If this comment wins, I will give my father the choice and give the board to him because he brought me into this beautiful sport. A dream would come true...
Hi Niko, I started windsurfing when I was 13 et restarted this year at 52! You were very helpful in getting me to understand how to use my impulse purchase... a JP Hydrofoil 135 ! Now that I got re-hooked I need to rejuvenate my ‘vintage ‘ gear which includes a F2 Comet and a Mistral Diamond Head! I’m not even mentioning the collection of old gear given to me over the years by my friends who switched to kitting! A slalom sail and a new board would be a great start, but I would also appreciate your support on choosing a foil specific sail. You’re doing a great job with this channel, please continue!
That was a lot of talking!! 😅 You can find the winners in the video description! !! Also, slowly running out of stock with the towel hoodies. So if you didn't get one yet, now is a good time :-) www.surla.eu
That’s so cool! Thanks for sharing with us! I kite, surf, sup surfing here in Hawaii and I watched people doing windsurfing, looks interesting I want to try it out!
Mic, I live in Hawaii too. If you want to learn windsurfing, your best move would be to check the weather reports for a windy period and try to get to Maui for three or four days of lessons. No one is formally giving lessons on Oahu or elsewhere on the islands that I know of. Summer would be the best time. Windsurfing, unfortunately, is fairly difficult to learn (in kiting, you can learn how to fly the kite first, then go to the water, whereas in windsurfing, you have to be on the water to truly feel how the sail interacts with the wind and how the board interacts with the water.) You need time on the water, reinforced over a few days time, to get some of the basics down. It's also pretty exhausting to learn if you don't have someone telling you the proper manuevers and what you're doing wrong. I say this because if you are already proficient at these other watersports, you might get frustrated early on with the slow learning curve of windsurfing. Going from basic uphauling to waterstarting, staying upwind, harness, footstraps, and eventually jibing, each one of these steps can take considerable time to learn. On the other hand, I have seen some people go from basics to full planing and landing most of their jibes in about a year (learning in California, it took me a year to make my first jibe, and it was several weeks before I landed another one.) Good luck!
Just come back to windsurfing after 15 years off... The world has totally changed !! Boards and gears are different… windsurfers are flying with foils… and UA-cam now provides the best tips from the pros! And yes, that’s the best part ! Thank you for your videos about simple things for you, but which makes our sailing more enjoyable for us.
Dear Nico, now you got me. After months of watching your videos quietly, you finally made me subscribe and leave my first comment. I also started windsurfing with the age of 13, and my first attempts looked very similar to yours. But after some years of passionate windsurfing, job and children made me pause for quite a while. Now, mainly due to your channel, the old passion becomes alive again.. Thanks for that and keep going!
I quit windsurfing about 15 years ago to raise a family. At the time, I gave away my gear. Winning this contest would be a dream. I would love to start foiling.
I learned back in the 80s with a HiFly 355 but gave it up due to few occasions nearby. Living at Starnberg lake we have not too many good windsurfing days, and going to Walchensee or Garda lake here and then was still not enough to gain skill. Like 3 years ago I started another attempt and bought me some intermediate gear. My son wanted to join two years ago, when he was 8, and tought me to see much more chances to get out on the water. This year he had his first near-planing experience, but also his first scary moment being hooked in underneath the sail and not getting it released immediately. But instead of being shocked he wants to improve and ride more and faster. I think your videos play a significant role here :-) And I did also make good progress thanks to your tutorials. In case this comment wins, we just have to see who of us two will get the gear. All the best, have always fun!
Inspiring to learn about the story behind succes and see confirmed that success never comes without efforts or investment . With 48 yrs old still not mastering the jibe like in your videos but still love it everytime practicing it on the water.
Windsurfing is such a great family sport. You need to get your dad back out on the water with you. You will never regret spending that quality time with him. Boards today and foiling is making it much more family friendly. I got back into windsurfing after my kid was old enough to appreciate the sport. But just like you, he wanted to quit. I gave him the motivation to stick with it. Glad that your persistence paid off. I have been watching your videos for some time and they are getting really good. Keep up the good work.
Hey Nico ! I began windsurfing when I was 8 when we were in holidays with my brother and my parents. It was in 1992, my parents bought a Bic Calypso (2nd hand) and a gear for beginners. After initiation, first plannings and wow... Since These times, I'm completely in love with windsurfing. For me, it's THE Sport I like to do. When you tag #MakeWindsurfGreatAgain, It's exactly what I think, because I began to practice early, I saw popularity of windsurfing go high and low. This year I began to foil and I'm very happy to have a new challenge and something to learn again. All your videos are so helpful to improve our skills, to learn more about your life of professional windsurfer, so : a big thank to you Nico, for your videos and for let us dream about professionals stuff, about a life to do windsurf the most time of our days ! I hope to have one day the chance to sail with professionals like you. Cheers from Belgium ;-)
I begin windsurfing when i was 11 years old, now in 15 years. My dad rented some Gear at Strand Horst in Holland, i was on the board and yelling to my dad "how do i turn", so my dad was running towards me to give me instructions about how to turn around. When he was nere me i had already turned. Now i am 15 years old and competing my PR(Persanol Record) with my brother and dad. PS. My PR is 53,4 km/h, my brother is a bit fasther but that's changing with or without NeilPryde, JP
Hi Nico, hi all, I started windsurfing 6 years ago with an age of 43 and my passion for this sport is growing from session to session! The freedom I feel on the water gives me a deep inner peace and I‘m longing for the next planning experience. It‘s great to be part of a relaxed, open and tolerant community. Thanks for your contribution as a pro to our community. Hang loose 🤙 and see you on the water, Michael
As a former windsurfer myself (now re-starting again), one of best things I did for my daughter is to get her attracted to windsurfing! She started just 5 years ago, and now 12 she is already a proficient windsurfer and loves the sport! Thanks for sharing your exciting story Nico!
