With the 2022 ICF SUP World Championships fast approaching, TotalSUP caught up with Per Vallbo, Founder and CEO of Yster SUP, a premium Swedish SUP brand based in Malmo, to chat about the Yster SUP Team and the demo board quiver available at this flagship event held on the 7-11 September. The brandâs presence in Gdynia is a unique opportunity to test a selection of Yster boards recognised for their signature characteristics such as directional stability and outstanding glide.
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Hi Per, itâs great to see Yster SUP at the ICF Worlds!
Hi, we have a phenomenal line-up of Yster Riders from the UK, Sweden, Spain and France and weâre delighted to introduce them! I am personally looking forward to serving them as well as meeting old and new friends.
What Yster SUP boards will be available to demo?
There will be a Test Centre at the yacht park marina just north of the ICF Worlds arena with a number of Yster boards available for testing as long as the boards are not used by the athletes. Just drop us line if you are interested to demo the boards or just find us at the event.
In addition, the open water Yster SUP 14 x 23 Legend will be there, co-shaped with Swedish SUP Champion Maya Sergel (former Persson), and of course a few models of the Naked Carbon flat water race board developed and refined in collaboration with the Canoe Sprint and SUPChamp Martin Hunter.
Speaking of Martin Hunter, weâve heard some rumours about a new board designâŠAre we expecting a cool announcement any time soon?
Working with Martin is a journey and there is always something to tweak. Iâll give you this: A while ago Martin said to me: âBalance is not a problem to me so forget about stability and focus entirely on maximising forward motion and speedâ. Thatâs what we are working on.
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Whatâs in the pipeline for Yster after the ICF Worlds?
Personally, I am heading to the SUP11 City Tour after the ICF Worlds, but as far as Yster is concerned we have a number of exciting things coming up. The best way to stay tuned is to sign up for our newsletter or just follow us on Instagram.
Whatâs your watersports background and how did you get into stand-up paddleboarding?
My first contact with watersports was surfing when I was 10 years old. I started SUP surfing with my uncle, when I was 14 and later that year I joined SUP Meraclub and started SUP racing.
Whatâs your Yster SUP board set up and expectations regarding the event?
As itâs mandatory for Junior Division to use inflatable boards, I will be riding the Yster ISUP 14âx 25âł Linear. My expectations are to have fun, learn about this international event and if Iâm lucky to be part of some of the finals.
Which competitions are you taking part in?
I will participate in all Junior disciplines (I am 16): Sprint, Technical and Long Distance races.
Whatâs your watersports background and how did you get into stand-up paddleboarding?
I started training with SUP Merain 2016 when I was 10 years old. I love waves and being in the ocean. In 2018 I took part in my first SUP race and I have been competing ever since.
Whatâs your Yster SUP board set up and expectations regarding the event?
Iâm a Junior Division rider, so I will use the Yster ISUP 14âx 25âł Linear.
Which competitions are you taking part in?
All Junior disciplines â Sprint, Technical and Long Distance races.
Paloma Portas
Whatâs your watersports background and how did you get into stand-up paddleboarding?
I started with SUP Meraclub in 2020 because I love watersports. The first time I tried stand-up paddleboarding I thought this was going to be boring⊠Today, I wake up each day enjoying to do what I love and SUP is in my veins!
Whatâs your Yster SUP board set up and expectations regarding the event?
I will use an Yster ISUP 14âx 25âł Linear.
Which competitions are you taking part in?
Sprint, Technical and Long Distance races.
Paula Rodriguez
Whatâs your watersports background and how did you get into stand-up paddleboarding?
I started paddle surfing a couple of years ago, and then SUP racing. My son Ivan has been very happy with this sport so I decided to give it a try and I am so glad that I did!
Whatâs your Yster SUP board set up and expectations regarding the event?
Whatâs your watersports background and how did you get into stand-up paddleboarding?
Iâve been the Chief Trainer at SUP Merasince 2015. I started surfing at the age of 10 and became a Surf Paddle Instructor in 2015 when I started the SUP Mera Project.
Whatâs your Yster SUP board set up and expectations regarding the event?
I will use a Yster SUP 14âx 24âł Naked Carbon. Expectations? Having fun and see my competition level after a long knee problem. Also Iâll be there to help the representation of our young SUP athletes in this incredible experience.
Which competitions are you taking part in?
I will participate in Sprint, Technical and Long Distance races.
Whatâs your watersports background and how did you get into stand-up paddleboarding?
I donât have any watersport background or any sports background. Started with stand-up paddleboarding as part of physio for a herniated disc injury about two years ago and absolutely loved it! I bought my first hard SUP last Summer and started racing last August. (Editorâs note: Vera is now one of the leading SUP athletes in the Swedish SUP Cup).
What are your expectations regarding the event?
My expectations are to gain some more racing experience and learn as much as I can from the best athletes.
Which competitions are you taking part in?
Long distance (Open), Sprint and Tech race (Master).
Thank you all for your time and good luck with the event â See you in Gdynia!
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