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

The Wing Life Podcast

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.

Visit: https://www.wingfoilworldtour.com/events/gwa-wingfoil-world-cup-tarifa-2024/

• (00:00) - - Intro
• (00:30) - - Upcoming Events and Canary Islands Leg
• (01:37) - - Recap of Tarifa Event
• (04:39) - - Level of Freestyle Tricks and Innovation
• (09:51) - - Event Setup and Duration
• (10:33) - - Impressive Performances by Young Athletes
• (10:58) - - Tarifa’s Growing Wing Foiling Community
• (12:48) - - Where is Tarifa and what are the conditions like for wing foiling?
• (17:08) - - What were the accommodations like and where did everyone stay?
• (19:03) - - Highlights from Mens & Women’s side - Xavi Corr ripping it up
• (24:28) - - Experience and Smart Comp Strategies - Chris & Nia
• (31:28) - - What were the conditions like for this contest?
• (32:43) - - Gear selection - Importance of Wings with Booms in Freestyle and Board / Foil Choices
• (35:43) - - How the GWA names the new innovation tricks, how they are categorized and how they are scored
• (42:53) - - How many athletes tried to get into this event? A break down of how you can qualify - Video Wild Cards
• (45:53) - - Organizers in Tarifa Excel, Promote Sustainability and Engage the next Generation of Youth
• (51:43) - - Excitement Builds for Upcoming Events in La Palma, Fuerteventura and Helping Youth Compete

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