Hi im surfing up in Danmark and love your videos. Im 15 years Old and just cant stop surfing. Like you i started because my father surf. My only need now is a new sail. I love your videos. I Think your travle videos are good but the toturial videos re just Gold for me. Keep it up bro:)
After paddling and kayaking for several years, I recently got 2 Hi Fly Corona Speed 500's that are big sailboards from many years ago. Someday I'll invest in modern boards like yours. You rock! Thank you for sharing your history of windsurfing!
Hi Nico, I started windsurfing at 19 ( now I’m 48), my son at 7(now he’s 15). We enjoy your video and waiting for next one. If we win...it will be amazing. Greetings from Poland 🤙🏼
Winsurfing is the most difficult but most rewarding sport i ever done! Started at 11 and practice 5-7hours day for 4 years at the cottage during summer here in Canada. I sailed almost all my teen years on that small lake and learned buy magazine and vhs video of Robby Naish. Funny how my beginning was simillar i swear so much and wanted to quit so many time but i persevered and got so much good memories from it. Started on a Tiga speed, tiga jibe and then my fisrt custom 100l slalom board. Sailed in Dominican Republic, Aruba, Barbados, Hawaii, Cuba. A long way from learning on a 2km small lake. The rush you get when skipping full blast overpowered on a hot sunny day! Thank you for this video made me go back in my memory ! I am 50 now and still windsurf a couple time a year.
Habe vor ein paar monaten angefangen deine Videos zu schauen. Die Tipps sind einfach super hilfreich für Anfänger wie mein Freund oder auch Fortgeschrittene. Mich hat auch durch deine Videos die Sucht des Windusrfens wieder gepackt. Danke und weiter so!
Hello I am 13 years odl I like a Windsurf a start to practice Windsurf last year whith old board en rig from me father. I learn a lot from your advices Thank you and please continue. Paul
Hey there mate! Awesome video. I wanted to get a windsurfer when I was 18 years old. Dad said it'll be a 5 minute fad! I'm almost 54 now and still love it as much as I did when I was 18. I don't get out as much as I used to being a carer for dad but it'll always be in my blood til I die. I remember my mum being really supportive of my interest in windsurfing from the beginning. Sadly we lost mum last year but I remember my 1st time almost planning on my 1st 20 plus kg non retractable centre sailboard, and soft sail. ... it felt amazing! I told mum and she was pretty excited for me. Those little things had such an effect on me. Then there's watching the weather everyday lol.😆 and my 1st day sailing in the waves where all you could see was white water waves on waves. ...it was awesome fun and survived! Great video brought back lots of memories for me!
Hi Nico, great and inspiring to hear your story. I am a returner myself and moved to Bonaire especially for windsurfing. Nothing more beautiful than this unique sport that involves almost everything: dynamics, athleticism, strength, mental and spiritual aspects and, above all, working together with and in nature, how beautiful! Let your story and your 'gifts' be an inspiration for the future young generation. because let's be honest, kiting, winning... 😜
What a journey! I started windsurfing almost 30 years ago and still there are few things (my wife and my three boys) I love better. Thanks to god, we live nearby the baltic so I can spend much time on the water throughout the whole year. And the best thing is: All my three sons started windsurfing and are really into it as well. My oldest boy (13) would freak out, if he could have is own (first) board instead of riding his Dad's outdated, weary old stuff...
I just turned 30 but I have only been windsurfing for a few years now and I am still learning. My partner and parents-in-law have been teaching me and I simply love it. I still have a lot to learn and it would me amazing to have my own materials. So far, I have always been using their gear. This means I cannot always surf if everybody else wants to surf as well. I actually don't mind at all because they are so generous to let me use everything but I just don't want them sacrificing their surfing time for me. Liked your story a lot :) Probably not going to end up at that level AT ALL but I'm enjoying myself :)
Inspiring story!! Been windsurfing for 7 years now. And teaching windsurfing for 3 years. Would share the new gearu with my parents who taught me windsurfing.
Nico. I am trilled to see this film and hear your story. I was happy to hear about your family support, your wonderful spots available (including Wiek which I also love) and all your steps to carrier. I saw you in SURF magazine receiving your praise. So good that you found such great chance. I love watching your films and I enjoy them a lot. Also learning. My story was just opposite. I never had a chance for support of parents or whoever but instead a strange longing for water adventure which made my build my first board in 1976. What a fun was the first sailing and learning maneuver. For a while it was fun but then life cause a stop for that (I live behind your eastern border). Around the year 2000 I was able to buy on e-bay a second hand gear and started again. Today I am pretty older but still enjoying that wonderful sport. Using our local spots but my dreams are on Ruegen:) . Have fun friend and maybe see you once on water. Aloha
I hope you'll apprecite honesty. Your story maks it look like it's easy to become a pro. We all share wow moment: water start, planing, foot straps, jibe. There is so many things to achie and improve and this makes me coming back over and over. I really appreciate your pro videos, I know they take lots of time and work.
That's exactly how I got into DH MTB and worked up to Cat1 (SemiPro US Level). Playing around and then hard work and more play, started winning, got some help, made friends etc! Very cool to hear similarities across the world. After a few good wrecks on the tracks at pro level, was looking for something like DH MTB racing but with less impact when crashing. Found Windsurfing last fall and am hooked. I tell my MTB buddies 'It's the Free Ride MTB of the water'. Got my first real board this spring, Volar 145 and some 7.3-8.2NP sails, already out grown them over this season flat water blasting and hitting The Gorge USA and can't wait for more. Cheers bud!
I was 14 when I started windsurfing and now I am 51 and the emotions are the same since then. I remember reading magazines, books about windsurf till late and on water early even though no wind was blowing! Thanks for sharing your huge passion. Cheers from Italy.
