Episode #66 - Steve Tobis

On this episode Steve Tobis joins us from his home in Maui to talk about: 

• - The downwind race season in Hawaii - Including the Voyager race, Paddle Amoa, the Maui to Molokai and Molokai to Oahu races.
• - The key to success in these races
• - The physical conditioning and mental tenacity are crucial for endurance and focus during the races.
• - Safety equipment such as PFDs, VHF radios, and EPIRBs are essential for emergencies.
• - Self-sufficiency and preparedness are important in case of equipment failure or unexpected situations.
• - Downwind foiling requires skill, experience, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions. Learning to foil is challenging but rewarding, with incremental success driving motivation.
• - Dry land training, including biking and weight training, is important for building physical strength and stamina in foiling.
• - Recovery strategies, such as stretching and using ice baths, can enhance performance and reduce strain on the body.
• - His favourite foods --- like chicken nuggets and french fries.
• - The advancements in wing design and materials, particularly with the new flash wings from ON Kiteboarding.
• - The new foiling disciplines like prone downwinding and his goals of riding bigger waves in the future.