🏁 DID I WIN THE LAST RACE? | Slalom X Worldcup Pozo 4/4

What a way to end this amazing competition, with a photo finish her at the Windsurf Worldcup Pozo Gran Canaria.
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[@Nico_GER7]

Clinics: www.nicoprien.com/np7-experience Shop: www.surf-center.com Announcement of Event-Shirt Winner (on 15th July): www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaIwxQc0Vyc8g3h7Ci3R

[@WimvanGilst]

I've never responded to a video before. But as an avid windsurfer, I now feel the urge to share the following: I know how much time and energy all of this takes. Both for you, Nico, and for the video man and editor, Lars. That's why I want to compliment both of you for all the time and energy you've put into making these professional videos. You are an example for many of us! Lastly, I wanted to share what a fantastic event this was. Let's please continue with this and expand this concept. 85% of the surfers use a fin and want to see this. So if more sponsors are needed to make this possible, this is really the way to do it!!! My 2 cents!

[@Nico_GER7]

Much appreciate your words! Thanks for the comment.

[@Rocco_cin]

The great work you do with social media is essential to improve the world of windsurfing at 360 degrees. Sponsor, image, visibility, sharing, information, teachings, ecc. It definitely won't be easy to combine life as an athlete but you are doing an excellent job on all fronts. Thank you Nico.

[@superfive33]

I wish I could be able to sail in such conditions! Bravo Nico, Bjorn and the PWA for this great event. We want more fin slalom like this !

[@sharewavestv]

What a great display to show fin racing is not dead! And it will never be ❤

[@Nico_GER7]

Sorry for screaming. It was 30 knots and water flying around us 😂 What do you want to see or know in our Fuerteventura videos?

[@derluke1]

Hi Nico, show us the details about used equipment and settings and most interesting thing would be an evaluated gps recording of a heat, with detailed speed / avg. speed / max speed / alpha 200 / 500 Best regards Lucas

[@hpefr1111]

explaining strategies to overtake opponents

[@bob2787]

Hey Nico you guys put on an Awesome event. What might be fun for us and you is to put on a Go Pro on your helmet so we see what you do on the course! GPS speeds could also be displayed within the Go Pro app settings.

[@simongodfrey3765]

I think more of the same please Nico. This event and the coverage has been epic! The only thing I can think of is that it would've been great to have a view of the start line as the flag goes up and the first riders hit it.

[@surfcello]

It would be great if you could talk us through your runs turn by turn, using drone footage. I think I could really learn a lot if you explained your challenges and how you dealt with them: wind, waves, obstacles, opponents. Plus we would get to see more footage of you sailing, which I much prefer compared to just seeing people talking.

[@skipgonsalves81]

This was an epic event. The conditions were insane & I really enjoyed the format. By constantly changing something on the course it forced all of you to adapt, which made it difficult for you but kept the event from getting stale or boring. Congratulations to Bjorn for putting on such a great event.👏 I can not wait for Fuerteventura 🤙

[@MichelBertrand]

That was great. I'm now fully motivated to get on the board... but the lake looks like glass in front of my house, and there's not a single leaf moving on the trees... 🤣😭😭 To handle high winds with the gear you have, if you're over powered, I imagine new sails are like older sails, and having a lot a downhaul will move the pressure center forward and open up the leech, allowing you to handle your sail easier. Basics, but maybe not everyone knows...

[@ZipPeLschen]

Currently watching this video after your home workout and at this moment I am so grateful that there are people like you who are so passionate about this sport and with their work create access to windsurfing for everyone out there. Many thanks also to your team (camera, editing, wife, etc.), who certainly contribute a great deal to these very professional and beautiful videos ❤ The event was really great and it was a lot of fun to follow! Action, variety, excitement, and emotions - everything you could wish for in such an event 🤙🏼 I hope you manage to make windsurfing a bit more popular - I certainly wish that for all of us.

[@Nico_GER7]

Thank you so much!!! 🙏🙏 means a lot

[@WindsurfLeman]

The quality of your videos is really fantastic. From the sailing, the image quality, the drone footage, the music or the commentary, everything is awesome. A team effort packaged super well, thanks so much for sharing it with us.

[@nostro2757]

Yes, the dron’s review is fantastic 🎉🎉🎉

[@marc14019170]

What a race! The footage is truly amazing. I massively enjoyed the daily video reports! Well done on your 7th place. You amazingly managed to come back from the 10th place despite some bad luck and bad calls.

