INSANE FPV SHOTS: Hydrofoil Windsurfing

Some of the coolest windsurf videos I've ever seen!
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[@oramonteu]

Definitely the kind of footages that can make windsurf more popular. We want more!!! Congrats to the drone's pilot.

[@muira58]

Honestly though do we want it to be more popular? Look at what happened to surfing, its still cool but its not like it used to be

[@oramonteu]

@@muira58 your though is interesting. I agree with you in the way that I wouldn't like windsurf to be fully mainstream with tons of kooks on the spot just to publish an Instagram reel. But we have to face the truth, if we compare windsurf now to what it has been before, it is almost dying... Less and less people are windsurfing. I meet mainly 40-50 years old men on the spots. And that's the reason why the gear is so expensive, that's why pros windsurfers are struggling to earn decent money. So It would be positive to everyone to make it more popular but till a certain point.

[@muira58]

@@oramonteu I know what you mean a happy medium would be great but it seems so hard to achieve in anything. It will be interesting to see if the new wave of interest in surfing lasts or not. But with windsurfing maybe that’s what it’s meant to be, a niche for a few cool guys that know what’s up. I know personally expensive gear never scared me off, and I think you get what you pay for as well. I love to sail as well and it’s a hobby that’s also dying, maybe people now don’t like going where the wind blows them so much! Haha

[@wouterdobbelaere]

You need to hire this guy full-time! And take care, those blades could leave some serious scratches, but the guy clearly knows how to handle a drone!

[@defenderoftheadverb]

Myth Busters tested the hazard of drone props. They are quite flexible and incapable of breaking your skin. They also had a very big one with carbon fibre props and that did some damage

[@mintoxace5571]

That footage was insane. It shows what it feels like when you’re screaming along above the water on foils.

[@Fluterra]

Amazing footage! But no, it’s still not even close to what it’s really like…

[@future_horizon]

Patrik is a beast of a drone operator

[@BodyFixExercises]

That clip at 2:10 is insane!!!! So close to the water. You can really feel what's it's like. Then the clip after that, flying all around the foils and ending with that epic view was brilliant! Amaaaazing drone flying

[@tanguynouel2191]

The sound of the foil whistling would also be awesome !

[@BodyFixExercises]

Incredible footage!!!! What an amazing combination of experiences!! I'm blown away. The drone really makes you feel like you are there, with you.

[@stefannikolayczik6188]

The quality of these pictures is outstanding. Best promotion for the sport!

[@willemzuidersma4357]

Insane footage! One would think a 360 camera would be best but this is much more dynamic and the quality is crazy!

[@StephanEder-jy5ne]

I just watched the video 6 times - and even had to show it to my wife on big TV.... I am completely stoked - insane footage! Please ceate more of this!!

[@rogerparks9992]

Really enjoyed this video. The sense of speed you get when the drone follows you is fantastic. Unbelievable footage.

[@katemandoo9608]

I started windsurfing in the 90's. Years have passed but your footage makes me want to sail again, just to feel the amazing sensations this sport can provide. Congrats to the surfers and the pilot ! Nice work !

[@thomaszell2441]

Awesome footage - I'm stoked! That's the way to promote this amazing sport. Hopefully the sponsors of the PWA-events invest in guys like Patrick 🔥🤙🏻

[@user-oe1mb9hu9i]

Same on a speed run fin board would be awesome ! Just so that we actually realise that only pros can go that speed.

[@ScrattleGG]

Honestly I feel what really makes you FEEL it is the proper motion blur from shooting after 180 degree shutter rule. Action cams and phones boost to such an insane shutter speed you dont get a sense of speed at all because everything is frozen completely on every frame. But it is not frozen. It is a blur and that is so engaging to behold on top of the more pov like angels. Love it! One day We shall race Nico so called Prien. ;)

[@WhiskyMystery]

He is flying a Gopro but maybe an ND filter to get the slower shutter

[@user-bf1jy4po7p]

Had to pause watching to like this video. Simply amazing!

[@doofercall]

That’s nuts! Such a great vantage point for tutorials too

[@paulsp2k]

PWA's next hire? Surely you know someone at the PWA with some decision making power Nico? 😉

[@davidcalder3782]

The best camera footage I have ever seen. You really get the feel for how fast you’re going and how quick your adjustments need to be. Never foiled before but man it looks so cool. Well done!

