2013 Proffitt’s Training Diaries – Pozo – part 3

Check out the latest episode of Ben Proffit’s Training Diaries from Pozo.  Here’s been disription:

Part 3 is now ready and sorry it’s a long one… so you might want to get yourself a drink (tea or grab a beer if it’s past 5 o’clock)
In this episode we have Koster’s new over taking move, Antoine Martins first pushforward (sort of) Moritz Mauch’s air taka, Josep Pons sick Pushforward. As well as action from Campello, Browne, Skye.. errrr and me:) plus some awesome catapults and bail outs… what you waiting for check it out!

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Quick Clip – Fanny & Antoine

A quick clip from Jose Pina of Fanny Aubet and Antoine Martin wavesailing at Mosca Point.

Oscar Carmichael Slow Mo in Dahab

Oscar Carmichael is 17 years old and is a developing freestyle talent from the UK.  Check out this clip he put together from his time training in Dahab, Egypt.

Kiri Thode in Bonaire

Another sick clip brought to us by Kuma Movie.  Watch as Kiri Thode busts out the latest freestyle moves with mad style at his home in Bonaire!

Sorobon’s Sunset Surf Spectacle

Some sick night action from Bonaire’s Lacbay, a freestyle paradise.

Moves – Double Air Flaka by Bjorn Saragoza

Reportidly the first ever double air Flaka caught on film.  Captured with a GoPro Bjorn Saragoza throws a clean Double Air Flaka.  Rumors are also swirling around we might see this moves in competition this year at spots like Fuerteventura and Sylt if conditions are firing!

Moves – Air Take by Moritz Mauch

A super nice air taka in sine-on conditions from Moritz Mauch, shot in Pozo.

2013 Pistol River Wave Bash – Video Wrap Up

Check out the awesome action from Pistol River as part of the 2013 American Windsurfing Tour.  The event started with 2 days of light wind perfect for a SUP contest.  The forecast delivered for day four with 10-25 knot winds.  Waves were small but enough to get through the entire single elimination.  After the long day at the beach Camille Juban won the Single Elimination!

A few last word, we’d like to give  a shout out to Sam Bittner who runs the tour, Kevin Pritchard who produce the awesome videos, and Starboard who sponsored the event!

The next AWT event in the Desert Showdown in San Carlos, Baja from July 27th to August 3rd, head over to AmericanWindsurfingTour.com for more details.

Moves – Spock Double Culo by Gollito Estredo

An impressive Spock double culo from Gollito Estredo.

13 Year Old Tim Van Dam Sanchidrian Shredding

Check out this video of 13 year old El Medano local shredding at El Canezo, Tenerife.  At only 13 he is already ripping in the waves, throwing forward loops, and trying backloops!

Day 4 at the AWT Pistol River Wave Bash – Camille Juban Wins

The forecast delivered for day four at the 2013 AWT Pistol River Wave Bash presented by Starboard with 20-25 knot wind. The waves were small but there was enough to get through a full single elimination bracket for all the divisions. It was a long day at the beach but it was exciting to see what the riders could deliver in such challenging conditions.
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An Epic Photo Friday

Ton’s of truley epic shots this week, deciding ona  cover shot was hard, Tyson Poor in Hood River, Yoli de Brendt in front of a cruise ship, a sick shot of Olya Raskina, or rotating around your face during a freestyle trick?  But this weeks cover photo is nice relaxed shot of Youp Schmit doing some hands free freestyle

Day 3 – AWT Pistol River Wave Bash – Contest On!

Day three finally saw the conditions come up enough for the contest to start. The day started with an 11 am skippers meeting followed by some Q&A with tops pro riders Kevin Pritchard, Levi Siver, Camille Juban, Bernd Roediger and INgrid Larouce answered questions. After some board toss and a bit of music pumping on the beach, the wind built enough for jusges Alex Bitoun and Brian Caserio to make the call and start running heats. Conditions were tough but riders made the most of it with plenty of scoring waves and solid results. Check out some photos and the results below.
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2013 Proffitt’s Training Diaries – Pozo – part 2

The second episode of Proffitt’s Traing Diaries from Ben Proffitt in Pozo.

So what can you expect from part 2…. One hell of a big crash.. thats what!! It’s probably worth watching for that alone!
Also we have push forwards, Koster actually falling off, double takas… plus some lovely old floaty jumps!!
You also get to find out if i managed to get a sponsor for the diaries!! – Ben

Next Level Windsurfing ft. Philip Koster

Red Bull has produced a clip of 2 x World Wave Champion Philip Koster windsurfing at Ho’okipa.

We take a look at one of his training sessions in Ho’Okipa, Maui in advance of the WC season 2013 – watch Philip as he brings the sport of windsurfing to the next level! – Red Bull

The clip also has some quick words and riding from Robby Naish and Jason Polakow. Enjoy!