Up On Foil
Episodes
We should all go foiling in Ecuador
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a long surf trip all over the world, Robbie moved to Ecuador because he found the perfect wave. On this mellow wave where you can start in the w...
Defrosting in Tenerife
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lukas shares his journey of moving from Germany to Tenerife, his passion for foiling, and insights into setting up clinics and projec...
Kai Thompson's Secrets to Winning Foiling Races
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Incredible - Kai started SUP-Foiling only two moths before the big race in Hawaii. This guy is not only fast, but very huble and fun as well! Join us ...
Testing Parawings in freezing conditions - Philip Horn from Vayu is 100% commited
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When Philip Horn talks about the company he built, you can feel that he is 100% confident that he makes the best foiling gear possible. Born in Kiel, ...
How biased are foiling reviews? - A chat with Nico Hopp (Hoppline) and Gav Blake (hydro_gav)
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can we trust this review or is it just an ad? This is a difficult question to answer in the age of Influencers that try to make a living out of it.In ...
The untold history of hydrofoiling - a chat with Carlos Saez
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a foil nerd like me, you're in for a treat!Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show.Get your Foiling App here: https:/...
Foiling in Paradise with Manutea
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the other side of the world, in french Polynesia - Tahiti, foilers are frothing and have a phenomenal playground. Thanks to Jens of the Foilsession...
An epic foiling adventure - Q&A with Josh Ku
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Before you listen to this, watch Josh's film "The Strait Path" on YoutubeJosh's Channel: @joshku1990 Josh's Instagram: @joshku Dane Wilson's Instagr...
Calculating the pumping movement and making a foiling app
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Up on Foil, the creators of the Foil Motion app, which tracks foiling sessions share their personal journeys into foiling, the chal...
The Swiss team is heading home after winning the SFT
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Look, there was another episode planned for this week. But the SFT just finished up at the BOOT in Düsseldorf and a big part of the Swiss team was go...
Stan makes the perfect kite bar
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The start into this episode was epic! After I changed my pants we talked about Stan Keusch's life in sports and how he makes high performance bars and...
The Atlanta Foil Fest: A Community Celebration
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Foiling helped Jason to sustain his business: Burton Outdoor Adventures and after a chat with people in the foiling industry he decided to organize a ...
How to start a watersport center - a chat with Dani Reinhart
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dani has been on the water ever since he was a little boy and had a steady job as a carpenter. Out of necessity after burning out he slowly began to b...
Recap of the first Surf Foil World Tour.
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a bonus episode for everyone who is in the chase of christmas presents or who is in the kitchen preparing a feast - or even better - is on his...
Inventing a new category in Foiling - a chat with Paul Martin
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul was definitely on my bucket list. He indirectly helped me to get better in that downwinding game more quickly. It was a pleasure to get to know h...
How to pump faster - with World Champion Edan Fiander
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We knew he was fast - but now he has proof. Edan has become the first SFT world champion and tells us his story while fighting mosquitoes on a warm ev...
An unsexy product category - very important though!
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Check out my Instagram (@mattonfoil) for a giveaway! First of all - This is not an add! I am genuinely interested: My brother in law had to have surge...
Dominating the wing foil scene - a chat with Nia Suardiaz
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She has won everything there is to win in Wing Foiling - and she is only 18 years old. Nia Suardiaz @niasuardiaz has been on the water ever since sh...
Foilbrained - From a feeling to a brand.
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably seen Foilbrained-branded shirts and caps. Either live or on Instagram. Corey and his team are going full throttle and spreading the st...
Eco-friendly foil boards - A chat with Katha and Raul
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What started as a Covid-experiment turned into something amazing. Katha and Raul are building eco-friendly Foilboards out of Agave stems which would b...
Another foiling discipline - a chat with Todd Reichert
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Todd has so many stories to tell - but we tried to talk about foiling as much as possible. But two nuggets: He was the first du stay up in the air (3 ...
What an honor - A chat with James Casey
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Casey is prominent figure in the world of foiling and water sports. In this episode, we discussed James's journey from surfing to stand-up paddl...
Gorgier vs. The Gorge - a spot talk with Andi
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andi said that he forgot to mention that people at the Gorge were super helpful and very welcoming. That said - always ask locals when going to a new ...
Foiling App wanted - a chat with Jens Utbult
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back when Jens started winging, there was no specific app available. So after a couple of days he started writing the Foilsessions App: https://foilse...
