After ten years of absence, the EFPT finally returns to the beautiful scenery of lake Silvaplana. The EFPT tow-in with € 3.000,- prizemoney will take off tomorrow. We talked to some of the pre-registered riders about their weapons of choice, about their inspirations, fantasy tricks and action soundtracks.

Jeremy Plüss

Tow-in gear: Tabou Twister 90l / GA-Sails 4.4Personal best trick: Air Funnell BurnerFantasy trick: bodydragInspiration: Davy ScheffersExpectations for Engadinwind: Wind for 4.8First time at Engadinwind: yesSong to listen to before going for the move: any Rage Against The Maschine Tracks

Antoine Albert (Goya/Goya)

Tow-in gear: Goya 4.4 Bounce and Goya 89L AirPersonal Best trick: SkopuFantasy trick: Will see in the momentMost impressive freestyler: BalzInspiration: Trasher mag rough cutsExpectations for Engadinwind: Having funFirst time at Engadinwind: YesSong to listen to before going for the move: Nervous Breakdown by Black Flag

Antoine Albert with a skopu in Fuerteventura

Amado Vrieswijk (Severne/JP)

Tow-in gear: JP Freestyle 101 and Severne Freek 4.8Personal best trick: double airculoFantasy trick: triple air movesMost impressive freestyler: Jordy VonkInspiration: Jordy VonkExpectations: no expectationsFirst time at Engadinwind: Not the first timeBest memories : hanging out with friends in the beautiful placeSong to listen to before going for the move: lekker groeien

Riccardo Marca (Duotone/Fanatic)

Tow-in gear: 93 Fanatic Skate and 4.4 Duotone idolPersonal best trick: burner 360Fantasy trick: air kabiMost impressive freestyler: GollitoInspiration: Victor Fernandez – for his skills and his great attitudeExpectations for Engadinwind: Having a good time and hope to put on a good show.First time at engadin wind: noWhat are your best memories at Engadinwind: for sure last year party, it has been a really good one!Song to listen to before going for the move: I really like some songs from Eminem as motivational songs, but I normally don’t really listen to music before getting in the water .

Riccardo Marca in the tow-in at the EFPT Neusiedl am See

Loick Spicher (RRD/RRD)

Tow-in gear: RRD 4.1/ 4.4 – RRD 91 litersPersonal best trick: Air KabikuchiFantasy trick: Double Air CuloMost impressive freestyler: AmadoInspiration: GollitoExpectations for Engadinwind: FunnnnFirst time at Engadinwind: yesSong to listen to before going for the move: Killing in the Name – Rage Against The Machine

Loick Spicher in Austria

Marco Lufen (Duotone/Fanatic)

Tow-in gear: 4.4 Duotone Idol LTD, 99 Fanatic SkatePersonal best trick: Flaka into ShakaFantasy trick: Stalled PushloopMost impressive freestyler: Marcilio Browne freestyle plus WAVE!Inspiration: Kauli Seadis styleExpectations for Engadinwind: Amazing views, great atmosphere, not too coldFirst time at Engadinwind: YesSong to listen before going for the move: Last Resort from Papa Roach

Tonky Frans (RRD/RRD)

Tow-in gear: RRD 4.4 style pro – RRD 100 ltPersonal best trick: double air culoFantasy trick: air funnel into no handded burnerMost impressive freestyler: me (haha)Inspiration: used to be Josh Stone ?Expectations for Engadingwind: a lot of tow-in and foiling! Short: a great windsurfing show!First time at Engadinwind: yesSong to listen before going for the move: Amir Charles – Phanamoniam

Tonky Frans showing off underneath the drone in Leucate

Adam Sims (Sailloft/Patrik)

Tow- in gear: 4.4 Sailloft AIR, 92 Patrik AIR Style, my lucky hair style.Personal best trick tow-in: Double Culo, windsurfing: triple Culo, triple burner, triple air flaka/pasko or double forwardFantasy trick: Tandem double culo to heli-tackMost impressive freestyler: Me, haha, or chicken flying Adrien Bosson has a few skills.Inspiration: Everyone who freestylesExpectations for Engadinwind: Awesome atmosphere, amazing scenery and being full power busy.What are your best memories at Engadinwind: the incredible 4.4 conditions that randomly came in during the event last year and allowed a lot of the guys to tear it up for a couple hours! Including Balz Müller foiling at a new level!Song to listen to before going for the move: Rock’n’roll baby!

Adam Sims and his lucky hairstyle in Austria