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Hey guys...I just saw this thread.
Luuk (NED-55) is 6'7", Grae (AUS-81) is 6'4" & Johan DEN-37) is 6'2". Not sure of weights.
They are obviously strong, but their biggest attribute is fitness.
The real issue is the 8yr old equipment that is just not up to the task.
The foils and boards were never designed to be worked this hard and the failure rate has become a huge issue.
For example: The last 3 events Grae competed in for this season:
1- Europeans: Grae broke 2 new foil masts . Day 1 and the medal series. No redress available. 2nd to 7th.
2- French Olympic week: Front foil split in 2. Luckily it broke in the last race of the day. 1st.
3- Parma. The board foil box collapsed. He had to carry multiple DNF's and went from 2nd to 12th.
Good times...(heavy sarcasm)
