Age:
27
Nationality:
Dutch
Sponsors:
Naish, Mystic
Years riding:
15
Years competing:
13
Best results:
2012 World Champ
Specialist discipline:
Wave riding
Favourite spot:
One Eye, Mauritius / Nungas, Indonesia
Favourite trick:
Big airs on a northwesterly wind at home, which is onshore with perfect kickers, and I love doing big backrolls with a grab.
Favourite thing about competing on tour?:
I like riding on a spot with only one other competitor. I love the feeling of being on a podium and I need that competitive side in the sport, it keeps me sharp and motivated.
Standout moment 2017:
My climb back up the ladder after losing in my second heat.
2018 goals:
End the tour on the podium. That has been a very clear goal since I started competing on wave tours.
How do you train?:
I love trying out new sports and I easily get addicted to them. If I'm not travelling then I'm doing CrossFit three or four times a week too now!
