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2 mars 2021 In

Bodyboard Addict 2020-2021

Gran Canaria – Winter swells – 2020,2021

I AM A BODYBOARD ADDICT

While the world is closing borders for health reasons,
as we cannot run the seas to surf unknown waves,
the bodyboarding addicts need their shoot of motivation.

The swell have been generous during 2021-2021 winter time in Gran Canaria.
Many films were shot during this period on my home spots in Galdar.
In all weather, in extreme conditions, there are « crazy » people who watch the riders in waves and film new images.
Christian Antunez is one of those water-videastes and he has filmed and edited this video.

ADRENALINE & MOTIVATION

You will enjoy adrenaline and motivation comping through these highlights in my favourite playground, down my house.

I love riding these waves, every one is a new momentum, a new impetus, a new thrill and a new game… as is life.
LIFE IS BODYBOARD !

Filmed and edited by @vgbnd.media
To watch and share without moderation!

2 février 2021 In

Action & Resilience – video – 2020

Gran Canaria & Chile – Waves, daring, falls, exploits – 2019 & 2020

MOTIVATION AND RESILIENCE

Resilience : in physics, value characterizing the impact resistance of a metal.

Waves, reef, beach breaks, slabs… sometines a wave can be as hard as metal.

Resilience : in psychology, ability to overcome traumatic shocks.

Being resilient means being able to bounce back and rebuild after a difficult time.

Bodyboarding is an extreme sport that exposes the rider to risks, choices, shocks, falls and the need to get up.

PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES

Being a bodyboarder asks you to push yourself, feel confident, hold on, never give up.

While some people seem to possess this strength in an innate way, it is never too late to learn to mobilize one’s vital momentum.

Whether you are a rider, a competitor and just a human, you will need resilience at least once in your life…

RESILIENCIA is a film full of motivation, adrenaline, action, conscience and resilience.
The waves force me to be always ready, attentive and focused and to feel both strong and humble.

Thanks to all the contributors :
Film and edition Nicolas Nachaj @pf_bodyboarding
Shootings :
Christian Antunez @vgbnd.media
Nicolas Diaz @nicolasdcm
Alejandro Marote @alemawo
Guillermo Delarue @guiga222
Bruno Dias @vanlife_productions

3 novembre 2020 In

2020 – FRONTON KING – One podium with special conditions

Galdar – Gran Canaria, October 2020

A big suspense for me until the end

This competition is quite different from all the others with the constraints of the Covid atmosphere.
This Fronton King competition is the only one of the 2020 IBC World Tour that has just taken over the reins of the World Tour.
The protocol is very strict, there is no public and you must wear a mask as soon as you get out of the water.
These are pretty special conditions for all of us. With the strict travel conditions, few international riders come as Pierre-Louis Costes, Maxime Castillo and a rider from Costa Rica.
Some Spanish riders are there with a majority of Canarian bodyboarders. These local riders really raise the level of the competition.

IN MEDIUM WAVES

On the edge of the cliff, the site of the competition is empty, very secured, it’s quite strange. No noisy crowd…
The competition is broadcast in live.
The wave conditions are quite good, with some lay-days to catch the best waves.
I lead my series with determination and I find myself in the final with Lionel Medina, a local rider.guys at his level in the Canary Islands.
Throughout the final, he shows maturity and concentration by surfing above average. He has a good strategy and he knows how to stay calm.
When the bell announces the end of the series, we are tied for the score : we have the global wave-points. Lionel having scored the best wave of the heat, I let him the first step on the podium

MY POSITIVE REACTION

At the Fronton, I’m the man to shoot down, it raises the level of motivation of my opponents …
Some people are surprised that I’m happy for him but they don’t really know me.
Of course, I am disappointed not to get the first place, with such a close score.
But Lionel is a young man who is come so far and he deserves to win this first place.
I react positively and realistically to his victory. I like to see new talnets comoing out and defying me.
I really that in 2021, the Fronton will once again receive the entire elite of the World and local BB.
With the exalted public, at the top of the cliff… and no more masks.

