11. ION ‘Cruiser Jacket’ (neoprene jacket)
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Pierre: “The Cruiser Jacket is one of my ultimate cold
conditions essentials. It’s in my bag as soon as there’s the
slightest chance that temperatures might turn chilly.”
12. ION ‘Poncho’
Pierre: “You want to get changed and there are people
everywhere? The poncho is the perfect solution.”
13. ION ‘Neo Beanie’
Pierre: “There’s always a neo beanie in the pocket of my
neo jacket. Once your head gets cold, it’s all over.”
14. Three fins
Pierre: “Three fins, one for each board! These ones are
‘Chopper Fins’. They are handmade in southern Spain.”
15. ION harness ‘Radium’
Pierre: “For me, the Radium is the perfect harness. No
matter if I want to sail slalom, in waves, or do some
freestyle, I can always use the same harness, and that’s
awesome!”
16. ION ‘Changing Mat’
WORDS AND PICS: AXEL REECE
PIERRE MORTEFON JOINED FANATIC AND
NORTH SAILS SIX YEARS AGO. SINCE THEN,
THE 2016 PWA SLALOM VICE WORLD
CHAMP HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY
INVOLVED IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT.
HERE ARE PIERRE’S ESSENTIAL SLALOM
WINDSURFING ACCESSORIES (OR SHOULD
THAT BE NECESSITIES?)
was inspired by the 5.2m, which I used at the Defi Wind in
Gruissan. Incidentally I won it for the second time.”
Pierre: “This is a perfect accessory to protect your wetsuit
and your car. Changing in a car park, the street or anywhere
on hard ground can easily damage your wetsuit.”
17. ION ‘Boots’
Pierre: “I generally don’t like sailing with boots. Luckily at
home in the South of France it’s not that cold so there’s
no need to use boots. But for all the autumn and winter
events, I travel with a pair of boots in my quiver.”
18. North Sail ‘Mast Extension’
Pierre:“For me the mast extension is one of the most
important innovations in windsurfing in recent years. When I
was a kid it was so difficult to downhaul the sail and I had to
do it countless times for my sister as it was simply too hard
for her! Besides making life much easier, it’s absolutely
fantastic to now be able to tune my gear on the water.”
8. ION ‘Strike AMP Zipless 4/3mm’ wetsuit
Pierre: “The Strike AMP Zipless 4/3 features a clever, new
zipless concept with Velcro at the back that makes it super
easy to get in and out of. The wetsuit is truly amazing!”
19. ION ‘Jacket’
Pierre: “This jacket is brand new. You could compare it to
a sleeping bag really, although you obviously don’t sleep in
it, then again, why not actual ly.”
9. ION ‘Onyx AMP Zipless 3/2mm’ wetsuit
Pierre: “The Onyx AMP Zipless 3/2mm is my competition
wetsuit for cold event-locations. I always race in short
sleeves and this is the best wettie I’ve ever had for when
the conditions turn chilly.”
20. North Sails ‘Carbon Boom’
Pierre: “North Sails booms are simply the best. Featuring
state-of-the-art design, they are the most advanced booms
in the industry. The North carbon boom is the lightest one
across all disciplines wave, freeride and slalom.”
10. ION ‘Element Shorty 2.5mm LS’ wetsuit
Pierre: “I use the long sleeve shorty in warm conditions
when I know I will be spending more or less the whole day
on the water, like for example wave riding in Maui or
testing slalom gear at home.”
21. ION ‘Double Board Bag’
Pierre:“This board bag is one of my dearest travel
companions. Super robust, it protects my racing babies
perfectly. I often travel with five or six of these bags!”
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