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[@donwagner1164]

In the 80s, I constructed a windsurfer in one day, rode it in the afternoon. Shaped an EPS blank, then laminated it using 8 lb urethane pour foam, water proofing it with sun cured polyester resin. Used pour foam for the inserts and fin box as well, sugar deck for traction. The 14 lb board, 120 liters worked well, I was able to best local sailors.

[@doms_116]

old classic 👍

[@Peeter77]

This is better than TopGear. Love it. Best entertainment in a long time.

[@eengooglegebruiker4153]

Has Topgear ever been entertaining since the magic trinity left ?

[@mjoosterhuis]

Ahhh, cannot wait to find this BEAUTY in the pre-loved section of Surf Center! Dreaming that we as amatures might have the chance of sailing this beast with a brand new insta360 😂. I wonder how to name the board in the ‘my items’ section of gps-speedsurfing so we can start recording our records. Luderitz here we come!😅

[@lennartwirth4449]

Hi Nico, i like the project and the fact you developed the board is awsome. I enjoy every minute on the water and normaly don't care about footage. I started wave sailing one year ago in the baltic sea and now i do my first turns and "big" jumps as well. No one before did a picture or video about my skills and i would love to see myself windsurfing, from another angel. 🤙🤙🤙

[@zacpower_9835]

next time you should build your own DIY Fin!! like a slalom one, using carbon fiber plates, and araldite glue + carbon fiber tissue and epoxy :) i am currently building one right now, and id love to see you guys do it

[@stachustr8389]

Nico will be making boards as good as JP in 5 years!

[@seppolehti6294]

Board looks “great “ so well done. Heavy surfing like early 1978 when I started. I like to use camera with fin- and foil surfing summertime, winter with kitesurfing on ice and with motorcycling when it’s not windy

[@elpepedefrancia]

These footages are sick. I would use the camera to record windsurf sessions during summer and use it on a FPV drone during winter.

[@idewater]

In Februari this year I saw Antoine using one when he sailed along with his slalomclinic. I am myself a windsurfinstructor too, and I would love to show my students how they do on the board as well. So it's very welcome 🤩🤙

[@lomicwind]

I would use the Insta360 to film windsurfing sessions of course, and windfoiling, and catamaran sailing, and bike rides, may be a bit of wing too. And I am sure I'd get a lot more ideas down the line 😁

[@ThijsDijkstra-z7e]

Hello Nico, I am a big fan of yours and I want to grow up to be just as good as you. I am a twelve year old windsurfer and I want to film my windsurfing sessions and post it on social media to become as famous as you.😊

[@andreaskatevaths9272]

Hey Nico ! Of course I will use the camera for filming my windsurfing sessions!

[@Olidam3]

You are my favorite windsurfer and you inspire me to start my own Chanel. I have a camera of my own but it’s really not the best. And wonderful video by the way.

[@jeroenhessel7535]

Great to see how much fun you're having. So cool to see the board trying to foil. Can't wait for the 3.0 version where you can make a planing jibe. I would like to analyze my jibes with the Insta360 in order to improve my skills. Can't wait for the next video.

[@bachtialisjahbana]

You encourage us to build board DIY. This is great. In Indonesia, getting a windsurfer is very difficult because of the high price, and the transport cost to get it sent here. And Windsurf board is the most expensive and too large for transport. If we can make it our own, it will be much possible to popularize this sport in Indonesia. We should be able... thanks for the inspiring video...

[@robwilson4180]

Brilliant! 😂 I think next challenge.. home made sail and mast? Wish I had the Insta360 last week on holiday in Turkey. My wife went windsurfing for the first time… although she got a little worried at times. She was saying if only we could have recorded it. I think she is hooked now! Asking me when we can go again!

[@lucienergy]

Thx for spreading the passion for windsurfing this way. I'd use the Insta360 for recording my windsurfing sessions, no doubt!!

[@dvandenberghe]

My wife would even be more happy then myself with the Insta360. I can now film my windsurfing sessions myself and she will no longer be sandblasted on the beach. 2 persons more then happy. And in winter we will have super ski and snowboard footage too.

[@toneartmedia]

A very successful further development of your first DIY surfboard. What a great project! With the insta360 I would be able to capture my children's progress on the surfboard and my own mistakes when power jibing and other surfing mistakes. 😅

[@stefansoderlund5540]

I would use the insta360 to film my 8 year old son when he is doing progress on the windsurfing board. Hopefully he is on foil within 1-2 years! Fun video btw 😊

[@roubie9451]

I wanna build a windsurfboard now as well. there should be a competion for selfmade boards like these.

