Doing ALL foil sports - a chat with Nico Hopp AKA Hoppline

22/09/2025 1h 6min Temporada 1 Episodio 54
Doing ALL foil sports - a chat with Nico Hopp AKA Hoppline

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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 not taking money for reviews.He is not only a very talented foiler, but also a very creative and media-savvy content creator making videos that blow everyone's mind.Join the patreon: patreon.com/UpOnFoilor help me out buying me a cup of coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/rxxtq9j5fjcCheck out Nico's Insta: @hopplineand his Youtube: www.youtube.com/@hopplineChapters:Chapters00:00 Introduction and Technical Setup00:42 Foiling Journey and Background03:43 Content Creation and Challenges06:28 Monetization and Business Strategies09:30 Gear Reviews and Independence12:30 Time Management and Family Life15:37 Safety and Gear Maintenance18:32 Experiences and Lessons Learned21:27 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement34:49 The Importance of Gear Safety36:55 Harnesses and Their Impact on Performance39:50 Experimentation with Foiling Gear42:38 Community and Social Aspects of Foiling45:35 The Influence of Water Conditions on Foiling47:35 Creative Video Production in Foiling52:33 Supporting Content Creators57:29 The Future of Foiling and Community Responsibility