When the waves get heavy, your board needs to step up. Thats exactly what the CI Pro Step Up was made for.In our latest YouTube video release, Britt Merrick shares the full design story behind our go-to performance board for powerful surfhow it evolved from the popular CI 2.Pro (Stab in the Dark winner), why our team trusts it when its pumping, and how it fits into your quiver.Built with the same proven rocker and contours as the CI 2.Pro, the Pro Step Up has been lengthened and refined for added hold, paddle power, and control in steeper, more critical conditionsall without losing the quick, responsive feel of your everyday shortboard.Where it fits in your quiver: More advanced than the Happy Traveler More versatile than The Goldie (our barrel-specific board) Ideal for solid surf at home or on the roadTeam-tested in Hawaii, Indo, and beyond with Barron Mamiya, Joao Chianca, Parker Coffin, Lakey Peterson, Imaikalani De Vault, Cam Richards, Milla Brown, Liam Turner, and many more.From WSL heats to strike missions, the CI Pro Step Up has become a trusted favorite for surfers pushing their limits in consequential waves.Recommended sizing:Ride it 24 inches longer than your standard CI 2.Pro, Pro, or Two Happy to maintain that same familiar feel when the surf steps up.Find CI Pro Step Up at your local surf shop or here

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NICO PRIEN: RACING TACTICSNICO PRIEN: RACING TACTICSIn his latest video Nico Prien shares his top tips on how to overtake your friends on the racecourse or down at your local beach!Edited and filmedby Lars WichmannSony A7rV Insta360 X5 // ACE PRO II // Go3s The post NICO PRIEN: RACING TACTICS appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

UNBREAKABLE: SARAH-QUITA OFFRINGAS DOUBLE WORLD TITLE TRIUMPH!UNBREAKABLE: SARAH-QUITA OFFRINGAS DOUBLE WORLD TITLE TRIUMPH!After a gruelling first day of Slalom X at the PWA Fuerteventura World Cup, Sarah-Quita Offringa came close to calling it quits. But instead of throwing in the towel, she dug deep, rediscovered her rhythm and came back stronger, ultimately dominating the rest of the event to take a decisive win and the Slalom X world title.Her determination didnt stop there. Sarah-Quita jumped straight into the freestyle competition, where she faced an intense challenge from Maaike Huvermann in a dramatic double elimination. After losing the first final, SQ regrouped and delivered a powerful performance in the super final to claim her second world title of the event. We caught up with Sarah-Quita to find out where she found the mental and physical resilience to push through both competitions and come out on top.Photos: PWA / Carter, PWA / Inna Bru, PWA / Tom De BrendtWINDSURF: How did you feel after the first day of extreme slalom, we heard you were considering giving up the racing?SQ: Between Pozo and Fuerte there were about 5 days and Ifeel like I wasnt able to mentally reset or get used to the switch from wave to slalom gear in that time.So, I wasnt mentally there and still very tired when the contest started. And that whole day I just felt like I was getting rag dolled by the extreme conditions. On top of that I was already thinking about the freestyle contest and the way things were going I wouldnt be able to perform in neither contest. For once I felt like I had too much on my plate and that I should have prioritised disciplines.WINDSURF: What made you get back on track?SQ: I had some phone calls with my family and friends that all said it was okay if I needed to take a break, which was relieving. But on the other hand, I had a little chat with John Carter and Sarah Jackson who both said to just show up the next day and see how it goes. When I went to bed, I was sure I was done. But the next morning, conditions were less extreme. And I just went out there. So, the strategy was to take it race by race and day by day. I remember that last race of the day I won it and it was the first time I let out the SQ yell ha haThats when I knew I was back in the game mentally. By the end of the 2nd day, we were 8 races in and I was leading, so dropping out was not an option.WINDSURF: When you started dominating, what gear were you riding and did you start feeling comfortable sailing in those strong winds? (gear sail board sizes etc fin sizes and set ups to make life easier)SQ: I sailed my 63cm, Starboard Isonicall the time.Used 5.3m NeilPryde Evo racing on the 1st day.On the second day mostly 5.6m and 6.5m onceAndon the 4th day I used my 5.6m again.I had to get used to the conditions and just accept the speed that slalom gear offers! Going over that chop at top speed is a bit scary especially since an unexpected gust can just lift you out of the water at anytime! So, it was a bit of a mental process and some little adjustments to my setup to get comfortable again.WINDSURF: What element of slalom X felt the scariest / fun and why?SQ: The jump is kind of fun for me, but thats mostly because I know that the others dont like it too much. So, it betters my chances Id say.The Speed run is the toughest one for me, Im very careful there. I try to stay close to the pack but Im not pushing. The gybe is very tricky after that run as its hard to engage the rail at that speed and angle, so thats usually when I try to pounce ha ha..I think I really like the chicane, or at least when the marks are put close together. Sometimes I nail it, sometimes I dont but it feels very technical and tactical. Oh! It was also cool when the jump was close to the mark where you basically landed and then straight had to go into the gybe. I love that feeling of having to perform technically and at the same time your brain is doing over time thinking about the tactics, am I jumping upwind, more downwind, can I go inside that person, should I rather go around, is it okay to not accelerate out of the gybe but have clean wind etc etc.WINDSURF: Then you had to switch to freestylehow did it feel to suddenly be on a tiny board and sail and have to perform tricks etc?SQ: Switching back to freestyle is the hardest of all. The fin is so small and I struggle to sail in a straightline!The board actually felt bigger thanmy small slalom board.But I do feel like the freestyle gear is an extension of my body, and I get used to it quite quickly.WINDSURF: Was the freestyle victory your main goal coming into Fuerte?SQ: Yes, I care a lot about freestyle and I could really see that Maaike was on a mission, so that kind of lit up something in me as well to want to do well.WINDSURF: Which size / model Maui Ultra Fins were you using and how was the fin working etc How much does a fin make a difference in freestyle? SQ: I dont switch fin size often. This year Ive been riding Style PRO 3 20cm. It gives me the right amount of control with that size but because of the shape, I can still slide around moves easily.These days youre making a trade of between having more lift versus being able to slide better. And with all the power moves, I believe that more riders have transitioned to bigger fins. However the core attribute of freestyle is being able to slide well and sometimes after a power move you still want to be able to slide into an added 360 or so..WINDSURF: Come the double elimination what did it feel like playing that waiting game?SQ: Finishing 1st in the single is very relieving and the best spot to be in, but then waiting in the double can feel a bit like torture. That day I was quite nervous all day, and at some point I just wanted to get it over with, no matter what happened. Waiting for your heat to come can be tough. Once I started preparing my gear and going to the beach about than hour before I felt more calm though.WINDSURF: How were you feeling when you lost the first double elimination final to Maaike?SQ: I was quite calm and felt it coming towards the end of the heat. Having re-watched the heat Ifound that I didnt sail a bad heat, but was just missing some moves, so that was okay.And I had been prepping myself for days already, that this could be the time that Maaike would take the win. So when she did, it didnt hit too hard and I also felt pretty stoked for her for sailing so amazing. I gave her a hug to congratulate her and I said lets go, one more heat. I was in exactly the same position 2 weeks before against Daida. So I experienced both sides of the story in that moment. And was kind of curious to find out how Id do in the final! Its tricky because one part of me felt like I couldnt do it and that Maaike would just take it, and the other part, was likenah, shes gotta work for it!WINDSURF: Did Being tested like that the victory a lot more emotional?SQ: Yes, I was super emotional hearing that Iwon that. It was just an intense week of battling myself mentally. And that was really tiring. The moment I heard all of that tension and pressure just washed over me!Maaike had an amazing heat both times. Winning like that definitely feels amazing, because I feel like I rose to the occasion and didnt crumble under the pressure.WINDSURF: So, you walked away from Fuerte with two more World titleshow does that feelI guess they will be proud of you at Sarah Quita Beach!SQ: That is awesome! At the beginning of the week I really regretted my choices.. by the end of the week I was quite proud for keep it together and pulling that off. Looking back it was an awesome week of competition to be part off. And I guess at Sarah-Quita Beach they already have to edit the plaque with the amount of titles ha ha!WINDSURF: Now you have to set you mind to waves in Tenerife are you looking forward to that challenge?SQ: I always feel a little bit on vacation when Im in Tenerife ha ha. Doing Pozo and Fuerte one after the other is a rollercoaster. I think freestyle and slalom are the most demanding competition formats. And then when I go to a wave comp I feel like its much more relaxing only trying to fin 2 waves to ride in about 14 minutes whereas in freestyle you need to land 8 moves in 8 minutes ha ha.So Im happy to be here and feeling less pressure!The post UNBREAKABLE: SARAH-QUITA OFFRINGAS DOUBLE WORLD TITLE TRIUMPH! appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.

