Happiness is a Choice – Thomas Oschwald exploring Finland - Part 1

Thomas Oschwald just came back from an amazing paddle journey to Finland. This time his goal was not a special desination but to find out how long he can stand the cold and loneliness. Uncompromising immersion in nature and the examination of the elements shaped this journey and made it a real challenge. After three weeks he discovered something special: Happiness!
Garbed with his North Face gear and his Exped expedition equipment on his Ray Air Premium Thomas experienced a beautiful, solitary, wintry adventure with visual promise that will stun your system into bliss!
Here is the first part of the video footage he gathered during this outstanding adventure – stay tuned for more:-)
 

NeilPryde RS:Racing EVOX

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Semi-multi Coloured Concussion

Yarden Meir (Goya Windsurfing / Maui Ultra Fins) finished 2017 ranked joint 29th on the PWA Freestyle World Tour alongside - Adam Sims (Patrik / Sailloft Hamburg) and Jamie Howard (JP) - but has been ranked as high as 11th overall in 2011.The Israeli is well known for his radical, powerful style, but unfortunately he had a serious crash after the...
 

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Sessioned Ep 3 JERI

This winter I spent six amazing weeks in Brazil. I had such an amazing time meeting new faces and soaking in all that Brazil had to offer.
Big thanks to Arrianne Aukes, Felix Volkhardt, Maaike Huvermann, Max Brinnich, Theresa Kellner, Max Rowe, Oda Johanne Stokstad Brødholt, Hakon Skorge,and many others for filming me. :)

Music:
Paradise By Luude
Good Thing (Justin Caruso Remix) By Tritonal

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Polished

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Semi multi colored concussion

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Gorge Bash 2017

Epic event at the Fish Hatchery this summer!
 

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