Take a lookSurf Magazine 5/2023 is here - these topics await you in the magazine!

Tobias Frauen

 · 26.04.2023

The top topics in surf 5/2023!
Photo: Darrell Wong
Click through the highlights in surf 5/2023!
From 26 April, the new surf will be waiting for you at the newsstands, this time in a double pack with a new special issue on wingfoiling! You can look forward to these tests, spot guides and reports!

More power is not possible: We pitted seven freerace sails in size 7.8 against each other. Find out in the test which cloths come out on top in the speed duel and which also shine with comfortable handling!

Cornwall, the most south-westerly corner of England, is for many only the home of Rosamunde Pilcher. Windsurfers and surfers, on the other hand, appreciate the corner for its wave spots. Chris Hafer and Florian Hafer reveal which beaches are only for pros and where mere mortals can experience unforgettable wave sessions - and at which tides! -Chris Hafer and Florian Luther reveal in the spot guide.

After the system comparison of the sails, the boards now follow: We pitted five 115er boards from wave to freerace against each other - with some interesting surprises. Find out which board is your first choice in our buying guide!

Robby Naish turned 60 years old on 23 April! To mark his milestone birthday, you were able to send us the questions you've always wanted to ask Robby - and he answered them! You can read what Robby has to say about his successes, the best sessions of his career and also about his setbacks and problems in the magazine or already here on the site! Plus lots of great pictures from his unrivalled career!

Also in the new issue:

  • Jaeger Stone was long in the pot when it came to potential wave world champions. But things have been quiet around the Australian for a few years now. We visited him in his home country.
  • Second-hand buying guide, part 2: What should you look out for when buying sails on the second-hand market? We show you the critical points and how to find the right mast
  • Leon Jamaer reports from the World Cup in Chile and sheds light on how the new PWA and IWT World Tour works - read it here now!
  • Sebastian Gux conjured up some impressive moves in the pool at boot. We caught up with the Hessian for a chat in between.

New products in surf magazine 4/2023

  • Patrik F-wave 115
  • Quatro Cube 82
  • Decathlon first aid kit
  • Droprack - Lowerable roof rack

Further topics in the new surf magazine

  • Preview of the surf festival
  • Cult brand Rusty is back
  • Camps from surf

Wing Special 2023

Wingsurfing has many facets - we show you the best pictures from around the world
Photo: wingsurf.world
The highlights in the 2023 Wing Special

This year's May issue also comes in a bundle with an 82-page booklet about wingfoiling. It includes these topics, among others:

  • Test & buying advice Inflatables: What are the advantages and disadvantages of inflatable wingboards? And is their performance on the water objectively worse than that of fixed boards? We have tested it
  • From wingsurfing to wingfoiling: Not flying is not a crime. We'll tell you which boards you can have fun with even without a foil. And how you might be able to take off soon after all
  • Leashes: Foot, hand or hip leash? We show you which option makes the most sense and when you should even do without the leash
  • Topspots Egypt:Abu Soma, Safaga and El Gouna - three spots made for wingsurfers. Here you can find all the information about the wind-safe year-round spots on the Red Sea
  • Foils for freestyle & wave:Which foils make sense for getting into freestyle and waves? And what mistakes should you never make? Tips from wing pro Henning Nockel
  • Wave Basics:How to overcome the shorebreak with your board and wing and make it safely through the surf to the outside

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