Foil Life Podcast by SFT
Episodes
Wing Foil World Tour & Surf Foil World Tour Show Episode #11 - Recap of Cabo Verde 2025
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this exciting episode, Tom Hartmann joins us to dive into the late...
Wing Foil World Tour & Surf Foil World Tour Show Episode #11 - Recap of Cabo Verde 2025
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting episode, Tom Hartmann joins us to dive into the latest from the wing foiling and surf foiling world. We recap the recent GWA Wave Wo...
Episode #92 - Florian Crausaz van der Gieth
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we catch up with Florian "Flo" Crausaz, a Swiss wood...
Episode #92 - Florian Crausaz van der Gieth
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we catch up with Florian "Flo" Crausaz, a Swiss wood engineer turned wing foil extraordinaire. Flo shares his journey from soccer fie...
Episode #91 - Daniel Paronetto aka Foil Rat
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, we chat with Daniel Paronetto, aka Foil Rat, who joi...
Episode #91 - Daniel Paronetto aka Foil Rat
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we chat with Daniel Paronetto, aka Foil Rat, who joins us to share his deep dive into parawing with a focus on safety, skill-building...
Episode #90 - Nico Hopp (#hoppline)
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we chat with Nico Hopp from Hoppline, who joins us f...
Episode #90 - Nico Hopp (#hoppline)
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Nico Hopp from Hoppline, who joins us from Germany to share his surfing journey and the heartfelt passion fueling his cr...
Episode #89 - Dave West
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, Dave West, the Foil Lord joins us from his home in A...
Episode #89 - Dave West
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Dave West, the Foil Lord joins us from his home in Australia to talk about: - His love of Wing Foiling - Para Winging Overview (Ensis...
Episode #88 - Sensi Graves
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, Sensi Graves, entrepreneur, professional kiteboarder...
Episode #88 - Sensi Graves
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Sensi Graves, entrepreneur, professional kiteboarder & wingfoiler, and motivational speaker joins us to talk about:- Her decision...
Episode #87 - The ALUULA & Duotone story with, Dave Westwood, Paula Novotna and Klass Voegt
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On our last of 3 episodes, Dave Westwood, Director of Sales and Marke...
Episode #87 - The ALUULA & Duotone story with, Dave Westwood, Paula Novotna and Klass Voegt
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On our last of 3 episodes, Dave Westwood, Director of Sales and Marketing at ALUULA, Paula Novotna, Professional Kite and Wing Foiler and Klaas Voegt,...
Episode #86 - The Science Behind ALUULA with Tyler Cuthbert
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On our 2nd of 3 episodes, Tyler Cuthbert, Chief Scientific Officer at...
Episode #86 - The Science Behind ALUULA with Tyler Cuthbert
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On our 2nd of 3 episodes, Tyler Cuthbert, Chief Scientific Officer at ALUULA, joins us to talk about: What exactly is ALUULA fabric?How it's made?How...
Episode #85 - The story behind ALUULA with Dave Westwood
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On our 1st of 3 episodes, Dave Westwood, Director of Sales and Market...
Episode #85 - The story behind ALUULA with Dave Westwood
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On our 1st of 3 episodes, Dave Westwood, Director of Sales and Marketing at ALUULA Composites, joins us to talk about: - What is ALUULA?- Where did th...
Wing Foil World Tour Show Episode #10 - Recap of Boot Expo 2025
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On our 10th episode of the GWA Show, tour manager Tom Hartmann joins ...
Wing Foil World Tour Show Episode #10 - Recap of Boot Expo 2025
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On our 10th episode of the GWA Show, tour manager Tom Hartmann joins us to talk about: - The Boot Expo and the first official indoor wing foiling comp...
Episode #84 - Brian Grubb
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, Brian Grubb, Reb Bull Athlete, two-time world champi...
Episode #84 - Brian Grubb
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Brian Grubb, Reb Bull Athlete, two-time world champion and a pioneer of wakeskating joins us to talk about:- His journey in water spo...
Episode #83 - Benjamin Castenskiold
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, Benjamin Castenskiold, the youth world champ race U1...
