Wing Foil World Tour (GWA) Show #5 - Recap of Tarifa 2024

On this episode Tom Hartmann joins us to recap the Surf Freestyle world cup in Tarifa, Spain.

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. 

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Youtube:    • GWA Tarifa 2024  

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
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