We are very stoked to bring onboard Noam Artzi to the Simmer
family. Noam has a solid background as an avid Surfer which shows as
Windsurfing has come very naturally to him. Hookipa is 4 minutes from
his home in Haiku so you know where to find him when school is out.
His bright personality and unlimited future are what it is all about.
Charging hard, having fun using the best gear available. Watch this
young Gun closely!
Simmer: We are stoked to have you on the team! How does it feel being part of the Simmer team?
Noam: It
feels great to be part of the Simmer Style family, everyone has been
super cool and supportive. I love how the gear performs and feels... It
looks awesome too. It feels like a huge amount of energy has gone into
every detail and you feel great every time you rig up.
Simmer: How old are you and how long have you been windsurfing?
Noam: I am 15 years old and I have been windsurfing for a year.
Simmer: You grew up surfing at home on Maui. When did you get into windsurfing?
Noam:
I got into windsurfing after a trip I took to Fiji with my family, the
waves were so incredible that when I came back to Maui the waves just
were not as motivating. But I saw all the crazy things that the
windsurfers were doing and so I told my dad I wanted to start
windsurfing. My dad and friends then sailed with me every day and I was
hooked.
Simmer: What sort of advantages do you have in windsurfing, coming from surfing?
Noam:
One of the biggest advantages of having a surfing base is the way I
read waves, my brain is programmed like a surfer and this really
transfers into my wave riding style. Surfing has given me a solid
foundation for reading the ocean. You have to be perfectly balanced when
riding a shortboard. Having a sail in hand provides me with
additional control. I guess I feel like I know how to use the energy of
the wave and this transfers into my timing and positioning so that I can
stay in the pocket and power zone naturally.
Simmer: What do you think makes windsurfing so addictive compared to other sports?
Noam:
Windsurfing is so addictive because it's really dynamic. The speed and
freedom are an incredible adrenaline rush. It is so action-packed and
the second you start windsurfing you are so focused that everything else
just melts away, you are immersed in a water wonderland. It feels like
flying and nothing can stop you. The amount of control is incredible.
you can be going 30 miles an hour and turn on a dime or jump super high,
smack the lip and take flight. It's just an awesome feeling!
Simmer: What are your favorite types of conditions?
Noam:
My ideal conditions are light planing winds with waves logo to mast
high. I also enjoy it at the end of the day when there are fewer people
and we get that golden light. I like it when the waves are down the
line, side off wind with aerial sections and good walls for snappy
turns. I also like XXL days that push my limits. Those days stick with
you for a while!