[@lordbergie87]

Thanks for the hard work all of you are putting in to entertain us and to keep windsurfing alive. ❤

[@auroraRealms]

That was awesome. Way to land those wave faces in the jibes. In that last jibe, your opponent nailed that wave face, and it gave him a huge boost. That is why it was so close. If you got a good wave face on that last jibe it "woulda coulda shuda" put you way out front. In tuning, reducing the sail size by a little bit will reduce drag by a little bit. Of course the sail size cannot be small enough to leave you underpowered. However, smoth enough sailing will reduce the need for a larger sail to accelerate out of tight spots. Watching Björn, back in the day; he was just always aggressivly powered up and smoth, and his main competitor (of course Robbie Naish) was as so in tune with everything, and as much a part of the wind and the waves as the wind and the waves themselves.

[@robertocoslovich3143]

Nico thanks to you and all the PWA riders for giving us all such an exciting show. Slalom X forever

[@thomasbohn5034]

What an epic drag race between you and Jordy on the final reach 🙌 I wear my Surf Center T-shirt with pride here in Canada. This event and your coverage has got me super stoked for my road trip to the Gorge next week. Time to send it like the pros😜 Danke Lars and Nico😎

[@Floatnride]

Just love the drone angle on the start with everyone powered up coming towards the drone. Sick angle

[@unclebo6323]

Thanks a lot to you and Lars to bring us the spirit and the action of slalom windsurfing so close with your videos, your enthusiastic comments and gratulation to your performance as a top athlete. All thumbs up.

[@alexsport99]

That whole Pozo events was amazing from start to finish. Congrats on your 7th place and on all your effort to make windsurfing great again !

[@chrisspiteri8799]

Great stuff Nico. breathtaking tension in this final with Jordy Amazing to see slalom in waves.

[@BboyPawel]

Great job with videos and competing on the water! Keep sharing the stoke. Windsurfing is alive!!

[@postiebren]

Absolutely the BEST racing this past week! Thanks to all that made it happen..... The coverage was awesome ....even the hic up with the drone. I love your blurb at the end Nico with the other riders.....so good to know how you all managed those conditions. Also...Hi Lars! Great job 🙂

[@user-jz5ik3yr7r]

Loving these videos Nico. Keep up the great work promoting windsurfing!

[@sipkebijlsma]

Exceptional windsurfing broadcasted like it should be. Thanks for bringing this to us !

[@ArkaosM]

Thank you for getting these edited together so well and posted so quickly! Definitely getting hypes me up to get back out on the water asap. Definitely the content the sport needs more of!

[@MMartyMM7]

WHAT A RIDE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@doofercall]

What an event! I was shouting for you right through that last incredible race but however it all turned out you all put on the most thrilling show for us. And professional as ever, you then put on your other hat and got those great remarks from your fellow competitors/friends. Nice work Also Blanca: “you survive or you die” 😂

[@frankl8631]

Wonderful event! Great editing and loved Nico's competitive spirit.

[@sebastianschwertfuhrer1676]

Brutal! Your speed is absolutely insane! It showed all week long and in your Defi-Wind video in “competition” with Jordi (I’ve watched that so many times now). Such a pity that it wasn’t enough - today. But next time. Congrats to an epic show that you all put up there! This is what we love to see!

[@Tomasz_C]

Great job Nico, both on the water and in front of the camera!

[@mlisiewicz]

I laughed so hard on Maciek`s comment at beginning regarding Matteo helmet.

[@vinorakija5946]

Brilliant racing Nico! Bad luck on that last gybe but you did so well to get back and almost win it - fantastic viewing live!

[@windyfly4313]

PWA Windsurfing is back! No foils, just fin. And in those conditions.... Epic!

[@AlfredTheJoker]

Thanks for being the best Ambassador of this amazing sport Nico! 👏 Awesome performance!

[@540chevhell9]

Outstanding racing! Exceptional production too. Inspired to get my 6.7 out this weekend after a very long break!

[@Funkphenomena]

At last, SL-X brings back the stoke! Big up.

[@cvanscho]

The drone footage is incredible! Such an improvement over past coverage.

[@6977202865]

Nice man!! You had the speed!! All the best for next time!! Dont overwork Lars!!! He does amazing work!!