Many thanks for the insight. I started windsurfing when I was 40 years old and loved to see how development can happen when someone starts at a young age.
I have been doing windsurfing for many years and at some point, I felt like I had stopped evolving. Early last summer I started watching your videos and applying what you teach us. I think that now my technique has taken off to other levels. Maybe it's time to change equipment. Nikos, thank you very much for what I learned from you.
Thank you for sharing your story and progression. I just started windsurfing this summer, together with my 7 year old son, who won the first competition in which he participated.
Hi Nico, you are lucky one to get started so early. I have started in my thirties and known nobody who is windsurfing. But love it more and more every day. Thanks for your videos and keep it rolling! Cheers!
Hi NIco, you do a fantastic job on the water and in front of the camera. Your videos and tutorials have motivated me to keep working on myself and to become better. Thanks for the support !
Mega cool story. The (your, my, our) fight against wind wave and temperature put a smile on everyone's face. My passion for surfing began over 20 years ago and I would soon put a huge smile on my face with a * new board * :-) Keep following your path and let us users participate in the diversity of the sport in your video. Greetings from Berlin :-) Ronny
When I was a year of 13 (32 years ago) I won a bike, sold it and bought my first windsurf gear from that money. Afer all those years I'm still loving the sport. Sometimes I wish we had UA-cam those day's becose I have learnt much more in the last view years then in all those years before. Thanks for all your videos.
Your story Nico shows how working on water matters for improving your windsurf. You were very lucky that your dad put you on a windsurf so soon and so often. I am almost jalous now! Thanks for sharing the life a Pro, stay modest and wise to keep this incredible sport alive!
Love your channel Nico, you are inspiring me to push the boundary of my windsurfing and go faster! I got back in to Windsurfing 2 years ago after a break of 10 years....why did I leave it so long! what a fantastic sport windsurfing is!
Hi Nico, I started in the age of 14, I'm 51 now and still max motivated each time I go on the water for race sailing. Thanks for all your good tips and tricks, those are very useful. Many years ago a Surfer said : "It's not the ocean of the motion, it's the motion of the ocean" :)
I liked the story of your journey, it will be familiar to many of us. I am 58 and started when I was in my mid twenties. There is no sport like windsurfing. I went to the kite fad when I hit 40 for a few years but soon returned to my first love, windsurfing. All the best from Scotland UK.
Hi Nico! Good job with the videos! I watch all of them. It really helps me to understand the fine art of doing windsurf. I live in a region where good wind is rare. Every time I go out on the water is precious to improve my technique and get even more fun. Therefore, any parcel of help I can get is welcomed! Continue with the good work.
After 20 years of doing other things in my life (working, raising kids) i am back to windsurfing. And knowing how hard it is to get planing, do jibing, it is a pleasure to see how you became a pro surfer. And to see, that it was hard work. And that is what i like about people like you- you show, that only hard work brings someone to this level. That is a value for this world, especially for young people.
Hi Nico, I am windsurfing few years and I am advancing every year...your videos and your YT channel is very inspiring, you are sharing a lot of valuable information's. Thank you for that. I am from Croatia and I am progressing my technique mostly in summer period when I am on seaside. I am based in Zagreb(300 km from seaside) and the nearest lake is around 30min. but unfortunately winds are not so often there. As I am following your YT channel I have seen that you are giving away your slalom/race gear which is great....a lot of space for progression :) This way I am reaching out :) Regardless of the result, I wish you even more followers and all the best in your private and professional life. Cheers. Best Regards,
I started windsurfing in Sydney Australia at age 16 - stopped at 25 then picked up again at 50- using JP magic ride 154 and NP ryde 7.2 - now praying for wind .. every day
Hallo Nico, ich finde es super dass du durch deinen Kanal so viele Leute begeistert und damit beiträgst das der beste Sport der Welt mehr Anhänger findet. Bitte mach weiter so :-)
I remember the first time planing on my old Hifly at 16 years old in 1986. Thirty four years later and I still have such a strong passion for the sport and still have a lot to learn. Great channel, Nico!
It's great to see how passion to windsurfing is transferred between generations. That is a great hope for the future of the sport. 53 and still loving it.
My dad has been windsurfing for 40 years and i learned everything from him. Yesterday was the day when i was faster than him for the First time. Love your Videos nico!!!
Nico, big thanks for sharing. What a task to condense 13 years in 15 minutes! It is inspiring and encouraging to see how your passion has driven your life forward. Keep it going!
Hey Niko, loving your channel. I started windsurfing at 13 and I’m now 50 and still loving the stoke. Teaching my nephew now and hope he can take it to the next level 🤙
Thank you for sharing your story, Nico. I enjoy watching your videos, they are always fun. Keep the good work and enjoy! I started around 12 on a windglider and I have been windsurfing on and off. Tell your dad he needs to windsurf
I am windsurfing since I was 15 years old. Now on my first university year joining the surfing association. Watched your video' s before some surfing days and improved a lot by it. Thanks for your support by video. I hope to be improving even more in the future. And greetings from the Netherlands.
Nice to hear about your start in windsurfing. I've been windsurfing since 1978 and I have no plans of giving it up. In fact started windfoiling this year, so a new JP foil board with the 7.4 would be ace!
Hey Nico...I’ve been watching your videos a lot. Always very helpful and inspirational. Started windsurfing again after a long break. I began when I was 9 years old...back then on the old windsurfer, heavy sail and wooden boom 😄. Last year my brother got me back into it and I started to teach my kids. Keep up your awesome work, dedication and spirit. Looking forward to new videos..cheers 🤙🏻
I appreciate your channel and tutorials (I especially liked the PDF on the carve jibe and tuning the gear), Jason Polakow has been my hero in the late 90’s and I love the look and feel of his boards. After a pause of around 20 years and +20 kg in weight, I’m dreaming of a super sport to do some serious speeds. I wish the winner all the best with his new gear.
