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Anders Ericsson is the author of Peak and the world's leading expert on what it takes to become truly great at something.  He's studied masters in different fields and has discovered the common practices that separate the best from the rest.  Our conversation covers deliberate practice, mental representations, the skills that our kids should be learning, and why we grow to love things as were becoming better.

Anders Ericsson on Becoming Great

What's foil surfing all about and why is it taking the surf world by storm?  James Casey, Australian waterman, comes on to discuss why foiling is so addictive and gives insights as to the best way to start, prone, SUP and tow differences, and how it opens up surf spots and changes conditions.

Foiling Series Ep. 1 - James Casey Part 1

On a recent foil and surf trip to Costa Rica Erik Antonson, Chase Kosterlitz, Fisher Grant and Damo sat down to discuss the foil surfing learning process from their differing views.

Foiling Series Ep. 2 -  Costa Rica Roundtable w/ Chase, Fisher, Damien and Erik

Foiling discussion with Chris Gutzeit from Cloud 9 Foils.

Foiling Series Ep. 3 - Chris Gutzeit - Cloud 9 Foils Co-Founder

Australian Waterman James Casey returns to the podcast to continue the foiling discussion.  

Photo credit: @moontours

Foiling Series Ep. 4 - James Casey Round 2

Rob Pirie first surf foiled by taping a kite foil to the bottom of a SUP.  That's OG.  He shares his journey and knowledge on the show and discusses the NP line a foils.

Foiling Series Ep. 5 - Rob Pirie talks early days foiling and NP Glide Wings

Follow Brian on insta @foiltheworld and support the cause on https://foil-the-world.myshopify.com/

Foiling Series Ep. 6 - Foil the World's Brian Finch

Kane de Wilde can be found on Instagram at KDMaui and if you want to see some inspirational foiling check out "Even the Dog Can't Believe his Eyes" on youtube.

Foil Series Ep. 7 - Kane de Wilde

Billy is the head of Marketing for F-One in the states.  He's also an insane kite surfer and foil surfer.  He comes on to talk foiling from a kiting background and the new Swing Wing hand kite and all things foil...

Foiling Series Ep. 10 - F-One's Billy Ackerman

Paul is an ex-world tour surfer, on tour in 1985, a surf coach and Math teacher in Australia.  He's the founder of the Lost Boys Foil Club which includes 2-time podcast guest James Casey and Tom Carroll.  We talk extensively about towing, foils for speed and transitioning to prone.  Enjoy...

Foiling Series Ep. 11 - Lost Boys Foil Club's Paul Burnett

Fernando Novaes(@MizoFernando) is a Brazilian surfer is leading the sport of foiling in performance.

Foiling Series Ep. 12 - Fernando Novaes

Jeffrey Spencer is a professional waterman who is currently leading the pack in downwind, surf and wing foiling.  He rides for Slingshot.  Follow on instagram @jeffrey_spencer

Foiling Series Ep. 13 - Jeffrey Spencer

Robert Stehlik is the owner of Blue Planet Hawaii and the host of their youtube channel.  He's an addicted waterman and has built a career around his passions.  Robert explains the foil addiction, swing wings and we even get into some flow state discussion.  Enjoy!

Foiling Series Ep. 14 - Blue Planet's Robert Stehlik

Style-Master Keahi de Aboitiz talks foiling and flow.  Keahi is a World Champ Kite Surfer, a World Tour SUP Surfer, Wave of the Winter Nominee on Shortboard and now he's leading the charge and showing us what's possible on foil.  I learned a ton talking to Keahi and you will too...

Foiling Series - Keahi De Aboitiz on Foiling and Flow

Glennel Jordan is a foiler from Oahu, she recently won the first foiling contest on Kauai in October and is a regular bigger wave tow foiler.  Give her a follow @ocean_baby on Insta.

Foiling Series Ep. 10 - F-One's Billy Ackerman

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