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Karo van Tonder
South Africa
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Through my channel I wish to share my lifestyle and experiences as a professional windsurfer, my adventures, journeys, competitions, mental and physical challenges and make it relatable to the world. I am combining my experiences as a professional athlete and my degrees in BSc Food Science and Personal Training to help people live a healthy, active lifestyle in sharing my advice and tips on health, exercise, nutrition, weight-loss and wellness. This channel is to inspire people to reach their goals and to connect with my lifestyle, to entertain my audience with all my adventures, competitions, windsurf events, travels, experiences and also give insight as to how to keep a positive outlook through difficult challenges. I will be sharing workout videos, nutrition tips, windsurf videos, inspirational messages and life experiences that has turned me into the person I am today. In doing so, also sharing my general life, daily activities, love for dogs, family and my husband with you.
Windsurfing is the ultimate feeling!! Celebrating our 12 year anniversary in Langebaan style
Windsurfing is the ultimate feeling!! A total connection of the mind, body soul and all the elements.
Enjoy!
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Severne MOTO: The BRAND NEW, most versatile sail in the market! Here is all you need to know.
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All you need to know about Severne's brand new sail, the Moto. The perfect balance between user-friendliness and performance, this sail is possibly the most versatile sail in the market. Perfect for racing, free-riding or free-racing, this sail covers a wide wind range and offers the best of both worlds. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask in the comments and I will get back to ...
Aurelio Verdi: The Legend Tuscan board shaper. Behind the scenes of how AV windsurf boards are made
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~ This is what windsurf boards are made of ~ Aurelio Verdi, the legendary Tuscan board shaper is taking us into his factory on this exclusive glimpse of the process and artwork that goes into shaping his AV windsurf boards. With his 23 years of experience in the windsurf board shaping world, he is at the top of his game and the quality and performance of his boards speak for themselves. It was ...
We just removed 8 years of sun exposure from my skin, permanently!! Here's how. The result = insane!
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I have been on a mission lately! After 8 years of being a professional windsurfer, and the 25 years prior to that, being an outdoor adventure addict, the sun left its mark on my skin. During the past few weeks, my skin therapist, Sonja Kritzinger, from Naked Skin, took my skin through an intensive rejuvenation process, known as a TCA peel. In this video we share the journey and incredible mind-...
The NEW Mach6 Severne sails: Tried & tested at PWA & DEFI. Here's my experience and review!
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Introducing the brand new Mach 6 Severne sail range!! I have had the awesome privilege to be one of the first Severne team riders to receive my new sails and put them to the test. In this video I am sharing with you my experience with all three of my Mach 6 sails (the 5.5, 65 and 7.5) that I raced with at the PWA in Lake Garda and at the Defi wind. Throughout these events the conditions ranged ...
All of the lifestyle and none of the wrinkles!! The beauty of Botox and my skincare secrets revealed
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All of the lifestyle and none of the wrinkles!! The beauty of Botox and my skincare secrets revealed. Forget about that stigma that Botox treatments are only for those who are much older in age. This is the ultimate preventative care treatment in the skin science world. Botox, if applied early enough, can save your skin from the damage caused by the sun and renew skin integrity to smooth away w...
High-wind speed windsurf training on my doorstep with Severne sails & AV Boards
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This time of year the wind is pumping on the West Coast of South Africa and provides the most idyllic speed training conditions right on pour doorstep. In this video I am flying on the 88L AV Modena, 5.0 Mach4 Severne sail and 28 CHR M Gasoil fin. Enjoy!! #makewindsurfinggreatagain #severnewindsurfing #extremesports #speed #avboards #teamseverne #langebaan #luderitzspeedchallenge #karovantonder...
My backyard playground: Why Langebaan should be on your windsurfing South Africa travel bucket list
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A snippet of my life currently in Langebaan Such a blessing to have this as my backyard and, this time of year, sharing the waters with pro's from across the world! A typical session of Charl & I on our race gear venturing up the lagoon for an EPIC long-distance slalom experience in lukewarm water with the fastest gear! In this video I am flying on my 98L AV Modena, 34 Gasoil CHR L fin and Mach...
Speed sailing on the Berg River: Discovering potentially one of the fastest, most epic spots in SA!
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Nothing beats the excitement when exploring an new speed spot for the first time!! Perfectly flat, amazing angle and surrounded with West Coast beauty on the Berg River. Just 30 mins drive from Langebaan to Velddrif, this spot has HUGE potential on a potent wind day. I am so stoked with the performance of my 88L AV Modena in these conditions - paired with my 5.0 Severne Mach5 and 28 Gasoil fin....
From hospital bed & crutches to record attempts. My road to healing & Lüderitz Speed Challenge 2022
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~ The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step ~ My 2022 journey started in hospital and on crutches... it ended with me competing at the highest level in speed sailing. I pushed through with every ounce of determination in my soul this year. The journey of healing went so much deeper than physical form. So stoked I made it. The road to Luderitz Speed Challenge meant so much more to me ...
