He managed to dock start on his first try and did the 1 Minute Wakethief challenge in his second try...!

But he's not invincible, he's struggling with the parawing... at least that...

Summary

In this episode of the Up on Foil podcast, hosts Gaël and Matt welcome Dave West, an accomplished foiler from Australia. The conversation explores their personal journeys in foiling, the evolution of techniques, and the balance between family life and pursuing a passion for water sports. They discuss the challenges of monetizing hobbies, the impact of YouTube on their foiling experiences, and the intricacies of learning to read waves and energy while foiling. Dave shares insights on power winging and offers advice for aspiring foilers, emphasizing the importance of understanding the dynamics of waves and foiling equipment. In this conversation, Dave West shares insights on foiling dynamics, the importance of mass height management, and the challenges of racing. He discusses the significance of foil design and breachability, as well as the balance between family, work, and foiling. The conversation also touches on the evolution of content creation in the foiling community, the risks associated with spearfishing, and the importance of training and setting goals for improvement in performance.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Backgrounds

03:00 Foiling Journeys and Experiences

06:02 The Evolution of Foiling Techniques

08:57 Balancing Foiling and Family Life

11:54 Monetizing Foiling Passion

14:54 YouTube Journey and Content Creation

18:00 Challenges in Power Winging

20:50 Learning to Read Waves and Energy

23:59 Final Thoughts and Advice

32:59 Understanding Foil Dynamics

34:52 The Importance of Mass Height Management

36:39 Foil Design and Breachability

38:35 Choosing the Right Foil for Conditions

40:12 The Challenges of Racing and Mistakes

42:44 Balancing Family, Work, and Foiling

45:10 Navigating the Business Side of Foiling

46:50 The Evolution of Content Creation

47:41 Life in Australia and Travel Challenges

49:09 The Risks of Spearfishing

50:45 Finding Joy in Foiling

53:00 Training and Fitness for Foiling

55:44 Cross Training and Improving Performance

58:50 Setting Goals and Competing

01:00:15 Connecting with the Community