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.
Nico Hopp
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.
Prodotti preferiti
COMPOSIZIONE
M76P - WRP775 - S325/PF,S380/PF - F602P
Borsa e Q02K inclusi
COMPOSIZIONE
M86P - WRP975 - S325/PF,S380/PF - F652P
Borsa e Q02K inclusi
SPECIFICHE PRINCIPALI
Superficie: 548 cm2
AR: 8,14
Apertura alare: 669 mm
Volume: 424 cm3
SPECIFICHE PRINCIPALI
Superficie: 700 cm2
AR: 8,44
Apertura alare: 769 mm
Volume: 581 cm3
SPECIFICHE PRINCIPALI
Superficie: 550 cm2
AR: 8,40
Apertura alare: 680 mm
SPECIFICHE PRINCIPALI
Superficie: 843 cm2
AR: 9,20
Apertura alare: 880 mm
Volume: 775 cm3