Case #48: The F4 Orca Story:Carbon Addicts Anonymous with Chris Radkowski

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The X-Foils Podcast

The X-foils

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The X-Foils Podcast is where the world of foiling gets unpacked—one chaotic session at a time. Hosted by Dylan Shewfelt, with unofficial cohost Walt and a rotating cast of riders, innovators, shapers, and water junkies. We cover gear, progression, downwind misery, Parawing experiments, and the ridiculous community moments that make this sport what it is. Sometimes insightful, sometimes sarcastic, always passionate. - this is foiling from the inside! "The truth is out there." ⚡ Sponsored by Kite Puerto Rico + N1 Surf Shop. Buy foil gear from someone you trust.

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Case #48: The F4 Orca Story:Carbon Addicts Anonymous with Chris Radkowski

The X-Foils Podcast

1 hour 7 minutes 44 seconds

1 month ago

Case #48: The F4 Orca Story:Carbon Addicts Anonymous with Chris Radkowski

In Case 48, Walt and I catch up with Chris Radkowski, the designer behind F4 Foils. While Walt was in Maui, he picked up a setup from Guido and could not stop raving about the new Orca line for downwind—so of course, I had to try it too. Spoiler: they did not disappoint.

What makes F4 stand out is that they’re not afraid to throw carbon at an idea. Constantly reviewing designs, experimenting with different stiffness layups, and fine-tuning wing concepts, they landed on something special with the Orca—exactly what we’ve been looking for in a downwind foil.

And they’re not stopping there. Expect Orca surf foils soon, along with expanded 11mm mast sizes. The foil world is looking brighter with F4, and we’re genuinely excited to be working with them.

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