The Wing Life Podcast

On this episode, Fabian Muhmenthaler, pro athlete, industrial design & product development engineer for watersports joins us from his home in Tarifa to talk about:

- His journey with North Foils as a PRO rider and his internship with both North & Mystic
- His schooling and recent completion of his engineering degree
- What growing up in Tarifa was like and how it provided him with a unique water sports upbringing
- How did his journey into wing foiling begin?
- Life as a pro athlete, including exciting travel and photo shoots with North Foils
- Content creation is a way to connect with nature and inspire others. -- Check out his latest movie --Mars 13
- The cinematic, longer content approach to content aims to encourage people to disconnect from their screens. The creative process involves collaboration and communication.
- Personal connection to gear enhances performance and enjoyment.
- The future of foiling includes more dedicated boards and foils.
- And more.

Watch Mars 13 on Youtube: https://youtu.be/btV_s-CwDrM?si=4xPTT4bBXnusL5T9
Visit Fabian IG: https://www.instagram.com/muhmenthaler/
Visit North Foils IG: https://www.instagram.com/northfoils/

This episode is brought to you by SeaZen Wind, Wellness & Water. Visit: https://winglifepodcast.com/bonaire-may-2025 to get started. 

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Creators & Guests

Host
Luc Moore
I started windsurfing in 2012, a year after my brother and I visited Kauai, Hawaii. In 2009 I was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident that required two intensive surgeries to stabilize my pelvis. Three years later, I was still heavily engaged in rehab, but I had been cleared to walk by my orthopedic surgeon, so we finally decided to visit the islands. My brother had just started windsurfing, so we started looking online for gear for him, and we came across a woman selling late her husband's equipment. She recounted to us that his life had been spent on the ocean. As a pro windsurfer, his love and passion for the sport were undeniable. At that point, I thought I could try this sport and carry on his legacy of love for the water and wind if I worked hard enough. Initially, I couldn't ride with my harness on without experiencing terrible low back pain. I was terrified of the water, knew nothing about wind, and if I got moving at any speed, scenes of my accidents would replay in my mind, which lasted for years. It took a lot of work to differentiate fact from fiction. To add to this mess of emotions, numerous specialists and acquaintances had repeatedly told me that I was now broken. I could never jog pain-free again, let alone enjoy pain-free sports. They told me to accept that as my truth and to move on. My mom and brother helped me keep going as our shared passions, and family support helped me overcome obstacles. The pure joy I felt with my continued progress on the water helped those wounds begin to heal. In time, windsurfing felt so good physically and psychologically that it would bring me to tears on the water. I would spend hours practicing the basics and quickly improve. This sport was one of the catalysts that helped accelerate my healing process. When my skills had reached the great lake level, I started sailing with my neighbour Danny. He is one of the best windsurfers in eastern Ontario and travels worldwide, pursuing his passion in his spare time. In 2018 when Wing Foiling first came out, I quickly felt like this sport would take my love for wind and water to the next level. Our Co-Host Tom helped me find gear and gave me my first intro lesson! I quickly picked up the sport and learnt the basics. I then contacted some kite schools on Vancouver Island (Elevation Kiteboarding & Windrider Kiteboarding) and started teaching for them! Shortly after, Tom and I created the Wing Life podcast to help share our stoke and knowledge of wind sports with others.

What is The Wing Life Podcast?

Our podcast is dedicated to the sport of Wing Foiling. Tune in as we interview top athletes, equipment designers, brand managers and every day enthusiasts from around the globe. Hosted by Luc Moore