A run down the FAST lane at Lüderitz Speed Challenge 2022 - the Formula 1 of windsurfing!!
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Take a run with me down the fastest channel in the world at Lüderitz Speed Challenge 2022!! Video clip 1: Jaco Wolmarans Photo & Video Gopro clips by Oisín van Gelderen Video footage by Elizabeth en Joos Bester #luderitzspeedchallenge #windsurfing #gopro #worldspeedrecord #luderitz #teamseverne #limitless #extremesports #worldrecordattempt #namibia #severnesails
Lüderitz Speed Challenge 2022. The fastest windsurf spot in the world: Day 1 & 2 at the channel.
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In this video, I am taking you with me to a day on the fastest channel in the world at Lüderitz Speed Challenge 2022!! Day 1 & 2 at the channel gave us very moderate winds (20 - 30 knots) with a broad angle - These conditions make the run more technical and choppy, but still load of fun and excellent practice for the record wind days. Loving my new Mach 6 Severne Sails! A BIG thanks to Oísin va...
Jump-starting with 37 cm wide speed board at Lüderitz Speed Challenge on a very light wind day
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Very light wind day today in Lüderitz, about 15-18 knots at the channel! I used it productively to practice a load of jump starts! The goal: Getting up and planing as quick as possible on my 37cm wide AV speed board and 5.2 Mach6 Severne sail. Footage by my legend mom and dad Elizabeth en Joos Bester 😍 #luderitzspeedchallenge #karovantonder #teamseverne #Mach6 #windsurfing #windsurf #windsurfer...
A day behind the scenes at Luderitz Speed Challenge 2022 ~ Practicing water starts with 5.2 Mach6
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Taking you behind the scenes at Luderitz Speed Challenge 2022. Day 1 of light winds practicing water starts. This videos gives a bit more insight as to all the gear that one wears on a typical day at the channel and all the preparation that goes into it. In this video I am using my brand new Lüderitz Edition Mach6 5.2 Severne speed sail, AV board 37cm wide and Gasoil 18.5 speed fin. #luderitzsp...
Fine-tuned for performance: Severne Mach4 race sails ~ Sail review, my tips and gear combinations
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Severne stays right on the forefront of windsurf sail development and design. They have, once again, proved this with their high performance Mach4 race sails. In this video I am doing an in-depth review of the Mach4 sails, covering all the main aspects of the design changes and improvements, as well as my best fine-tuning and rigging tips. With the higher aspect ratio and increased acceleration...
Towing foiling... What to do when there is no wind to wing foil or windsurf? We go mechanical!!
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Towing foiling... What to do when there is no wind to wing foil or windsurf? We go mechanical!!
A windsurfer with perfect skin? Is this even possible!!? How to reverse skin sun damage permanently
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A windsurfer with perfect skin? Is this even possible!!? How to reverse skin sun damage permanently
Our best ever Windsurf GoPro action footage on Severne Mach4, AV Modena boards and Gasoil fins!
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Our best ever Windsurf GoPro action footage on Severne Mach4, AV Modena boards and Gasoil fins!
What it looks like to learn Wing Foiling in 3 days: My new light-wind addiction after 1002 crashes!
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What it looks like to learn Wing Foiling in 3 days: My new light-wind addiction after 1002 crashes!
Our most extreme and remote hike: Attempt to summit Groot Winterhoek Peak at 2078m above sea level
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Our most extreme and remote hike: Attempt to summit Groot Winterhoek Peak at 2078m above sea level
Cederberg wild camping & hiking: The ultimate experience of spectacular mother nature, South Africa
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Cederberg wild camping & hiking: The ultimate experience of spectacular mother nature, South Africa
A day in the fast lane: The sound of raw speed from my Severne Mach4 sails, AV Boards & Gasoil Fins
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A day in the fast lane: The sound of raw speed from my Severne Mach4 sails, AV Boards & Gasoil Fins
From hospital bed to windsurfing in 3 months after total rupture of my Achilles Tendon at Lüderitz
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From hospital bed to windsurfing in 3 months after total rupture of my Achilles Tendon at Lüderitz
The Upside of being Man-down: How to recover like a Pro from injury - My top rehabilitation tips
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The Upside of being Man-down: How to recover like a Pro from injury - My top rehabilitation tips
PART 2: Lüderitz Speed Challenge 2021 - The Challenges and Mindset behind the scenes of speed
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PART 2: Lüderitz Speed Challenge 2021 - The Challenges and Mindset behind the scenes of speed
PART ONE: Lüderitz Speed Challenge 2021 - What happened and what lies ahead...
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PART ONE: Lüderitz Speed Challenge 2021 - What happened and what lies ahead...