Event Recap from Crozon, LAST, GlisseVanParis
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Martin was part of the organizing committee for the races at Glisse and van Paris Show Les Ailes de Saint Tropez and Crozon Foil Festival that wrapped...
A Hawaiian story - Rebecca Hart cares!
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Rebecca Hart shares her journey from Minnesota to Hawaii, her passion for foiling, and her commitment to environmentalism thro...
Les Ailes de St. Tropez debrief with Dom Hoskyns (FoilDrive)
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dom was on his way back from Les Ailes de St. Tropez where there was a lot of foiling going on. He specifically talked about the FoilDrive Division wh...
Bringing people (foilers) together - a chat with Chris Burke
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot going on on the Island and Chris is the one organizing it. His goal: Bringing people (foiler) together. And it seems to work. In this e...
Wake Board World Champion goes up on Foil
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for helping me out: patreon.com/UpOnFoilYou'll find 15 Minutes extra (in Swiss German) on Patreon as well...Check out our Website: www.uponf...
World Champion at 17 years old - a chat with Viola Lippitsch
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Viola juggles her professional career and her school to stay on top of both. And she's doing very well. Apart from being very good at the GWA Wingfoil...
Doing ALL foil sports - a chat with Nico Hopp AKA Hoppline
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nico is a surfer and wants to make a living within the foiling industry. With that in mind he is going all in and stays unbiased and independent by no...
Pump Foil high flyer - from 0 to 100 in a couple of weeks
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He let's us follow his pump foil progression since start one - and he's all in. It looks like he's pumpfoiling every single day. So as someone who sta...
Doctor by night, Pump Foil teacher by day
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for helping me out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com In this episode, Naomi shares her journey into the world of...
The Legend - Hilti - long distance pumper
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He just came home from pumping around the whole Lake of Thun - 42km - without doing endurance training.If you meet him, you're in for a good time!We r...
Foiling events in France - a chat with the organizer Martin Letourneur
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Martin hit me up if I would take part at the pump foil race at the Gliss and Van Paris Show 2025. Unfortunately, I will not be able to go - but it sou...
loves foiling - starts a foiling school - a chat with Yo Wiebel
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We haven't seen each other in almost 20 years but we followed each other on the socials - on this show, we talked about his life, his foiling school, ...
A lot has changed - another chat with Gwen le Tutour
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is always great to talk to Gwen - he's such an inspiration! If you like this sort of content help keep the show going and support it on patreon: ww...
You want to be a wakethief - you'll need his app. A chat with Patrick Federi
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you want an example, how dock starters (pumpfoilers) are, Patrick Federi is the perfect one. He struggled with the dock start, but kept on going. H...
At the epicenter of invention - a chat with Mike Jucker
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wherever something with Foiling or SUPing is happening, Mike and his little mike is there! We talked about his magazine, his journey to Hawaii and the...
Freestyle update from Fuerte with Balz (@radiculo)
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special Episode where Balz talks about his new Trick, about the PWA Freestyle competition in Fuerte and the core of Freestyling. Enjoy this ...
Generic Foiling Fun - A chat with Freddie and Liam
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're up for 2hours of chat about foiling and podcasting, you're in for a treat! It was so great to talk to Freddie and Liam, the hosts of the Gen...
Paddling is like 10 times harder - a Chat with Gav@hydrofoil
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gav has been on my feed for a while now and I've learned so much from him. So I'm even more thankful that he took his time once his kids were in bed t...
What your foil brand says about you - a chat with Daniela Moroz
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know her from her phenomenal Insta-Reels "What your foil brand says about you". But who is this young woman who got to the olympics in 2024 in kit...
Make this an inclusive sport - a live chat with Katrin Kolo
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to the Surf Side Shop for hosting usThanks to Katrin for taking your time and your valuable insights - her website: https://pumpfoil.katrinkolo...
Working in the dark, foiling at sunrise - a chat with Flo
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Flo's work contract it says "if there's wind, i'll do my work before sunset". It was a pleasure to have a chat with someone who is just sooo suppor...
We built foils just for ourselves - a chat with Ben and Marcus Tardrew from CodeFoils
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I met the guys on their demo tour through Europe - so cool, so humble, so nice! And their foils are amazing! In this episode, you'll learn how they st...
Foil building workshops - a chat with Sam from Onix Foils
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Carentz from Onix foils is touring Europe with his car full of material to build foils. In groups of up to 10 people, he instructs people how to b...
Are the foils getting smart now? A Chat with Duncan Robinson
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Duncan Robinson discusses his innovative product, SmartFoil, designed to enhance the foiling experience through advanced technol...
