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/
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(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