A Folding Foil Board?! A Chat with Nigel

Ever since I've seen that foldable board on the socials, I was curious: Is this for real? Is this really better than an inflatable board? How does someone come up with that? In this episode, I had the chance to chat with Nigel about the story of the waka board.
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Chapters
00:00 The Journey to Creating Waka Glide
06:11 Challenges in Board Design and Development
09:11 Innovative Solutions and Material Choices
12:02 Testing and Refinement Process
14:53 Market Positioning and Product Features
18:24 Design Philosophy and Future Directions
36:45 The Origins of Waka: A Cultural Connection
38:01 Innovating with AI: Business Automation in Manufacturing
41:28 Launching Waka Glide: From Concept to Production
44:50 Market Validation: Feedback and Industry Response
47:27 Balancing Functionality and Aesthetics
54:15 Travel-Friendly Design and Custom Bags
01:01:08 Foil Drive Compatibility: Enhancing User Experience
01:05:00 Next Generation Boards: Innovations on the Horizon
01:09:57 Community and Adventure: The Waka Experience