LabRat Foiler Podcast

LabRat Foiler Podcast

Hosted by: Daniel Paronetto - SPONSORED BY: Ozone | Code Foils

Lab Rat Foiler is not just a podcast; it’s a movement toward embracing a culture of innovation and creativity in foiling. The athletes we interview are continuously pushing the boundaries of foiling, and through their...

Episodes

030_Best of Parawinging in 2025: Ewan Jaspan, Ken Adgate & Cynthia Brown

Season #1

In this end-of-year special, I invited Cynthia Brown, Ken Adgate and Ewan Jaspan to reflect on the significant developments in parawinging throughout 2025. We discuss the evolution of riding styles, innovations in...
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029_Dom Zimmermann: The Ozone Power Pack has arrived! New Parawing Release!

Season #1

In this conversation, Dom Zimmerman, head of R&D at Ozone, discusses the new Power Pack parawing, detailing its design innovations, target audience, and performance features. The discussion covers the changes made...
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028_Nicolas Caillou: F-One Frigate Designer | The Parawing has the Right DNA for Success

Season #1

In this conversation, Nicolas Calais, the designer of the F1 frigate, shares his extensive journey through the world of water sports, from his early days of surfing to becoming a leading designer in the kite and...
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027_Francesco Maffei: Designing the Ultimate Parawing Board Quiver for Parawinging with Frank Boards

Season #1

In this episode, I sit down with Francesco Maffei to chat about his journey—from growing up as a young surfer in Italy to becoming one of the go-to shapers for custom parawing boards. We talk about how board sports...
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026_Aliaj Valic: How Triple Seven Is Redefining Parawing Technology

Season #1

In this conversation, Aljaz Valik shares his journey from a childhood immersed in aviation to becoming a prominent figure in the parawing design industry. He discusses his competitive background in paragliding, the...
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025_Patrick Rebstock: Exploring the World of Downwinding with the Parawing

Season #1

In this conversation, Patrick Rebstock shares his journey from traditional board sports to downwinding and now into parawinging. He discusses the importance of safety, understanding local geography, and the...
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024_Jon McCabe: Inside the Parawing Revolution: Gear, Flow, and Ultimate Freedom on the Water

Season #1

In this episode, I talk with Jon McCabe, one of Maui’s most experienced multi-sport foilers, to unpack his evolution in Parawinging — from his roots in kiting to the cutting-edge gear shaping where the sport is...
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023_James Casey: What is The Easiest Way to Start Downwinding? Parawinging vs Winging vs SUP vs FoilDrive

Season #1

In this episode, I sit down with James Casey to explore the exciting world of downwinding and parawinging. James shares his journey from different water sports into foiling, we dive into the emergence of the parawing,...
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022_Kyle Maligro: Creativity and fun on the Parawing

Season #1

In this episode of the Lab Rat Foiler Podcast, we sit down with ex-pro bodyboarder, lifelong ocean frother, and now dedicated parawinger Kyle Maligro. From growing up in Hawaii chasing waves on a boogie board, to a...
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021_Brandon Scheid: Step by step Process to Succeed on the Parawing

Season #1

In this conversation, I sit down with Brandon Scheid to explore his journey through the world of water sports, including kiteboarding, paragliding, and his newly discovered passion for parawinging. We discuss the...
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020_Cash Berzolla: Can the Parawing Unlock a New Frontier in Big Wave Foiling?

Season #1

We’re back from Hood River, and this legend inspired me to restart recording the podcast. Coming home from summer in the Gorge to winter in Australia left me feeling flat, and I was struggling to find the motivation...
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019_Greg Falck from Omen Foils: Creative Mind Talks Parawinging

Season #1

In this episode we talk with Greg Falck from Omen Foils (omenfoils.com). Greg has been loving riding the Parawing lately and has come up with some interesting ideas on topics like: harness connections, the use of...
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