Tag Archives: Freestyle

My year of windsurfing and windfoiling, in pics, 2018

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Tez Plavenieks

As part of my work for Windsurfing UK magazine I test and review a whole raft of equipment – sails, boards, foils and windsurfing accessories. This is in conjunction with similar work I do for SUP Mag UK. Those who are … Continue reading →

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Autumn to winter 2015 – windsurf and stand up paddle

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Tez Plavenieks

Here’s a little edit cobbled together with smaller clips showing what it’s been like in my ‘hood from a windsurfing and stand up paddle boarding perspective. And the best bit? It ain’t over yet! We’re still getting awesome conditions – … Continue reading →

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Flared up – Starboard Flare 101 review

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Tez Plavenieks

Checking out Starboard’s 2015 Flare 101 freestyle windsurfing board in Vassiliki, Greece. Continue reading →

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UK: slopestyle superpower – blowin’ up Sochi

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

With the likes Billy Morgan, Aimee Fuller (now confirmed as Team GB member), Jamie Nichols and Jenny Jones (to name a few) all about to fly the flag in Sochi, British snow sport is looking in fine fettle. But it’s … Continue reading →

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Windsurfing fins – 18cm freestyle review

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

In a bid to try something different, and test the versatility of modern windsurfing fins, I took a K4 Fins Bubble 18cm freestyle skeg and chucked it up against some ‘real world’ windsurfing conditions. We’re not all hardcore rubber bendy men … Continue reading →

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K4 Fins Bubble 20cm freestyle signature fin review

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

If you’ve got in mind a spot of twirly windsurfing action then you’ll need the right gear for the job. Stomping all those contorted freestyle moves is only possible with the right set up and fins play as important a … Continue reading →

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Windsurfing in Zante (Zakynthos)

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Sometimes you just have to roll the dice and hope your number comes up. While searching for an alternative summer windsurfing destination the wife and I came across Zakynthos (more commonly known as Zante). Without much information regarding wind stats … Continue reading →

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