European Pro Windsurfing Tour (foil only)

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Robertos
Robertos
144 posts
144 posts
16 May 2025 3:13pm
Some foil racing going on in Denmark, EPWT (European Pro Windsurfing Tour)
www.epwtour.com/

Livestream day 1:


Highlights:
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23690 posts
WA, 23690 posts
16 May 2025 3:54pm
Foil only?
how's the wave sailing going
Paducah
Paducah
2843 posts
2843 posts
16 May 2025 5:56pm
Impressive that Christina Larsen made a semis. If anyone still thinks that foil sails have to have tight leaches, take a look at Johan's sail mid jibe at @1:21
Paducah
Paducah
2843 posts
2843 posts
17 May 2025 12:37pm
Day 2 had some thrills and spills plus a young 70 kg guy who did admirably well.

Robertos
Robertos
144 posts
144 posts
17 May 2025 5:27pm
If they crash they go down hard!They are not as strict as the PWA on material rules, and allow weighted vests.
I think this is quite okay, it helps the lighter riders to be more competitive.
bel29
bel29
420 posts
420 posts
19 May 2025 1:26am
....yes, except that Peyton (70kg) didn't wear a weight vest and still did very well, often giving some of the PWA riders a run for their money. great to see. somewhat counterintuitively Sem said to Ben that he thought the weight (and height) benefit *diminishes* with the wind strength....
Paducah
Paducah
2843 posts
2843 posts
19 May 2025 3:42am
bel29 said..
....yes, except that Peyton (70kg) didn't wear a weight vest and still did very well, often giving some of the PWA riders a run for their money. great to see. somewhat counterintuitively Sem said to Ben that he thought the weight (and height) benefit *diminishes* with the wind strength....


As a lightweight I'm happy for him and, at the same time, depressed for myself. I guess I should use this as inspiration or just realize someone at that age is much more willing to commit despite the potential for mayhem.
berowne
berowne
NSW
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Paducah
Paducah
2843 posts
2843 posts
19 May 2025 9:03pm
These guys pushed hard with some inevitable crashes. Crazy how many were hitting mid 30 top speeds.


bel29
bel29
420 posts
420 posts
20 May 2025 1:06am
Paducah said..
These guys pushed hard with some inevitable crashes. Crazy how many were hitting mid 30 top speeds.



yes; Soe hit 37.28 on the first reach on day 4... on 6.8
berowne
berowne
NSW
1560 posts
NSW, 1560 posts
21 May 2025 9:44am
So I was watching the EPWT and thinking about the prolific use of weights and the insane crashes. The image of Johh Soukos looks to have weights over thigh so this made me think if adding weight is the goal no need to limit impact vests to light weight foam anymore.

Could also help for PWA slalom-X





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