POV Windsurfing in Small Waves

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POV Windsurfing in Small Waves

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Күн бұрын

Tried out my new GoPro 11 for the first time. Conditions were about 15-20 knots & small waves. I'll have some fun with this new toy!
#windsurfing #gopro #westernaustralia

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@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy my first POV video in the waves. Sorry about the sound I'm working on a solution for future videos. The other sailors in the video are Sammy & Greg... good times!

@juancarlos4006 Ай бұрын

What a tack, 1:07 , love it!

@Windsurfingaddict Жыл бұрын

This is definitely more true to life windsurfing, to many videos don’t show the realness, I feel like I’m riding the board myself, nice long flat water between wave sets 😎😎

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

That was the idea mate! 😀👍

@patkar3236 Жыл бұрын

Always love your videos!!! Keep em coming....

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

😀👍

@dveziris Жыл бұрын

First of all thank you for not using any music. Looks like a beautiful day in the water . If I may suggest to try the bookend to place the camera so it's a better view of the waves. Thank you for the video!!

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Thanks Veriris, yes I will play around with lens angles & widths to get the best experience for you.✌

@speedquestwindsurfing Жыл бұрын

Yes. This was very cool.

@jiveok531 Жыл бұрын

thank you very much Paul, for this video just before going to work... pleasant feeling with a very good quality of images and sound with your new gopro hero 11!!!

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Jive. The sound is pretty horrible but I’m aiming to improve it!

@gusthunter8780 Жыл бұрын

Love that PVB sticker on your sail! Stealing that idea for my local crew of windsurfers. TBW. Tampa Bay Windsurfing.

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Haha cool! Send me an email paulvanbellen@hotmail.com & I'll send you one in the mail.

@sebastiancrangle817 Жыл бұрын

Didn't I tell you Paul that filming POV was fun!?! That break looks soooo nice, wish I was there. -Seb.

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

POV is fun Seb!

@lhcoolbreeze5753 Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Really solid windsurfing.

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@boomwindsurfing2744 Жыл бұрын

Very tidy video Paul. Loved that. The spot looks sick. Party wave central 🤙💥 Cheers, Paul 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤙💥

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul! 👍💥

@PeterSdrolias Жыл бұрын

Wish I could sail like that. Nicely done!

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

If you can water start & turn around, you're almost there!

@koenharms7605 Жыл бұрын

Cool video! A new sail like this with a perfectly clear window is amazing!

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Thanks Koen! I actually have used this sail like 30+ times. I cleaned the window with a furniture cleaner & then put a car paint sealant on the window. Water runs off the window easy helping with visibility!

@koenharms7605 Жыл бұрын

@@windsurfer Okay thanks for the tip! I have to try that too. Somehow sandgrains always seem to get in the sail when derigging, over time scratching the window when it is rolled up. You have to see the wave for that airial

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

@@koenharms7605 I know mate I try pretty hard to not roll the sail up with sand in it 👍

@muppet000111 Жыл бұрын

Paradise for windsurfing, nice!

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Geraldton is pretty good!

@tahfiet Жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting up that great video. That makes me wanting to go windsurfing immediately. I need to improve my windsurfing to finally get into the waves… Keep rockin’

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

As long as you’re enjoying the journey that’s the main thing mate!

@WindSurfGuy Жыл бұрын

Hi guys, I've just listened to both the WTV podcasts back to back and have thoroughly enjoyed them. Paul, your vids are absolutely brilliant full of amazing windsurfing, good humour and awesome tunes. I can't believe people didn't find the windsurfing TV mash up funny, I was literally pissing myself laughing all the way through it! Another one to mention was "which sail brand" - Genius! I totally get what you say about its just a hobby - I also fly a drone and have a YT Chanel, not for fame, money or subs but just for my enjoyment and also I think the local riders enjoy seeing themselves out on the water. Unfortunately, we don't have dreamy conditions like you Paul so they're not quite as eye catching! Keep up the good work both - keeping the scene alive 🤙🤙🤙

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Deano! Glad you saw the funny side of that silly video haha! I’ll check out your channel 😀👍

@WindSurfGuy Жыл бұрын

@@windsurfer nice one dude! Fingers crossed for some Fiji action eh! 😃🤙🤙

@geamit4 Жыл бұрын

Great one🎉 i need a video of you mastering those tacks. You'rs are odd and unique 🚀

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

I try and do one!

