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Fanatic riders Paulina Herpel and Valentin Illichmann discover the Lofoten Islands in Norway

13 Mar 2019

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Tags: Fanatic, Norway, Lofoten Islands, Paulina Herpel, Valentin Illichmann

German Fanatic SUP riders Paulina Herpel and Valentin Illichmann found their way up north to the Lofoten Islands to living the dream of using all various states of water in one day. The Lofoten Islands are an archipelago known for its distinctive scenery with dramatic mountains and peaks, open sea and sheltered bays, beaches and untouched lands.

Video by Jakob Skott

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