Episode #83 - Benjamin Castenskiold
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Castenskiold, the youth world champ race U14, youth vice world champ freestyle U14 andmale grom athlete of the year joins us...
Episode #82 - Cash Berzolla
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, Cash Berzolla joins us from his home in Maui to talk...
Episode #82 - Cash Berzolla
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Cash Berzolla joins us from his home in Maui to talk about: - The making of his new movie "South Africa" brought to you by Armstrong-...
Episode #81 - Rou Chater (IKSURFMAG & Tonic Magazine)
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, we’re joined by Rou Chater, the founder of IKSURFM...
Episode #81 - Rou Chater (IKSURFMAG & Tonic Magazine)
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we’re joined by Rou Chater, the founder of IKSURFMAG and Tonic Magazine to talk about: • His early start in windsurfing ...
Episode #80 - Ensis ROGER Parawing Special with Michi Näf & Patrick Aggeler
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this New Years 2025 Special episode, Rawham and Patrick from Ensis...
Episode #80 - Ensis ROGER Parawing Special with Michi Näf & Patrick Aggeler
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this New Years 2025 Special episode, Rawham and Patrick from Ensis join us to talk about: - The Ensis ROGER Parawing- The history of Parawinging / ...
Episode #79 - Marley Franco
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this Christmas Day Special, Marley Franco joins us from Maui, Hawa...
Episode #79 - Marley Franco
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this Christmas Day Special, Marley Franco joins us from Maui, Hawaii to talk about:- The North Next Gen program- How he learned a lot about ocean s...
Wing Foil World Tour (GWA) Episode #9 - Recap of Jericoacoara Brazil
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On our 9th edition of the GWA Show, tour manager Tom Hartmann joins u...
Wing Foil World Tour (GWA) Episode #9 - Recap of Jericoacoara Brazil
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On our 9th edition of the GWA Show, tour manager Tom Hartmann joins us to talk about:- Their last tour stop of the season in Jericoacoara Brazil- The ...
Episode #78 - Lukas Schuler
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, Lukas joins us to talk about:- How he started his In...
Episode #78 - Lukas Schuler
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Lukas joins us to talk about:- How he started his Instagram channel - @foilonly - How he found foiling and bungee foiling- His life a...
Episode #77 - Josef Ciastula
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. Jo Ciastula, commentator for the GWA Wingfoil World Tour & GKA Ki...
Episode #77 - Josef Ciastula
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jo Ciastula, commentator for the GWA Wingfoil World Tour & GKA Kite World Tour joins us to talk about:- How he found wind, where he grew up & ...
Episode #76 - Fabian Muhmenthaler
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, Fabian Muhmenthaler, pro athlete, industrial design ...
Episode #76 - Fabian Muhmenthaler
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Fabian Muhmenthaler, pro athlete, industrial design & product development engineer for watersports joins us from his home in Tari...
Wing Foil World Tour (GWA) Episode #8 - Recap of the Wave World Cup in Ibiraquera Brazil
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On our 8th edition of the GWA Show, Tom joins us from Brazil to talk ...
Wing Foil World Tour (GWA) Episode #8 - Recap of the Wave World Cup in Ibiraquera Brazil
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On our 8th edition of the GWA Show, Tom joins us from Brazil to talk about: - Their recent wave world cup event in Ibiraquera, Brazil - Elena and Cash...
Episode #75 - Chris Museler - Foiling Week Pensacola
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. Chris Museler from the We Are Foiling Organization joins us from his ...
Episode #75 - Chris Museler - Foiling Week Pensacola
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Museler from the We Are Foiling Organization joins us from his home on Rhode Island to talk about: - Foiling Week Pensacola 2025 (What is it, Wh...
Episode #74 - Benjamin May
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, Benjamin May joins us to talk about: Big Air Wing F...
Episode #74 - Benjamin May
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin May joins us to talk about: Big Air Wing Foiling The bar for high jumps has been set at 16-17 meters.Proper landing techni...
Episode #73 - Ladina von Swoll & Charles Dasher
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, Ladina Van Swoll and Charles Dasher join us to talk ...
