Proffitt’s Training Diaries – Pozo 2013 – part 4

The latest episode of ‘Proffitt’s Training Diaries are here!

So what can you see in part 4?? Well you can see Ricardo Campello try to better Kosters overtaking move from last week by trying to loop over someone!! , Kosters Planing double, some killer wipe outs, nose first landings, Bunker cam and not forgetting how to stretch Polish style!! Don’t miss it! – Ben Proffitt

It looks like a good battle is shaping up between Ricardo Campello and Philip Koster, these guys are pushing it!

Robby Swift Injured

Top rider Robby Swift has suffered a leg injury while training in Pozo for the upcoming PWA event. Yesterday afternoon Robby Swift broke his leg and ankle on a one footed back loop gone wrong, he is currently on his way back to the UK for surgery. With such a short circuit is will put the entire season in doubt. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him back on the water soon.

A Portrait of Labert Pijoan – ‘The Captain’

A portrait of Spanish proferssional winsurfer Albert Pijoan, who currently resides in Pozo Izquirdo, Gran Canaria, one of the windest places on Earth! Filmed over a couple days, this short piece gives us a clip into Albert Pijoan and why he moved to Pozo, of course with some awesome action!

You can find out more at www.albertpijoan.com

Moves – Pushloop Forward by Josep Pons

A nice pushloop forward by Josep Pons in Pozo.

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!

Don’t forget to like Ben’s Facebook Page @ www.facebook.com/k800ben. And you can check out his sponsor PozoWinds.com.

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

Victor Fernandez Training ion Pozo

Weève brought you a few videos of Philip Koster Training in Pozo, here’s a sweet one of another top competitor Victor Fernandez. The clip is a bit rough but it’s pure action, put togeather from over an hour of Mast Cam footage into just these two and a half minutes of pure action. Huge jumps, forwards loops, and big hits, enjoy!

More Training in Pozo

A quick clip of Víctor Fernández and Dani Bruch getting ready in Pozo.

Philip Koster Training Session

The wave pro’s are getting ready for the first content of the 2013 Season in Gran Canaria, and there is no doubt that reigning World Champion Philip Koster is a favorite to win, and this video shows why. Over the last two days Philips been training at Pozo, Vargas and the semi-secret spot, La Baja. Watch as he throws flawless backloops, cheese rolls, double backloops and rumor has it he’s been working on Boujmaa Guilloul’s ‘Foubackward’ a cheese roll into a backloop.

2013 Proffitt’s Training Diaries – Pozo – part 1

Ben Proffitt’s Pozo Training Diaries are back for 2013!  Here’s what Ben had to say;

it’s still early days before the comp so not too many riders are here yet but we still have plenty of action for you.
Planning doubles from Koster, Blood from Adam Lewis, mystery crash from Alex Mussolini, Victor floaty jumps… and some nugget huggers of course!!

Early days yet and the forecast is looking windy so stay tuned for some full power crashing in the coming weeks!

Also don’t forget to like Ben Proffits Facebook page, its new!

Gran Canaria – Choppy Summer

German rider Oli Maier put together some rough clips from his last trip to Gran Canaria, including Vargas and Pozo. Unfortunately waves were small but they still had fun. Check it out.

“In Pursuit Of The Wind” With Nikodem Merlak and Przemek Krzycki

Check out this video with two young Polish riders. Nikodem Merlak (Pol 64) and Przemek Krzycki (Pol-194) spent all of July in Pozo and scored epic conditions.

“Last year we spent a whole July in Pozo and only four days were without wind. After this training we have taken part in PWA KIA Cold Hawaii World Cup in Klitmoller first time. First part of movie was captured  in Pozo Iziquierdo and second part in Vargas.” – The two riders

Photo Friday March 22nd

It’s time for Photo Friday, word has passed down that winds in Maui were lighter this week, lets hope that picks up with so many pros there now! Luckily for us Europe delivered! This weeks cover shot is this beautiful anonymous shot, if it’s you’re let us know we’d love to credit the rider and photographer!
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DARIO OJEDA – LIFE TO FLY

Dario Odjeda is one of the top locals at Pozo, at leaves his mark on the PWA Tour every season. finishing 8th overall in 2013. This video, “Life to Fly”, shows his radical action at Pozo, Mosca Point and El Cabezo. Enjoy the gnarly action!

HOMETOWN RIDE ft. Omar Sanchez

Pozo local Omar Sanchez ripping hard, with great action in this clip!