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@808wavesniper

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Just another day in paradise 🤙🏾

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that’s a wrap for the 2026 #hydrofoil #surfhydrofoil #downwindfoiling Hawai'i downwind foil race season.

i hurt my oblique/intercostal muscle paddling up during an @oahufoil race the weekend before the Voyager/Wetfeet race so i am grateful i was even able to do M2M and M2O less than 3 wks later. i improved my time in M2M from last year by nearly 6min, even with a bad start, good for 86/145 overall in a stacked field. rode the @unifoil 110 Quest, was stoked to finally ride it in some fast bumps. but i woke up really sore the next day and gave my Kamalo race spot up to rest up for M2O. then Monday, M2O morning, a series of rain squalls passed over the west end of Moloka'i and killed the wind. the ocean was nearly glassy for the first 12-15 miles of the channel. after about 2 hrs, a few dozen paddle ups and 8.5 miles on foil, i made the difficult decision to get in the boat and take the DNF. being sidelined for 3 wks before the race definitely took a toll on my fitness, strength, endurance, and confidence. next year I’ll be stronger, fitter, and more prepared. 💪🏼

despite the feelings of disappointment, shame,and grief for not finishing M2O, i’m grateful to get to that point, and grateful for the support from my friends (particularly @long.armed.ape for all the support on Maui), my family (especially @kizzabeth ❤️), my friends on the escort boat (@peopledseas & @kanielalm ), sponsors (@majek808 & @unifoil), and the Moloka'i community for having us for the long weekend. i still feel like nothing compares to the thrill, challenge, and adventure you get downwinding, especially across channels between Hawaiian islands and the camaraderie you share with the folks you share those experiences with. 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

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We sat down with some of the Code Team today on Molokai to talk through their thoughts and emotions as they gear up for the big M2O tomorrow.

We are so proud of all our riders who have chosen to compete in such a prestigious, challenging and well known race. We wish every rider taking on the channel all the best in tomorrow’s conditions and we can’t wait to see you on the finish line.
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📸 @caitybaxter

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Epic conditions for 2026 M2M race day! Good with with stacked bumps. The raiders are all moving fast this year! The race this year was constant battles throughout the run. Whic couldn’t let off the peddle the whole run. Happy with the run and came in with the main pack around 20-30th.
Well done to everyone that gave it a go! 👏
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Thanks Molokai and @m2molokaichallenge for organising a great event
Head over the @m2molokaichallenge
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Riding @codefoils proto / large / proto tail
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Custom DW board from @jsnow_designs
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@poseidon_sports_ ➡️ code and leash stock 🧜🏼‍♂️
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@kaohileash 🧶
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#codefoils #downwinding #downwind #winging

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@codefoils team riders fun run 🏃‍♂️ 😎 🤙

@thefoilshop_au @lfsupply

It was sick hanging out with fellow code foils team riders all of whom I tried to tag to this post (let me know if I missed u) 🙌🙌🙌

Off to maui now for the paddleimmua and channel crossings 🫡

Couple good follow cam of 🎥
@jake_dailey_ @trevorking_tk @wolfwertheimer

Thanks to @hearndawgg and @joshku for organising everything and the @codefoils team aswell

Yew

#surf #foilsurfing #foil #viral #dardy

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Oahu crew in my heart. ♥️ You

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A reminder that tomorrow July 9th at 8:30 am at Kaimana Beach, Wetfeet will be holding a foiling demo with Code Foils and Foil Drive.

Take advantage of this opportunity to meet some of the international ambassadors in town and test all the latest new gear. We will provide food, drinks and good times. Looking forwards to seeing you all there!

Some great shots from the past few weeks of foiling in Oahu by @snowfoto_au

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Code Foils Race Tails

High-aspect, high modulus carbon built for one thing — speed.

Purpose-built race equipment, designed to be ridden fast.

Race 100 · AR 16.3 · 400mm — Low drag, high efficiency for sprint racing and powered conditions.

Race 119 · AR 14.8 · 420mm — More area, added control for longer courses and variable water.

If you’re chasing podiums, these are what you need.

codefoils.com

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The Code Foils R tails are an incredibly versatile series. Take a look at what the Code team has to say about them, with some incredibly valuable insights to the R series!

Let us know if you have any other favourite combos with the R tails!

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March: What a vibrant month 💯

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Presidents’ Day HK to White Plains approximately 24 miles. The boys were saying it was a 10/10 run that day and I have to agree. This was my first time on this run and super grateful @808wavesniper stayed with me the whole time and making sure I came in safe 😅🤙🏾

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🎥 @808wavesniper

@f4foilswing
@wetfeet_hawaii

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Insane Mokuleia to Kuilima (turtle bay) run with @808wavesniper @hearndawgg @no_averagejoe. Was so nice I had to do it twice😅

🦅🦈🐟🐋🐢

Riding my:

F4 ORCA 685
125 xs tail
75 skinny AX mast
Frank 8’5 x16.5” 105L

@f4foilswing
@wetfeet_hawaii
@frank_foilboards

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