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PASKO: THE MAGIC MOVEPASKO: THE MAGIC MOVECheck out this incredible documentary aboutMaarten Molenaar who tells his story about recovering fromtesticular cancer and setting goals to regain his confidence through learning the freestyle movethe Pasko!ABOUT THE MOVIERecovering from testicular cancer, professional athlete and filmmaker Maarten Molenaar embarks on a journey to Fuerteventura to learn a new freestyle windsurfing trick the Pasko. Named after European Champion and revolutionary watersports filmmaker Andre Paskowski, who passed away in 2013 from the very same disease, the trick represents much more than just a highly technical double air rotation. Looking to regain confidence and rebuild his life after chemotherapy, Maarten sets an ambitious goal to land the move on the summer of Andres 10th passing anniversary. In the process he explores the legendary filmmakers story and comes to terms with the toll the disease has taken on his own mental and physical health. The film has been selected for multiple Film Festivals around the world, winning three of them: Best Documentary at the Ignite Film Festival Audience Award at the Filmfest St.Anton Merit of Awareness Award at the Awareness Film Festival Los Angeles The film would not have been possible without the support from: Transition Technologies MS, Wavecamp Windsurfing, GUNSAILS, Maui Ultra Fins and all crowdfunding donations. Thank you so much! Learn more about this and other windsurfing stories www.windsurfstories.com Film credits: Directed: Maarten Molenaar Cinematography: Floris Tils Music: Alago and Narval Starring: Maarten Molenaar Andre Paskowski Gollito Estredo Victor Fernandez Rafael Cervero Alma de Kok Addy van de Luijtgaarden George Grisley Dudu Levi Appearances by: Piotr Majcher Primus Sorling Lukas Schill Pawel Szulc and other rippers Additional Footage: Big Sexy Pictures, Pawel Szulc, Manu Grafenauer, Fredrik Sorling, Maaike Huvermann and CC Films Made possible by: Transition Technologies MS, Wavecamp Windsurfing, Gunsails, Maui Ultra Fins and all crowdfunding donationsThe post PASKO: THE MAGIC MOVE appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

CLUB VASS: VASSILIKI DREAMINGCLUB VASS: VASSILIKI DREAMINGClub Vass tell us: Were already dreaming about summer 2025 and its looking set to be a fantastic seasonWeve carefully selected a huge choice of the latest windsurf & wing kit from the top brands in the business, Goya, Duotone & Severne.Special weeks for 2025 include: Diva Week (Womens Windsurf Clinics)1stJune & 14thSeptember,Speed Week22ndJuneand Wing Clinics for beginners and intermediates throughout the summer (full details on website). Its time to sort the summer holidays as our hugely popular Kids Clubs (taster windsurfing) and ProKids (older and more committed windsurfers) are filling fast. Our specialised kids gear and outstanding team of instructors will get them on board in no time. Make the dream a reality and get in touch soon!clubvass.com01992 874566The post CLUB VASS: VASSILIKI DREAMING appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

KAI LENNY: ALL OR NOTHINGKAI LENNY: ALL OR NOTHINGCheck out this awesome edit featuring Kai Lenny totally charging at Hookipa on boards he personally shaped and designed!The post KAI LENNY: ALL OR NOTHING appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

Words: Jim MillerPhotos: As statedMany people have different interpretations of whitewater SUP. For some, it is touring; for some, it is big water; for some, it is technical rapids; and for a small minority, it is specifically surfing. However, surfing on a river can also take place on most river sections and is a regular form of enjoyment for all white water SUP paddlers.During this article, we will examine what river surfing is, why it is something we should pay attention to when out on the rivers, some tips and tricks that will help us, and the equipment worth consideration.What is river surfingIn a nutshell, river surfing is the ability to surf on a standing wave a standing wave is a wave that remains in its place on the river due to changes within the river this could be due to changes in the depth at that point, water running over obstacles, being re-circulated or sometimes even the width of the river changing in such a manner that it might form a wave. There are many similarities to surfing on the sea, but the wave does not move downriver; it stays in place. As such, surfing on a wave on the river is not always as uniform as the sea; the waves are choppy and variable, and one of the big luxuries is you can surf for a lot longer because the wave doesnt disappear unless the river levels change. One of the wonderful things about river surfing is that