[@andreslarrain2790]

Great footage man. You’re pushing the limits of windsurfing videos. Fantastic.

[@user-ks5jh1rp6d]

imagine myself flying in the sea... the best.

[@hawaiifreespeechnews]

Those fpv's that can mount a gopro will always have an advantage as far as image quality. nice work!

[@brotnar]

Ja definitiv mehr solche drohnenaufnahmen. Das war super!

[@zoranstary7229]

Crazy. Best footage ever. I can't imagine this drone video shooting it on Jaws -Hawai... :D

[@richardm9688]

Fantastic footage and awesome skills!

[@markolovis]

This is foiling man, not the overrated/boring winging’ fad, great shots and pls do more!! 🤙🏻💙🤙🏻

[@user-km1jn6zx1w]

This is the best windsurfing video I've seen to date. It's flying skills at an extremely high level.

[@captainashcam]

Incredible footage, gives a real feeling of speed

[@ikbelnwindsurf]

Amazing footage. Thank you!

[@brianbaarman5452]

I sail an Inter 20 Catamaran on Lake Michigan via Lake Macatawa, and sometimes I hear a soft thud when I'm really moving. It's nothing like you guys on the foiling windsurfer, but I think it's a fish that my deep centerboard hits. When I saw this incredible video, I wondered if you ever hit fish. I used to love windsurfing.

[@Nico_GER7]

Yes we hit fish from time to time!

[@windsurf1975]

Wow...Great video and also great pilot drone🤙👏

[@fe9430]

That sas crazy, please do it again with Patrick !!

[@esp522]

hope to see that kind of quality and spectacularity in the coming pwa events!

[@sikingmyselfup2488]

Insane FPV footage

[@rinzler9775]

Wow, this IS THE thrill ride.

[@NewoneFPV]

Finally my two favorite hobbies merged ❤❤

[@MichaelDreksler]

That is incredible. It immediately made me think it was in game footage from a video game!

[@rapiaubenoit22]

It's a wonderfull point of view !! I never saw that before ! I love such images...

[@smicha15]

truly beautiful footage.

[@LittleSpot]

Malcesine is always a nice destination. We spent some days there last week. Absolutely phantastic footage. 🥰🤩

[@skipgonsalves81]

That was crazy. Definitely more footage like that would be great.

[@mattlee3044]

Do more with both the surfing and drone footage. Amazing video and surfing.

[@oliwood1111]

Insanely beautiful!

[@JOVO1971]

great video! Every time hard to see that fin slalom has no chance in these conditions.

[@ThierryCiot]

Thank you very much Nico for publishing it. This is truly one of the best videos. I also really liked your raw 360 video from defi wind last year. Keep them coming

[@oadolfss]

Wow, this is amazing. I guess this much close-up would not be allowed during a PWA race.

[@davedaveson3362]

what a madman on the drone!! Annals of windsurfing already....

[@zXfilgamer]

Wow, beautiful video, and beautiful sails and boards, keep it up!

[@stefankinnestrand6978]

Insanely good drone footage! Brings it to a whole new level.

[@user-cw7zv2nz5p]

Wow, spectacular!

[@slickvisualpoetry]

Love the clip. What I liked better about the short is the pre-recorded sound of the foil slicing air. This is the moment I know I'm getting into the sketchy area speed-wise. For me, that's much slower, however, it feels exactly the same.

[@geel3889]

Insane footage! Please more!

[@JoseMorales-yk8un]

Awesome footage !!!!!! You should do another videos, on wave and slalom fin

[@filippolombardi564]

Brooo I’m from Riva del Garda and I use to windsurf in Torbole! It would have been so nice to meet you! Hope you will come again soon🤙

[@kristinabelic1382]

Amazing 🤩 Nico, imagine this in PWA race !!

[@idem0david]

This looks great! Very professional footage!

[@tristan_krn]

such a sick POV!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@DREDUTORO]

One of the best videos I´ve ever seen, I wish they can do one of wingfoil soon 😀

[@ignacioochoamendoza5398]

incredible footage, What a speed and control of the winsurfer and the d pilot...just crazy!!!