[@borges4662]

This was great to watch. I bet you could make a sail in less then a day, using monofilm and packing tape and no stitching! I would love to have the insta 360 camera to film the first windsurfing steps of my children, as well as my own windsurfing and snowboarding sessions!

[@blackmountainbanjos574]

That was fun to watch. Much better results than the last plywood iteration. Way to go.

[@jasperovervliet9316]

Woah man you really made some progress with the styling and shaping of the board. I feel like you are only a few years away from getting your own board brand. I really hope to film my surfing activities with the insta 360 for analyzing and improving. Have fun at the real trip in Makkum 🤙🇳🇱🌷

[@matthiasotte4038]

If I had an Insta 360 camera and my hobbies were motorcycle riding and windsurfing, I would use it to capture immersive and dynamic experiences from both activities. For motorcycle riding, I would mount the camera on my helmet or bike to record breathtaking views of the open road, highlighting the scenery as I ride through different landscapes. I could also capture thrilling moments such as sharp turns, acceleration, and even the sounds of the engine, allowing viewers to feel the adrenaline rush. For windsurfing, I would use the camera to film my sessions on the water. I could attach it to my board or use a handheld setup to capture exciting tricks, jumps, and the beauty of the ocean or lake. The 360 feature would allow for unique angles and perspectives, showcasing the entire environment and my interactions with the wind and water.

[@jantheman334]

Funny project man. You have increased the pressure on the Board Brands. NP7-Boards is born😂 great effort, and fun to watch

[@antoinedechillaz8000]

Love these new kind of videos. Showing everyone that you don't necessarily need 3K equipment to go out on the water!

[@ihally]

Great work Nico, I love building my own kit too and then working out which works and which is a little bit rubbish 😂. It's nice to see you doing the fun stuff as well as the Pro stuff so keep it coming. You've been really motivating since I took up the sport 2 years ago so thanks, and keep it going.

[@danadrob-e5i]

My husband will use that camera for recording his progress in windsurfing!

[@antoinehanekom4689]

JP boards were OK. NP boards a next level. The future of shaping is in good hands.

[@lochiwa]

I can put the insta360 on my various hobbies, e.g. windsurfing, wingfoil, kitesurfing, cycling, fishing etc. One of the best shot I can think of is to put it behind the foil under water. Just like a submarine chasing my foil.

[@lisssurf6663]

I will use the insta 360 for shoot some windsurf and windfoil action 🤩 🏄‍♀️

[@yannjacquemond966]

Hi Nico and Lars (I don't know how to spell it, so sorry if I did it wrong), It's always great fun to see you test ways to build a board, thanks you for that. I would like to take part to the draw for the insta 360, because it would be super usefull to film all my long distance projects with it (I'm trying to see if I could not create one where I live in Brittany (the region), France, and I need images to get sponsors for the upcomming event) It would also be usefull to film sessions on my gear (homemade foil & board) to see witch points I need to tune. Thanks again for your work, I usualy don't leave comments, but your videos are really cool (racing events are my favorites)

[@xaverloy5101]

Hi Nico Mega dass du wieder was verlost und auch deine Videos zur Zeit sind sehr unterhaltsam und hochwertig 🤙 Die Kamera würde natürlich für Sessions am Tornado und am Windsurf Setup eingesetzt werden🌊🌊

[@Marty-q7m]

Glad you didn't hurt yourself carpentering (after Alacati😉). If I win the Insta360, I would use it to shoot some windsurf action.🤙

[@anitakriebel6397]

I will put the Insta360 in the inner of my board to film it's emotions when I'm riding it ;) Use Paulownia wood the next time, it is light weight, floating and relatively water resistant.

[@userTJ39780]

I think you need a much bigger foil wing, like an Infinity 99 to get that up happily.

[@steffenernst3234]

Great entertainment. I liked how you solved the problems. I never thought this heavy board would come up on the foil at all. Very very cool. And yeah the insta360 footage looks quite nice. I never tried one in windsurfing because of the fisheye clips but maybe I should give it a try. And last I was impressed how much gear is stored in your shed. It looks almost like a surfshop. Well done for this challenge. Ah and one thought: are this videos the path of how to shape and create your own board brand I wonder? 🤔

[@TiesMuijser]

In need the insta360 to shoot the best windsurfing footage that everyone has ever seen!!!!!!

