Grzegorz Opałka

I have been kitesurfing since 2010, but when I bought my first hydrofoil in 2015, the hobby turned into a real passion that I share with others. I still remember the first time I crossed the 50 km/h barrier on a kitefoil. Now my new fascination is wing foil and its variations.

Where are you from?
Poland

When were you born?
1973

How old were you when you became a waterman?
28

Which foil disciplines do you practice?
Wingfoil, Kitefoil, Pumpfoil, Downwind, SUP foil, Surffoil

What do you love about hydrofoil compared to other watersports?
I love foil because I can spend time on the water even when there is no wind

What's your favorite trick or riding style?
Fast freeride, downwind ,lightwind

Which are your 3 favorite spots for foiling? Why?

  • Lake Goczałkowickie: homespot

  • Lake Garda, Italy: a wonderful place for my passions

  • Fuerteventura - a good place with a wide variety of spots

Altre passioni oltre all'hydrofoiling?
Traveling, cycling, snow kiting, ski touring.

Favorite products

Sabfoil Torpedo 110L Downwind Free Foilboard | Hydrofoil Board Sabfoil Torpedo 110L Downwind Free Foilboard | Hydrofoil Board
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B110/TOR Sabfoil Torpedo 110L Downwind Free Foilboard | Hydrofoil Board
€1,819.00
Sabfoil Leviathan PRO 1260-370/74K | Hydrofoil Set Sabfoil Leviathan PRO 1260-370/74K | Hydrofoil Set
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KLP1260-370/74K Sabfoil Leviathan PRO 1260-370/74K | Hydrofoil Set
€2,849.00
Sabfoil Razor Pro Surf Bundle / Mast 76 Piuma Sabfoil Razor Pro Surf Bundle / Mast 76 Piuma
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RPS/76 Sabfoil Razor Pro Surf Bundle / Mast 76 Piuma
€3,829.00
Sabfoil Medusa PRO 769 | T8 Hydrofoil Front Wing Sabfoil Medusa PRO 769 | T8 Hydrofoil Front Wing
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WMP769 Sabfoil Medusa PRO 769 | T8 Hydrofoil Front Wing
€529.00

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