Case #78 – Project Drag, Progress With Purpose
Walt and I sat down with some of the crew behind a really interesting project that we believe is different, and right up our alley. Ken Adgate, Kyle Touhey, Michael McKinley and Fred Hope, the only Slingshot man in the room bridging the gap between this band of misfits and a brand willing to take it on. We think Slingshot made the right call to push progress and go against the grain. How did Project Drag come about, the story behind the crew, and what it means for where Slingshot is heading. This is the kind of project that gives a brand real momentum and speaks directly to the hyper focused foiler who actually cares about what's happening under their feet. We get into the drag, on takeoff yes, but more importantly the drag when you're up on foil and how we actually use the board to ride. The Tuttle box Michael designed, the collaboration with Slingshot, and the push to make this an industry standard, a parallel platform alongside tracks that other brands can adopt. That's a big deal, and we feel everyone did right by it. And then we just talk about how we ride boards. Stance, style, real foil talk with people who really care. This was a good one. LOVED this! 🎙️ Sponsored by Kite Puerto Rico + the N1 Surf Shop Support the podcast by subscribing, dropping a 5⭐ review, and grabbing your gear from someone you trust: 👉 www.KitePuertoRico.com If you can't get gear from us but still want to support the podcast: ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/xfoils 📲 Follow along: @TheXFoils