[@andrewwright826]

360 Camera for windsurfing- sounds perfect to me :)

[@Jimakoc]

The Definition of DIY, insta 360 is going straight to my harness POV

[@AndreyFeoktistov]

I understand it's just for fun, but there are many ways to improve it, even with only wood and glue. :) No need for these thick and heavy constructions. I saw videos of how wooden paddle boards were made and it could be a nice starting point to make a windsurf board in the same way.

[@someoneinmyhead]

Keep it safe Nico, you're a head designer at the end of the day. Joining rangs of Robby Naish.

[@001dres]

Gybe with the insta 360 sticking out was difficult I imagine. Love you did a jump. Daylong smile for me now 👍

[@CalamarMarino]

Good job. I'm waiting DIY Windsurf Board 3.0 !!

[@s3ksiakk]

If I got the camera, I would continue my journey as a windfoil'er and took it on my euro trip to the best spots in the world and share my passion and experiences with other windsurfers out there! Doing funny challenges, recording tutorials and giving tips on how to get better and enjoy this beautiful sport :D

[@philzgi]

Hammermäßig😍😂 ich würd die Kamera auf jeden Fall für mein Foilhalsentraining nützen🤙

[@kamilakama7282]

Well done! Amazing work you did. Waiting for the mass production to place an order 😂

[@romainbillaudel6358]

Honestly it surpassed my expectations! Looking forward to the next video of this project 🤙

[@pursgris]

Great challenge! I would use the 360 for journaling my experiences with Wing Foiling!

[@pajmd]

Nice board! Maybe you could use composite fiber boards for your next version. They are close to waterproof and lighter. Can't wait to see your next board.

[@momagic8912]

Loved the video. The Mrs & I would really love the 360, it would spice things up…and we’d also use it for windsurfing 😁👍🏾

[@scottnorman1891]

I’d use the camera to document my training for international competitions 💪💪

[@diederikdepauw5237]

Hi Nico and team. Great video again. I would suggest to fil the body with poly styreen. To reduce weight. You could add a paint or epoxy coating ( car ) and than sand down with fine sandpaper for more speed. And yes I would like a I sta 360 to film my 3 year old daughter on the windsurf board. Send me your pb and I'll send you the first reach. Keep up these projects. Great entertainment and super evolution . Let there be WIND. Grts

[@milosceconik]

Well, nice experiment, good for knowing the rules which led designers to shapes and materials used nowadays. Nice to see what you'll do after successful competition career :-) Make wind/wing/surfing/foiling great again

[@Brian_in_Indiana]

Looking forward to a sail made out of garbage bags and bed sheets to go with that board. It'll be awesome.😀

[@simonisdude2689]

If I got the insta 360 I would record my racing carreer as a t293 u15 windsurfer. 🙏

[@JB-gw8fy]

Großen Respekt Nico 💪🏻 Das ist wirklich sehr inspirierend. Da bekommt man direkt Bock in die Werkstatt zu gehen und auch eins zu bauen. Danke für diesen input.🎉❤

[@louisdrapier1764]

Nico is already preparing for his sport retirement. Nico Prien future board designer 😂😂

[@sasssimausi]

I would call this foiling, pretty nice. Would be sick to film my Windsurf Sessions with the insta360!

[@markolovis]

Still among the best WS content on YT Nico, keep up the great work! PS. would love an INSTA for sure as I am filming myself to improve my bottom turns and power jibes, cheerse man

[@patovaz16]

Necesito esa cámara !! Para registrar windsurf desde argentina !! Excelente video casi que dan ganas de construir una tabla así 😂!!!

[@scottnorman1891]

I recon a foil gybe is a must!

[@nejcprijatelj5543]

Looks like you found a valve to have the most fun and making interesting content for us. Keep up the good work🤙

[@franciscocorral7885]

Nico, it's really really funny video...again!!! thank you for making me end the day with a big smile 😊

[@marctenhove874]

Maybe use some thinner wood for the deck and bottom? Nice footage again!

