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

Torpedo 110L Foilboard - Black Edition Torpedo 110L Foilboard - Black Edition
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B110/TOR Torpedo 110L Foilboard - Black Edition
€1,889.00

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