In this conversation, Adrian Roper - Axis CEO and chief designer discusses the latest innovations in downwind racing gear, focusing on the Tempo wings, trench boards, and the new dock start pump wings. He explains the design improvements made to enhance performance, including the stiffness of the wings and the efficiency of the mast. The conversation also covers the development of a new trench board with a streamlined battery system and the importance of matching mast and fuselage setups to rider weight and wing size for optimal performance. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Tempo Downwind Race Gear 02:37 Design Innovations in Wing Technology 05:38 Foil Drive Pocket Board Features 08:12 Dock Start Pump Wings and Performance 11:08 New Downwind Mast Development and Testing ************************************************************************************************ *** Like our content? Please support our team: https://buymeacoffee.com/foillifepodcast *** ************************************************************************************************ ABOUT AWSI EXPO: AWSI is a yearly trade-focused event (not open to the general public) in Hood River/Oregon USA at Columbia River Gorge. It brings together professionals from the wind and water sports industries—such as board sports like wing foiling, kiteboarding, windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding. Exhibitors showcasing the latest gear and innovations for 2026. Thank you to these brands for supporting us: Ride Engine, North, Mystic, Cabrihna, Appletree Surfboards, KT, NAISH (C) Foil Life Podcast 2025
