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Episode 129 · 11 November 2025 · 1h 13m

Mike Raper

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What we talk about

  • Catching up at the end of AWSI in Hood River, and the North stand
  • How North gets products looking right in shops, from packaging to instructions on the back
  • Why releases come in spring and August, with small drops in between
  • Parawings changing from downwind runs to cranking upwind, and the Rover due at the end of the year
  • Which foils suit parawing, and why low stall speed and easy rolling matter
  • A new kite fabric for the Reach Ultra and Orbit Ultra
  • Easiest way into foiling, from winging to Foil Drive on big boards
  • Schools, coaching and growing the sport, then King of the Air predictions

About this episode

This is as chilled as it gets - sitting down in the carpark of the Hatchery with Mike, eating home made smoked salmon and drinking tea.

Great to finally meet Mike in person - he's been a great guy to chat to and bounce ideas off since we first talked with him online a couple of years ago. A great, honest and inpdeth chat about all things North too!