025_Patrick Rebstock: Exploring the World of Downwinding with the Parawing
Description
In this conversation, Patrick Rebstock shares his journey from traditional board sports to downwinding and now into parawinging. He discusses the importance of safety, understanding local geography, and the differences between groundswell and windswell. Patrick emphasises the need for preparation and knowledge of conditions to ensure a successful and safe downwinding experience. We discuss the intricacies of foiling, particularly focusing on the techniques and skills required for effective downwinding with a parawing. We explore the importance of understanding energy dynamics in the ocean, the process of packing down the parawing, and the role of the paddle in enhancing the downwind experience.
The discussion also touches on the selection of appropriate boards for different conditions and the future of parawinging as a sport.
Thank you for coming on and sharing all your knowledge mate! I’m sure people will learn heaps from this chat!
#Parawing #Foiling #Podcast
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