@kev-the-windsurfer. Жыл бұрын

Mate, totally enjoyed that, looked like super fun conditions!! I'd love to sail there. This is the whole basis of my humble channel, POV.....You've given me some more ideas to make things more interesting.......Cheers!!

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Yeah mate I've watched your videos... I'm a bit late on the scene with this POV stuff but geez it's great. Can film & sail at the same time...bliss!

@kev-the-windsurfer. Жыл бұрын

@@windsurfer awesome stuff!! So good to see you enjoy it too, yes its like multi-tasking....Looking forward to some more.....and thanks for watching my vids, I'm not up to your level yet but working on it!!

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

@@kev-the-windsurfer. 👍

@richoux212 Жыл бұрын

Wow looks like really fun conditions! I would love to wave sail Australia some day.

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Hope you do Rich!

@richoux212 Жыл бұрын

@@windsurfer I would love a video on where to rent in Australia and have a windsurfing holiday as would the Australian tourist board I’m sure…😜

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

@@richoux212 oh dear that’s a big topic!

@alanpods2 10 ай бұрын

That looked absolutely amazing

@windsurfer 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Alan!

@RobYoung74 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video and first party view. Agree something like an insta360 might deliver incredible, immersive footage

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Cheers Rob! I'm not a fan of the rounded images the insta360 has. I just like the POV angle.

@windsurf888 Жыл бұрын

These kind of conditions are my favourite - nice tacks!

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

✌️

@maxpenner9907 Жыл бұрын

You're living the dream old boy.

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Just missing the veggie garden!

@stevethorp4920 Жыл бұрын

Damn this years Ezzy are 😍😍😍

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

2023 Ezzys are the best!

@SamD83 Жыл бұрын

I thought it was just an unused 2003 model 😂

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

@@SamD83 Sammy you shit stirrer!

@stevethorp4920 Жыл бұрын

@@SamD83 way ahead of the game! 😛

@johnsipolis Жыл бұрын

Great video Paul, love the sound, it's real. Boy that makes me miss sailing, it's been about 5 or so years since I stopped. Felt myself leaning with the jibes on the lounge lol. Those conditions looked trying and tiring, flukey winds and bumpy. Love the Ezzy, was my choice of sail for years. You're going great mate.

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Cheers John, hope you’re well mate. Yeah the waves that day were pretty tricky, it wasn’t a clean swell. There was backwash coming off the beach and some weird side wash coming in as well. Plus double ups so was a little tricky!

@jitsemarx Жыл бұрын

Nice sound, good vibes.

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

I'll try & improve the sound for future vids. 👍

@markolovis Жыл бұрын

Way to go Paul!! Finally we see you indeed you are a shredder! I use Ezzy and enigma too, lightest rig there is! Great view bytheway, felt like being there, cheerse man keep them coming 🤙🏻💙🤙🏻

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Cheers Jay! Shredder is being generous but I'll take it haha!

@markolovis Жыл бұрын

Lol, you definitely rip more than me, what a condition there man, thanks again

@ap5194 Жыл бұрын

Such a sick video

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@gokalpozcan Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, this was really fun to watch. And those tacks, gybes and waterstarts were helpful to watch as a learner. If it would be possible to use a wide-angle camera that shows your feet and back hand as well this would've been amazing learning material, but it's good as it is. Looking forward to more like this!

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Cheers Alp yeah I’ll play around with the GoPro settings to get a wider angle. 😀👍

@Juan_lauda Жыл бұрын

I recommend you try a 360 camera mounted on a fly mount at the top of the cut out. You can get some really nice shots of the sea!

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Thanks selbalamir I'm sure it would be cool but for now I'm just into the POV style experience. I think it's the most realistic view.

@OkinawaSeasider Жыл бұрын

The best thing to not being able to get on the water. Wish we had conditions like that here!

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Happy you enjoyed it Simon 👍

@dcharlton07 Жыл бұрын

Yeeehaw!!!! More of this please!

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Cool!

@Luke-iw6xe 5 ай бұрын

When I can't sail I watch these videos. ...just have to be quick to close the browser when my boss comes around 😅

@windsurfer 5 ай бұрын

😄👍

@ELLTEE-TEEVEE Жыл бұрын

Great footage Paul! Fellow 80s/90s Northern Beaches Windsurfer Kiddy here (did my yr10 work experience at Narrabeen Lakes Windsurfer hire :)) Would love to do a collab with you on a LT if you are ever passing through Adelaide!!

