The XFoils Podcast

Wieger Buurma, co-owner of Appletree Surfboards was kind enough to get on the mic with us and so stoked we got to connect again. Large board brand with a small innovative touch is exactly the vibe we like, and this chat delivers on that.
We get into board design, shapes, connections like Tracks, Tuttle and Radix, stiffness, weight, hollow boards, trench boards and RIIFT boards. A friendly but technical conversation that actually makes sense because Wieger clearly lives and breathes this stuff with his team and partners. Lots of good insight into what goes into building a board that performs and why the details matter.
Good people doing things the right way. We really loved this!
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We linked up with Liam and Freddy from the Generic Foiling Podcast for a collab and it was about time. Two podcasts, one conversation, little filter. This is Part 2 of sorts — we recorded on their show as well, so if you haven’t checked that one out go find it.
We get into products, trends, and just the industry overall. The kind of chat that happens when you get people in the same room who actually have opinions and aren’t afraid to share them. Some things were slightly spicy, some were agreed on immediately, and some we are still thinking about.
Two shows, one mission. Go listen to both.
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Great time to drop this one. The Duotone crew just crushed the Kernow Foil Classic, taking a full podium in the foil assist and Finn doing what Finn does across all his events. This is not unusual, we watched these boys rack up about 8 podiums back in March at the FSRL in some pretty meager conditions. They know how to show up!
We get into the race adventures, the gear development happening behind the scenes, and just fun stories in general. Some good people who love what they do!
This probably won't be the last time they come on the show. There's more to talk about, and we have a feeling they'll have some things coming up that we will be into from the whispers of it!
Good people, great results! Thanks boys for coming on and showing up!
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Brody, Sam and Matt welcomed us into their shop in Hood River. Beautiful retail space, a tight crew, and a brand that started small and is now moving globally without losing any of what makes them them. Small, nimble, and doing it their way.
We catch up on how things have been going, the range, where they see the market heading and what they are paying attention to. Hydrocraft has a clear view point on what's going on — because they listen to the XFoils Podcast — and it shows in everything they build.
Don't miss this chat. It's technical, fun, light, with some hit or miss bad humor involved.
They are hitting the road. The East Coast Demo Tour is live and if you are on the East Coast this is your chance to get on a Hydrocraft and see what the talk is about. Dates below, go find them.
🗓️ East Coast Demo Tour:
Vineyard Haven, MA — Sept. 27
Newburyport, MA — Sept. 28
Point Judith, RI — Sept. 29
Montauk, NY — Sept. 30
Bayville, NY — Oct. 1
Ocean City, NJ — Oct. 2
Virginia Beach, VA — Oct. 3
Wrightsville Beach, NC — Oct. 4
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Sam Loader joins us all the way from New Zealand. Sam is behind the PPC Orbit in collab with Nova, and we had a lot to say about it before we even got him on the mic.
We spent a couple of weeks in the Gorge during AWSI on the 2.7, 3.5 and 4.5m and walked away with some strong feelings. Strong enough that we did a pre chat lead up to this interview because we felt it deserved more light than we gave it in Case 75. The Orbit earned it.
Here's the thing. The double skin parawing stigma needs to stop. We are shutting it down right here. We loved this wing, we sailed it hard, and we are telling you to stop talking about it and get out on the water. Some things just need to be experienced and the Orbit is one of them.
Good chat, some fun hangouts and meetings with Sam at AWSI. He is a genuine one, takes feedback to heart, and truly wants to build something special. Now go sail this thing and tell us we are wrong please.
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