[@robnicolich6550]

Yes and Yes! More and More!!!

[@marcelgrondman1485]

Insane but absolute the best video of windsurfing I have ever seen!

[@davewindsor3301]

Insane flying. Get him on board. And we gotta see his ‘waterstart’ 🤣🤣🤣

[@uliw.8586]

mega cool !! - great skills both above and on the water

[@NAMG-or4he]

Ja auf jeden Fall mehr davon. 😮💪🚀

[@sashalukyanov]

insanely cool footage! Malcesine such a great spot!

[@chaigh53]

Fabulous. More please.

[@rlajos]

Amaizing!

[@BorisRadeleff]

incredible footage! I came home after 2 hours foil-jibe training - okay, I go back to the water - this video was so helpful to see all your feet- and rigg-shifting techniques! thanks a lot - great teaching video, how to foil-jibe fast :-)

[@madziarII]

Close and distant surprising shots. Nice

[@elmanuel472]

Poetry in motion 💯

[@glenpaul3606]

That was some absolutely awesome hydrofoil wind surfing and fantastic FPV drone video. Watching them FPV drone video was spectacular.

[@esteemspirit]

Awesome ! Love it 😍 I wonder if now hydrofoil Windsurfing is faster in terms of speed than Classic Windsurfing ? Want more FPV footage please...Thank you

[@alejandrograjal7288]

The best windsurfing footage ever

[@rolandehmig]

Wow - schon verrückt wie sich alles entwickelt.Foils und Dronen am Limit.....die Geschwindigkeit ist krass - die Drohne ist so nah.....Top Video !!!

[@WindsurfingNelson]

Great video. Thanks a lot. This is the stuff that makes you want to go out RIGHT NOW!!! 😁🤙

[@beloooop]

Insane footage

[@martinotten]

Awesome!

[@yannickdel56]

Insane ! Great foiling and nice shots. Congrats everyone ! An idea : same type of video in good waves !

[@matthiasschutz3825]

Wow, amazing!

[@simonAUT14]

Awesome footage! 👌

[@torn1975]

Awesome Footage!!

[@henrycartwright7124]

Really epic, this is next level!

[@PinchTune]

This is so awesome to see! As a windsurfer, turned FPV pilot and now back to windsurfing (and wing foil) I'm super stoked to see this. I wish I could fly and ride at the same time! Haha.

[@sylvainjean9613]

WoW this is next level !

[@radarriau]

Excellent drone footage

[@andreoost]

JUST AWESOME!!!!!

[@obsessedsailing4534]

Omg this is amazing!!!

[@maciejdudek3403]

Its crazy to me that i have seen you on water near torbolle when you were filming (im a polish ilca sailor)

[@constantinosmitsatsos7654]

Nico this is INSANE!! Next LEVEL !!! Yes, please arrange a full on FPV windsurfing movie and name it NICO 2.0 (this will be a benchmark). Yeap, this is it!!! Greetings from Paros!!!

[@ingwisingwis8336]

Brilliant!

[@bigi-hm4nj]

Wow, eure Videos sind eh schon auf einem hohen Level, aber das hier toppt es nochmal. Sehr gerne mehr davon mit Patrick. Gerne - wenn ich mir was wünschen darf - auch mit Originalton - wenn das technisch möglich wäre und mit Gegenshots, bei denen man sieht, wie dicht die Drohne bei euch ist.

[@LarsWcmn]

Man hört nur das sirren der motoren und das ist sehr nervig nach ner weile...

[@RadialHead]

That was superb. Drones have the potential to resurrect windsurfing. Can we have more but on the fin please!

[@der-heik]

Incredible 😮 continue! 🤙

[@bookswiper]

Great content thank you for sharing

[@kalistaspierzani121]

Awesome fpv

[@digitaljustin92]

Mr Steele level of flying! Great foiling!

[@Donatellokiller]

sick shots

[@VixenSailing]

Realy nice. Amazing!!!

[@UneBoleeDAir_Photo-Tech]

Incredible footage thanks to incredible skills, MORE please ! :D

[@HeikoOutdoors]

Wow great stuff!