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Hey super cool! Narrabean Lakes, was a great place to learn. As for Adelaide, I'll definitely keep that in mind. Not sure when I'll be there next but hopefully catch you one day. 👍

@neilconnan350 Жыл бұрын

Awesome session PvB! I was waiting for a cheeky fwd on the way out 😅 Interesting how you have your harness lines set up differently. Must be for more control on the rocket airs 🤙😂

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil! Yeah I adjusted the harness lines the other day as I found I had different needs going in and out from the waves!

@adrianwells769 Жыл бұрын

100% captured. Sound was good for me. Wonderful definition. Those conditions would have suited me to a T

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Thanks Adrian!

@AP_alias Жыл бұрын

jeesus Paul, these tacks! thx for the awesome video. reminds me of Glen's Hookipa/Kanaha vids.

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Thanks AP!! I’ll do a few more with better audio hopefully with better conditions 👍

@AP_alias Жыл бұрын

@@windsurfer cool, I am looking forward to it

@miffy8241 Жыл бұрын

Oh, Mr Pauly… ME LIKEY! Teach me how to dougie (tack and jibe) like the best. Keep the vids coming¡

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Cheers Miffy!

@mattyclare Жыл бұрын

What's the board and sail specs, looks a fab combination.

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Ezzy Wave 4.7 2023 (Sail is awesome), Ezzy Hookipa mast, Severne Enigma Boom, Chinook aluminium extension, board is OES Custom 95L (Great board).

@mattyclare Жыл бұрын

How did you mount the camera, looks like it was filmed from eye level not on a helmet. I use an insta 360 on a mast mount, but i can see your point the pov style is better for realism. No fisheying.

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

@@mattyclare I bought a GoPro headband mount and then stick that on my head, and then I put a surf hat over the top with a little hole in it. So the mount pops through it at the top, then put the chin straps on on the surf hat that keeps everything in place, and then mount the GoPro on top of the hat well, in fact, the GoPro sitting more on the front of the hat. Make sense?

@mattyclare Жыл бұрын

@@windsurfer - that makes sense now. I tried the camera on top of the helmet thing and it was super annoying, it kept hitting the sail when flying the rig and wearing a helmet is annoying enough on its own. So that setup didn't spoil the session at all? I shall give it a try I think.

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

@@mattyclare Mate this setup works perfect, didn't get in the way and I get sun protection all in one!

@friedmanroy Жыл бұрын

Very nice! thanks for sharing with us. was it filmed using Chest Mount?

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Thank you Roy! It was filmed using a GoPro head mount.

@tubomarplatence Жыл бұрын

a perfect day!

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Yup!

@barryvanes1272 8 ай бұрын

PLEASE, don’t alter the sound, this is the REAL sound of windsurfing!

@karechristoffervestrheim5821 8 ай бұрын

Love it! Which spot is this? I am coming to Geraldton in three weeks and trying to understand the place a bit! 😅 Greetings from Norway

@windsurfer 8 ай бұрын

It's a spot that is not consistent and needs a 4WD to get there. See you at Coros!

@karechristoffervestrheim5821 8 ай бұрын

Understand. See you! :)

@tjoenethebro Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul ! It’s like I was with you the whole session ;) keep up the good work ! Can I ask what board and sail you were using ? I am getting into wave windsurfing coming from slalom. And I am gathering a wave quiver .😊 of course as a guy from slalom seems like I always want to use way to big sails compared to the core wave guys 😅

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Hey Tjoene! Ah that's cool you are getting into the waves. Th board is a OES custom board 95L 220cm 60cm. The Sail is an Ezzy Wave 2023 4.7. I am 84kg and can use this combination from 15-25 knots+.

@herryherholz4448 Жыл бұрын

Where in down under is it ? Cool Video ! Keep on rocking 💪🏼👍

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Cheers Herry! Geraldton, Western Australia 👍

@herryherholz4448 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for bloody fast answer !

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

@@herryherholz4448 no worries mate!

@speedquestwindsurfing Жыл бұрын

What settings did you use? It looks fantastic on the computer screen. I actually felt that wave sensation just watching at one point. Did not think that could happen.

@speedquestwindsurfing Жыл бұрын

You should do a 10-20 second short when you have weaving in the wave with the other guy.

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

I’m still playing around with settings, but for this video I used the 4:3 ratio, 4k, 30 frames per second & standard linear width frame. 👍 I’m going to try to get a wider angle for future videos.

