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 transition to kite design, and the evolution of foiling. Aljaz highlights the innovations in parawing design, particularly the differences between single and double skin wings, and the unique features of his products. He emphasizes the importance of material choice and the feedback from riders in shaping the future of parawings. We discuss the advancements and innovations in parawings, focusing on material choices, performance, design considerations, and safety procedures. We also explore the future of parawinging, including potential improvements and the importance of encouraging newcomers to the sport. Finally Aljaz shares a bombshell revelation when it comes to what Triple777 is designing next! In his own words “It will be a game changer” Thank you for coming on Al! It was amazing to learn all the technicalities of parawinging with you and this episode will be great for all the parawing nerds out there like me! #Parawing #Foiling #Podcast 00:00 Introduction to Aljaz Valik and His Background 03:34 Journey into Paragliding and Competitive Achievements 06:28 Transition to Kite Design and Water Sports 09:40 The Evolution of Foiling and Parawinging 12:33 Design Innovations in Kites that led to the Parawings 15:09 Challenges in Designing Parawings 18:12 Differences in Double Skin Parawings vs Single Skin Parawings 24:19 Hybrid Parawings? Are they posslbe? 25:35 Bar System on the Triple777 Parawings 28:39 Harnessing Performance: The Role of Design in Parawings 35:44 Innovations in Parawing Technology: The PT Skin vs. UDW 41:41 Material Matters: The Impact of Fabric on Performance 47:48 Going Upwind More? Or Better Packability? What's Best for Parawinging? 51:17 Creating the Same Feel in all Parawings no Matter the Size 53:50 How Triple777 is Designing Big Parawings 56:39 Safety Device Parawings 59:13 Exploring Line Length and Power Dynamics 01:00:12 Introduction of Line Extensions Possible? 01:02:30 Wind Range Improvements for Parawinging Explained 01:05:36 The Importance of Harnesses and Stash Bags 01:08:10 The Argument for Stash Bags 01:08:53 Dangerous Experiences with the Parawing 01:10:37 Future Improvements and Innovations in Parawings 01:12:17 How Addictive is Parawinging 01:13:13 Different Disciplines that will come up in Parawinging 01:18:02 Material Innovations and Their Impact on Performance 01:21:25 Encouraging Newcomers to Try Power Winging 01:24:31 Kiters Will be the Fastest Learners of Parawinging ⸻ Visit www.labratfoiler.com to learn more about the Online Parawing Course Use code: LABRAT10 for 10% off :) ⸻ Don’t forget to subscribe for more foiling tutorials, down winding tips, and parawing techniques to elevate your water sports skills. ⸻ Sponsors:@ozone.wing @codefoils @foilrat on Instagram #Parawing #Foiling #podcast
