Engadinwind: Weapons of choice & action soundtracks

After ten years of absence, the EFPT finally returns to the beautiful scenery of lake Silvaplana. The EFPT tow-in with € 3.000,- prizemoney will take off tomorrow. We talked to some of the pre-registered riders about their weapons of choice, about their inspirations, fantasy tricks and action soundtracks.

Jeremy Plüss

Tow-in gear: Tabou Twister 90l / GA-Sails 4.4
Personal best trick: Air Funnell Burner
Fantasy trick: bodydrag
Inspiration: Davy Scheffers
Expectations for Engadinwind: Wind for 4.8
First time at Engadinwind: yes
Song to listen to before going for the move: any Rage Against The Maschine Tracks

Antoine Albert (Goya/Goya)

Tow-in gear: Goya 4.4 Bounce and Goya 89L Air
Personal Best trick: Skopu
Fantasy trick: Will see in the moment
Most impressive freestyler: Balz
Inspiration: Trasher mag rough cuts
Expectations for Engadinwind: Having fun
First time at Engadinwind: Yes
Song to listen to before going for the move: Nervous Breakdown by Black Flag

Amado Vrieswijk (Severne/JP)

Tow-in gear: JP Freestyle 101 and Severne Freek 4.8
Personal best trick: double airculo
Fantasy trick: triple air moves
Most impressive freestyler: Jordy Vonk
Inspiration: Jordy Vonk
Expectations: no expectations
First time at Engadinwind: Not the first time
Best memories : hanging out with friends in the beautiful place
Song to listen to before going for the move: lekker groeien

Riccardo Marca (Duotone/Fanatic)

Tow-in gear: 93 Fanatic Skate and 4.4 Duotone idol
Personal best trick: burner 360
Fantasy trick: air kabi
Most impressive freestyler: Gollito
Inspiration: Victor Fernandez – for his skills and his great attitude
Expectations for Engadinwind: Having a good time and hope to put on a good show.
First time at engadin wind: no
What are your best memories at Engadinwind: for sure last year party, it has been a really good one!
Song to listen to before going for the move: I really like some songs from Eminem as motivational songs, but I normally don’t really listen to music before getting in the water .

Loick Spicher (RRD/RRD)

Tow-in gear: RRD 4.1/ 4.4 – RRD 91 liters
Personal best trick: Air Kabikuchi
Fantasy trick: Double Air Culo
Most impressive freestyler: Amado
Inspiration: Gollito
Expectations for Engadinwind: Funnnn
First time at Engadinwind: yes
Song to listen to before going for the move: Killing in the Name – Rage Against The Machine

Marco Lufen (Duotone/Fanatic)

Tow-in gear: 4.4 Duotone Idol LTD, 99 Fanatic Skate
Personal best trick: Flaka into Shaka
Fantasy trick: Stalled Pushloop
Most impressive freestyler: Marcilio Browne freestyle plus WAVE!
Inspiration: Kauli Seadis style
Expectations for Engadinwind: Amazing views, great atmosphere, not too cold
First time at Engadinwind: Yes
Song to listen before going for the move: Last Resort from Papa Roach

Tonky Frans (RRD/RRD)

Tow-in gear: RRD 4.4 style pro – RRD 100 lt
Personal best trick: double air culo
Fantasy trick: air funnel into no handded burner
Most impressive freestyler: me (haha)
Inspiration: used to be Josh Stone 🙂
Expectations for Engadingwind: a lot of tow-in and foiling! Short: a great windsurfing show!
First time at Engadinwind: yes
Song to listen before going for the move: Amir Charles – Phanamoniam

Adam Sims (Sailloft/Patrik)

Tow- in gear: 4.4 Sailloft AIR, 92 Patrik AIR Style, my lucky hair style.
Personal best trick tow-in: Double Culo, windsurfing: triple Culo, triple burner, triple air flaka/pasko or double forward
Fantasy trick: Tandem double culo to heli-tack
Most impressive freestyler: Me, haha, or chicken flying Adrien Bosson has a few skills.
Inspiration: Everyone who freestyles
Expectations for Engadinwind: Awesome atmosphere, amazing scenery and being full power busy.
What are your best memories at Engadinwind: the incredible 4.4 conditions that randomly came in during the event last year and allowed a lot of the guys to tear it up for a couple hours! Including Balz Müller foiling at a new level!
Song to listen to before going for the move: Rock’n’roll baby!