30 PROFILEMARK DOWSON
Talk to us about the gear your using.
I’m riding for Juice Boardsports and I use the amazing Ezzy
Takas and Elites. I love the comfort and control of these sails
and they just ride the wave so well. I have two sets of gear one
for the UK and a set I leave in Lanzarote. So for boards in
Lanzarote I currently use ‘well worn’ RRD freestyle 101 and an
even more worn RRD Wavecult 92. In the UK I have a Severne
101 Nuevo which is great for down the line cross off waves
and a Simmer 85 for the strong stuff. Just recently I have
added a Moo custom 99, made just for me and I bagged an
ex-Steve Thorpe 80ish Moo for the stronger winds.
You’re a big fan of Lanzarote, with lots of
miles clocked up toing and froing to the
island. What is it about the place you like
and why?
Yes, we have had a long love affair with the island. We have a
small place out there and many, many happy holiday
uk
WIND
SURFING
memories! Why? Well the weather, food, the windsurfing and
it’s just a beautiful island that we love to spend time on.
Any particularly memorable sessions
from Lanza?
There have been lots! However, a session this Easter at Jameos
with Nejc and Tim stands out. We launched a mile downwind
as the usual rock launch was a little dangerous with sizable
waves and offshore winds. I still have the images in my mind of
Tim and Nejc carving on the beautiful mast and a half set
waves, I have never bottom turned so fast in my life!
And what about spots yet still to ride? Do
you fancy some of the big wave locations
for instance?
There’re a few new places on my list I’d like to score in some
decent winter swells, but I’m content to sail decent waves in
the usual spots. There’s always something to improve!