we have the capacity to move around the wave more easily than on the sea, and we can go left or right, varying our balance and techniques as required.Equipment:Firstly, there are three main things equipment-wise to consider when river surfing. These are as follows:The right type of board. There are many different boards on the market but when it comes to river surfing, you need to consider two main different things: the first is the length of the board, and the second is the front and rear rocker on the board. When surfing, the length of the board has a big impact; by the very nature of a longer board, it gives you more scope to move and likely have more of the board contacting the water, which improves your stability on the wave but is harder to play on and turn. A shorter board is more playful and easier to turn, but due to less of the board contacting the water, you, of course, have less balance and stability on the wave. It is worth playing about initially with boards that have both front and rear rocker by are on the 9-10ft range, but when you get good and want to spice things up and go for tricks you should look at shortening the length of the board.The right type of paddle. There are many different SUP paddles, but one of the main strokes we use when surfing is a low-brace support stroke. As such, a larger blade on the paddle will, by its nature, make for a much stronger brace and easier surf accordingly. So, if you are considering getting a surfing paddle, then look for one with a large blade.Ensuring your safety is paramount when river surfing. Its crucial to consider whether or not to wear any padding or protection. This is often overlooked, but its important to remember that falling off a SUP can be from a significant height into the water. River waves are often formed due to changes in the river bed, which could mean falling onto a shallower or rocky section. If youre unsure about the depth of the river, its worth considering knee/shin or upper leg padding to reduce the risk of impact.Tips for river surfingWhen river surfing, approaching the wave is one of the biggest things to consider, When you drop on from above, can you drift in sideways or on a rare occasion, you have to paddle up onto the wave from below, powering up the flow. In the best-case scenario, you can drift out of the eddy onto the wave. The trick to getting onto a wave is matching the speed of the water with the speed of your SUP. If you go too slow, you wont make it; if you go too quickly, you overcook it and get shot off the front or back of the wave.Once you have matched the speed of the wave, then you have to get the timing right to move your weight back on your SUP, ideally to have a foot on the kickpad. And another foot back from the centre of the board this lifts the nose of the board and ensures that you cant pearl the board. This has to be done with impeccable timing, as too early, and you are off the wave; too late, and your board pearls, and you go off the front of the board and are likely swimming. If you get this right, then you are now on the wave, and the fun begins!From here, you want to ensure that you utilise a stern/low brace the majority of the time to stay balanced and the occasional correctional stroke like a rudder at the back of the board simply to change the direction subtly from left to right to move across the wave but at the same time as doing this you need to get used to transferring weight around your feet utilising the toes, heels and inside/outside edges of your board to put pressure in the right places on a SUP.This feature is to give you a feeling of some of the techniques that help when surfing a wave, but it is by no means complete. Above all else, practice helps to make skills permanent, so we recommend getting out and having a practice!What is Grade 5 on a SUP like?When it comes to white water SUP, the majority of the people in the sport currently sit in and around the grade 2 bracket of white water. Few people progress above grade 3, but it is a very quickly growing discipline, and we can expect to see far more people paddling grade 3 over the coming years. Very few can SUP grade 4, and even fewer paddlers in the world can SUP grade 5! You can easily add a full grade to anything you paddle for SUP if you compare it to other sports. i.e. SUP on grade 5 is just as hard as kayaking grade 6!The very few people who can SUP grade 5 are almost entirely sponsored most are American, one is in the UK, and one or two are in Europe! There are three main reasons you do not see many people paddleboarding in and above grade 3 for one, swimming in these environments is serious and can be fatal. The sport is still relatively new, and elite athletes have yet to develop, so there is the mental