Introduction

Hidde van der Meer is a young Dutch iQFoil talent who competed for a spot at the Olympic Games earlier this year. Currently, he is racing in the Slalom discipline at the PWA tour in Fuerteventura. In this article, we delve into the key differences between the IQ Foiling Class and the traditional foil slalom class known from the PWA.

Differences in Disciplines

The primary differences between the Olympic IQ foil windsurfing class and the foil slalom class are the equipment

The GWA World Cup for Wingfoiling showcased a nearly brand-new discipline last week in Pozo, Gran Canaria: The Big-Air! Participants are jumping over 10 meters high with their wingfoil setups. Bowien van der Linden, Dutch Wingfoiler and former GWA World Champion, explains what Big-Air is all about, how to achieve the highest jumps, and the gear you need.