What if the biggest upgrade to your foil setup isn’t the front wing… but the stabiliser? In this episode, I’m joined by Chris Porter from Crisp Foils — Perth-based foiler, self-confessed numbers nerd, and aerospace engineer who turned a DIY CNC machine into a global stabiliser obsession. We cover Chris’s path into foiling, how wake-thieving on the Swan River hooked him, and why he believes foiling’s next gains come from a more scientific approach — not just endless prototyping. and we also cover: - Why stabilisers are underrated (and how they can transform feel, speed range, and carving) - The story behind the Flex concept — and the moment Chris bolted on a “too flexy” prototype and had his eyes opened - How Chris’s gear ended up with Oskar Johansson… and the record breaking prone foiling session that went 2 hours 46 minutes - Designing beginner foils vs elite performance: stability, confidence, controllability, and marginal gains - Practical nerd-outs: shimming, foot pressure, noisy tails (and how to fix them), plus choosing stabiliser size by height/weight and discipline If you’re into downwind, prone, winging, pump foiling — or you just want your setup to feel smoother, faster, and more “carvy” — this one will change how you think about the tail of your foil. 👍 If you enjoyed it, hit like, subscribe, and drop a comment:
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