[@f.p.6116]

Such a great event :) Thanks for the nice videos!!!

[@francoisf195]

Excellent event! Thanks for all the videos!

[@timmarshall849]

🎉🎉🎉 Photo finish! So exciting. Way to go Nico! Totally pumped for our club Wednesday night longboard racing! Not quite as fast but still super fun trying to beat the other riders! Great to see a big sponsor like REDBULL on board. Their presence is noted!

[@lomicwind]

Those drone images and the speed in that shop are crazy ! Thanks for those daily reports, they are great ! You make me want to buy slalom gear back 😅my fin gear is a JP Super Ride 92 and Atlas HD 6.2 + Combat 4.0 + Wizard 4.2. plus 2 fins that are not that fast but good value. Oh well, we do not get that much wind here, and my foil gear is what makes most of my sessions so... I'll be reasonnable 😅

[@AndrewWithALS]

I windsurfed for over 25 years, but had to give it up after I developed ALS. Thank you for bringing windsurfing back into my life vicariously. Great to see Dunkerbeck still involved!

[@rkwantos]

Amazing video and coverage, thanks for everything you're doing for windsurfing!

[@janhoffmann4122]

Thanks for sharing the Spirit of Pozo with us, Nico! Unreal conditions when you are working week for week in Germany without Wind or Time to windsurf 😂

[@gltalc]

Thanks for these awesome epic videos. Of course we all would have like to see you on the podium, but you did great and you know how to win. Proud of you!

[@Alfonso_111]

Mate, you deserved the win at the end there. You were pushing incredibly hard, absolutely insane speed complete with a couple of scary tail walks that you did well to hold together! Better luck next time!

[@fitnessandinjury]

I hope they continue to do half fleet. super great to watch. Mandatory sausage I can take or leave it. I think features should create a tactical decision.

[@andid.ausf.915]

Congrats Nico for this fantastic final fun ! You deserved to win it !

[@richlev501]

Congrats Nico, great racing by you. You are always motivated and always looking to improve. It’s so Very inspiring! Great videos as well, keep up the good work. Good luck for your next races, you can get that event win, I know it! 💪🏻👊🏻😎

[@ridetheliger4176]

Congrats on the result, Nico! The ending was really a repeat from last year. Good luck for Fuerteventura! Special thanks to Lars!

[@bencapper6657]

I love watching you guys race on the fin! epic event. hopefully more fin in the future

[@zameerpactyan]

Enjoying a lot your videos! Very inspiring! All the best

[@nunosimoes5711]

Wonderful event!!!! That’s really windsurf for pros 💪💪💪

[@joerggrau4407]

This is so much more exciting then it was back when I was still paying attention in the mid 90s! Great content! Keep up the good work. Du gewinnst das nächsten Slalom!

[@davemarch1811]

Great work well done Nico. I really hope this exciting format and your enthusiasm motivates people and grows the sport. We lost so many windsurfers to wingfoiling, maybe this will help bring some back!👊

[@martinwilliamson4263]

Amazing finish to the event. Your board speed truly impressive. Great advert for the sport and hope it comes back to where it was. From an old school windsurfer

[@user-oe1mb9hu9i]

10 to 7 ! The Speed runs are really one notch up from what your average windsurfer is capable of. Mostly down to time on the water, brute strength and muscle memory which only comes with hours and hours of practice. Coolest slalom videos out there yet. Thanks.

[@jeroenhaverkamp7939]

Excellent footage and narrative Nico, thanks

[@isaacent]

what fine video !!!!!!! thanks a lot Nico and congratulations for the race

[@jakobstraka2192]

mind blowing final, crazy how fast ur goin

[@matthiasotte4038]

Thank you very much for taking part in this beautiful event. It was exciting until the end.

[@juliodominguez4750]

Amazing race!! Would like to see you winning next year!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@justinnoll3838]

Another awesome video! Next best thing to being there!

[@aloha29wind36]

Great vidéo again.... thanks for sharing...and what a performance from all the riders 😳💪💪

[@constantinosmitsatsos7654]

Braco Nico! Amazing job!!! Keep it up and very soon you will be number ONE! From super windy Paros!!

[@LodovicoOldani]

Vielen Dank Nico! You are an inspiration. When are you doing a North America windsurf spot road trip video 😅?

