LabRat Foiler Podcast
Episodes
038_Greg Drexler: BRM S3 technical breakdown
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LabRat Foiler Podcast, I sit down with Greg Drexler from BRM to talk about his latest creation: the S3 Parawing. Greg breaks do...
037_Dom Zimmermann & Axel Mazella: Ozone Pocket Rocket V2 Design Breakdown
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LabRat Foiler Podcast, I sit down with Dom Zimmerman, Head of R&D at Ozone, and Axel Mazella from the Ozone R&D team to...
035_Carlos Saez: First-Ever SFT Downwind Parawing World Cup
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the LabRat Foiler Podcast dives deep into one of the most exciting moments yet for the sport of parawinging: the first SFT / SFD Downw...
034_Dmitry Evseev: Mastering Parawing Stowing, Wave Riding & Upwind Downwind Runs
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LabRat Foiler Podcast, I sit down with Dmitry “the Russian” Evseev, one of the true early adopters of parawinging and a rid...
033_Guy Bridge: Parawing Wave Riding & Foiling Progression on the Parawing
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LabRat Foiler Podcast, I sit down with world-class rider Guy Bridge to dive deep into the evolution of parawinging, foiling, an...
032_Jarrod Snow: Shares how to Crack the Downwind Code with Parawing
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LabRat Foiler Podcast, I sit down with local ripper Jarrod Snow to talk all things parawinging, SUP downwind foiling, and what ...
31_Jack Ho: Talking Parawing, Style, Gear and Downwind Foiling Flow
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview Jack Ho, a passionate water sports athlete and foiler. Jack shares his journey from surfing in his home town to discoverin...
030_Best of Parawinging in 2025: Ewan Jaspan, Ken Adgate & Cynthia Brown
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this end-of-year special, I invited Cynthia Brown, Ken Adgate and Ewan Jaspan to reflect on the significant developments in parawinging throughout ...
029_Dom Zimmerman: The Ozone Power Pack has arrived! New Parawing Release!
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dom Zimmerman, head of R&D at Ozone, discusses the new Power Pack parawing, detailing its design innovations, target audienc...
028_Nicolas Caillou: F-One Frigate Designer | The Parawing has the Right DNA for Success
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Nicolas Calais, the designer of the F1 frigate, shares his extensive journey through the world of water sports, from his early d...
027_Francesco Maffei: Designing the Ultimate Parawing Board Quiver for Parawinging with Frank Boards
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Francesco Maffei to chat about his journey—from growing up as a young surfer in Italy to becoming one of the go-to ...
026_Aliaj Valic: How Triple Seven Is Redefining Parawing Technology
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Aljaz Valik shares his journey from a childhood immersed in aviation to becoming a prominent figure in the parawing design indus...
025_Patrick Rebstock: Exploring the World of Downwinding with the Parawing
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Patrick Rebstock shares his journey from traditional board sports to downwinding and now into parawinging. He discusses the impo...
024_Jon McCabe: Inside the Parawing Revolution: Gear, Flow, and Ultimate Freedom on the Water
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Jon McCabe, one of Maui’s most experienced multi-sport foilers, to unpack his evolution in Parawinging — from his roo...
023_James Casey: What is The Easiest Way to Start Downwinding? Parawinging vs Winging vs SUP vs FoilDrive
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with James Casey to explore the exciting world of downwinding and parawinging. James shares his journey from different wat...
022_Kyle Maligro: Creativity and fun on the Parawing
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Lab Rat Foiler Podcast, we sit down with ex-pro bodyboarder, lifelong ocean frother, and now dedicated parawinger Kyle Maligro....
021_Brandon Scheid: Step by step Process to Succeed on the Parawing
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, I sit down with Brandon Scheid to explore his journey through the world of water sports, including kiteboarding, paragliding, an...
020_Cash Berzolla: Can the Parawing Unlock a New Frontier in Big Wave Foiling?
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back from Hood River, and this legend inspired me to restart recording the podcast. Coming home from summer in the Gorge to winter in Australi...
