Michi Rossmeier has been the man behind the Tricktionary books for years and has already published these move bibles for windsurfing and SUP. After several years of work, Michi's latest work is now being published - the Wingfoil Tricktionary - Basics & Freeride.
Michi Rossmeier, who was one of the first wingfoilers, originally had the idea of "making a wingfoil book with all the moves there are. However, the sport is developing so quickly that it was hardly possible to keep up with it and come to an end. I could easily have filled 1000 pages," Michi summarises with a laugh.
The first Wingfoil Tricktionary includes:
- History
- Material guide & preparation
- Basic techniques with the Wing
- Foil control
- Starting techniques
- Foil jibes
- Tack
- Tips for efficient foiling
- Light wind tips
- Tips for strong winds
As a hardcover with 352 pages, the book is due to go on sale before the turn of the year 2025/2026. It costs 49.90 euros and is available in German or English and can also be ordered via the Tricktionary website. Two further parts are planned for the 2026 season: Part two will cover all the latest freestyle tricks, while the third wingfoil tricktionary will focus on wave, downwind and racing.
Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
Manuel Vogel, born in 1981, lives in Kiel and learned to windsurf at the age of six at his father's surf school. In 1997, he completed his training as a windsurfing instructor and worked for over 15 years as a windsurfing instructor in various centers, at Kiel University sports and in the coaching team of the “Young Guns” freestyle camps. He has been part of the surf test team since 2003. After completing his teaching degree in 2013, he followed his heart and started as editor of surf magazine for the test and riding technique sections. Since 2021, he has also been active in wingfoiling - mainly at his home spots on the Baltic Sea or in the waves of Denmark.