Great story. Shows anything possible with dedication/passion and hard work. And Nico you’ll be pleased to know my son has just started getting hooked on windsurfing too (he’s 12) after getting him on the water for the last few years!
Hi Nico. You have made great progress. I started my windsurfing 30 yesrs ago. A few years ago i thought that i am so great but than i went on holiday to Gincho and Tarrifa. And i realized that i do nothing😀 Don't forget to sign your autograph on the sail ,before You 'll send IT to me . Greatings from Poland
Wonderful channel Nico. I am super grateful for your videos. Whereas I cannot speak for others, you have inspired and motivated me to get out on the water and improve my windsurfing. I’m older now and there are very few folks whom participate in this greatness where I live. Has been a challenge to learn, get gear, and have any sense of a windsurfing community but watching your Chanel has helped me go beyond these things and enjoy. Thank you for blessing us with positivity and sharing your joy for the sport.
Started at 14, was sailing before, wish I started windsurfing sooner! My little sister is getting hooked more and more as well. :) As a poor student, this gear would be a massive upgrade over my 2006 iSonic and 2006&2008 NP Saber and Hellcat ;)
Congratulation on so much in such a short time. We have community from 2006, HiFly 4.0 is still around waiting repair... In our bay we are seen like disturb for big tourist boats so it is really hard life to teach children to sail and that it is prohibited in same time. So, the law says, if boat run over some kid, we have to pay repair for the boat. We teach 400+ people without incident, but we are still sailing "under the radar"... Only 10 people came to planing speeds and 5 to 25-30 knots... So really congratulation, you put lot of work in it...
Started windsurfing at age 7 on a Windsurfer in Germany and was lucky enough to windsurf in many places around the world thanks to my parents. Now 45 and still loving it ... would really make good use of a board and sail ... maybe for my kids ! 😁🤙
Hi I’m Ben a 15 years old windsurfet form Schwerin (Mecklwnburg Vorpommern). I’m super stoked about your video. They motivate me so much to go out every single time after a crash or something And this video especially. Thanks
Hee Nico, I am 19 years now. Two years ago I slowly started windsurfing. Nowadays I try to surf as much as I can and I really love it. I also learned it from my dad and I hope to win something so I can refresh my stuff with something new. Love your video's and keep on going. 💪🏼 Cheers Thijmen ✌🏼
Nico, kudos! You inspired me picking up my old gear again but next to that now I can have my 10 year old with me. Windsurfing is good for a lot but certainly great for a robust father son relationship💪👌🌊. Danke Dir dies nochmals herauszuarbeiten! Grtz, Matthias
Very inspiring as I am trying to get one of my son into the sport. Not necessarily for him to become a true professional but only for the pleasure of seeing getting into love of windsurfing. Thanks for your story Nico.
Hi, I started when I was 19 but I had to wait about 15 years for the first planning...now I enjoy windsurfing with my to boys who are 15 and 13. Thanks Nico for all the tips
Really enjoy watching and learning from your videos. I’ve been windsurfing on and off since 1985 but really needed someone like yourself to help explain things to help me progress in my development as a windsurfer. Thanks and keep up the good work.
Hi Nico, I started windsurfing at the age of 8 on a Tencate with the wooden wishbone! The trapeze even didn’t exist! Now I pasted the age of 50 and would like to pick up windsurfing.. Hang loose ! Grtzz from Belgium
Thanks Nico for your inspiring videos. My son Niko aged 12 is beginning to enjoy and ask for it. Myselft started at 45, now 50. I hope I can keep it up for as long as possible.
I just started windsurfing about 10 months ago and I already in love with it. First time planning was just amazing
If this comment wins, I will give my father the choice and give the board to him because he brought me into this beautiful sport. A dream would come true...
I try to get my father into windsurfing 😂
@@Luis-ps6ek HAHAHAHAHAH
Wins
Nico, amazing. I'm 38 years windsurfing. That first planning moment gets you like nothing else.
I'm sixteen and just started windsurfing. I have no gear of my own. I really hope that I win this contest. I really enjoy your videos.
Hi Niko, I started windsurfing when I was 13 et restarted this year at 52! You were very helpful in getting me to understand how to use my impulse purchase... a JP Hydrofoil 135 ! Now that I got re-hooked I need to rejuvenate my ‘vintage ‘ gear which includes a F2 Comet and a Mistral Diamond Head! I’m not even mentioning the collection of old gear given to me over the years by my friends who switched to kitting! A slalom sail and a new board would be a great start, but I would also appreciate your support on choosing a foil specific sail. You’re doing a great job with this channel, please continue!
Started 3 years ago and loving it ! Thank u for your motivation !
That was a lot of talking!! 😅
You can find the winners in the video description!
!! Also, slowly running out of stock with the towel hoodies.
So if you didn't get one yet, now is a good time :-) www.surla.eu
and reply to this comment? :)
Here for the great content and ohh yes the free giveaway would be a dream come true.
@@gerberguido1839 that's not a must 😄
That’s so cool! Thanks for sharing with us! I kite, surf, sup surfing here in Hawaii and I watched people doing windsurfing, looks interesting I want to try it out!
You will definitely love it!
Mic, I live in Hawaii too. If you want to learn windsurfing, your best move would be to check the weather reports for a windy period and try to get to Maui for three or four days of lessons. No one is formally giving lessons on Oahu or elsewhere on the islands that I know of. Summer would be the best time.
Windsurfing, unfortunately, is fairly difficult to learn (in kiting, you can learn how to fly the kite first, then go to the water, whereas in windsurfing, you have to be on the water to truly feel how the sail interacts with the wind and how the board interacts with the water.) You need time on the water, reinforced over a few days time, to get some of the basics down. It's also pretty exhausting to learn if you don't have someone telling you the proper manuevers and what you're doing wrong.