019_Greg Falck from Omen Foils: Creative Mind Talks Parawinging
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Greg Falck from Omen Foils (omenfoils.com). Greg has been loving riding the Parawing lately and has come up with some int...
018_Bowen Dwelle: Why should wingers transition into Parawinging
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into Parawinging through the lens of Bowen Dwelle, a seasoned sailor and San Francisco native with decades of experience acro...
017_Dave West: Has His Views On Parawinging Changed?
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode featuring Dave West, we dive deep into the advantages of parawinging compared to SUP downwinding. Dave is a professional, multidiscipl...
016_Elliot Leboe: He’s seen it all and chose the Parawing! Why?
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elliot has played a significant role in my development in boardsports. When I first began watching early kiteboarding films, I never imagined I would ...
015_Greg Drexler: The Man That Changed Foiling With The Parawing
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with The Man, Greg Drexler. Greg change the world of foiling in August, 2024 when he launched the very first parawing. What h...
014_Gwen Le Tutour: Foiling Coach All In On Parawinging?
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with Gwen Le Tutour, who is a filmaker, YouTuber, and an incredible foiling coach. Gwen’s story started from his love of th...
013_Ken Adgate: Expert Parawing techniques, tips, hacks and modifications!
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with Ken Adgate an Ozone ambassador and Mikeslab foils team rider. Wow, this episode is packed with so much information and s...
012_Keith Teboul from KT Boards: Dissects His Board Line Up For Parawinging
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Teboul is a legendary shaper from Maui who has seen it all and experienced it all. Now parawinging has arrived and the froth levels are high in ...
011_Gavin Blake: YouTube Parawing Reviewer Compares Each Brand
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin Blake is foiler with a mission. The sole purpose of his YouTube channel is to raise money for Bear Cottage, the Children's Hospice based in Sydn...
010_Dom Zimmermann: Designing the Ozone Pocket Rocket Parawing
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dom Zimmermann is the Head of Design at Ozone. Zimmermann has the onerous responsibility for designing all the kites, wings and now, of course, the Pa...
009_Steve Tobis: Early Parawing Adopter Shares Stories, Tips and Techniques
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Tobis is an early adopter of the parawing and has been progressing his skills and gear knowledge at an extremely fast pace. In this episode Stev...
008_Grant Hasselbach: 270 Board Shaper Talks About Parawing Specific Board Design
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grant is an open minded board shaper who has deep understanding of fluid dynamics and a keen eye for detail and innovation. Grant recently got bitten ...
007_Ewan Jaspan: Introduces the newest Parawing on the market. The Naish Morph!
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ewan is a good friend and an amazing athlete. Three times Kite Park League Champion, Kite Designer at Naish and a hell of a foiler. Ewan talks about N...
006_Sven Mayer: Is Parawinging possible for riders over 100kgs???
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sven Mayer is an early adopter of Parawinging being one of the first foilers to gain access to both the BRM and the FLOW. Sveny shares his experience ...
005_Dylan Shewfelt: From The X-Foils Podcast
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dylan is an experienced all-round foiler with an amazing background in kitesurfing. His ability to transition between different foiling disciplines ha...
004_Felipe Rezende: Flow D-Wing Parawing Designer
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Felipe is the founder of Flow Paragliders and the parawing designer of the Flow D-wing. Felipe talks about his amazing journey in starting a paraglidi...
003_Balz Muller: Explains how to go big on the Parawing
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An incredibly energetic podcast with one of the most creative foilers in action today. Balz Muller is the perfect example of a 'Lab Rat Foiler' with h...
002_Josh Ku: Professional foiler experimenting with the Parawing
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dive deep into Josh's new interest in Parawinging and share tips and tricks to get him started on the right foot as he waits for hi...
001_Cynthia Brown 'Cynbad': Parawing OG and watersports legend
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode we talk with a Parawinging OG who has seen the sport grow from day one: Cynthia Brown (aka Cynbad). Keep the comments coming...