Arthur Thebault

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Homespot
SAINTE ANNE LA KOMMUNAL, GUADELOUPE
Discipline
FOILING
Board Setup
Sky Surf TE 4.2

INFO

When and where did you start Wing Foiling? In 2020, my uncle Jérôme made me try Wing Foiling in Guadeloupe and I immediately loved it!

What’s your watersports history – from which side did you enter Winging? First, I have learned surfing, windsurfing and sailing with my Dad, Sebastien at the age of 5. I participated very early in sailing competitions, optimist and windsurf between an age of 6 and 10, and afterwards started also surfing competitions. Now, on the island we live - depending on the condition -, I ride all year round either on a Wing Foil or on a Surf Foil.

What do you love about Wing Foiling? I love the "flying over water feeling" and surfing waves, trying to do radical tricks and airs with foil! I love trying new freestyle tricks. When I learned the backflip I tinkered with a long leash to practice without tearing my wing. Otherwise I love beating my father in racing (and all the other members of my family!:-))

What’s your favourite conditions? When the wind is strong with about 25 knots side off with big waves and I can ride with 2,5 wing.

What’s your top advice for a beginner? Use suitable equipment like a large wing board. My grand father Adrien started to Wing Foil at the age of 73 and he managed to fly quickly. Everyone can do it!

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