Finian Maynard met de Avanti Machine M-1:

Avanti was not created by these two alone. Countless forward-thinking persons got caught up in the excitement and promise of the Avanti movement. Many great engineers, technicians, and supporters were irresistibly intrigued by the question of what could be created if one dared off the beaten path. Each helped grow Avanti, pushing our technologies into the realm of tomorrow. Debuting with the lightest, most sophisticated sails and masts on the market, and structured around an innovative modern distribution system, Avanti can already be considered a leader in windsurfing racing technologies.

Info over Peter Volwater:

Competition

PWA World Cup slalom overall 2008 - 6th.

PWA World Cup slalom overall 2009 - 8th.

PWA World Cup slalom overall 2011 - 7th.

5-time winner Ledge-to-Lancelin marathon.

Multiple Top 5 finishes in PWA Wave, Freestyle and Super-X events in the past 15-years

Perennial Top-10 ranked PWA slalom sailor.

R&D

Extensive testing experience in all disciplines.

Worked closely with renowned shapers Peter Thommen, Patrik Diethelm and Sebastian Wenzel.

Worked closely with renowned sail designers/testers Nils Rosenblad, Willem Blaauw, Kai Hopf, Phil McGain, Barry Spanier ,& Art Spunzar.

Known as a very hard-working bulldog by his peers.

Experienced at the highest level.

Bio

Volwater is one of the best 'overall' windsurfers in the world. Excelling across multiple disciplines, he has earned the respect of his peers on the PWA tour. In past years, top wave, freestyle and Super-X results created his reputation as one of the world's best. It has been said that this talented Dutchman has no weaknesses. For him, joining Avanti is the beginning of a new era. Now, with access to the most technically advanced racing products in the world, combined with a relentless training and testing program alongside Maynard, Volwater is poised for ultimate success.

Interview

Signing with Avanti is quite a change, what made you decide on making the move?

MAINLY BECAUSE OF THE NEW TECHNOLOGY SAILS AND MASTS IN ALL THE SIZES ARE OBVIOUSLY WORKING INCREDIBLY WELL.

AND ALSO BECAUSE OF THE HUGE POTENTIAL OF AVANTI SAILS AS A BRAND, WITH THE PEOPLE INVOLVED WORKING CLOSELY IN A TEAM, I BELIEVE IN ITS SUCCESS.

I DIDN'T WANT TO NOT RACE THEM IN PWA.

How do you rate your chances to raise your game and reach the PWA podium for 2012?

I CERTAINLY EXPECT TO RAISE MY PERFORMANCE, TO REACH THE PODIUM WILL REQUIRE RACING EXTREMELY WELL, BUT MORE POSSIBLE THEN EVER BEFORE.

With which characteristics of the new Machine M-1 are you most impressed?

WHERE SHALL I START? THE ACCELERATION IS INSANE AND THE WIND RANGE IS MUCH BIGGER WHICH IS REALLY IMPORTANT AS THE WIND HAS THE TENDENCY TO CHANGE QUITE A BIT AND TYPICALLY RIGHT BEFORE OR IN THE HEAT! GREAT LOW END AND GREAT HI END. NOT TO FORGET STABILITY OF THE PROFILE AND PHYSICAL AND APPARENT WEIGHT OF THE RIGS, THEY ARE VERY EASY TO SAIL AND INCREDIBLE LIGHT IN THE HANDS.

Do you think training and testing with Finian on an everyday basis will propel both of you to reach new heights together?

FINIAN AND I HAVE BEEN TRAINING TOGETHER FOR A LONG TIME, SO FINALLY WE ARE ACTUALLY JOINING FORCES. WE ARE BOTH GOING TO BENEFIT BEING TEAM MATES, I WANT TO SEE HIM WIN EVEN THOUGH I LIKE TO WIN MYSELF TOO. WE ARE STARTING ON A SOLID BASE SO NOW WE CAN TUNE THE RIGS FURTHER, SO YES I AM POSITIVE ABOUT THAT.

How do you rate Dan Kaseler as a designer? Do you think he has what it takes to take you to the top?

DAN IS NO DOUBT ONE OF THE MOST TALENTED DESIGNERS IN THE INDUSTRY, HE HAS ALREADY EARNED BIG RESPECT WORKING FOR BIG COMPANIES LIKE NAISH AND GAASTRA AND RECENTLY TOOK OVER QUANTUM SAILS WHICH IS A HUGE BRAND IN THE SAILING WORLD. ESPECIALLY DUE TO THE YACHTING SPEED WORLD RECORD THAT WAS BROKEN ON HIS DESIGNS TWICE BY FINIAN BUT NOT ONLY IN RACING, ALSO IN FREESTYLE THE TOP 3 IN PWA AT ONE STAGE WHERE USING HIS DESIGNS.

HE IS YOUNG, MOTIVATED AND REALLY INTO SAILING AND WHEN AVANTI IS COMING OUT WITH THE MACHINE M-1 IN ONLY THE FIRST YEAR, IMAGINE THE YEARS TO COME.

What are your goals for 2012?

WIN RACES AND TRAIN HARD TO BE MAXIMUM PREPARED.

Finally, what makes Peter Volwater work so hard as you have the reputation on the world tour as the 'Energizer Bunny"?

I GUESS I JUST HAVE FUN DOING WHAT I'M DOING, WINDSURFING REMAINS NOT ONLY MY JOB BUT ALSO MY HOBBY AND IT KEEPS ME EXCITED.

Peter is proudly sponsored by Avanti, Fanatic and ProLimit.

Bron: www.avantisails.com en www.petervolwater.com