Case 19 of The X-Foils, we sit down with Greg Carson, owner of Taino Divers and a resident of Rincón, Puerto Rico. This episode is a bit longer than usual but well worth the listen. We dive deep into critical topics like the lack of lifeguards and water safety in Puerto Rico. Greg shares the incredible work his team at Rincon Water Safety is doing through their non-profit organization. They are making significant strides in implementing a system to improve water safety and raise awareness for...
Jul 30, 2024•2 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In Case 18 of The X-Foils, we're excited to welcome Ronan, a French commercial pilot and avid foiler, along with his oldest son, Mateo. Ronan has been living in Puerto Rico for 25 years and has a wealth of experience in watersports, which he has passed on to his kids. In this episode, we discuss Ronan's journey in foiling, the joys, and challenges of teaching his kids, and their shared watersports background. Mateo will also be joining our shop team, working 2-3 days a week, and we're thrilled t...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In Case 17 of The X-Foils I welcome back Arland, our very first guest on the podcast! This time its about casual chit-chat and catching up. I grill Arland on why he faded away from learning to downwind foil finally and how he feels about it now, especially since he’s a team rider for North, which is releasing the Downwind foils. We also dive into some of Arland's so-called "safety tips," which are anything but safe. Join us for an easygoing yet insightful conversation as we dive into Arland's jo...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 16
The X-Foils Podcast Case 16! This week, stoked to share a good conversation with my long-time friend, George. We met in Playa del Carmen back in 2012, and when I moved to Puerto Rico, George discovered the beauty of the wind and conditions that we have here. Now, he visits us every year for a month with his family. George was one of my very first kite foil student in Mexico, and seven years later, he learned to wing foil with us in Puerto Rico. We have a rich history together, filled with fun ad...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Welcome back to The X-Foils! In Case 15, we bring back familiar faces Gio and Roy, who have been on our channel in earlier episodes. This time, we dive into their upcoming races in Hawaii: the M2M and M2O. We discuss everything from logistics and gear to the intricacies of foiling, providing almost no Value and insight along with horrible tips for anyone interested in these thrilling competitions. It’s great to have representation coming Puerto Rico, Along with Mickey, headed into these prestigi...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The X-Foils Podcast Case #14 This week our guest is Michael Vicens, the owner of Seakindly Foil School, which claims to be the first efoil-only school in the world. Rightfully so, as Michael was there at the inception, working with Lift Foils for their new innovative Efoils Try It and Buy It program. Michael's background is as fascinating as his current ventures. He used to be a commercial pilot and an air traffic controller, which has given him a systematic approach to all our adventures and hi...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Welcome back to The X-Foils! In our thirteenth episode, your host Dylan sits down with local body boarder, PJ Tartak. While PJ may not be a foiler, he’s made a name for himself as an exceptional boogie boarder and a true water enthusiast, as well as a low key entertainer! PJ runs a popular Instagram account Bravito TV, where he shares hilarious memes and surf reports that poke fun at the often toxic surf culture. He highlights the "macho man" mentality prevalent in surf lineups, showcasing those...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 13
The X-foils Podcast case 12 is with local Ricardo Avila, Stand UP Paddle Racer among other disciplines. Ricardo's extensive experience in stand up paddleboarding seamlessly translated into his journey of learning how to downwind foil. We talk about the parallels between SUP and downwind foiling, exploring how Ricardo's paddling techniques and comfort in the water has accelerated his learning curve into the Foil world. No doubt we will see Ricardo sending Dry runs pretty quick here, and taking wi...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Welcome to the X-Foils podcast Case 11! In this episode, we sit down with Hector Westerband, owner of Acai Express, who's truly immersed himself in all things Watersports and health. Hector's journey through various disciplines is diverse. Giving him a solid foundation to build on, with tons of cross pollination. From gliding effortlessly above the water on a hydrofoil to mastering the challenges of step off surfing, his progression in the sport is a journey we all wish we had time for, especial...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The X-foils case number 10 with Randy Campos. Owner and shaper of “Derty” Boards, a brand known for its innovative approach and shaping anything he feels would float! Randy's background in skateboarding, motocross, kiting and surfing, giving him a unique perspective on board design. @dertyrc One of Randy's early interests was prone foiling, a discipline he thought might not be the future, but hit it hard anyway. He's been involved in organizing events for alternative sports like skateboarding an...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 10
