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Meet the 2020 version of Fanatic Waterman Christian Andersen aka Polar Bear

7 Feb 2020

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Tags: Fanatic, Christian Andersen, Denmark, Klitmøller, Cold Hawaii, Stuart Howells, Casper Seinfath

Made in Cold Hawaii: Christian Andersen – Polarbear! After a 4th place in the world’s gnarliest SUP race, the Red Bull Heavy Water by the App World Tour, the 19-year-old sponsored by Fanatic SUP International became World Champion in the Technical Race at the ISA World Championships in El Salvador in November. Determination and tough work are just as much a part of his success as his hometown Klitmøller and friendship with his idol Casper Steinfath. One thing is for sure, the calm and rather reserved Danish has what it takes to reach his goal, he wants to be the best SUP racer in the world. Stuart Howells packed some warm clothes for a visit to the far north!

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