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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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Bothering chop – Patrik Trailer Wave 85 windsurf board review

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

With its minimalist graphical good looks, trailer tri fin skeg configuration and stubby compact outline, the Patrik Trailer Wave 85 is guaranteed to turn heads at the beach. I’d been frothing to get a ride on this baby for a … Continue reading →

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Loco 8.11ft and 8.4ft comparison review

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

I was recently asked by Loco SUP to write a comparison review of their 8.11ft and 8.4ft surf SUP shapes. These two sticks are the brand’s ‘go to’ models for advanced riders who want to rip and shred. The two … Continue reading →

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Goya Eclipse 5.3m review

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Recently I put the Goya Eclipse 5.3m to the test during a particularly Baltic period of weather in the UK. Battling against the elements (the cold most noticeably) and wind conditions that have been refusing to play ball (breeze from the evil tack – … Continue reading →

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