WINDSURFER MAGAZINE LAUNCHEDWindsurfer Magazine LaunchedA new windsurfing-dedicated magazine has just been announced. Appropriately named Windsurfer Magazine, it will be a coffee-table bi-annual, proudly celebrating what they are claiming (and who are we to argue?) is the Greatest Sport on Earth. The editor is Tris Best, co-founder of The Official Test Centre (OTC), and tells us:Photo: PWA World Tour / John CarterMore than justwritten by windsurfers for windsurfers, everyone involved in the venture is passionate about our beloved sport, from the editorial team to our designer, the web developer to the backers and marketing team. Even the print team like to get on their stick and go for a blast! This takes the concept of a passion project to the next level. All killer no filler, it will cover every aspect, from the creators and legends that have shaped the sport, to the athletes pushing the boundaries today and the explorers that continue to discover new frontiers.The first edition of this collectors piece will be released this autumn, and to celebrate were headline-sponsoring theBritish Wavesailing Association (BWA) event at West Wittering, hosted by 2XS. More news will be released in the coming months about the partners and collaborators in the project, building on the true sense of belonging and community that we all know the sport offers, both in the UK and around the world. As such, the magazine will be available globally, championing the renaissance that windsurfing is enjoying; a new generation of super-talented athletes emerging to inspire us. With renewed World Tour formats, a thriving wind-foiling Olympic class and speed records that continue to be challenged, windsurfing has never been more dynamic or accessible, and we look forward to reinforcing our statement that its the greatest sport on earth in our pages.For more information and to be the first in line to grab yourself a copy, visit and register on their website atwww.windsurfer.coThe post WINDSURFER MAGAZINE LAUNCHED appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.