I say this because if you are already proficient at these other watersports, you might get frustrated early on with the slow learning curve of windsurfing. Going from basic uphauling to waterstarting, staying upwind, harness, footstraps, and eventually jibing, each one of these steps can take considerable time to learn. On the other hand, I have seen some people go from basics to full planing and landing most of their jibes in about a year (learning in California, it took me a year to make my first jibe, and it was several weeks before I landed another one.)
Good luck!
Just come back to windsurfing after 15 years off... The world has totally changed !! Boards and gears are different… windsurfers are flying with foils… and UA-cam now provides the best tips from the pros! And yes, that’s the best part !
Thank you for your videos about simple things for you, but which makes our sailing more enjoyable for us.
Thank you man! You have a proffesional attitude and a soul of a teacher.
First time planing ist unforgetable. Especially that moment i overtake my dad who also teached me windsurfing.
Great videos! Hang loose!
Dear Nico, now you got me. After months of watching your videos quietly, you finally made me subscribe and leave my first comment. I also started windsurfing with the age of 13, and my first attempts looked very similar to yours. But after some years of passionate windsurfing, job and children made me pause for quite a while. Now, mainly due to your channel, the old passion becomes alive again.. Thanks for that and keep going!
I quit windsurfing about 15 years ago to raise a family. At the time, I gave away my gear. Winning this contest would be a dream. I would love to start foiling.
so you could not spare few hours for windsurfing over the weekend? Or you mean you gave up pro, but still sail amateur?
Started at 11, now 51 and still loving it!! Especially when surfing together with my 19 year old son.
Hi Nico, slalom kit preferred if I'll be the lucky one. Thx for the videos. Rgrds, Ferenc
I learned back in the 80s with a HiFly 355 but gave it up due to few occasions nearby. Living at Starnberg lake we have not too many good windsurfing days, and going to Walchensee or Garda lake here and then was still not enough to gain skill. Like 3 years ago I started another attempt and bought me some intermediate gear. My son wanted to join two years ago, when he was 8, and tought me to see much more chances to get out on the water. This year he had his first near-planing experience, but also his first scary moment being hooked in underneath the sail and not getting it released immediately. But instead of being shocked he wants to improve and ride more and faster. I think your videos play a significant role here :-) And I did also make good progress thanks to your tutorials. In case this comment wins, we just have to see who of us two will get the gear. All the best, have always fun!
... and your Dad is very proud of your way! Go on...
Moin Gerd, sonst können wir ja mal zusammen surfen. Nix Wildes, sondern entspannt. Schlimmer als mit Kümpel Senior kann es auch nicht werden 😉
Inspiring to learn about the story behind succes and see confirmed that success never comes without efforts or investment . With 48 yrs old still not mastering the jibe like in your videos but still love it everytime practicing it on the water.
Windsurfing is such a great family sport. You need to get your dad back out on the water with you. You will never regret spending that quality time with him. Boards today and foiling is making it much more family friendly. I got back into windsurfing after my kid was old enough to appreciate the sport. But just like you, he wanted to quit. I gave him the motivation to stick with it. Glad that your persistence paid off. I have been watching your videos for some time and they are getting really good. Keep up the good work.
Hey Nico ! I began windsurfing when I was 8 when we were in holidays with my brother and my parents. It was in 1992, my parents bought a Bic Calypso (2nd hand) and a gear for beginners. After initiation, first plannings and wow... Since These times, I'm completely in love with windsurfing. For me, it's THE Sport I like to do. When you tag #MakeWindsurfGreatAgain, It's exactly what I think, because I began to practice early, I saw popularity of windsurfing go high and low. This year I began to foil and I'm very happy to have a new challenge and something to learn again. All your videos are so helpful to improve our skills, to learn more about your life of professional windsurfer, so : a big thank to you Nico, for your videos and for let us dream about professionals stuff, about a life to do windsurf the most time of our days ! I hope to have one day the chance to sail with professionals like you. Cheers from Belgium ;-)
your ambition has paid off 🙏🏽👀
I’m now 12 and I loved windsurfing since I started (7 years ago) it would be fantastic to win this giveaway🤙
Nice
Started windsurfing one year ago with my boyfriend, thanks for the chance of getting super cool gear to keep improving and enjoying!!!
I begin windsurfing when i was 11 years old, now in 15 years. My dad rented some Gear at Strand Horst in Holland, i was on the board and yelling to my dad "how do i turn", so my dad was running towards me to give me instructions about how to turn around. When he was nere me i had already turned.
Now i am 15 years old and competing my PR(Persanol Record) with my brother and dad.
PS. My PR is 53,4 km/h, my brother is a bit fasther but that's changing with or without NeilPryde, JP
How much cost these things which show you how fast you are? I wanna know
My brother used a Locosys GW-60, they cost €209,00 euro's
You can see your top speed, 100meter, 200meter, 500 meter and how fast your gybes are.
I am Just using a smart watch from samsung
Similar story here. Started age 10 and am now 14. Lockdown hit me hard but I have recently got in to the area of 45km/h.
Zijn er meer mensen die strandhorst als homespot hebben?
I windsurf from when I was 12 years. My son is 14 now, and his top speed is 65 kmh😄🤙🏻
Hi Nico, hi all,
I started windsurfing 6 years ago with an age of 43 and my passion for this sport is growing from session to session! The freedom I feel on the water gives me a deep inner peace and I‘m longing for the next planning experience. It‘s great to be part of a relaxed, open and tolerant community. Thanks for your contribution as a pro to our community. Hang loose 🤙 and see you on the water, Michael
Hopefully this giveaway will help someone else fulfill his dream!
or maybe her dreams :)
@@davidbishop4136 was just going to suggest that too...😉
Leaving a comment to win the windsurfing gear for my father who’s birthday is coming up!!
