- His journey with North Foils as a PRO rider and his internship with both North & Mystic
- His schooling and recent completion of his engineering degree
- What growing up in Tarifa was like and how it provided him with a unique water sports upbringing
- How did his journey into wing foiling begin?
- Life as a pro athlete, including exciting travel and photo shoots with North Foils
- Content creation is a way to connect with nature and inspire others. -- Check out his latest movie --Mars 13
- The cinematic, longer content approach to content aims to encourage people to disconnect from their screens. The creative process involves collaboration and communication.
- Personal connection to gear enhances performance and enjoyment.
- The future of foiling includes more dedicated boards and foils.
- And more.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Background
02:59 Sponsorship and Team Dynamics
05:50 Transition to Engineering and R&D
09:08 Journey into Water Sports
11:50 Involvement in Product Development
15:13 Future of Wing Foiling Gear
18:06 Growing Up in Tarifa
20:59 Life as a Pro Athlete
23:52 Content Creation and Cinematic Projects
33:21 The Creative Process Behind Filming
35:20 Exploring the Concept of Multiple Selves
36:24 Cinematic Storytelling in Wing Foiling
39:12 The Shift from Short to Long-Form Content
40:21 Being Part of a New Sport's Evolution
44:13 The Future of Downwind Foiling and New Tools
47:46 Product Innovations in Wing Foiling
51:14 Advancements in Safety Gear for Foiling
57:15 Current Gear Preferences and Recommendations
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