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 community
- The event, accommodations, the town, the ambiance and the nightlife
- The 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 Freestyle
- Why 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/
Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJEuyy7mcADZRbnu3ADfv_CNQ3Zp_dG1d&si=x2PtkOI0TyUcmYeK
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
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