As a former windsurfer myself (now re-starting again), one of best things I did for my daughter is to get her attracted to windsurfing! She started just 5 years ago, and now 12 she is already a proficient windsurfer and loves the sport! Thanks for sharing your exciting story Nico!
This windsurf give away would be lit because i just started 1 year ago and my surfing gear nearly broke this year ,
So i need surfing gear 😅😅🤣
Why did you start windsurfing and when ?
Tv samsung i started because my father told cool stries about windsurfing and i really wanted to do it
What kinda surfing rig you have ?
@Sturmocrash i use a mistral 69l board and a f2 racing sail of 5.4
lucky, it nearly broke. I katapulted into my sail yesterday ripping it...
That’s so sick dude 🤘
Hi im surfing up in Danmark and love your videos. Im 15 years Old and just cant stop surfing. Like you i started because my father surf. My only need now is a new sail. I love your videos. I Think your travle videos are good but the toturial videos re just Gold for me. Keep it up bro:)
I started late with windsurfing but the older I get the more I love it. I watched all your videos, keep on!
Nice! Started lately with 18yo. After a long break i restarted windsurfing 15 years later and enjoy watching your videos to improve my skills.
After paddling and kayaking for several years, I recently got 2 Hi Fly Corona Speed 500's that are big sailboards from many years ago. Someday I'll invest in modern boards like yours. You rock! Thank you for sharing your history of windsurfing!
Hi Nico,
I started windsurfing at 19 ( now I’m 48), my son at 7(now he’s 15). We enjoy your video and waiting for next one. If we win...it will be amazing. Greetings from Poland 🤙🏼
Winsurfing is the most difficult but most rewarding sport i ever done! Started at 11 and practice 5-7hours day for 4 years at the cottage during summer here in Canada. I sailed almost all my teen years on that small lake and learned buy magazine and vhs video of Robby Naish. Funny how my beginning was simillar i swear so much and wanted to quit so many time but i persevered and got so much good memories from it. Started on a Tiga speed, tiga jibe and then my fisrt custom 100l slalom board. Sailed in Dominican Republic, Aruba, Barbados, Hawaii, Cuba. A long way from learning on a 2km small lake. The rush you get when skipping full blast overpowered on a hot sunny day! Thank you for this video made me go back in my memory ! I am 50 now and still windsurf a couple time a year.
Habe vor ein paar monaten angefangen deine Videos zu schauen. Die Tipps sind einfach super hilfreich für Anfänger wie mein Freund oder auch Fortgeschrittene. Mich hat auch durch deine Videos die Sucht des Windusrfens wieder gepackt. Danke und weiter so!
Hello I am 13 years odl I like a Windsurf a start to practice Windsurf last year whith old board en rig from me father. I learn a lot from your advices Thank you and please continue. Paul
Hey.! Nico nice story........I purchased my first Windsurfer Christmas 1976, circa teak timber boom from California,
I now am 62 and still loving it.
Hey there mate! Awesome video. I wanted to get a windsurfer when I was 18 years old. Dad said it'll be a 5 minute fad! I'm almost 54 now and still love it as much as I did when I was 18. I don't get out as much as I used to being a carer for dad but it'll always be in my blood til I die. I remember my mum being really supportive of my interest in windsurfing from the beginning. Sadly we lost mum last year but I remember my 1st time almost planning on my 1st 20 plus kg non retractable centre sailboard, and soft sail. ... it felt amazing! I told mum and she was pretty excited for me. Those little things had such an effect on me. Then there's watching the weather everyday lol.😆 and my 1st day sailing in the waves where all you could see was white water waves on waves. ...it was awesome fun and survived! Great video brought back lots of memories for me!
Hi Nico, great and inspiring to hear your story. I am a returner myself and moved to Bonaire especially for windsurfing. Nothing more beautiful than this unique sport that involves almost everything: dynamics, athleticism, strength, mental and spiritual aspects and, above all, working together with and in nature, how beautiful! Let your story and your 'gifts' be an inspiration for the future young generation. because let's be honest, kiting, winning... 😜
What a journey! I started windsurfing almost 30 years ago and still there are few things (my wife and my three boys) I love better. Thanks to god, we live nearby the baltic so I can spend much time on the water throughout the whole year. And the best thing is: All my three sons started windsurfing and are really into it as well. My oldest boy (13) would freak out, if he could have is own (first) board instead of riding his Dad's outdated, weary old stuff...
I have been following Nico for years! Amazing windsurfer!!!!
I just turned 30 but I have only been windsurfing for a few years now and I am still learning. My partner and parents-in-law have been teaching me and I simply love it. I still have a lot to learn and it would me amazing to have my own materials. So far, I have always been using their gear. This means I cannot always surf if everybody else wants to surf as well. I actually don't mind at all because they are so generous to let me use everything but I just don't want them sacrificing their surfing time for me. Liked your story a lot :) Probably not going to end up at that level AT ALL but I'm enjoying myself :)
Inspiring story!! Been windsurfing for 7 years now. And teaching windsurfing for 3 years. Would share the new gearu with my parents who taught me windsurfing.
Nico. I am trilled to see this film and hear your story. I was happy to hear about your family support, your wonderful spots available (including Wiek which I also love) and all your steps to carrier. I saw you in SURF magazine receiving your praise. So good that you found such great chance. I love watching your films and I enjoy them a lot. Also learning.
My story was just opposite. I never had a chance for support of parents or whoever but instead a strange longing for water adventure which made my build my first board in 1976. What a fun was the first sailing and learning maneuver. For a while it was fun but then life cause a stop for that (I live behind your eastern border). Around the year 2000 I was able to buy on e-bay a second hand gear and started again. Today I am pretty older but still enjoying that wonderful sport. Using our local spots but my dreams are on Ruegen:) . Have fun friend and maybe see you once on water. Aloha
I hope you'll apprecite honesty. Your story maks it look like it's easy to become a pro. We all share wow moment: water start, planing, foot straps, jibe. There is so many things to achie and improve and this makes me coming back over and over. I really appreciate your pro videos, I know they take lots of time and work.
