This week has been quite a ride. We’ve been working hard and closely together, Kai Lenny, Alex Aguera and partner Mike Giblin, to try and get this foil thing off the ground, which really is to say “off the water surface”. The thing about the foil is it’s all new territory. The knowledge base for hydrofoiling comes from motor propelled craft. We were able to learn from this as tow in surfing was developed using Jetski. That knowledge led us to understand what we needed to do for a foil to work with a kite, which uses the power of the wind not a motor. Now take both motor power and wind power out of the equation for a sport that uses manpower and we had to rethink everything.
What is most inspiring about this breakthrough is what we will learn about the relationship between man and wave, between paddle and water. Many truths we held so sacred in downwind sports are now coming into question, ie: “what waves are we actually riding?” and “what is happening beneath the surface?”.
Kai let the secret out Sunday May 1st 2016. Showing the world what could be done on a foil and stand up. First a photo, everyone called it photoshopped, then a video, which they also said couldn’t be true. Next a video showing how to catch a bump on the foil. Finally, they saw what we saw. The beginning of something new.
Who are we?
Alex Aguera Circa 1988
GoFoil is a product that came together from contributions funneled together by Alex Aguera who brought it to life. Alex Aguera is an OG in ocean sports. World champion Windsurfer and innovator in Kite Boarding at Alex Aguera Designs. Alex Aguera Designs is proud to bring you the GoFoil and we look forward to working with you and creating a community of innovators and adventure seekers like us.
Thanks for reading, hope to see you above the waves!
~Naim Ferguson
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