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Nationality:German
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Riding since:I was 13 years old
Favourite spot
Mauritius, Capetown
Describe yourself in 3 words
Passionate, positive, happy
Sponsors: Ozone, Rideengine
Favourite discipline: Waves – sideshore wind and 2-9 foot left-hand waves
Favourite windspeed: 18-28 knots
Favourite kite set up: 5m and 7m REO V6 / 45cm Compact bar 45cm with 23m lines
Board: 5’3 Waveboard and 4’10 strapless freestyle Board
Favourite moves: Making turns on Waves, strapless front roll
Partner in crime: Alina Shalin and my brothers
Breakfast: Porridge and a good Cappucino with oatmilk
Lunch: Pasta and Veggies
Dinner: Greek salad or summer rolls with peanut butter sauce
Workout: running, biking and HIIT workouts
Other hobbies: Surf, Ski and Volleyball
Favourite quote: ‘A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor’
Tell us the best advice you have on…
The body: Get enough sleep, workout, eat healthy and balanced and most important listen to your body.
The mind: Read, study and never stop challenging yourself.
Your gear: Take care of your gear because you need to be able to rely on it.
Learning new moves: Watch other people, study videos and try to visualize the manoeuvre. Also, if you get the chance, having some video feedback can be super helpful.
Overcoming challenges: Be aware of what you are capable of, rely on your strength and know your weaknesses.
Realising goals/dreams: Keep in mind what you want to achieve and plan how to get there step by step. Be proud of what you’ve already achieved.
Making the most of everyday: Appreciate the little things and stay positive and have fun.
Making the world a better place: Be kind. be mindful, use less plastic.
What’s your current mission? To enjoy as much time on the water as possible and improve my wave riding. I’m also planning to finally kite some new places that have been on my list for a while.
Dream move: Getting barrelled and a 360 on the wave
