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LabRat Foiler Podcast

Daniel Paronetto - SPONSORED BY: Ozone | Code Foils

Lab Rat Foiler is not just a podcast; it’s a movement toward embracing a culture of innovation and creativity in foiling. The athletes we interview are continuously pushing the boundaries of foiling, and through their stories, we aim to inspire others to take risks, experiment, and become Lab Rats in this foiling experiment.

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All Episodes

42:37

029_Dom Zimmerman: The Ozone Power Pack has arrived!...

LabRat Foiler Podcast ·

2025/12/11

In this conversation, Dom Zimmerman, head of R&D at Ozone, discusses the new Power Pack parawing, detailing its design innovations, target audience, and performance features. The discussion covers the changes made to the bar system, line configuration, and canopy design, as well as how these changes enhance user experience. Dom also compares the Power Pack's performance to the Pocket Rocket and shares insights on upcoming accessories and developments.I can’t wait to try this new

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97:42

028_Nicolas Caillou: F-One Frigate Designer | The...

LabRat Foiler Podcast ·

2025/11/24

In this conversation, Nicolas Calais, the designer of the F1 frigate, shares his extensive journey through the world of water sports, from his early days of surfing to becoming a leading designer in the kite and hydrofoil industry. He discusses the evolution of water sports, the challenges faced in designing the F-One Frigate parawing, and the importance of teamwork in product development. Nicolas emphasizes the balance between performance and usability, particularly in the design of the

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111:11

027_Francesco Maffei: Designing the Ultimate Parawing...

LabRat Foiler Podcast ·

2025/11/16

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 shapers for custom parawing boards. We talk about how board sports have evolved, why custom parawing boards are blowing up right now, and all the little details that actually make a board feel good under your feet: volume, thickness, stability, shape… all the nerdy stuff we love. We then jump straight into a full design consult where Francesco

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87:57

026_Aliaj Valic: How Triple Seven Is Redefining...

LabRat Foiler Podcast ·

2025/11/02

In this conversation, Aljaz Valik shares his journey from a childhood immersed in aviation to becoming a prominent figure in the parawing design industry. He discusses his competitive background in paragliding, the transition to kite design, and the evolution of foiling.Aljaz highlights the innovations in parawing design, particularly the differences between single and double skin wings, and the unique features of his products. He emphasizes the importance of material choice and the

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88:05

025_Patrick Rebstock: Exploring the World of...

LabRat Foiler Podcast ·

2025/10/21

In this conversation, Patrick Rebstock shares his journey from traditional board sports to downwinding and now into parawinging. He discusses the importance of safety, understanding local geography, and the differences between groundswell and windswell. Patrick emphasises the need for preparation and knowledge of conditions to ensure a successful and safe downwinding experience. We discuss the intricacies of foiling, particularly focusing on the techniques and skills required for effective

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117:05

024_Jon McCabe: Inside the Parawing Revolution: Gear,...

LabRat Foiler Podcast ·

2025/10/05

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 roots in kiting to the cutting-edge gear shaping where the sport is heading.Jon and I dive deep into advanced Parawing techniques, gear setup, and the fine-tuning that helps you get the most out of your foil, board, and bar system. We talk about mastering the stow and throw, finding flow state on the Parawing, and why this discipline feels like the

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98:53

023_James Casey: What is The Easiest Way to Start...

LabRat Foiler Podcast ·

2025/09/24

In this episode, I sit down with James Casey to explore the exciting world of downwinding and parawinging. James shares his journey from different water sports into foiling, we dive into the emergence of the parawing, its advantages for downwinders, and the unique dynamics of light wind sessions. We also cover important safety considerations and talk about the future of downwinding with parawings, making this a valuable conversation for anyone passionate about water sports. James discusses

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103:08

022_Kyle Maligro: Creativity and fun on the Parawing

LabRat Foiler Podcast ·

2025/09/08

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. From growing up in Hawaii chasing waves on a boogie board, to a long career on the professional bodyboarding scene, Kyle has lived his life in the water. These days, he’s channeling that same passion into the world of parawinging, with unmatched creativity and stoke. We dive into Kyle’s journey from the early days of prone foiling (and the

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95:37

021_Brandon Scheid: Step by step Process to Succeed...

LabRat Foiler Podcast ·

2025/08/26

In this conversation, I sit down with Brandon Scheid to explore his journey through the world of water sports, including kiteboarding, paragliding, and his newly discovered passion for parawinging. We discuss the challenges he faced after a life-altering accident, his recovery process, and how foiling played a crucial role in his healing. The conversation also dives into the evolution of parawinging, his insights on getting into the sport the right way, and the importance of setting

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70:18

020_Cash Berzolla: Can the Parawing Unlock a New...