How to turn on a wave - a chat with Josh Ku
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Kuh, a passionate foiler and surfer, shares his journey from traditional surfing to the world of foiling. He discusses the challenges and techniq...
We need more women in this kind of event - a chat with Olivia Piana
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Olivia shares her journey in water sports, discussing her passion for various activities like windsurfing, surfing, and...
downwind debrief with Dominic Hoskyns
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt (on foil) is in the Netherland for some (well deserved :)) vacation and managed to get a guided and coached downwind experience in the Markermeer...
Chasing the ultimate storms - a chat with Benjamin May
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, professional foiler Benjamin May shares his journey from a young athlete with dreams of living off sports to becoming a champion in t...
1kg Pump Board and a split Frontwing - a chat with Cyril and Jérémy from Ketos Foils
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Honestly, a foil brand that produces everything in house is something I personally admire. And if you have a happy customer that takes over the compan...
Surfing 60ft waves - a chat with Annie Reickert
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for helping the podcast staying alive: patreon.com/UpOnFoilIn this episode, we discuss the world of foiling, the challenges and triumphs of wom...
the right wetsuit for every sport - a chat with Yann Dalibot from Soöruz
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about supporting the show? Visit www.uponfoil.com This is not an ad (we are not paid or rewarded any other way - we are curious about all asp...
Foil Drive is THE cheat code
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Downwind foiling is the ultimate level of freedom and connection with the natural elements and foil drive makes this feeling accessible to everybody. ...
THE Parawing Expert - Dan is the lab rat of foiling.
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for your support: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out https://www.uponfoil.com for more info! In this episode, we discuss our experiences with fo...
Why you should start Pump Foiling in a Club - a chat with the board of Pump Foil Pensier
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Find extra content on patreon.com/UpOnFoilCheck out our Website for more information: www.uponfoil.comSummaryIn this episode, we explore the world of ...
He monetized his passion - a chat with THE Dave West
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Watersports and Content Creation #vanlife since 2013: A Journey with Ben Beholz
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, professional kite surfer and content creator Ben Beholz shares his journey from a passionate athlete to a successful influencer in th...
300 days a year on the water, 2 to 6 hours per session - A chat with Yvon Labarthe
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for helping us out: patreon.com/UpOnFoilCheck out our Website: www.uponfoil.comIn this episode, Yvon Labarthe, a Swiss extreme sports athlet...
The face (or voice) behind Board Tales - A chat with Itay from Board Tales
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Win an Indiana Balance Board!!! How to enter: listen to the podcast and find out! Thank you for helping us out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Web...
Mark your Calendar for Events of the Big Wave Swiss Tour! - with Chrigu Müller
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get your calendars ready and follow Chris talking about the upcoming events of the Big Wave Swiss Tour. If there's wind, we'll use it to foil, if ther...
Why foiling on a Scooter makes sense - A chat with Benji Friant
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for helping us out: patreon.com/UpOnFoilCheck out our Website: www.uponfoil.comIn this episode, Benji Friant, a Swiss professional freestyle...
I had to win some prize money to afford the ticket home! - A chat with Titouan Galea
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for you support on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/UpOnFoil check out www.uponfoil.com for more infos!In this episode of our Podcast "Up on Foi...
We are open to work together with everybody - A chat with Tom Hartmann from the GWA and SFT
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Tom Hartmann, a prominent figure in the world of water sports, discussing his journey from a competitive windsurfer to a...
It came out better than I expected - A chat with Jan Pütz from Ensis
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for helping us out: patreon.com/UpOnFoilCheck out our Website for more infos: www.uponfoil.comSummary: In this conversation, Jan shares his ...
The OG of Wing Foiling - A chat with Rich Boughton from the Foiling Magazine
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rich Boughton shares his extensive journey in the world of water sports, from kitesurfing to becoming a prominent figure in foiling. ...
THE Swiss Waterman - A chat with Balz Müller
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for helping us out: patreon.com/UpOnFoilCheck out www.uponfoil.com for more information. In this podcast episode, that we recorded while sta...
Sustainable Innovations in Foiling Sports - A chat with Sam Carentz from Onix
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for helping us out: patreon.com/UpOnFoilCheck out our Website for more Infos: www.uponfoil.comAn exchange program for foils you don't use anymo...
The Foiling Pioneer - A chat with Gunnar Biniasch!
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Please consider helping us out: www.patreon.com/UpOnFoilIn this episode of "Up on Foil", we interview Gunnar Biniasch, an early adaptor in the foiling...
