Zane Westwood is one of the best surf foilers on the planet. In this episode we discuss his move to Lift, the tuning differences between Lift and GoFoil, his downwind froth, surf lines he's working on, James Casey's world record and tons more...

Kawika (@childrenofthefreeworld) can't be summed up in a short bio, and I wouldn't attempt to, but I will say he's the most soulful guy I've had on the show and I've given a lot of thought to our conversation. In foiling, he's an Oahu ripper who's sending prone and downwind at the highest level. You're going to love getting to know Kawika.

This is actually a Casey Catchup podcast, where Erik was interviewed by James Casey. We thought it would be a epic dual release. Give James a follow if you don't already for epic content on all things foil, and check out his online downwind coaching!

Brandon Scheid - Kite Champ on Flow, Foiling and Lifestyle Design by Erik Antonson

Jeremy Riggs (@paddlewithriggs)goes deep on his downwind journey and techniques he's using to voyage the seas. Jeremy Riggs was born on April 2nd, 1972 in Wilmington North Carolina. Growing up he always enjoyed going to the beach and riding waves. Riggs had always dreamed of riding waves in Hawaii. In 1997, at the age of 25, he had the opportunity to move to Maui, Hawaii and booked a one-way ticket to paradise. When Riggs moved to Maui he got a job in the marble and granite industry. During his time off he would explore the beaches on Maui to find new ways to ride waves. In the year 2000 Riggs bought his first prone paddleboard and was introduced to downwind paddling by some of his peers. Since then, Riggs has enjoyed downwind paddling on the North shore of Maui using standup paddle boards, outrigger canoes, surfskis, and is currently enjoying downwind runs on his foil board. He started coaching paddlers in the different disciplines of downwind in 2009 and still offers his services today. Riggs has been happily married for 21 years and has 2 daughters ages 11 and 13.

Brodie Sutherland (@brodiesutherland) is the lead designer for Cabrinha foils. His new HS series, designed with Keahi de Aboitiz are currently making waves in the foiling world.

Rob Pririe (@rob.vonpiros)comes back on the show to tell fill us in on his last year in foiling. Gear he's been testing and loving, his froth on the wing, trying to get barreled and what projects he's been doing in his chop shop.

Everything Mike and I have learned about runners over the last year in one episode with a cameo from Damo. How to find seams, what gear is best, conditions.... Enjoy

Clifford Coetzer (@unifoil) is the designer for UniFoil. He was the first designer to make a high aspect and a dihedral foil, the hyper and vortex. Both designed 4 years ago and still good by today's standards. His latest foil, the Vyper, designed with Adam Bennetts, is setting a new bar on the surf side of foiling. He comes back on the show to discuss how his thoughts on design have changed, performance vs. stiffness, where he finds inspiration and a special announcement about a new collaboration!!!!!

Paul Cooper is leading the charge in strapped foiling and strap design. He comes back on the show to fill us in on his last year of progression and how he's built a business around his passion.

Simeon Ke-Paloma The Birth of Prone Downwind in Hawaii and Foil Safety by Erik Antonson

Kyle Lobisser (@projectcedrus) is the man behind the first hollow carbon mast. He's an engineer who started his career working for Boeing and Apple and has applied his knowledge and skills on designing and constructing the foiling mast built from aerospace carbon.

Hawaiian Waterman Jack Ho (@jackfromtown)comes back on the show to fill us in on his last year of foiling, surfing, racing, Lift Foils evolution, how racing is changing the sport, style and much more... Jack is one of the young guns leading the evolution in foiling.

Kahi (@instakahi) is a waterman from Oahu, HI. He's also on a mission to save and bring awareness to the state of our oceans with his role at Parley.tv. We talk the vibe difference between surf and foil, crowds, downwind, what it takes to make the A-team, his love of Takuma, and a possible big reveal???

Jim Bones, Bones (@jimbones808) is a lifelong waterman. This is a must listen episode as Bones' positivity, gratitude and outlook on life is something we should all aspire to. Huge thanks to Sky Rama (@sky.rama) for setting it up and taking part in the conversation. Cover art by Sky.

Adam Bennetts (@misterbennetts)spent the last year working with Cliffy from UniFoil to design the New Vyper foil. He comes on the show to discuss the process, what he's learned lately, how his stance has evolved, other foils he's been testing and much more...

Mateo Ell (@Mateo_Ell) is a pro foiler from Kauai. He's crushing it in every discipline and came on the show while in Jax Beach on route to the Foil Racing League where he won the SUP division and got 2nd in prone. This follows his win a few months back in Hood River. Mateo shares an insane downwind story, talks style, pumping tips, what foils he's riding, skill mapping, why he's loving kiting and Brian adds lots of color having spent years flying with Mateo in Kauai.

Knowing what we know now about foiling, how would Mike and I start foiling now. We talk first flights, boat, jetski and efoil, catching your first waves, benefits of SUP and prone, how to start pumping, what gear to ride and how to dial it in. If you're learning to foil or have a friend who is, this is the podcast for them...

Kane DeWilde (@kdmaui) returns to discuss what he's learned about foils in the last year, we discuss his secret foil surfing turn technique, how to tune foils, what commonalities he's finding in what we all like to ride and tons of listener questions.

Austin Tovey (@austintovey) is a world class waterman excelling in foil, kite, wake and wing. He threw the first tantrum in the surf and first raley behind the boat on foil. He is consistently landing 360 airs frontside and backside and goes huge on everything! Austin comes on to talk about the progression in foil airs, his incredible relationship with his dad/tow partner/foiler who is also as frothy as he is, how he sees skill-mapping, and what makes Jax Beach epic for a waterman. Plus tons more...

