Podcast
Foil Life Podcast
Foil Life Podcast, borne out of a love for Wingfoiling, has now evolved into all things foiling. Luc Moore and Frank Bingel take us on a deep dive into the world of foiling, featuring in-depth conversations with athletes, industry experts, and passionate foilers. Get the latest insights, stories, and innovations from the rapidly growing foiling community.
EPISODES
Surf Foil World Tour (SFT) Show #1 - Introduction to SFT
We're thrilled to kick off our new role as the official podcast of the Surf Foil World Tour (SFT)! In this episode, we sit down with Jørgen Vogt and Tom Hartmann, the masterminds behind the SFT, a groundbreaking world tour for non-wind-powered foiling disciplines. From its roots in the GKA (Kite World Tour) and GWA (Wing Foil World Tour) to embracing pump foiling, surf foiling, and more, Jørgen and Tom share how the SFT is uniting passionate amateurs and pros alike, fostering a vibrant foiling community. This chat dives into the tour's grassroots vibe and big ambitions.
Surf Foil World Tour (SFT) Show #2 - Atlanta Foil Fest
In this episode we catch up with Tom Hartmann about the Atlanta Foil Fest at Lake Lanier’s Olympic Park. Tom dives into the three-day event, featuring E-Foil, Pump Foil, Wake Foil, and Airchair foiling competitions, alongside demos and clinics. From Justin Chait dominant performance to Nick Leason’s E-Foil legacy and the innovative Betafoil Enduro, the event united foilers from the US, Europe, and beyond. Tom also teases upcoming Surf World Tour events at Lake Garda and Abu Dhabi, promising bigger competitions and live streams.
Surf Foil World Tour (SFT) Show #3 - Recap of Foiling Week in Lake Garda 2025
In this episode, we dive into the world of foiling with Tom Hartmann fresh from the 12th edition of Foiling Week at Lake Garda, Italy. Tom shares the thrill of hosting a groundbreaking event that brought together board sports and sailing under the banner of hydrofoiling. From orchestrating the first-ever downwind event on the lake to integrating pump foil and e-foil World Cups, Tom recounts the logistical challenges and epic moments of racing amidst the Alps’ stunning scenery. He also reflects on his recent trip to San Francisco, wing foiling under the Golden Gate Bridge, and the vibrant water sports community there. With insights into the future of foiling, the rise of foil assist technology, and the infectious energy of young athletes like 11-year-old Liam Calo, this episode is packed with stoke and innovation.
Surf Foil World Tour (SFT) Show #4 - Recap of the Pump Foil World Cup Traunsee 2025
Lake Traunsee Triumph: Tom and Nico recap the SFT event at Lake Traunsee, a stunning venue surrounded by mountains with a top-notch setup. With four starting docks and a professional organization running alongside the Austrian Wing Foil Championships, the event offered a perfect mix of competition and community, capped off with exciting wake foiling sessions behind a boat.
Surf Foil World Tour (SFT) Show #5 - Recap of the E-Foil and Wake Foil World Cups in Abu Dhabi 2025
In this episode, we catch up with Tom Hartmann – tour manager of the GKA Kite World Tour, Wingfoil World Tour, and co-founder of the brand-new SFT Surf Foil World Tour – fresh from the biggest water sports spectacle the Middle East has ever seen in Abu Dhabi!
Surf Foil World Tour (SFT) Show #6 - A Discussion with SFT E-Foil World Champion Justin Chait
Florida-based ripper (and Flite Board early adopter) , Justin Chait, joins us to break down what it actually feels like to turn a five-year hunch into a world championship, how e-foil racing went from “nice idea” to a full-blown global tour in record time.