From the ice to the swell - A chat with Jonas Hiller
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for supporting us: patreon.com/UpOnFoilHe used to be a world class ice hockey goalie and played in the NHL but besides his professional care...
This is the world record (54km) of pump foiling - a chat with Nicolas Iten
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you like this show, consider helping us out: patreon.com/UpOnFoilIn this episode of "Up on Foil" our guest has the world record in non stop pumpfoi...
The professional waterwoman on Fuerteventura - A chat with Julia Castro
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you like this show, a rating on your podcast app or some financial help would be highly appreciated: patreon.com/UpOnFoilJulia was born on Fuerteve...
How to make viral videos for instagram - a chat with kitesurf.aaron
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for your support: patreon.com/UpOnFoilThis episode is a new year's special. Matt is on vacation where Aaron decided to move to. No more 3 mi...
The hair still wet from the last session - a chat with Anna
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for supporting our show through our Patreon: patreon.com/UpOnFoilAnna started a new life in Perth Australia and started the first Wingfoil C...
Today is my second birthday - a chat with Leo Stief
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leo gave Pump Foil and Wake thief Lessons in Berlin.In this episode he gives tips to paddle up and tells his incredible story of his accident a year a...
A chat with Lukas (@foilonly) includes a step-by-step Downwind tutorial.
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for helping us out: patreon.com/UpOnFoilThe first time I saw Lukas was when we downwinded the whole Lake Garda.In this episode he tells us h...
How foiling helped him after an almost fatal accident - a chat with Luc Moore
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for helping us out: patreon.com/UpOnFoilHe is not only a foiler but he rode to work with me or helped me do my dishesLuc Moore is the voice of ...
Let's talk Parawing... and more - A chat with Michi Näf @rawham.mcl
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From starting to windsurf in order to teach to backflipping and developing the parawing for Ensis. Michi tells his story...Thank you for your support ...
Pump foil class in an indoor swimming pool - A chat with Zeno Davatz
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He was pump foiling before it was a thing. From pump foiling indoors with kids to why you need to study hydrofoiling in university, the OG of pump foi...
I wanted to say this for a long time - A chat with Gael Daniele
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you like this podcast, help us out: patreon.com/UpOnFoilHe helped me in my pump foil journey - a lot! And I'm not the only one. Here is HIS story -...
Who is FoilDrive (not) for? - A chat with Dominic and Andrea from FoilDrive
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with Dominic Hoskyns and Andrea Di Paola from Foil Drive Europe to finally uncover who's this tool for and who's not for.#foildrive #electronic...
The Freestyle Swiss Champion in Pumpfoiling - A chat with Robert von Roll
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of our podcast "up on foil" we talk to the current swiss champion in pump foiling: Robert von Roll. He comes from a family of foilers ...
You give everything you have! - A chat with Nathalie Brugger
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Three Times OlympianProfessional SailorAND batteling cancer!After not seeing Nathalie for 25 years, it was great to talk to her and listen to her ta...
From 0 to Pro - A chat with Gwen le Tutour
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the sixth episode of 'Up on Foil,' hosts @mattonfoil (from Switzerland) and Gael (from Cyprus, now in Greece) bring on a special guest, Gwend...
How to pump for hours - A chat with Ludo Freefoiler
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You might know Ludo from the freestyle moves or his ultra-long-distance runs on his small lake.Listen to the episode to find out how to go longer on y...
With full power into pumpfoiling and DW - A chat with Maurus Strobel from Indiana Paddle and Surf
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it is @rob_on_rolls, @nicolasiten1 or @zdavatz , @indianapaddlesurf is present on every dock. We talked to Maurus Strobel, the CEO about the...
"Going 3-4 times faster than the wind" - A chat with Kari Eisenhut
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He is the owner of chilloutparagliding in Interlaken. https://chilloutparagliding.comHe is the winner of the Kite Foil World Series in 2021 (5 Events)...
Crossing the English Channel - A chat with Doré de Morsier
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Doré is a pretty cool guy. He crossed together with Yo and a small crew La Manche Wingfoiling (for charity) In this friendly chat he shares insights ...
For the youth - A Chat with Chrigu Müller
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chrigu Müller has organized events for 25 years. He started the Big Wave Swiss Tour where the foil is in full focus!Topics Youthdevelopmentorganizati...
Foiling is NOT Dangerous, Injuries Prevention Guide
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of the 'Up On Foil' Podcast with @mattonfoil Today we chat about the foil and pumpfoil related injuries and how to avoi...