Chris Rasman is a professional freeride and competitive snowboarder now on the Natural Selection Tour. He's been foil brained in the offseason for the last few years and is taking his boardsports talent to surf and wing foiling. On the podcast we dive into how he's approaching learning foiling, how he's had to switch his mindset from freeride to competition, style, social media's influence on sports and athletes and skill mapping.

Justin Bruns is a sponsored foiler, winger and high-level kiter. His instagram is equal parts water sports and space technology. We cover foiling, climate change, nuclear power and lots of foiling.

Brian Finch (@foiltheworld) Moves to Florida! by Erik Antonson

Paul Burnett (@thelostboysfoilclub) is the spiritual leader of the infamous Lost Boys Foil Club. A fan favorite of the podcast, in this episode we talk about PB's journey back to the water, why Tom's ski is out of commission, and what he learned from the couch stalking us on instagram while he was laid up and much, much more... Does anyone even read these? Let me know ;)

Julia Mancuso (@juliamancuso) is a 4x Olympic medalist with a Gold Metal in giant slalom and Silver in downhill and combined. She hosts the Just Be Yourself podcast. Dylan Fish (@dylandafish)is a manager on Tavarua and rips on everything. Julia and Dylan are a couple that charges and foils together. Enjoy...

Dave Kalama (@davekalama) goes deep on what drives his creativity, what he correctly and incorrectly predicted in foiling, where he sees the sport headed, how is mindset is changing with age and tons of other nuggets...

Mike Pedigo is back. Mike is arguably the best foiler in Florida, maybe the east coast. He makes his own foils and rips on everything. If you haven't heard his other episodes go check them out.

Matt Costa is a foiler and mathematician who has a hobby of studying wave fundamentals. He comes on the show to educate us on how waves are formed, what makes epic downwind conditions and a ton of stuff you thought you understood but really didn't (at least I didn't...). He supports helmets and boog-foiling.

James Casey (@james__casey) comes back on the podcast for the 4th time to teach us how to downwind, announce his new downwind online course with private coaching by him, and we discuss what's up with baseplate shimming, setting up your foil, how folks starting now have it easy and tons more...

Egan Inoue is a 2x Racketball World Champion, a 2x Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion and now a Foil Brained Frother like the rest of us.

Cole Kawana has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from USC and did his thesis on hydrofoils. He learned to foil listening to the podcast and is now a guest on the show (he wrote that last part) talking pumping, down winding, and the physics of foiling. He is the founder of the Clean Water Ambassadors Foundation and Japanese American Stories, which produces Holographic AI oral histories of American interment camps.

Zane Westwood is a 26-year-old waterman from Sydney, Australia who has always enjoyed alternative watercraft - finless surfing, bodysurfing... He discovered the foil about a year ago and hasn't looked back.

Ben Ferney is a Hydrofoil Big Air Record Holder (64 frames), who is now surf, wing and river foiling. He has an extensive background in testing and helping in the design of hydrofoils. He is a father, husband and a school district superintendent.

Kjell van Sice / @kjellissey is the contributing editor of Foiling Magazine, a graduate studies professor, and a sustainability-driven designer.

Rob Pirie in an OG foiler, started gaffer taping foils on SUP boards 4 years ago. Favorite quote from the episode is to be the best foiler in the world you have to ride the best gear. He tests everything and reports on Seabreeze forums where he's helping everyone get better and make good decisions. We dive into tons of gear talk, progression and other stuff only foilers would appreciate. But if you're foil brained, you're gonna love this one.

Zane Schweitzer comes back on the podcast to discuss his Jaws adventures, winging in on 50ft surf, and all things foil. Enjoy

James is back on the show to discuss insane downwinders, huge turns, gear and his last few months.

Laitham Kellum has been surf foiling since before the Kai video that grabbed the surf world. He's ridden tons of gear and is pushing the limits in strapped tow foiling and surf foiling. He's a career Firefighter/Paramedic with specialties in technical rescue and water safety.

The Foilwizard himself is on the podcast. We talk style, technique, pumping, straps, airs, and why you should get back on your shortboard. Plus tons of your questions. Enjoy!

Foiling Series - Nick Leason (@LiftFoils) by Erik Antonson

Pedigo returns. We talk board construction, new tails, Go Foil NL series, and dedicate a solid chunk of the show to some of my most asked insta questions... What board should I start on? What foil should I buy? How should I start foiling? And so much more...

Jack Ho talks Instagram influence on the sport, Lift 170, Takuma 1300, down winding, strapped game, pumping...

In the 4th return of Kane we talk his new NP line of foils, custom tails he's building, what he's learned since his last episode, and lots of user questions. The Professor does not disappoint. Gonna listen a couple times myself to process it all....

Dylan Wichmann is a 23 year-old South African foiler who is at the top of the strapped air game and winging. Discussion includes strapped air game, dock starts, high aspect foil pumping, breaching wing tips, skateboard similarities and judging for foil contests. Enjoy.

Mike Pedigo is a Florida based waterman. He's insanely talented in the water and in the shaping room.

Annie Reickert (@Annie__Starr) is an 18-year-old Maui based waterwomen excelling at foiling, surfing, wing foiling and big wave surfing. She surfs on the Big Wave World Tour and on the SUP World Tour. Annie is currently on of the best foilers on the planet in the surf, down winding and winging.

Eric Goodman is the founder of Foundation Training, a core training philosophy. I challenge all of you to do a 30 day challenge with his work and see how your posture and surfing change! He's helped me tremendously over the last decade and I can't recommend his work highly enough.

Paul Cooper comes on the show to break down strapped foil surfing. He has a unique frame of riding waves being an ex-pro bodyboarder. If you're looking to ride strapped this is a must listen.