factor. It is easy to fall off a SUP, and you are at the height in huge whitewater, so not being cautious of this would be foolish!The Upper GauleyBut the most likely contender for the current worlds hardest white water SUP done to date is the Upper Gauley in America. This river used to be grade 6 but has now been downgraded to 5 as equipment has developed. The Upper Gauley has been the site of many kayaking and rafting fatalities over the years, so even thinking of doing it on a SUP is crazy! But it has been done, and this year, three SUP boarders were doing it simultaneously. Almost nobody has attempted this, and trying to do this would be extremely dangerous!The river consists of many rapids at grade 5 or higher, numerous grade 4 rapids, both named and unnamed and many grade 3/3+ rapids that are not even mentionable. The most serious rapid is Iron Ring, which used to be grade 6 but has since been downgraded. A swim here would be unthinkable, and as such, it is not worth the risk on a SUP. All the other rapids have been paddled on a SUP, one way or another.In September of 2023, three Hala paddlers tackled the Upper Gauley portaging Iron Ring, but between them, all paddling the other rapids. Each rapid comes with its unique problems. For example, Initiation has a terminal siphon on the right. Insignificant has huge waves/holes that are almost impossible to see until you are in them, and then a swim is less than pleasant, to say the least!Iron curtain has undercuts you need to avoid and less than stable eddy lines. Pillow Rock has the room of doom and serious undercuts so, dont mess any of these up! Lost Paddle has huge undercuts, horrible rocks, big boils, and serious drowning potential. Tumblehome has serious siphons; Shipwreck has an undercut cave. The iron Ring has huge holes, sharp rocks, undercuts, risk of drowning, and incredibly hard lines on a SUP to make an unthinkable swim potential. Sweet Fall has a huge hole, undercut rocks, and a box canyon. Julies Juicer has a terminal hole; Woods Ferry has a horrible siphon have we put you off yet?Why would you SUP it?Each of these rapids has potential lines, and most give you time to avoid the difficulties if you mess up a tiny bit. But if you take the wrong line, it will be game over. So why would you SUP it? Because the river itself is one of the best sections of easily accessible white water anywhere in the world, there are normally huge numbers of people on the rocks nearby who could help with some issues, to push the realms of the sport itself, to be social or perhaps because it is there. Each persons reasons for attempting dangerous things are their own reasons. I love being on a SUP and not afraid to portage things if required, do not paddle if I feels adrenaline rushes of any sort and want to continue helping to develop the sport in whatever way I can. I was in the United States for two weeks when I paddled the Upper Gauley. Ive also paddled many other rivers and had the pleasure of having many highly experienced paddlers alongside me, as well as many different safety crafts and, on occasion, bank safety on some of the rapids.Amazing and terrifyingIn short, pushing the very realms of what is doable in any sport is both amazing and terrifying at the same time. There will always be people who do not think certain things should be done. While the majority of the community has been supportive of this trip, there have, of course, been people who have voiced negative feelings on the matter but pushing the sport is how it develops and progresses and how we develop and progress as paddlers as well and for me, anything to help the sport of SUP is a true pleasure.Will I go back? In future years, for sure! And I hope I can go back with even more experience and skills to stand for more of the features as, of course, I fell off on occasion!About Jim MillerI began my love for the outdoors nearly 30 years ago when being taken up mountains, onto rivers and to the sea as a child. I would regularly run ahead into the mountains, sit on a rock and admire the views and this helped me to develop a true passion for the outdoor environment.I regularly engage in all disciplines of paddlesports and have the privilege of being a national trainer for white water SUP and other disciplines as well as sitting on different discipline and technical committees. I am a provider in different SCA/BC awards which I deliver in canoe, kayak, SUP and rafts. I am currently on the Hala and Werner (System X) SUP teams for white water paddleboarding and love pushing the limits of what is possible. I am keen to share my passion and enjoyment with as many as possible and I love being on a SUP a huge smile just crosses my face. I hope to see you all on the water at some point!

