A look into Vaikobi with CEO and founder Pat Langley

We need high visibility PFDs, Helmets and bump caps, we need UV-Shirts, Rashies and Key-Locks, we need, what Pat and Vaikobi produce. In this episode, we looked behind the scenes and got to know Pat and Vaikobi from another perspective. Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com Chapters 00:00 The Birth of Vaikobi and Its Mission 12:03 Safety and Technical Gear for Water Sports 17:46 Product Development and Market Adaptation 24:19 Legal Considerations in Safety Gear Manufacturing 27:23 Global Perspectives on Foiling Gear Development 30:05 Technical Clothing for Extreme Conditions 33:29 Managing Product Range and Business Growth 35:42 Work-Life Balance in a Thriving Business 38:10 Building a Team and Delegating Responsibilities 40:44 Navigating Business Challenges and Market Trends 42:44 The Niche of Foiling in a Surf-Centric Culture 46:10 Favorite Products and Customer Loyalty 47:59 The Origin of the Name 'Vikobi'