I Won The WOO Worlds 2023 & WORLD RECORD??

In this video I will take you along with me in a 60 knots storm chase! We drove all the way up to Denmark to try and win the WOO Worlds 2023 Highest Jump!

[@woosports]

Thanks for this BTS (Behind the Storm), it feels like we're part of the adventure! 🤝 We're glad you guys made it back safely (and victoriously - of course), and can't wait for the next record-breaking sessions posted to WOO. Make sure to take us along your next mission again. - WOO H.Q. 🚀

[@maartenhaeger]

Hopefully we get a good season in Cape Town! 🚀

[@nilsfunke8665]

I really really hope this is the start of an epic vlog series, that would be sick! Congrats on the WOO Worlds win and the World record will follow soon

[@maartenhaeger]

Thank you! I think Cape Town might be a good opportunity to give vlog #2 a try.

[@thetripleblue]

Maaan finallyyyyyyyyyyyy. What were you waiting for!! Loved the "no-bullshit" content. Let's do more on how you prep for such strong conditions 🤴

[@mariapetrou2003]

Welcome to Maarten airlines. Hope you enjoy your flight.💯

[@willembeltman]

Leuk dat je wat meer vlogged nu! Straks wordt je nog een influencer hahaha. Nee echt leuk Maarten!

[@gavinheron1]

Great video. I laughed when you asked ‘are there any other’ kiters.

[@coregts3504]

One of the best vlogs ive seen in a long time, Great to see you pushing, well put together video, also defo make more in the future, superb AAA+++

[@maartenhaeger]

Appreciate it! Sounds like it's time for vlog #2.

[@jasonofmontreal]

Great vlog, gained a new subscriber here. It was awesome to see how much work went into winning WW, and the commitment to riding those insane conditions. We actually did the same thing down here in NZ (drove 8-9hours) for our Woo Worlds Sessions, and seeing this realised we probably should have made a much better effort to record more of the trip... we'll be ready next year if the conditions come up 😂

[@tom6549]

Pretty amazing to think that people have surfed waves as big as 26.2m high in contrast to the biggest kite surf jump being 36.2m high.

[@blubb9004]

You guys start to need a pilot's license and a clearance from ATC for your jumps....absolutely fantastic.

[@emilnikolov4991]

Sick video! Keep pushing it Maarten!🔥

[@kocot.]

amazing stuff, something to have in mind is that such storm clouds can have a far reaching effect in form of a microburst and then, well, lightnings too :D So it's better to play safe. It's also intreresting to see you picked up brand new stuff for such an adventure, I'd normally assume it's better not to take any new gear without testing prior :) But clearly it worked for you, congrats!

[@WAIO]

Congrats Maarten and the whole crew..

[@RobbieRonalds1]

Wow Maarten! Could you take us along in your gear setup details one day? Like fins, cit, boardstance, bar etc? 😃

[@maartenhaeger]

Sure thing! By the way: I did a short Q&A on my Instagram a few weeks ago where I talk a little about my gear. Those stories are still highlighted in my profile (@maartenhaeger).

[@jwgeut]

Really nice vlog man. Props for capturing all the action

[@ScottKennedy-y6f]

Legendary Mate. Keep on pushing the envelope!

[@sebastianweltzer296]

Sick video. We need some more of these storm chase Vlogs🚀🌊🤯

[@maxrousseau8517]

Duuude. This Vlog was awesome. Please more of that !

[@sebvanwensen6031]

Sooo sick!! Goeie vlog ook man🔥

[@jgct83]

Great vlog, hoping for more!

[@sveeger]

More vlogs like this! Good luck!!

[@b0nd999]

Yes bring it on 👍🤙

[@koekert112]

This was super enjoyable, please more.

[@Erik-ro6hb]

First Video i‘ve Seen of you and already love it

[@sanderpsychologie]

Didnt know you were making vids Maarten but happy to have found your channel! Keep it up, more vids pls ;)

[@sanderpsychologie]

The pov parts were really awesome. They give such a more vivid look into what it's actually like to jump over 30 meters (or loop the kite high) than records on the beach. Would really love to see more of these vlogs Maarten! Zou tof zijn ;)

[@claaskrieger8728]

I really liked your video 🤙🏼 which watch do you use ?

