KEH-LUNG SU
Where is your favorite spot to train or even just session for strapless freestyle as well as wave riding?
Definitely, Mauritius – it has the perfect wave for me – left, glassy and powerful. Of course, it has its downside… reef underneath! But still, it’s one of the best waves I have ever surfed. It is also a great place for strapless freestyle, as you find chop in both directions so you can practice all your tricks. And on top of all that, no wetsuit is needed! Mauritius is the place I look forward to visiting every year.
CHARLOTTE CARPENTIER
How do you balance your job and your professional athlete career?
As you know, it is super hard to combine both. Working as a kite instructor means I’m normally working when the conditions are best for riding, plus you finish your work feeling very tired. Also, we have just opened my new Ocean Rodeo Pro shop in Tarifa, which has taken a lot of time to prepare. But as I always say, a day has 24 hours, so if you really want to do something, you find the time. And luckily in Tarifa, we have wind nearly every day so I still have time to train most days.
JOHN ZIMMERMAN (PRESIDENT, OCEAN RODEO)
Has the introduction of ALUULA materials affected the way you select your equipment for the