[@titouanlefevre]

Okay, after all these years it's finally my time to shine by winning that Insta360 ! Crossing all the fingers of my body ! Cheers mates

[@galensk]

Insta360 rocks 🤙🤙, I would use the insta360x4 to upgrade my x3 😇, use them both for a second angle 🤙x3 on the mast and x4 on the boom 🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@Jeansairien-k8w]

Great board to nail yours competitors with insta 360 !! 🤙

[@hannes6116]

Was für ein großartiges, spassiges Projekt. COOL

[@greylynnn]

Great video! It’s really fun if I won the Insta 360 I would make a video of building my own windsurf board and post the video for you to judge.

[@elmanuel472]

Cool video! I think the Insta360 is genius and I would use it when catamaran sailing with my dog! Besides windsurfing and windfoiling of course ;)

[@gps6226]

Great! Maybe you could put a foam core and use thinner wood, no beach of tour rules (no laminating)

[@JD-wf9rc]

I would use the insta 360 to film my first time over 30knots on a foil. So far I m stuck on 26 knots on the iq foil…but might a smaller frontwing will do it..😅 wish me luck🤞🏼 Great footage once again Nico!

[@daandenooijer724]

Thats some legendary carpenterwork right there man! Next step slalom X sausage… Would take the insta 360 for my own jumps offcourse!

[@peterstorm11]

Hey Nico so cool to see you try things like that its so much fun to watch. Would be cool with a 360 to record my windsurfing and show it to my mates in school and my siblings.🤙

[@josevallejo6444]

awesome! try now with building a custom sail ! BTW great logo combo colors NP7 on the wood board

[@titouanrajon4904]

Incredible. Now we want you to build your own sail

[@slogo8879]

Very interesting, in the end it is only the fin or the foil in the water....Nice shape, maybe you could have also used thinner wood to make it lighter but how could you know. Looks like you needed a bigger foil with all this weight, IQ size foil wings maybe, would like to see you try it, probably you will make it foil fine with it. Good luck for the next PWA in Sylt!

[@ghyno2023]

I really need the insta360, i will use it for filming my windsurf sessions and also ski and snowboard sessions 😁😁😁

[@linuso6404]

I‘d use the camera for some pov shots of slalom surfing and wakeboarding😁🔥

[@siehstefilm7695]

Amazing & Entertaining again guys!! Well done! I'd love to use that camera as well. It would help to produce my Windsurfing documentary so much!

[@arnold1964able]

Great, fun videos. I think that you are actually a lot more technical than I am. I would like the insta 360 to record my sessions and those of my daughter.

[@LifeisaGamle]

🔥video! need the insta360 to track my progress as a beginner!😉

[@philreeves1178]

That was a lot better than I thought it would be, but I think Starboard are not too worried !

[@Berowne]

Awesome 'board' board! Love to get some of my foiling action on an insta360 too!

[@Ws_victor]

wow🤩 love your content and your creativity it always push me on the water. with camera i would record my sessions and maybe small windsurf content on socials🤗

[@slickvisualpoetry]

I'd say 3d printing a functioning Foilboard with a movable foil-mast track would be great.

[@karlhelbig4001]

Foil boards always remind me of floating ironing boards, try an ironing board. The shape is perfect.

[@ehsprenger]

I would use the insta360 for windsurfing in the summer and ski alpinism in the winter 🤙

[@MatyasBano]

I can see a new Boardbrand coming 🎉

[@bikeboysbs]

Obviously I would Film Action Sport footage with the camera especially windsurfing Motorcycling and skiing❤

[@jmbodwld8172]

Sweet board… this needs a selfmade sail - Go for it … I would take the camera down to south Italy and film my next windsurfing trip

[@MrKarlheinzspock]

Next challenge: build a diy rigg and sail only from Baumarkt parts. And then sail with your diy board. Then organize a race event, where everyone may only race dyi equipment from Baumarkt parts. Get sponsored by Hornbach or some other Baumarkt.

[@jonaguenther9616]

I want this camera for windsurfing and wingfoiling Session with my boys !!

[@kjellhenninghansen8885]

Great try, watched the previous attempt when you did it. Would liked that camera to send bragging vids to my cousin in Norway When he is basking in the snow 😝

[@armelgrimault162]

You definitely did better than I did when I tried to build one at the end of the 80ies...

[@tjarkmchenky]

Next time i want to see you doing a backflip your custom board 😂 I would love record some surfsessions with the insta 360!!

[@jortsmit6365]

nice progress 🤣 maybe air chambers and only foam against the finbox for strenght . looking forward for the 3.0 (p.s. i would use the 360 camera to replace the old one )

[@galaleo1531]

Wooden foil next