INTERVIEW : PAUL LOUSTAU !!!

At the tender age of 15, Paul is already an accomplished young Waterman. Surfer since a young age, he has been practicing SurFoil for 1 year and shares with us his passion for this discipline.

Can you please introduce yourself?

My name is Paul Loustau Lasplaces, I am 15 years old, I live in Biarritz at the top of the Cote des Basques (my home spot)! I’m an ocean lover, I love surfing, longboarding, SUP and I’m addicted to Foil.

At what age did you start surfing ?

I got my first board when I was 1, and I’ve been surfing since I was 5 years old.

Do you prefer Shortboard or Longboard ?

Complicated question but I would tend to say shortboard. Even if I’m always surprised to feel good sensations when I go longboarding 😉

Do you prefer Competition or Free surfing ?

Rather free surfing! But I’ve done a lot of longboard competitions and I’d like to do some in Foil, just to measure myself against my friends!

“My parents offered me a Foil course, fortunately I managed to get up quickly !!! And since then I’m addicted…”

When and where did you discover SurFoil ?

I discovered Foil on Instagram by watching Kai Lenny’s videos that fascinated me! Then I had the chance to go to Hawaii last year. My parents offered me a Foil course, fortunately I managed to get up quickly !!! And since then I’m addicted…

What did you like about the sport right away?

What I liked right away was the feeling of flying over water. It’s such a unique feeling. I still remember the first time I managed to pump to the bottom and catch another wave.

What SurFoil equipment do you currently use?

I use the new Lethal FSP PRO 4’4 SurFoil Board. I love it with the Front Wing M or L PRO depending on the size of the waves and a 80 cm mast, best combo ;).

What did you like in the GONG Foil ?

I think what I liked the most about the GONG Foil is its versatility. My first Foil was a GONG. I was advised to use it for the first time because it was strong, less sharp and really cheap compared to other Foils. I have never changed it and it accompanied me throughout my progression.

Today, the SurFoil has taken over the surfing?

Yes completely! But hey, I admit that when there is 1,50 m off shore with sick barrels I take my shortboard !!! But when I’m in the water surfing, I look anyway if there is no way to do a session in Foil 😉

Why did you want to become a GONG ambassador ?

I wanted to become a GONG Ambassador from the moment Foil became a passion.

I wanted to get involved and contribute to the development of this brand, whose commercial strategy I appreciate, which is different from other brands. I also appreciate the spirit of the GONG brand, the fact of selling cheaper so that everyone can have access to the material.

What are your objectives for this year?

This year I really want to progress in Wing Foil, I’ve been doing it recently and I’m convinced that like SurfFoil, this sport will open new horizons of gliding!

A word to finish?

I am very proud to be part of the GONG Ambassador Team and I hope to be able to make beautiful pictures all over the world! Foil the world!!!! Surf foiler : Paul, ambassadeur GONG, et son quiver GONG Surf foil.