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Independent testing reveals significant durability differences between materials used in custom-made windsurfing boards and their mass-produced counterparts. While S-glass and BX carbon fabrics were easily torn by hand, Dyneema, a material favored by custom brands like Flicka, proved nearly impossib
Professional windsurfer Jordy Vonk has adopted a personalized theoretical model with his mental coach to navigate challenging race situations and return to a 'star zone' of optimal performance. Unlike an emotional approach, this strategy involves structured conceptual tools that help him maintain fo
Elite windsurfers Blanca and Sarah have chosen to specialize in either PWA or iQFoil disciplines, highlighting the intense competitive landscape and technical challenges of excelling in both. Blanca decided to focus on PWA this year, noting the difficulty of being competitive in the fin aspect of iQ
Professional windsurfers have recounted numerous severe crashes, including concussions and stitches, highlighting the sport's inherent dangers. One particularly graphic incident involved a competitor, Tati, who sustained 35 stitches and required multiple operations after landing on a fin during a Fu
Thomas's back loop failures trace to a single recurring flaw: his body position stays open and he hangs off the front of the boom instead of tucking into it at the top of the rotation. That open posture means that when wind reloads the sail on the way down, it drags him over the rig rather than allo