Leer el FRONTON KING 2020 en ESPANOL

Lire le FRONTON KING 2020 en FRANÇAIS

15 août 2020 In

2020 – QUEMAO CLASS – One more victory for me

La Santa, Lanzarote – January 2020

A WORLD CLASS WAVE

Located in Lanzarote, the wave of La Santa is nicknamed the European Pipe Line.
It is a wave of rare perfection that needs very concrete conditions to be perfect.
This is why the waiting period sometimes lasts for several months.
For the 2019 edition, the waiting period lasted beyond December.
It is January 2020 that the comp is lauched in absolutely perfect condition

I just come back from Cape Verde where I have been with my family for the holidays and for an Amaury Academy.
International guests including PLC, Alex Uranga, Maxime Castillo, Ibrahim Iddouch and Antonio Cardoso are invited.
I’m the titleholder so I feel super motivated.
The tide plays a crucial role on the quality of the wave, so you have to calculate the series at the most fair, between surf and bodyboard.

As we are at the top level, each discipline wants to ride in the best conditions…
I am very proud to win the competition.
As 2020 has been a poor year with no World Tour, profesionnal riders need to compete and this event is like a breath of fresh air.

The Best Wave Trophy

The organizers decide to intersperse two sets of surf and two sets of bodyboarding alternately throughout the competition.
In all my heats, I have the chance to score high then I earn points. In 1/8th I score 17.97 pts (10 and 7.97).
In the semi-finals, 19.00 pts (10 and 9) and in the final, I win with 16.00 its (9.33 and 6.67).
I retain the title ahead of Aitor Ojeda (Canary), Alex Uranga (Euskadi) and Pierre-Louis Costes(FR). I am proud to get the Quemao Class Best Wave Trophy as well.

Every year, it’s amazing to see the growing crowd that invades the beach, the enthusiasm of the public and the mutual respect between riders, surf and bodyboard.
This is a rare opportunity that should come more often on others spots.
It is true that on this perfect wave, as on that of Pipe Line or Teahuppo, both bodyboarders and surfers have opportunities to surf at their best.

My prize liste at La Santa QUEMAO CLASS

2016 – QUEMAO CLASS CHAMPION For my first participation, I won ahead of Moises Dorta, Alex Uranga and Salomon Moore.
2017 – QUEMAO CLASSS TOP 2  I finish 2nd behind Alvaro Padron, a Canarian bodyboarder.
2018 – QUEMAO CLASS CHAMPION I regain the title by winning the final, ahead of Alvaro Padron, Ruyman Rey and Carlos Sainz.
2019 – NO EDITION   Due to poor conditions, the 2019 edition is reported in early 2020
2020 – QUEMAO CLASS CHAMPION  I keep my title by winning the final ahead of Aitor Ojeda (Canary), Alex Uranga ( Euskadi) and Pierre-Louis Costes (France)

FR _ El Quemao Class 2020 – Lire en Français

ESP _ El Quemao Class 2020 – Leer en Español

25 mai 2020 In

STRETCHING & FITNESS

MY ROUTINE WITH STRETCHING POSES

You want to feel in a good shape and to improve your flexibility ?
A few daily stretches help to gain flexibility and strength.
Here are some easy-to-achieve positions and the benefits they provide.

Breathing and concentration are the keys to progress, in my opinion.

TRIANGLE
Utthita Trikoâsana

Strengthens the thighs, knees and ankles
Stretching groins, hamstrings, calves
Open chest and shoulders
Facilitates digestion

WARRIOR II
Virabhadrâsana

Strengthens arms and shoulders muscles
Opens your chest and lungs
Trains the abdominal muscles
Stretches hips and thighs
Works on legs, ankles and feet

UPWARD FACING DOG POSE
Urdhva Mukha Svanâsana

Stretches the lumbar area
Tones legs and glutes
Stimulates the abdominal strap and abdominal organs
Strengthens wrists, arms and back
Stretches shoulders, chest and stomach.

DORSAL STERTCHING BY ANGLING

Stretches dorsal and shoulders
Stretches ischios
Strengthens lower back
Opens chest and shoulder

CRESCENT MOON
Anjaneyâsana

Indeed, it serves as a very good stretch for the thighs, shoulders, rib cage and even the neck.
Strengthens of the abdominal belt
Relieves and relaxes the lumbar
Stretches the psoas and hip flexors

SCORPION
Vrischikâsana

It is made to gain strength and flexibility.
This position targets the back, hips, abdomen and legs and is very effective in firming the body.
Very good way to strengthen the back and torso
Strengthens arms and shoulders.
Helps to have a better balance

My advice :

Vrischikasana requires a good balance, much more than strength in the arms and shoulders.
Scorpion is above all a game of checks and balances.
When you are in the right position, the effort seems to almost disappear.
This is one of the most difficult asanas to master and it should be attempted only by advanced yoga students…
May be I will show you the pose on a training video soon ?