[@kgm1965]

Great videos, Nico. Great racing. I thought last year's foil racing was really on the edge, but you guys showed us that it can be just as edgy on the fin. It just needs the right conditions. The waves and the sausage definitely added another dimension, and created more possibilities for people to show off different skills. Bad luck in not winning the last elimination. You just ended up on the wrong side of a wave at the last mark. Next time...

[@andreasnutzel5154]

Again excellent footage and hot action. Congrats Nico to almost win the last race🎉

[@jeffcondell]

Phenomenal racing and great coverage - well done on the 7th Nico!

[@william_buehler]

Loved the videos. That race finish was great, I really thought you had it.

[@jantheman334]

Great effort🤙🏼 thanks for the inside view of the event and the organizer B. Dunkerbeck

[@oscaralda7799]

Incredible performance Nico, really pushing there!

[@reiry429]

Super Top Video Schnitte so geil zuzuschauen bei diesem extremen Downwind Kurs, dein letztes Hit war so geil🎉 Und endlich wieder pur FIN Race 😂😂😂 Und wenn ihr jetzt noch auf zwei CAM Segel wechselt, dann würde der Sport wieder mehr locken!!!

[@ned-507]

Nice one Nico! Really great racing !!! No matter the conditions 💪👏🤘 Congratulations 🥳🚀

[@pedrogfrazao]

Amazing fin action on this event. Great videos! Keep up the good work!

[@vogelandfriends]

Congratulations on 7th place. The last race was great. Thanks for the set-up explanations in the last part of the video. That motivates us amateurs. Wigand von Volgelandfriends

[@simonmiller981]

Great format, Great racing, much more exciting to watch than foil!

[@glaztv3133]

Congrats to you Nico and the Pozo event organizers, certainly one of the best PWA event in the last 5 years, Wat a show to watch !!! ❤💪🫶🤙

[@udoheadofwindsurfer1043]

Glückwunsch Nico 🎉klasse Videos. Spannende Rennen mit Top Fahrern 😊

[@1NoHope1]

Holy moly, thats so exciting to watch! Keep going on and most importantly stay safe :D

[@marctenhove874]

This is so much more fun to watch. 🤟to the fin!

[@marioboxheimer3776]

Great performance - on the water and in the editing room!

[@johnredmond7085]

Excellent result, incredible final race. Congrats.

[@robertoribeiromarques5817]

greetings from rio. you were up there in all races. incredible speed and control. it was amazing to watch👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@1212354a]

Was that Björn Dunkerbeck Talking to you at the end? Man, what a legend!

[@GuislainLAGRON]

Exciting race, and interesting format. Congratulations El Presidente, for coming from behind from 10th to 7th!

[@powerlooper9121]

Nico gives good advice on exercise. But you don't need a gym. As soon as you wake up, just start doing deep flat-footed squats. Exhale and relax as you squat. Hold on to something so you don't fall over backwards. You will do 20, then 40, then 60 every morning. Patience , relax and breathe. Make it a meditation and you will super-strengthen your core.

[@xavierbaldi4351]

Enjoyed it. Tks Nico, Lars, PWA, Bjorn, Ben, riders, sponsors, authority, aliseo wind....

[@jullinhoFIN27]

Great footage. Thank you and congrats for the 7th position 🤙🏽

[@galensk]

Looking forward to the next one 🤙, great job from all roders 🤟

[@antoinehanekom4689]

Nico. Congrats on the event. It has me inspired to get out there again asap.

[@miguelbemartin]

Thanks for sharing your journey here in Gran Canaria. It was great to see you in person, wish you good luck for the next events 🤙

[@TugdualGrall]

Thanks for your videos ! Fantastic event overall

[@topround5364]

Hi, i live in the Amazon and you are motivating me a lot. Here we go!

[@boomwindsurfing2744]

These videos have been awesome Nico. Congratulations on your 7th place. BooM baby 🤙🤙💥

[@jeffb.7924]

What a ride on the edge! Where are the foils gone? Anyway, it's much more fun to watch the fin's foiling! 😉🤙

[@christopherebner8670]

what a finish 😍

[@antiope-d2885]

Can’t wait for more I also just got my first modern short board and can’t wait for a good wind day

[@komiws5669]

Nice shooting and action! ✌️

[@slickvisualpoetry]

Good content. Great to end on a high note.