This neat Heli Shot video comes to us from the Guys at Diabolo Funboard. Watch as the two riders blast across the open Ocean on Starboards and Neilpryde EvoVs racing a speed boat.
The Legend remains MauiSails flagship side-shore wave sail. A marginally forward oriented draft provides ease of transition to driving bottom turns to neutral when coming off the top. This ability for control crosses over making it a great sail for gnarly, gusty high wind areas like the Gorge and Pozo.
New for this year, MauiSails is using a exclusive light weight gradient X-Ply in the upper portion of the sail. The gradient X-Ply has excellent strength to weight properties and looks cool in the sun creating a gradient reflection. The material was a result of several years of testing and development.
The legend is available from sizes 2.9 to 6.1. For more information on the legend and the complete MauiSails lineup check out the MaiuSails.com.
Reunion Island is a amazing French Island in the middle of the Indian Ocean, close to Mauritius, and offers near perfect down the line conditions. The Ravine Boys share with us the life on Reunion Island, and some great wavesailing. They leave us with the quote, “Enjoy it cuz one day we will be old…”.
Some awesome freestyle action from Italian Jacopo Testa at Gostoso, Brazil.
MacG Productions has been releasing some sweet clips. This one comes from their homespot Lajet, Sweden and features the 16 year old Gustov Häggström.
“2012 has been a epic year for me! I learnt much stuff and had fun on the water! 2013 is going to be fun, I’m looking forward to all the action!!” – Gustav Häggström
We think the young Gustav shows great potential, and an efficient sailor just look at the lift and height he is getting on his jumps.
We look forward to the next production from Markus Rydberg and Gustav Haggstrom, the duo that make up MacG Productions.
Thiseas Kampas created this cool video of some sessions around Greece. Check out his freestyle clip which is put together in super slow motion.
Another update from Fanatic on sponsorship and the Business side.
Today Fanatic announced that Daniel Aeberli, previously Brand Manager/Shaper at F2, will join our Fanatic Team as International Product Manager. Daniel will start his new job February 1st.
“I have known Dani since many years, he has provided us with some great Choco Fins for a number of our Fanatic board models. Dani brings a wealth of experience with him in both Product Development and Marketing. He will be a perfect addition to our team, supporting both Sebastian Wenzel, Juergen May and myself in the Product Development department. As well as being a great brand ambassador at events and connecting with our Pro Team, to develop the best products out there. We are really excited to get Dani started, we will be keeping him very busy in future!” – Craig Gertenbach, Fanatic Brand Manager
“What a great change! I am more than happy to join the Fanatic team. I always knew if I would ever change to another brand, that I would want people around me who live 100% for our great sport. Craig Gertenbach and Sebastian Wenzel are in the industry since many years and have so much experience to share. They both started their careers as racers and made their way to the top at a brand like Fanatic, one of the strongest brands in Windsurfing and Stand Up Paddling. I believe I proved at F2 over the last years that I have high quality design skills, as well as good organisational and marketing talents. And now I will have this amazing chance to join this already powerful team to develop even better products for Fanatic. I am more motivated than ever, looking forward to a great future to push my love of windsurfing to the next level.” – Daniel Aeberli
Marc Kahlen brings us this video of a Flaka shot POV style ‘On Board’ in Tarifa, Spain.
Today NorthSails announced the launch of their brand new racing sail, the NorthSails WARP F2013. NorthSails put a great team together and worked with sail designer Kai Hopf and worked hard to improve the WARP.
Mission 1 of The Red Bull Storm chase is done! The These six competitors to move on are: Thomas Traversa, Marcilio Browne, Robby Swift, Julien Taboulet, Victor Fernandez and Dany Bruch. You can read the full report here, but it’s all about the insane action. Check out this Hi-Res gallery from Mission 1 of The Red Bull Storm Chase in Brandon Bay Ireladn
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Fanatic International announced yesterday that German wavesailor Leon Jamaer is being promoted to their International Windsurf Team. Leon is a very talented youngster from Germany and been part of the Fanatic National team for a few seasons. He finishes his schooling in 2013, and will be 100% dedicated to windsurfing, and Fanatic is looking forward to his great potential in both German National and PWA events. Leo in a radical “no fear” sailor, and just competed in Mission 1 of the Red Bull Storm Chase.
“It´s great to have Leon in our Fanatic International team now. If you ever had the chance to watch him free sailing in pretty much any conditions, your first reaction would be: “that guy is nuts”. When he sails he just goes for it 200% and the energy on his moves is unbelievable. Together with Alessio Stillrich, Arthur Arutkin and Noah Voecker-Roche, we will are building our next wave generation to follow in the footsteps of Victor Fernandez and Klaas Voget. – Craig Gertenbach, Fanatic Brand Manager
“I´m really happy to be part of the International Team now! I hope I can spend in future even more time with my team mates on the water, especially Victor, Klaas, Alessio and Arthur, travel around the world, compete and improve my sailing. I hope I can finish my studies this summer and then start improving my skills throughout the contest season and fully attack the PWA tour.” – Leon Jamaer (G-208)
Leon Jamaer also recently joined Project Black Fins, More on that here.
Video: Leon Jamaer in Ponta Preta
More about Leon Jamaer on Fanatic on fan
Arthur Arutkin recently joined the Fanatic International Windsurfing Team, you can read more about that in an earlier article. Check out Arthur´s first session with his new gear in this clip.
A nice view of a double forward by Peter Volwater at Margaret River , Western Australia.
A nice video from A F Productions featuring two Italian wavesailors Andrea Franchini (ITA 8) and Adele Frola who spent some time on Maui training, wavesailing, SUP, Surfing and living the life!
Check out this gnarly speed trench as Pierre Mortefon blasts down the narrow strip of water, trying to hit the fastest speed possible.
