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.
Grzegorz Opałka
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
MAIN SPECS
Volume: 110 L
Length: 6'4'' / 1955,8 mm
Width: 20,51'' / 521 mm
Thickness: 6,36'' / 161,5 mm
Boardbag included
COMPOSITION
M74K/Ti - WLP1260 - S370/PF - F663K
Bag and Q02K included
COMPOSITION
M76P - WRP775,WRP825,WRP875 - F602P,F652P - S325/PF,S380/PF - CP02K/Ti
Bag and Titanium Q02K included
MAIN SPECS
Surface: 700 cm2
AR: 8,44
Wingspan: 769 mm
Volume: 581 cm3