[@ImpossibleOne]

Sick road trip bro. So close to the WR ! Definitely good to see a vlog series In future. Can I ask, what line lengths were you using ? Thanks

[@maartenhaeger]

I always ride 22m lines. For me that's the sweet spot for boosting high but still having a good kite angle during megaloops.

[@jesserheeder8650]

So impressive, keen for more content!!!!!

[@victorf594]

SOOOO LEKKKER !

[@jannickrunge]

Really nice vlog. Keep pushing

[@fertysurfer]

As a confirmed windsurfer who's been taken out three times by kitesurfers who leap before they look, can't say I'm a big fan, but that aside, we'll done and fantastic achievement. You guys are crazy. Always looks impressive, unless they're about to land on you. 😂😂

[@maartenhaeger]

Haha! We don't like landing on a 5-meter-long carbon pole either 🤣

[@freddy7700]

Really great job, Maarten. Congratulations! RESPECT !!! Btw, how far are you guys flying if you get that high?

[@maartenhaeger]

I looked up the Jump Distance statistics from these two sessions in my WOO profile. I'd say the average distance is between 140-190 meters far. The furthest distance that day was 211 meters.

[@as_the_dodo_do]

Big ups brother!

[@marcpichora5601]

you got mad skills congrats!

[@user-jh_1967]

lekker mannuh, kan niet wachten tot de volgende poging🔥👊

[@bradmallett8698]

Well done bro! All risk taken

[@juleslondon]

Those are some badass jumps man 🚀🚀🚀

[@customerservice8999]

Great video.

[@sebastiaanpasteuning8267]

Klasse man, op naar maan! 🚀

[@vikingh3008]

Great video Keep trying What size board do you use ? And would you pick a smaller board when storm chasing or your regular size board ?

[@maartenhaeger]

I always ride the same size (135 x 41). It's quite small for someone my size, so I don't need to go smaller during big storms.

[@vikingh3008]

@@maartenhaeger ok yes someone your size that’s a small board, hopefully see you out at one of the spots around cold Hawaii one day, keep trying for that record 🤙

[@AdrianKerr]

Nice work guys!!!

[@MrR4W]

Very interesting, I would love to see some capetown contect :))

[@maartenhaeger]

Sounds like a plan!

[@chrislewis89]

epic vlog, keep em up!

[@davidastrauss]

Were some of those jumps done without looping the kite? A few of the shots looked like you just sent the kite (and then maybe helilooped to land). Amazing stuff either way!! Got me to subscribe!

[@maartenhaeger]

I believe all of the jumps were done with at least one downloop. Sometimes you get into a situation where you're going to land "in-between" downloops, it those situations I sometimes opt to just send the kite left or right before/while landing, but that is always after I already pulled at least one downloop.

[@risengdesign]

Amazing. Just be safe though. I crushed my left ankle and right heelbone two months ago. I will never be the same again. Isnt 36,2m high enough? 🙌🏽

[@luukdeboer1974]

That's pretty bad. Hopefully you'll recover for the most part. Was it a kitesurfing accident?

[@jameshoben2950]

Your skill and your accomplishment put you in an elite class, congrat's! Gopro video sucked. No perspective of you, your kite, the height. It's great for you to relive the moment, enjoy!

[@maartenhaeger]

I noticed that too, the GoPro doesn't do justice to the actual height. I'll see if I can change this for the next vlog to make the POV seem as realistic as possible!

[@metacrawler4132]

Heel vet dit! mooie beelden, denk nu dat ik het ook kan:)

[@fips806]

How exactly do you measure your height? Only with the Garmin Fenix? How it works? Thanks

[@maartenhaeger]

It's measured with the WOO Sports 4.0 sensor on my board. The WOO records my jumps and sends it via Bluetooth to the WOO app on my Gamin Watch!