A day at The Channel: Luderitz Speed Challenge 2021 - The world's fastest windsurf destination
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A day at The Channel: Luderitz Speed Challenge 2021 - The world's fastest windsurf destination
Become healthy, happy & active the easiest way ~ How I eat & train + the BEST low carb rusks recipe
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Become healthy, happy & active the easiest way ~ How I eat & train the BEST low carb rusks recipe
My favourite windsurf supplementation for maximum power & endurance ~ Epic high-wind slalom session
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My favourite windsurf supplementation for maximum power & endurance ~ Epic high-wind slalom session
All you need to know about Sail Twist and Clew settings for a wider wind range, power and control
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All you need to know about Sail Twist and Clew settings for a wider wind range, power and control
You’re the 2nd pro windsurfer trying to wing foil video that I have come across. I didn’t know you were until I read your channel description. I must say I’m shocked at how bad you both were. If I hadn’t seen the videos and someone bet me, I would bet you guys would hop on and go. Thanks for sharing though. It is eye opening. For those of you wanting to learn or in the process, I watched a video that made a ton of sense. He said walk back and forth on the beach with the kite until controlling it and moving from side to side becomes second nature. The idea is you will then only need to worry about the board when you get in the water.
Rigging with no outhaul tension applied is exactly correct for a lot of sails. I'm an OG, from the earliest days of the earliest one-design windsurfer, that had fibreglass mast, a daggerboard, and teak booms. Hope you have the opportunity to try some of the other sail brands, too. Matching boom component sets, mast stiffness rating for the sails is critical. I'm thinking about getting out on my old F2 sailboard and Stinga slalom again, thanks to your inspirational videos.
What a story! Hope anyone who had an injury sees this can be inspired and has the best outcome possible. Rehabilitation is so important before venturing to attempt any new challenges safely. Thanks for sharing. 🙏
Thanks for sharing your journey. I recall hearing from a researcher who was working closely with post injuries, surgeries. She said that your brain quickly loses the connections to muscles. Proprioception, otherwise known as kinesthesia, is your body's ability to sense movement, action, and location. It's present in every muscle movement you have. Without proprioception, you wouldn't be able to move without thinking about your next step.
I've only just discovered your channel and your journey to recovery. Shared with my sister and my niece, so I hope they follow you too. Windsurfing is such a great sport. Hang in there! Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
Is there any difference in using a higher or lower boom outhaul on the Severne Glide 2/3? What exactly is the difference, especially for foiling? I heard that a higher outhaul is for strong wind, but I also heard that if you need more power, this doesn't make sense. Only one of these can be true. Please tell me which answer is right and what differences you could feel. How much power could you increase, percentage-wise?
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What location is this?
Incredibly helpful! I was getting whipped around today in gusty conditions and I don't think I had enough twist. In overpowered conditions, how far down should you have a loose leech? I had only 2 battens down, but I'm guessing that wasn't enough
Great progress in a short time span! Bending my knees also helped a lot. It looks to me like your rear foot is too far back. I believe it should be in front of the mast.That would allow better weight transfer to the front leg which you need to level the board.
Super nice explanation about speed skills related with fins. Thanks very much :)
Was this a posterior dislocation?
I subscribed because you re beautiful ! 💕💕
Sailors with moderate fitness and strength are much better off with small sails, rigged for min wind. I gave up on 7.5 and even 6.5! I find my Ezzy cheetah 6.0 has all the power I need when on min downhaul setting, also when wind comes up even to 12 mph I love the new 5.0 on min. I think many people don’t realize they can do this. See my “Kailua windsurfing for seniors” and give it a go. I am 178lbs.
what a fantastic boards!! thank you so much for showing us your speed sailing knowledge Karo
How long was a cast or boot on
Too violent video
Is this sail heavier? I want to pass from 2 camber to this sail, i am not very good with jybes but i found it for a fantatic price and i want to use it with my 125 tabou manta....for tou yes or not?
Thanks for this video! It made me laugh and also made me feel supported in all my crashing but I've been crashing on the board/foil much longer than 3 days. Just starting to get up on foil slowly but need to just keep it going and plane out to not stall out. You have windsurfing background I have no windsport or even skiing background. Awesome job!!
Also, please post more wing foil videos!! I hope you still go :)
Estas velas con la flecha ya cansan. A ver si sacan otro modelo.
Beautiful vid! Can you tell me what route you did (I see engelmanskloof & crystal pools) but what are the pools at 0:47?
Another kiter trying to kill us…and now there are wingers too !!😬😝😇
Thank you Karo for all your videos I find them very helpful! I recently purchased some Severne race adjustable harness lines like the ones in this video, there is a little Velcro pad that is on the line that says Leave Velcro in place for free mode/ remove Velcro for attached mode . Can you please tell me what this means? And is it possible that you could make a video of you showing how to adjust the harness lines, this is my first set of adjustable lines so any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for all that you do! Keep those videos coming! Conrad
Until only 19kn for the 7,0 😮 the Warp 2019 7,0 we use it from 18kn until 25kn ??? With middle size Board !
looks wery fast and stable can you say what was you speed ?
