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...SummaryIn 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.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Backgrounds03:00 Foiling Journeys and Experiences06:02 The Evolution of Foiling Techniques08:57 Balancing Foiling and Family Life11:54 Monetizing Foiling Passion14:54 YouTube Journey and Content Creation18:00 Challenges in Power Winging20:50 Learning to Read Waves and Energy23:59 Final Thoughts and Advice32:59 Understanding Foil Dynamics34:52 The Importance of Mass Height Management36:39 Foil Design and Breachability38:35 Choosing the Right Foil for Conditions40:12 The Challenges of Racing and Mistakes42:44 Balancing Family, Work, and Foiling45:10 Navigating the Business Side of Foiling46:50 The Evolution of Content Creation47:41 Life in Australia and Travel Challenges49:09 The Risks of Spearfishing50:45 Finding Joy in Foiling53:00 Training and Fitness for Foiling55:44 Cross Training and Improving Performance58:50 Setting Goals and Competing01:00:15 Connecting with the Community

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