LabRat Foiler Podcast ·

2025/08/17

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 Australia left me feeling flat, and I was struggling to find the motivation to record again. But as soon as this ripper agreed to come on, the spark returned instantly.On the trip, I had the chance to meet the Armstrong crew in the Gorge and watched Cash throw down some wild tricks on the parawing. Here is the Armstrong Team strike mission video at The

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107:30

019_Greg Falck from Omen Foils: Creative Mind Talks...

LabRat Foiler Podcast ·

2025/07/06

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 interesting ideas on topics like: harness connections, the use of leashes and how we can improve our stowing techniques with additional accessories.Greg’s background as a mechanical engeneer, work experience as a Designer at Ocean Rodeo and material scientist at Aluula Composites generated many talking points about the future of Parawinging

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95:21

018_Bowen Dwelle: Why should wingers transition into...

LabRat Foiler Podcast ·

2025/06/29

In this episode, we dive into Parawinging through the lens of Bowen Dwelle, a seasoned sailor and San Francisco native with decades of experience across various wind-based sports, including windsurfing, kitesurfing, kitefoiling, and wingfoiling. His deep-rooted connection to the bay serves as a backdrop for our discussion, where we explore the foiling scene in San Francisco and the unique riding styles that Parawing is opening up. Bowen shares his insights on the evolution of Parawing

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94:26

017_Dave West: Has His Views On Parawinging Changed?

LabRat Foiler Podcast ·

2025/06/22

In this episode featuring Dave West, we dive deep into the advantages of parawinging compared to SUP downwinding. Dave is a professional, multidisciplinary foiler who recently released a series of three videos documenting his experiences learning how to parawing, which sparked considerable controversy online. His polarizing views have generated engaging discussions that we explore in this lively debate.In addition to our banter, we discuss skateboarding drills to improve your parawing

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99:46

016_Elliot Leboe: He’s seen it all and chose the...

LabRat Foiler Podcast ·

2025/06/16

Elliot has played a significant role in my development in boardsports. When I first began watching early kiteboarding films, I never imagined I would find myself participating in a podcast with the man behind the camera. Elliot has witnessed and experienced so much throughout his professional boardsport career, both in front of and behind the lens. Hearing his excitement about Parawinging serves as a true validation for me that I’m on the right path. In this podcast, we cover a wide range

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80:30

015_Greg Drexler: The Man That Changed Foiling With...

LabRat Foiler Podcast ·

2025/06/08

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 happened after that was absolutely incredible. Never have we seen such uptake of a new foiling discipline, where from one day to the other the entire foiling industry had to recalibrate and reconsider their R&D plans for the upcoming year. And so the race was on to catch up…Greg will give you an amazing insight into everything that led to

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71:34

014_Gwen Le Tutour: Foiling Coach All In On Parawinging?

LabRat Foiler Podcast ·

2025/06/01

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 the ocean and sea life concervation. After working on the Sea Shepherd, Gwen took a punt and started an extremely popular YouTube Channel with Damian Leroy. His foiling journey is not only inspiring but one filled with perseverance, passion and knowledge.Gwen shares his Parawing techniques to get on foil, how to find the sweet spot when stowing,

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80:27

013_Ken Adgate: Expert Parawing techniques, tips,...

LabRat Foiler Podcast ·

2025/05/25

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 sits at the top shelf for those seeking to learn new moves, riding tips, parawing mods… this list is long. Ken shares step by step brake-downs of fundamental moves like jibes, land drills and stowing, and keeps the good stuff coming with more advanced techniques like tacking, downloops, sinker starts. I learned so much from Ken and I’m stoked

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45:54

012_Keith Teboul from KT Boards: Dissects His Board...

LabRat Foiler Podcast ·

2025/05/18

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 Maui for this new discipline. “This has been everyone’s dream, to ride an endless wave in the open ocean. What is next?” His thirst for innovation has created a magnetism for riders like Kai Lenny, Kane de Wilde, Elliot Leboe, Ian Walsh, Annie Reickert, Cody & Levi Young, Marcilio Browne, Levi Siver, and many more, to support his vision

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83:23

011_Gavin Blake: YouTube Parawing Reviewer Compares...

LabRat Foiler Podcast ·

2025/05/11

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 Sydney. Gav has gone a step further and launched an online auction to raise money in a creative way. Gav is auctioning a complete Code setup (980S, 142AR tail, medium fuse and 85cm mast) through his YouTube channel from the 10th - 17th of May, check out the link to bid on this incredible setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J2ynvVDu2Y Gav is

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74:45

010_Dom Zimmermann: Designing the Ozone Pocket Rocket...

LabRat Foiler Podcast ·

2025/05/04

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 Parawings for Ozone! In this episode we discuss everything that went into designing the Ozone Pocket Rocket, it’s key features and characteristics as well as Dom’s vision for Parawinging in the Future, his Pro Rider’s froth levels and why the Parawing is the next big thing in foiling.Don’t forget to subscribe for more foiling tutorials, down

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