[@torstenwalter8911]

Great Video💪🤩🤙🚀📈⬆️

[@criscontz2536]

Super nice video!!!

[@gijsstellingwerf4649]

Super entertaining video 🔥

[@leonvanbergen4077]

Wtf gozer start een vlog, je hebt talent man! Ik ken elke kite vlogger maar dit was meteen al van een heel hoog en uiterst vermakelijk niveau!

[@maartenhaeger]

Dankjewel Leon! 👊

[@trackanfield]

Congrats!!!!

[@NicolasValentinScotland]

Good man

[@tilmann13]

you are heroes !

[@rutgerdezeeuw]

Wat vet, dikke respect

[@eugeniocondello6175]

Great❤❤

[@thomwiersma6519]

Hele sicke video!

[@maciejmatusik635]

ayoooo vlog more this is epic

[@mrbanke86]

awsome video bro

[@liloadventures]

sigue creando contenido crack!!!!✌✌✌✌🎦🎦

[@timoboersema5178]

Lekker vloggie heur

[@HuibNederhof]

Top. BTW. Are you participating in KOTA?

[@maartenhaeger]

No not KOTA. I never really joined any big competition, but I’m playing with the idea of submitting an entry for next Megaloop Challenge.

[@HuibNederhof]

@@maartenhaeger A competition is not easy and ask for a different mindset.

[@maartenhaeger]

@@HuibNederhof indeed!

[@marijngade5403]

Sick man!! What do you think the absolute high end is for the xr8 7qm? dayaftertomorrow 56 kts in the Netherlands. Did do it with a 6m nexus before so Iam still debating

[@maartenhaeger]

That's a difficult question to answer since the high-end is different per rider. For me, the max on a 7m kite (where I can still control it and ride sort of upwind) is around gusting 63-64 knots.

[@BKos91]

Nice video! How did you manage to avoid drops on your camera in such conditions?

[@maartenhaeger]

I'm not sure actually. I got a new GoPro so perhaps there was still some fresh coating on the lens.

[@strami2634]

Whats the Name from the Watch ?

[@danielgerritse5112]

What gear do you use? What’s that watch? Also what impact vest do you use ?

[@maartenhaeger]

I used the Core XR Pro kite and a Carved Imperator 7 board. The Watch is a Garmin Fenix 6x Pro retrieving the jumps from the WOO 4.0 sensor on my board. The impact vest is I believe an ION vest, I bought it years ago but it's still working!

[@danielgerritse5112]

Wow thanks so much! The watch looks amazing and as does the kite. With the impact vest is it a kite specific one that allows for room for the harness? I wanted an impact vest that can do foiling and kiting .. not sure if that exists though

[@muziekaccount1]

What Watch do you use? and is it connected to your WOO?

[@maartenhaeger]

The Garmin Fenix 6x Pro. And yes, I get the readings from my WOO 4.0 sensor.

[@therealrobbycrash]

S.i.c.k 🔥💯🤟🏼

[@daveee5367]

Hey which Garmin watch do you use? 🔥🔥

[@maartenhaeger]

Garmin Fenix 6x Pro!

[@maxgrafe9158]

Und ich denk mir am Anfang, wo du sowohl in den USA rum und dann um die Ecke Holland-Dänemark 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Slicky1988]

in ac urate it was like 1 meter.

[@erikease]

Op naar de 40m dat moet toch een keer lukken ? Misschien 30m lijnen 🤣 ?

[@justinsmith4562]

Man i struggle to hit 10 metres

[@maartenhaeger]

It took me years of kiting until I reached 10 meters.... Keep pushing!

[@John-q7m]

2 cm off you have to go back more pov please

[@gopro5210]

lol in China if we want to try to break the record in this weather, we at least wear a helmet. Westerners are more adventurous

[@ivarvandekamp9181]

Hahahahah die “wanne homo”😂😂😂

[@maartenhaeger]

🤣🤣