Episode #73 - Ladina von Swoll & Charles Dasher
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Ladina Van Swoll and Charles Dasher join us to talk about: How they met on the island of Bonaire, a windsurfing and a wing foiling p...
Episode #72 - WeCANfoil
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode Greg and Agustin join us from WeCANFoil to talk about...
Episode #72 - WeCANfoil
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Greg and Agustin join us from WeCANFoil to talk about: Their origin story, their mission and goals for foiling in CanadaFoiling offer...
Wing Foil World Tour (GWA) Show #7 - Recap of Dakhla Morocco 2024
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. Tom, tour manager of the GWA, joins us to recap their recent wave eve...
Wing Foil World Tour (GWA) Show #7 - Recap of Dakhla Morocco 2024
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom, tour manager of the GWA, joins us to recap their recent wave event in Dakhla Morocco. We talked about: The event site and Dakhla as a promising ...
Episode #71 - Yann Rifflet
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. Yann Rifflet, PRO Windsurfer & Content Creator joins us to talk a...
Episode #71 - Yann Rifflet
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yann Rifflet, PRO Windsurfer & Content Creator joins us to talk about, His entry into water sports as a competitive windsurfer and wing foiling f...
Episode #70 - Jelle Stoop
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. Jelle Stoop, foil coach, athlete and founder of Foil School Nederland...
Episode #70 - Jelle Stoop
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jelle Stoop, foil coach, athlete and founder of Foil School Nederland joins us to talk about:First and foremost Foiling! Our rapidly growing sport, wi...
Episode #69 - Alessandro José Tomasi
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. Alessandro José Tomasi is an Italian pro wing foil racer. He joins u...
Episode #69 - Alessandro José Tomasi
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alessandro José Tomasi is an Italian pro wing foil racer. He joins us from his home on Lake Garda in Italy to talk about:His debut into wind and the ...
Episode #68 - Josh "The Machine" Mayer
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, Josh joins us from his home in Fehmarn, Germany, to ...
Episode #68 - Josh "The Machine" Mayer
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Josh joins us from his home in Fehmarn, Germany, to talk about: His entry into water sports: Stand-up paddling and windsurfingHis fi...
Episode #67 - Max Robinson
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, Max Robinson joins us from his home in Toronto to ta...
Episode #67 - Max Robinson
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Max Robinson joins us from his home in Toronto to talk about: The early days and his new journey with GongCoaching clinics with CanS...
Episode #66 - Steve Tobis
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode Steve Tobis joins us from his home in Maui to talk ab...
Episode #66 - Steve Tobis
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Steve Tobis joins us from his home in Maui to talk about: The downwind race season in Hawaii - Including the Voyager race, Paddle Amo...
Episode #65 - Brandon Scheid
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode Brandon, TBI survivor, 5x Triple S Winner, 2018 KPL C...
Episode #65 - Brandon Scheid
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Brandon, TBI survivor, 5x Triple S Winner, 2018 KPL Champion, 2x AWSI Kiteboarder of the year and Naish Designer joins us to talk abou...
Episode #64 - Remi Finiel / Forward WIP
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode Remi, the CEO of Forward WIP joins us to talk about:-...
Episode #64 - Remi Finiel / Forward WIP
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Remi, the CEO of Forward WIP joins us to talk about:- Why protection gear is essential in water sports, especially with the rise of fo...
Episode #63 - Dave West
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. Dave West is a Semi-Pro Youtube and Downwind Foiling Sensation from A...
Episode #63 - Dave West
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave West is a Semi-Pro Youtube and Downwind Foiling Sensation from Australia. He joins us to talk about: Downwind Foiling Basics How learning to do...
Wing Life Show Episode #9 - Gybing Basics
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode of the Wing Life Show, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk abou...
Wing Life Show Episode #9 - Gybing Basics
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Wing Life Show, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about: Gybing basicsPracticing on the beach to familiarize yourself with the hand an...
Episode #62 - Caitlin Baxter
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. Caitlin Baxter is a Global Team Rider for Sabfoil, she joins us on th...