Words & photos: Dale Mears @standuppaddleukThis is a strange review as its for a board I shouldnt be able to ride! So, for this board, luckily, the owner, my daughter, was on hand.I contacted FatStick Boards earlier this year and said they should consider bringing out a kids board. After discussing sizes and features with me, Andy and Reuben decided to go for it.Now, we see a lot of kids on the fronts of boards, and at some point, they are ready to jump on their boards. Many kids are just being thrown on adult boards, which are oversized and not suitable. Fine for a splash on the lake, but if you want to get your kids into the sport, its essential to ensure they have the right kit and ensure little ones do not get any injuries from using oversized boards and paddles. You wouldnt put a child on an adults bike!So, coming in at 76, this board is much shorter than a good range of the kids boards available and your average SUP. The length and width were designed for young children to control the board, especially the width, as younger children cannot reach wider boards. As well as being relatively narrow but without compromising stability, the board has a smaller rail than most paddleboards. At 4, the board is lower to the water, offering a lower centre of gravity for young children.Opening the box, you get what you now expect from FatStick Boards: plastic-free packaging, board wrapped in paper and the other accessories are loose in the box, wrapped in paper.Now, this board didnt come with a complete set of accessories as it is a prototype board (only five were made in this run for testing), so the board was supplied with a childs paddle, short 46 flexi fin, and small leash (and QR waist belt). In the box is a flyer with a QR code linking to safety information, which is great to see.The design is the same as the FatStick Boards AirStick range but a smaller model. We had two boards to test and look at, both blue and pink versions. We kept the pink version. The graphics are pretty the traditional white board, with pink rails and a pink stringer with a slight pattern down the centre a good-looking timeless board, in my opinion.The paddle had a reasonably lightweight aluminium shaft shorter than those supplied with adult boards. We didnt use the paddle as my daughter has her own, and wanted to use that, which is understandable, but for anyone without a kids paddle, it is a suitable length and a smaller blade shape and size.The construction is similar to FatSticks AirStick range: a single-skin PVC drop stitch with a PVC stringer to stiffen the board. This construction is extremely well made and will easily take 18-20psi if required, but I only put in about 16/17 as my daughter is relatively light. I must admit I did have a little stand on the board, and although it was more like a submarine, it was stable and didnt flex much.Now, my test pilot is nearly six, standing at about 120cm, and could carry the board due to its reduced weight, as this is a single-skin board. Id say she was just stretching to reach the single grab handle in the centre of the board, but this will ease as she grows. Even when Dad stepped in to help, it was super light to carry alongside my board.The construction and attention to detail were excellent. There was no glue residue, and everything was aligned perfectly.FeaturesThe board comes with a D-link front top and rear for easy clipping, a single paddled grab handle, front bungees and an EVA deck pad, but it is nice to see the inclusion of a kick pad. On the bottom is a 2+1 fin set up, a US box fin (which is nice to see on a kids board), many being supplied with clip-in fins or short Flexi bonded centre fins. The US box fin allows so much more flexibility regarding fin selection as the child gets older. I loved that the board was supplied with a Flexi fin, as this is perfect for little ones and adds some protection for the fin box when they land on the beach or bank. Then, the two thruster fins (toe-in) are fixed bonded Flexi fins. There was a discussion about leaving these out, but they are convenient for those wanting to use the board to surf. Either way, this is an excellent set-up for kids.Bearing in mind, my daughter has paddled on the front of my board since she was 16 months old. She was straight on this board, and it was stable enough for her to get moving independently. She could comfortably manoeuvre the board and turn it to control her direction. She found paddling the board extremely easy once she got to grips with the paddle technique, as this is a lot different to the wide strokes she was used to making on the front of my board! She also found it easy to jump off and climb back on repeatedly.Within an hour, she was out with my dad and me, independently paddling alongside us, having the best time. There is so much to learn, but she loves the independence of her own board.If anyone is at this stage, Id highly recommend looking at a kids board, and this is a great board to do just that!Price: 199.00Info: https://fatstickboards.com/ collections/inflatable-sups-kayaks/products/kids-inflatable-paddle-board

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