That's exactly how I got into DH MTB and worked up to Cat1 (SemiPro US Level). Playing around and then hard work and more play, started winning, got some help, made friends etc! Very cool to hear similarities across the world. After a few good wrecks on the tracks at pro level, was looking for something like DH MTB racing but with less impact when crashing. Found Windsurfing last fall and am hooked. I tell my MTB buddies 'It's the Free Ride MTB of the water'. Got my first real board this spring, Volar 145 and some 7.3-8.2NP sails, already out grown them over this season flat water blasting and hitting The Gorge USA and can't wait for more. Cheers bud!
I was 14 when I started windsurfing and now I am 51 and the emotions are the same since then. I remember reading magazines, books about windsurf till late and on water early even though no wind was blowing! Thanks for sharing your huge passion. Cheers from Italy.
Many thanks for the insight. I started windsurfing when I was 40 years old and loved to see how development can happen when someone starts at a young age.
Started soon after my dad started, I´m always on the water with him, sharing the material, loving every time
I have been doing windsurfing for many years and at some point, I felt like I had stopped evolving.
Early last summer I started watching your videos and applying what you teach us.
I think that now my technique has taken off to other levels. Maybe it's time to change equipment.
Nikos, thank you very much for what I learned from you.
Thank you for sharing your story and progression. I just started windsurfing this summer, together with my 7 year old son, who won the first competition in which he participated.
Hi Nico,
you are lucky one to get started so early. I have started in my thirties and known nobody who is windsurfing. But love it more and more every day. Thanks for your videos and keep it rolling!
Cheers!
This video is One of the smartest youtube promotions by Nico. I support you.
Hi NIco, you do a fantastic job on the water and in front of the camera. Your videos and tutorials have motivated me to keep working on myself and to become better. Thanks for the support !
As always nice Video.. I started windsurfing 2 years ago in the age of 37 and it definately changed my live.best sport of the world
Mega cool story. The (your, my, our) fight against wind wave and temperature put a smile on everyone's face.
My passion for surfing began over 20 years ago and I would soon put a huge smile on my face with a * new board * :-) Keep following your path and let us users participate in the diversity of the sport in your video. Greetings from Berlin :-) Ronny
When I was a year of 13 (32 years ago) I won a bike, sold it and bought my first windsurf gear from that money. Afer all those years I'm still loving the sport. Sometimes I wish we had UA-cam those day's becose I have learnt much more in the last view years then in all those years before. Thanks for all your videos.
Your story Nico shows how working on water matters for improving your windsurf. You were very lucky that your dad put you on a windsurf so soon and so often. I am almost jalous now! Thanks for sharing the life a Pro, stay modest and wise to keep this incredible sport alive!
Love your channel Nico, you are inspiring me to push the boundary of my windsurfing and go faster! I got back in to Windsurfing 2 years ago after a break of 10 years....why did I leave it so long! what a fantastic sport windsurfing is!
Hi Nico, I started in the age of 14, I'm 51 now and still max motivated each time I go on the water for race sailing.
Thanks for all your good tips and tricks, those are very useful.
Many years ago a Surfer said : "It's not the ocean of the motion, it's the motion of the ocean" :)
I liked the story of your journey, it will be familiar to many of us. I am 58 and started when I was in my mid twenties. There is no sport like windsurfing. I went to the kite fad when I hit 40 for a few years but soon returned to my first love, windsurfing. All the best from Scotland UK.
Hi Nico! Good job with the videos! I watch all of them. It really helps me to understand the fine art of doing windsurf. I live in a region where good wind is rare. Every time I go out on the water is precious to improve my technique and get even more fun. Therefore, any parcel of help I can get is welcomed! Continue with the good work.
I was windsurfing also, but gave up, too much struggle, not progressing. Started kitesurfing and progressed very very soon. Good job!
After 20 years of doing other things in my life (working, raising kids) i am back to windsurfing. And knowing how hard it is to get planing, do jibing, it is a pleasure to see how you became a pro surfer. And to see, that it was hard work. And that is what i like about people like you- you show, that only hard work brings someone to this level. That is a value for this world, especially for young people.
Wahnsinn das wäre echt ein Traum ein aktuelles Segel und ein Board zu haben!
Du produzierst absolut großartigen content Nico, weiter so!!!!
You are a real ambassador to the sport that makes me enthousiastic to keep on improving with all the great tutorials etc.
Hi Nico, I am windsurfing few years and I am advancing every year...your videos and your YT channel is very inspiring, you are sharing a lot of valuable information's. Thank you for that. I am from Croatia and I am progressing my technique mostly in summer period when I am on seaside. I am based in Zagreb(300 km from seaside) and the nearest lake is around 30min. but unfortunately winds are not so often there. As I am following your YT channel I have seen that you are giving away your slalom/race gear which is great....a lot of space for progression :) This way I am reaching out :)
Regardless of the result, I wish you even more followers and all the best in your private and professional life.
Cheers.
Best Regards,
I started windsurfing in Sydney Australia at age 16 - stopped at 25 then picked up again at 50- using JP magic ride 154 and NP ryde 7.2 - now praying for wind .. every day
Hallo Nico,
ich finde es super dass du durch deinen Kanal so viele Leute begeistert und damit beiträgst das der beste Sport der Welt mehr Anhänger findet.
Bitte mach weiter so :-)
I remember the first time planing on my old Hifly at 16 years old in 1986. Thirty four years later and I still have such a strong passion for the sport and still have a lot to learn. Great channel, Nico!
It's great to see how passion to windsurfing is transferred between generations. That is a great hope for the future of the sport. 53 and still loving it.