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Great idea about doing a short I will do that one day. I will wait until I get a better wave!@@speedquestwindsurfing

@speedquestwindsurfing Жыл бұрын

@@windsurfer You can go wide for sure and cut out what you don't want in your editor later. Superwide is very cool but it's not great if you are trying to make a video to be seen on a phone.

@speedquestwindsurfing Жыл бұрын

@@windsurfer You have a really good "money shot" at 4:45ish for a short. 10-12 seconds of pure gold.

@alexisuat8248 Жыл бұрын

almost never planning on the way out. was à choice to not use à bigger sail?

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Yes sometimes I like not planing. You can get better angles upwind and I find it relaxing. Also when the waves are good and wind is cross/cross-off you can wavesail with a smaller sail. 👍

@glencowan3984 Жыл бұрын

Great video. May I ask the location?

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Thanks Glen it’s in Geraldton, Western Australia

@glencowan3984 Жыл бұрын

@@windsurfer ohhhh I’m so jealous 😉. It’s been decades since I’ve been there on a windsurfing holiday (mostly sailed at St. George’s Beach). I heard Sailwest is no longer there ☹️. Is there many windsurfing hire shops still around there? Love to go back again

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

@@glencowan3984 There’s no hire shops! And yes, Sailwest is no longer there!

@a1osborne Жыл бұрын

Good, but give us some tunes, Paul!

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

I will again!

@mrcputh899 Жыл бұрын

Nice! 🤙🏻 Did you use the standard Gopro adhesive mounts to attach the cam to the helmet?

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

I'm using the GoPro head mount strap & put a surf hat over it (make a little hole for the mount in the front of hat) to get sun protection and secure the GoPro head strap. 👍

@millsinfotech1 Ай бұрын

Mate what board and sail are you using?

@windsurfer Ай бұрын

5.0m 2024 Ezzy Wave - 95L OES Smack 👍

@mangotree8430 Жыл бұрын

sound goes aquashhhhhhoessssssssss, aquashhhhhhhoesssssssssssssssss....not even subliminal

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Yes yes the sound will get improved I’ve ordered a few bits and pieces!

@mangotree8430 Жыл бұрын

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@sandradebeer1035 5 ай бұрын

Tipische eurowave conditions

@thecoconutjam Жыл бұрын

Love this Paul - this is def the way forward. so bored with the standard music and 'rad' clips - this is so much more real. BTW, I did a similar video of Brandon Bay in Ireland (only 1 min long) and it's by far my most watched video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9qaqsyDu6i1enk.html I think you'd enjoy the spot!

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed the video. I feel the same way about trying to make a clip more real. I’ll check your link later I’m about to start a live stream with Ben Proffitt. 👍

@thecoconutjam Жыл бұрын

Awesome. I’ll be tuning in!

@kuntanay2627 Жыл бұрын

Interesting: once i feel the gust kickin in i bear off say 10 degr. For a 20 yards to really pickup speed and then i crank upwind. Ya guys dont do that right? Music any? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jdt9ZZiGmZjYmYU.html

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Haha love that video Kun! Yeah, and as for getting planing for sure you’re better off bearing away but often we like slogging upwind just for a bit of a break it’s relaxing!

@kuntanay2627 Жыл бұрын

@@windsurfer agreed 👍

@preston9413 Жыл бұрын

Promo`SM

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Promo`SM?

@rikiwind9199 Жыл бұрын

Grande Paul al fin te vemos navegar, excelente lugar. Buenas olas y buen viento. Hermoso mar. Aqui tenemos condiciones similares cuando sopla fuerte, no tan grande, pero agua dulce en el Rio de La PLata (Windsurf Punta Marmol, MAP). Lindo equipo de windsurf ! Me encanto esa tabla. Abrazo !

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

Hola super genial Riki busqué Punta Marmol en el mapa... que bueno que tienes un spot de windsurf cerca de la ciudad. ¡Gracias por tu apoyo compañero! ✌

@AZ6780810809 Жыл бұрын

Top camera, miss however the drone, for the over view shots, but anyhow, this location is top, nice to see another video from you

@windsurfer Жыл бұрын

I'm mixing it up! Sometimes I want to sail too!

@AZ6780810809 Жыл бұрын

Its fun and cool, your video, this way you get the real feeling, otherwise is too mixed up, with music, drone, but with the drone its better to watch your great moves! HANG LOOSE And that spot I love it, from the first time I saw that place, magical overthere, once I wil go there, building up my cash and living your dreams!