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
  


• (09:48 ) - - Event Setup and Duration
  


• (10:30 ) - - Impressive Performances by Young Athletes
  


• (10:55 ) - - Tarifa’s Growing Wing Foiling Community
  


• (12:45 ) - - Where is Tarifa and what are the conditions like for wing foiling?
  


• (17:05 ) - - What were the accommodations like and where did everyone stay?
  


• (19:00 ) - - Highlights from Mens & Women’s side - Xavi Corr ripping it up
  


• (24:25 ) - - Experience and Smart Comp Strategies - Chris & Nia
  


• (31:25 ) - - What were the conditions like for this contest?
  


• (32:40 ) - - Gear selection - Importance of Wings with Booms in Freestyle and Board / Foil Choices
  


• (35:40 ) - - How the GWA names the new innovation tricks, how they are categorized and how they are scored
  


• (42:50 ) - - How many athletes tried to get into this event? A break down of how you can qualify - Video Wild Cards
  


• (45:50 ) - - Organizers in Tarifa Excel, Promote Sustainability and Engage the next Generation of Youth
  


• (51:40 ) - - Excitement Builds for Upcoming Events in La Palma, Fuerteventura and Helping Youth Compete

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