Pretty choppy...
top speed, like top gun 👍 nice 🏆
Fast !!
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This looks like you are in Auckland New Zealand & you are going 2 Rangitoto island🤔🫡
Hehehe!! That sounds like quite a distance!! 😁🤟
You for shure are one of the best slalom ladys in the world and i dont understand, why you dont competing in the pwa full tour.
Ah thank you so much, thats really nice of you!! I would absolutely love to do the PWA tour in future. All my resources are currently going into Lüderitz Speed Challenge, as I am working towards breaking new records. After this box is ticked I will be able to focus on more on PWA and slalom events. 🤟
Okay we must Talk about the wightness of the Moto 😅 what wight have the 7,0 and the 8,5 ???
Thanks for the video - well explained. Love my Turbo 7.5. Looking forward to my next Moto upgrade when it comes time
So glad you enjoyed the video!! 🤟
So, that Moto performs like a Neilpryde V8
Difficult for me to say, I haven’t used a Neilpryde sail before!
I have Drive the V8 😂 At the Moment the new V8 is a burner!!! Very god in control very light and reale fast, easy shifting❤ In Competitions i Drive Warp! Moto will be checked but the Masts of Serverne are chatastrophic !!!
Got to watch out for kites and wings
The wing foilers are generally spacial aware and look before they change direction… The kites here tend to change direction before looking. It’s extremely dangerous. Even worse, here in Langebaan they have a tendency to jump over our heads while we sail.
Yes some kiters are pretty wreckeless i agree!@KarovanTonder
That's the same kiters behaveour in Spain too@@KarovanTonder
Sounds good. I like the Turbos, so there could be Motos in my future.
Awesome! 🙌😎
What I got from this is he's a leonardo da vinci of boards. Combining science and artistry to define a perfect product and then trying to get the best factory to try and replicate it.
Thank you for this video! I liked the section about confidence. Last time I was on the water I realized that my sail was a bit too big for the gusts. And I was pondering: Should I go back to shore and change my sail? But then I said to myself f*** it, I got like 2 hours of sunlight left. I'm not going to spend half an hour changing my gear. And as soon as I had made that decision things got much easier for me and I really enjoyed the following 2 hours with a slightly too big sail :D
Washing that dog is a work out 😊❤
Good film great run ,whats his real speeds not GPS ,is it still 47.5 kn in the canaries Perry🌍
Thanks so much Perry! 😊🤟What do you refer to with real speeds? Do you mean the average over 500m?
Nicely done!
On a Facebook site for 40+ year old wing foilers I've been referring learners to watch this video, because it's really the only one that shows in accurate way what those first days are like, even for an expert waterperson in very good learning conditions (good wind flat water).... ultimately succeeding. Only thing missing is walk of shame.
Awesome!! Thanks so much for your great feedback! I am stoked that my video is helpful 😊🙌
Great film ,Perry🌍🔱🏆😎🤟💋💐💞
Really well explained...one of the best videos available I think ..
That Mangan fella wants too stop sending love hearts too you ,I'm the record holder and I'm heaps cooler than him
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Nice to watch must have been a great day on the water ,you have made me enthusiastic to sail more ,great stuff ,Perry 💋🤟🌍🏆🔱😎
Awesome!! Really happy to hear my videos help so much to give some motivation! 😊🙌
What a great review!Thank you so much for your input! In which wind range do you use the 7.5?
Hi there! Thanks so much for your feedback, I am happy to hear that the review helped. For my weight the 7.5 paired with 118L Modena and 38 fin covers moderately light winds, 15 - 18 knots. For the super light winds the 7.5, paired with the 128 Modena and 40 fin can cover winds from just below 10 knots to 15 knots. So all in all the 7.5, depending on board and fin combo, can cover for me between about 10 - 18 knots comfortably. 😊🤟
Good advice ,what size do people use for speed trials in around 40 kn do sevrene make a speed sail ,give us a demo ,Perry 🌍🔱🤟🏆💐💋💞😁 can we go sailing.
Ideal size that Severne custom makes for the channel for 40 knots is 5.2 Lüderitz edition speed sail or for winds 45 knots and above the 4.7 Lüderitz editions. 🤟🤟
WOW dit bring goeie herrineringe terug. Windsurfing by Saldanha en Langebaan een van die lekkerste goed wat ek in my lewe gedoen het. Dankie vir video en geniet dit!
We want to see you have another go at the record ,sympathy's and a quick recovery ,on to the ladies and overall record ,Perry 💐🌍🏆🤟😁🌺 53.7 kn av so real record .