WindsurfingUK issue 11 June 2019 | Page 33

33 to get to know how and why it works is wicked. I am super lucky that the Exocet and XO equipment is the best on the market making it easier for me. I love to foil, race, freeride, wave sail and everything else possible about windsurfing; with the brands I cover I have the best product for each condition… I don’t say this lightly; I truly believe that I have the best products out there. And I am willing to put my money where my mouth is. What about slalom? You obviously still get a massive buzz from that side of things? Love it. The buzz from racing against the best sailors in the land gets me rocking, and now we have some young guns coming through that also gets me excited. Andy, Eddie and the old boys that are back on the water got me to fall back in love and I thank them. If you have any interest in blasting about you need to come and have a go. I have supported the UKWA event at Felixstowe event this year in May 11-12th and will be doing some great prizes and a demo/clinic there so definitely keep an eye-out for more information and hope to see you all there. And waves? How does that fit in? Always loved a big backloop and with my XO Shark wave sails, I am now going even higher, which is awesome. As I have said, I love windsurfing and whether it’s me going out by myself on my Windsurfer LT in 5 knots or with my mates in 35 knots I just want to be on the water, and now my kids sail I’m out even more. You were part of Peter Hart’s Showin’ Off crew back in the day. Any plans to revisit the more trick orientated side of windsurfing? If I had the time, I would do a real-world coaching video but that’s not really on the cards. What’s your opinion on windsurfing in general these days? AWESOME. If you windsurf or watch it you must be excited - equipment is amazing from most brands and with foiling, Windsurfer LT and all the exciting new products coming out I feel we are in the best place possible moving forward, now is the time to get excited and promote. Where do you see the biggest ‘wins’ in the sport? I think that foiling is awesome. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea but what it does is show how stoked people are about this sport which gets everyone on the water with whatever kit you are on. I don’t think we need anything to change, we just need as an industry to make sure we are putting the end consumer on the right kit, not just selling what we have in store. whatever kit they are on which is why I have 77sports.tv so I can share the love of all the awesome brands out there that and help the development of windsurfing. I run live streams on how and why things work covering all kit. Any final thoughts on windsurfing or watersports in general? Love it, get out there and do it or ask someone how you can get more excited. People like you Tez (blush – ed) are the reason that windsurfing is awesome, so we need to support it to make sure people get the opportunity to go sailing and love it. Although only windfoiling for a short amount of time we can see your 100% addicted. Give us your experiences to date and tell us why you enjoy it so much? Man, I love it! Where I live it’s always pretty choppy which makes learning a bit more difficult but this is really what I love, Thanks and praise? Everyone that has windsurfed makes us love this sport. It’s not about the cliché, it’s about getting people on the water. uk WIND SURFING