My dad has been windsurfing for 40 years and i learned everything from him. Yesterday was the day when i was faster than him for the First time. Love your Videos nico!!!
Nico, big thanks for sharing. What a task to condense 13 years in 15 minutes! It is inspiring and encouraging to see how your passion has driven your life forward. Keep it going!
Hey Niko, loving your channel.
I started windsurfing at 13 and I’m now 50 and still loving the stoke.
Teaching my nephew now and hope he can take it to the next level 🤙
Massive congratulations. What you failed to mention is that you have a load of natural talent.
I've been windsurfing for 6 years, so a few more and I'll be a champion 😉😆. I love windsurfing 💙. Great motivation Nico.
That’s fantastic. I’m just starting to windsurf again after almost 20 years break from competition. This is the best sport and lifestyle.
Thank you for sharing your story, Nico. I enjoy watching your videos, they are always fun. Keep the good work and enjoy! I started around 12 on a windglider and I have been windsurfing on and off. Tell your dad he needs to windsurf
I am windsurfing since I was 15 years old. Now on my first university year joining the surfing association. Watched your video' s before some surfing days and improved a lot by it. Thanks for your support by video. I hope to be improving even more in the future. And greetings from the Netherlands.
Nice to hear about your start in windsurfing. I've been windsurfing since 1978 and I have no plans of giving it up. In fact started windfoiling this year, so a new JP foil board with the 7.4 would be ace!
Hey Nico...I’ve been watching your videos a lot. Always very helpful and inspirational. Started windsurfing again after a long break. I began when I was 9 years old...back then on the old windsurfer, heavy sail and wooden boom 😄. Last year my brother got me back into it and I started to teach my kids. Keep up your awesome work, dedication and spirit. Looking forward to new videos..cheers 🤙🏻
I appreciate your channel and tutorials (I especially liked the PDF on the carve jibe and tuning the gear), Jason Polakow has been my hero in the late 90’s and I love the look and feel of his boards. After a pause of around 20 years and +20 kg in weight, I’m dreaming of a super sport to do some serious speeds. I wish the winner all the best with his new gear.
Got into windsurfing this summer, watching your videos has helped my progress. A JP board would really help.
Great story. Shows anything possible with dedication/passion and hard work. And Nico you’ll be pleased to know my son has just started getting hooked on windsurfing too (he’s 12) after getting him on the water for the last few years!
Hi Nico.
You have made great progress. I started my windsurfing 30 yesrs ago.
A few years ago i thought that i am so great but than i went on holiday to Gincho and Tarrifa. And i realized that i do nothing😀
Don't forget to sign your autograph on the sail ,before You 'll send IT to me .
Greatings from Poland
Wonderful channel Nico. I am super grateful for your videos. Whereas I cannot speak for others, you have inspired and motivated me to get out on the water and improve my windsurfing. I’m older now and there are very few folks whom participate in this greatness where I live. Has been a challenge to learn, get gear, and have any sense of a windsurfing community but watching your Chanel has helped me go beyond these things and enjoy. Thank you for blessing us with positivity and sharing your joy for the sport.
Started at 14, was sailing before, wish I started windsurfing sooner! My little sister is getting hooked more and more as well. :) As a poor student, this gear would be a massive upgrade over my 2006 iSonic and 2006&2008 NP Saber and Hellcat ;)
Started 6 years ago... first year planning in the straps ! Perseverance, perseverance😊
Congratulation on so much in such a short time. We have community from 2006, HiFly 4.0 is still around waiting repair... In our bay we are seen like disturb for big tourist boats so it is really hard life to teach children to sail and that it is prohibited in same time. So, the law says, if boat run over some kid, we have to pay repair for the boat. We teach 400+ people without incident, but we are still sailing "under the radar"... Only 10 people came to planing speeds and 5 to 25-30 knots... So really congratulation, you put lot of work in it...
Started windsurfing at age 7 on a Windsurfer in Germany and was lucky enough to windsurf in many places around the world thanks to my parents. Now 45 and still loving it ... would really make good use of a board and sail ... maybe for my kids ! 😁🤙
Hi I’m Ben a 15 years old windsurfet form Schwerin (Mecklwnburg Vorpommern). I’m super stoked about your video. They motivate me so much to go out every single time after a crash or something And this video especially. Thanks
Hee Nico, I am 19 years now. Two years ago I slowly started windsurfing. Nowadays I try to surf as much as I can and I really love it. I also learned it from my dad and I hope to win something so I can refresh my stuff with something new. Love your video's and keep on going. 💪🏼
Cheers Thijmen ✌🏼
Nico, kudos! You inspired me picking up my old gear again but next to that now I can have my 10 year old with me. Windsurfing is good for a lot but certainly great for a robust father son relationship💪👌🌊. Danke Dir dies nochmals herauszuarbeiten! Grtz, Matthias
Very inspiring as I am trying to get one of my son into the sport. Not necessarily for him to become a true professional but only for the pleasure of seeing getting into love of windsurfing. Thanks for your story Nico.
Hi, I started when I was 19 but I had to wait about 15 years for the first planning...now I enjoy windsurfing with my to boys who are 15 and 13. Thanks Nico for all the tips
Really enjoy watching and learning from your videos. I’ve been windsurfing on and off since 1985 but really needed someone like yourself to help explain things to help me progress in my development as a windsurfer. Thanks and keep up the good work.
Hi Nico, I started windsurfing at the age of 8 on a Tencate with the wooden wishbone! The trapeze even didn’t exist! Now I pasted the age of 50 and would like to pick up windsurfing.. Hang loose ! Grtzz from Belgium
Thank you Nico, I try to help my daughter learn windsurfing. Thank you for the encouragement.
Thanks Nico for your inspiring videos. My son Niko aged 12 is beginning to enjoy and ask for it. Myselft started at 45, now 50. I hope I can keep it up for as long as possible.