Episode #62 - Caitlin Baxter
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caitlin Baxter is a Global Team Rider for Sabfoil, she joins us on the show to talk about: - How she found Wing Foiling- Review of PPC Wings and SAB F...
Wing Life Show Episode #8 - Foil Control
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode of the Wing Life Show, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk abou...
Wing Life Show Episode #8 - Foil Control
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Wing Life Show, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about: Turning basics. I can fly in a straight line, but now what. How to maintain ...
Wing Foil World Tour (GWA) Show #6 - Recap of Canary Islands 2024
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. Tom, tour manager of the GWA, joins us to recap:- The La Palma Youth ...
Wing Foil World Tour (GWA) Show #6 - Recap of Canary Islands 2024
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom, tour manager of the GWA, joins us to recap:- The La Palma Youth World Cup (Surf-Freestyle, FreeFly-Slalom) - The Gran Canaria World Cup (Big Air)...
Wing Life Show Episode #7 - Your First Foiling Flights
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode of the Wing Life Show, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk abou...
Wing Life Show Episode #7 - Your First Foiling Flights
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Wing Life Show, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about: Their first foiling experiences, good and bad! Learning behind a boat or jet...
Episode #61 - Nadja Bianchet
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode Nadja joins us to talk about: Her intro into water s...
Episode #61 - Nadja Bianchet
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Nadja joins us to talk about: Her intro into water sports and how she became a skilled coachAn overview of the camps and clinics orga...
Wing Life Show Episode #6 - Wing Handling Basics
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about:Learning all about h...
Wing Life Show Episode #6 - Wing Handling Basics
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about:Learning all about handle 0 or the leading edge handleHow to walk around with your wingHow to turn yo...
Episode #60 - Hugo Marin
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. Hugo Marin joins us from his home in France to talk about: His upcom...
Episode #60 - Hugo Marin
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hugo Marin joins us from his home in France to talk about: His upcoming trip to Chicama, PeruHis favourite wing foiling spots include Tahiti, Mauriti...
Wing Life Show Episode #5 - Your First Solo Wing Foil Session
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about:How we learned to Wi...
Wing Life Show Episode #5 - Your First Solo Wing Foil Session
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about:How we learned to Wing Foil and our experiencesImportance of mastering the basics and learning how to...
Episode #59 - Laura Rudolph & Michael Näf
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. Laure Rudolph and Michael Näf join us on the show to talk about:- Th...
Episode #59 - Laura Rudolph & Michael Näf
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laure Rudolph and Michael Näf join us on the show to talk about:- Their intro into wind sports (from Windsurfing to Wing Foiling) - Living in Switzer...
Wing Life Show Episode #4 - Your First Wing Foil Lesson
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about:Why you should consi...
Wing Life Show Episode #4 - Your First Wing Foil Lesson
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about:Why you should consider taking lessons to learn how to wing foilWhat makes wing foiling hard to learn...
Episode #58 - Xavi Corr
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. Xavi is a 16-year-old pro-wing foiler from Tarifa, Spain. He joins us...
Episode #58 - Xavi Corr
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Xavi is a 16-year-old pro-wing foiler from Tarifa, Spain. He joins us to talk about:Learning how to Kite surf at the age of 7Entering the competitive ...
Wing Life Show #3 - Wing Foil Safety and Wind Basics
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about:The importance of pr...
Wing Life Show #3 - Wing Foil Safety and Wind Basics
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about:The importance of prioritizing safetyHighlight some commonly used safety equipmentWhy you should pace...
Episode #57 - Joe Knapton
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. Joe, the founder of Flymount, joins us from his office to talk about:...
Episode #57 - Joe Knapton
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe, the founder of Flymount, joins us from his office to talk about: - How they got started in 2006- Initial designs, production & testing- What ...
Wing Life Show #2: What Wing Foil Gear Should I Buy as a Beginner, and How Do I Set it Up?
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about: - What gear should...
Wing Life Show #2: What Wing Foil Gear Should I Buy as a Beginner, and How Do I Set it Up?
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about: - What gear should you buy as a beginner- The importance of connecting with your community- How to ...