Nico Hopp

Long-time water sports enthusiast and foil addict. Studied product designer with a deep love for great gear, new materials and perfect product finish. I surf wherever I can, whenever I can, whatever I can. Love pushing the boundaries and recording my nails and fails on camera. Videography and creativity are going hand in hand with my surfing and my life dream would be making enough money from my surfing and social media channels to travel the world with my family in search for the perfect wave.

Where are you from?
Germany

When were you born?
1979

How old were you when you became a waterman?
14

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

What do you love about hydrofoil compared to other watersports?
For me hydrofoiling opened up a whole new world of spots and possibilities. Now I can literally surf in my backyard, discovering new spot every week and do things I would have never even dreamed of.

What's your favorite trick or riding style?
WAVES !! No matter if I wing foil, pump foil or SUP foil, waves are always the best spice to add. No waves - no problem, half of my surfing I spent behind boats and tankers stealing a ride (-: !

Which are your 3 favorite spots for foiling? Why?

River Rhein:

Just because it's within walking distance and I can get on the water almost every day.
Behind any tanker:
Since my kids go to school traveling became a lot more restricted and tanker waves in my backyard became my new ocean.
Westcoast Australia:
Spent almost 3 years downunder and the west coast is not only one of the most picturesque places in the world, it's surfers heaven!

Other passions besides hydrofoiling?
Wave surfing, design, videography, getting creative and spending time with my family and mates.

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