Wing Foil World Tour (GWA) Show #5 - Recap of Tarifa 2024
May 15, 202401:03:27

Wing Foil World Tour (GWA) Show #5 - Recap of Tarifa 2024

On this episode Tom joins us to recap the Surf Freestyle world cup in Tarifa, Spain. We talked about: Tarifa and its growing wing foil communityThe event, accommodations, the town, the ambiance and the nightlifeThe all-new innovation tricks What it takes to win an event - It's all about consistency. The Boom and Why it Is the New Standard for FreestyleWhy Shortboards with low swing weight are ideal for freestyle wing foiling.The event organizers in Tarifa did a great job, including activities focused on sustainability and community involvement.Upcoming events in La Palma and Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands are highly anticipated.And more. Visit: https://www.wingfoilworldtour.com/events/gwa-wingfoil-world-cup-tarifa-2024/Watch on Youtube (00:00) - - Intro (00:30) - - Upcoming Events and Canary Islands Leg (01:37) - - Recap of Tarifa Event (04:39) - - Level of Freestyle Tricks and Innovation (08:38) - - Event Setup and Duration (09:20) - - Impressive Performances by Young Athletes (09:45) - - Tarifa’s Growing Wing Foiling Community (11:35) - - Where is Tarifa and what are the conditions like for wing foiling? (15:55) - - What were the accommodations like and where did everyone stay? (17:50) - - Highlights from Mens & Women’s side - Xavi Corr ripping it up (23:15) - - Experience and Smart Comp Strategies - Chris & Nia (30:15) - - What were the conditions like for this contest? (31:30) - - Gear selection - Importance of Wings with Booms in Freestyle and Board / Foil Choices (34:30) - - How the GWA names the new innovation tricks, how they are categorized and how they are scored (41:40) - - How many athletes tried to get into this event? A break down of how you can qualify - Video Wild Cards (44:40) - - Organizers in Tarifa Excel, Promote Sustainability and Engage the next Generation of Youth (50:30) - - Excitement Builds for Upcoming Events in La Palma, Fuerteventura and Helping Youth Compete
Podcast Team:
Luc Moore Luc Moore Host
Frank BingelFrank BingelSocial Media Manager
Stephen ColemanStephen ColemanAudio & Video Editor
On this episode Tom joins us to recap the Surf Freestyle world cup in Tarifa, Spain. We talked about: Tarifa and its growing wing foil communityThe event, accommodations, the town, the ambiance and the nightlifeThe all-new innovation tricks What it takes to win an event - It's all about consistency. The Boom and Why it Is the New Standard for FreestyleWhy Shortboards with low swing weight are ideal for freestyle wing foiling.The event organizers in Tarifa did a great job, including activities focused on sustainability and community involvement.Upcoming events in La Palma and Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands are highly anticipated.And more. Visit: https://www.wingfoilworldtour.com/events/gwa-wingfoil-world-cup-tarifa-2024/Watch on Youtube (00:00) - - Intro (00:30) - - Upcoming Events and Canary Islands Leg (01:37) - - Recap of Tarifa Event (04:39) - - Level of Freestyle Tricks and Innovation (08:38) - - Event Setup and Duration (09:20) - - Impressive Performances by Young Athletes (09:45) - - Tarifa’s Growing Wing Foiling Community (11:35) - - Where is Tarifa and what are the conditions like for wing foiling? (15:55) - - What were the accommodations like and where did everyone stay? (17:50) - - Highlights from Mens & Women’s side - Xavi Corr ripping it up (23:15) - - Experience and Smart Comp Strategies - Chris & Nia (30:15) - - What were the conditions like for this contest? (31:30) - - Gear selection - Importance of Wings with Booms in Freestyle and Board / Foil Choices (34:30) - - How the GWA names the new innovation tricks, how they are categorized and how they are scored (41:40) - - How many athletes tried to get into this event? A break down of how you can qualify - Video Wild Cards (44:40) - - Organizers in Tarifa Excel, Promote Sustainability and Engage the next Generation of Youth (50:30) - - Excitement Builds for Upcoming Events in La Palma, Fuerteventura and Helping Youth Compete